Colorful crayons for hair: what is it?
Fans of creativity can rejoice! Change of color of hair though every day now became possible, and without loss of health of ringlets and the big time expenses. Especially for those who are in constant search of their image or likes to experiment with appearance, there are hairdresser crayons for short-term color change. They are a compacted pigment. Most often they are released in the form of bars, but not so long ago, and crayons, packed in plastic containers resembling a case of compact powder. Opening it and holding a lock on both sides, the case is stretched along its entire length. Thus, the color pigment is evenly distributed throughout the hair, and the fingers remain absolutely clean.
As a rule, crayons are sold in a set from 4 to 24 pieces.
The color palettes of the sets are diverse and depend on the manufacturer. Most often, they include juicy shades that vividly contrast with the natural colors of the hair. In some sets there are also monochrome variants - white and black.
Hairdressing crayons work fine both on dark, and on light hair. The procedure takes quite a bit of time, especially if you change the color of individual strands. On average, the full staining of one string, depending on the thickness and length of the hair, takes from 3 to 10 minutes.
Recently, you can find a lot of information on how to dye your hair with wax, oil, pastel crayons and even gouache. But experts strongly recommend not to use an art arsenal as a hair dye. First, they are badly washed away. Secondly, the composition of artistic paints can cause allergies, even if applied to the hair for a short while. And thirdly, their specific texture complicates the application itself and can therefore cause uneven staining.
How to paint chalk hair at home
Note that the final result of staining will depend entirely on how you will use colored chalks, combining different shades or adhering to a monochrome scale. Therefore, before you start using chalks, carefully consider your future image and color palette.
The main stages of staining with crayons:
- Prewash and dry hair.
- Prepare the spray with water. Water is needed to moisten the strand before painting.
Attention! Work only in gloves, otherwise you risk dyeing with your hair and fingers. And do not forget to cover your shoulders with a protective cape, so that the pigment does not get on the clothes.
- Take the wet strand by the tips and make the maximum stretch. Walk small on the strand, carefully staining it on both sides.
- Well, comb the strand with a rare comb.
- Dry the stained hair with ironing.
- In the same scheme, work through the remaining strands and enjoy the result.