Here’s the Perfect Way to Hair Chalk Your Hair

Hair colors are simply stunning when used correctly. Beginning with gorgeous blues and progressing to poppin’ pinks and even fiery reds, these colors bring out the best in individuals with little fuss and maximum style. And what if we tell you there’s a simple way to do it? That is, if you have ever attempted to color your own hair with an hair chalk without knowing how to do so.

Hair chalks are a cheap and easy way to achieve the best look for your hair. They come in a variety of colors, so there’s always one that will work for any occasion. Surprisingly, unlike other hair dyes, this does not harm your hair.

They’re a fun way to add a pop of color to your hairstyle. But we’re all aware that using regular temporary hair colors can be a hassle – they’re messy, expensive, and don’t always wash out as easily as you’d like.

Our simple guide will show you how hair chalk works, the best way to go about it, and the best time to use hair chalk on your hair.

What is an hair chalk?

Hair chalk is a kind of of temporary hair dye that produces vibrant color and can be applied to wet or dry hair. While most hair chalk is bright or pastel-colored, there are plenty of natural-looking tones available for covering up new growth and blending roots.

Hair chalk, unlike hair dye, does not penetrate the hair cuticle and instead deposits color on top of the hair. As a result, there is no hair damage and the color washes out after a few washes, making hair chalk a great way to test out a color without committing to a dye job.

Modern science has resulted in a variety of various hair chalk formulas on the market, each with its own application process and lasting power. There are liquid, compact, stick, and spray variants, all of which are relatively simple to use and significantly less expensive than the permanent one.

How does hair chalk work?

Here is the simple guide on how hair chalk works, this process will guide you when ever you are applying it to your hair:

• Choose a chalk pastel that is free of toxic ingredients such as lead and cadmium.
• Wet your hair to bring out the color of the chalk. If you have blonde hair, you can skip this step because your hair is already lighter in color.
• Take a section of your hair and run the chalk down the length of it with your thumb. Make sure to reach every hair strand, particularly the inner corners.
• To avoid friction or patchiness, rub the chalk downward. Rubbing the chalk back and forth can cause hair damage. Another thing you can do is twist your hair as you color it. This will assist you in evenly coating your hair.
• Brush your hair well to ensure that the product is evenly distributed. This will perfectly blend the color.
• To seal the color and complete the look, use hairspray, and a straightener.

Also, you will neeed the following in the process:

• A shampoo
• Chalk Pastels
• Spray bottle
• A cup of water
• Wide-toothed comb
• Towel to go over your shoulders
• A straightener
• Gloves

How to make the hair chalk to stay longer

If you want the hair chalk to last longer on your hair, below are what you should do:

• Set the chalk with hairspray.
• Heat fixed dry hair with a flat iron or a curling iron to brighten and set the color so it does not rub off as easily.
• Don’t over-brush or play with your hair.
• Braids look fantastic and will keep your hair from moving around and rubbing off the chalk.
• Sleep on an old pillowcase to avoid color transfer.
• Because chalk can dry out your hair, use a moisturizing conditioner afterward.
• When washing it out, use shampoo and conditioner.

Will hair chalk work on black hair?

Yes, hair chalk can be used on black hair very effectively; here’s how:

• Wash the hair
• Pick your colors
• Be creative
• Allow the hair to dry
• Seal the color
• Show it off

Wash the hair

Use a clarifying shampoo to shampoo your hair. Leave out the conditioner. Towel dry and comb tangles out.

Pick your colors

Hair chalking on dark black hair is an enjoyable way to add artistic, temporary color to strands. Choose one or more brightly colored soft pastel chalks from your local art supply store.

Be creative

Apply chalk liberally to damp strands, concentrating near the ends in an artistic manner where desired. Avoid hair chalking at the root or on the scalp.

Allow the hair to dry

Allow to dry naturally. Blow drying will blow chalk off the strands and into the air.

Seal the color

Seal chalked strands with a hot flat iron several times until completely dry, locking chalk onto the hair.

Show it off

You are now ready to go out and show off your color looks, but avoid getting caught in the rain and wearing white. On dark pigments, cobalt blue chalk looks insanely exotic. Hair chalking on dark black hair will last no more than two to three shampoos.

Differnent types of hair chalk that are available

• Temp hair chalks
• White hair chalks
•  Liquid hair chalks
• Pen-form hair chalks
• Black hair chalks

Temp hair chalks

As the name implies, these hair chalks are only temporary. That means you can experiment with colors more and change them whenever you want. Many brands sell these in portable clip formats that you can simply hook on the strands and drag down to achieve the desired rock-chic look.

White hair chalks

White hair chalks are mostly self-sealing and can dry in 60 seconds. If you want to look like Rogue from the movie X-men, we recommend you try this quick fix. Whether for Halloween or not, wearing white among those dark and luscious strands looks quite cool.

Liquid hair chalks

This one is known to last longer than its temporary counterpart, lasting up to 8-10 washes. Also, wear gloves when applying this one because it can get a little messy.

Pen-form hair chalks

As much as you may be repulsed by the thought of using pens to color your hair, pen hair chalks are a different and better deal because these are, for lack of a better word, sketch pens designed specifically for your hair! What could be more convenient than having a pen in your hand to color

Black hair chalks

These are ideal for adding a dark ombré edge to your lighter hair. Black hair chalks can also be used as a quick fix for grey hairs that threaten to peek out of your mane when you don’t have time to go through an entire hair coloring procedure. It is best to avoid using this near the roots. You can even use black chalk to add depth to flaming red and orange.

How to Get Rid of Hair Chalk

Removing temporary hair chalk from hair can be a difficult task, but it is doable with a little patience and know-how.

Here are a few pointers that should be useful:

• Shampoo your hair with a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo, then lather a small amount of mild shampoo in your hand and use it to remove the dye from that specific section of hair. Make a lot of lather and keep your head under water for as prolonged as possible.
• Wash your hair several times with cold water to remove all soap residue.
• Apply conditioner to your hair and work it in thoroughly. Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it off.
• Use a mild shampoo to thoroughly cleanse your hair, then apply a light moisturizer to seal in the moisture.
• Allow your hair to air dry – this is the most important step! If you use harsh chemicals or heat on your hair while it’s still wet, you risk further damaging it. Simply allow your hair to dry completely before proceeding.

Conclusion

Hair chalk can last anywhere from 1-3 days, depending on the quality of the product and whether or not you wash your hair.

The shampoo you use is also an important consideration. A surfactant-based shampoo will remove any color in a single wash, whereas a sulfate-free shampoo will not bleed out much color.

If you skip washing your hair for two days, you can keep the color from fading and make it last longer

FAQs About Hair Chalk

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