What are hair chalks?
Hair chalks are a special palette of colors that gives every girl a unique opportunity to not only quickly, but also with quality, dye her hair a different shade or highlight several strands.
Today, such a remedy is simply extremely popular, especially among young girls, because most want to bring a little bright colors into their lives, but not everyone decides to make drastic changes.
Such a bright and original look is ideal for a party, photo shoot or going to a club. But what to do if today you want unusual changes, and tomorrow you have an important meeting? In this case, hair chalks come to the rescue. They are very easy to use on their own, and to remove you just need to wash your hair well.
How to use hair chalks?
To avoid various problems when coloring your hair with crayons, you need to follow a few simple tips for using them. You can not only dye individual strands or the entire volume of hair, but also create a real work of art:
- To give your hair a bright, rich shade, before you start dyeing your hair, you need to properly prepare the strand - lightly moisten it with water so that the curl is damp, but not wet.
- To dye large strands of blond hair, you need to use a special chalk mixture. To prepare such a solution, you will need to take a separate container and fill it with a small amount of water, after which the chalk dissolves in it. Then the prepared strand is dipped into the resulting composition for a few seconds, combed well and dried with a hairdryer. Thanks to the use of this technique, it becomes possible to quickly process a large volume of hair. However, it is necessary to take into account that this method helps to obtain a color that is not too bright, unlike dyeing individual strands.
- When using pastel shades of chalk, you need to first curl the curl and only then process it, not smooth and straight strands. To get an uneven tone, you can curl the strands in various ways.
- If the strands are painted with chalk for some special occasion, it is necessary to take into account the fact that the hairstyle must be fixed with varnish. Otherwise, there is a risk of ruining the clothes, since as a result of contact of dyed hair with the fabric, its color may change.
- Each girl gets the opportunity to choose absolutely any color of chalk, because it is washed off after the first wash and does not leave even a hint of the experiments on her hair.
Composition of crayons
The basic color formula of pastel powder consists of pigmented talc, zinc white, oils, wax and calcium sulfate hydrate. The symbiotic interaction of the components is used in standard cosmetology and is safe. Concerns about hair damage are unfounded. At the time of use, gentle coloring occurs. These are not chemical paints.
Inside each powder compact there is a soft pad, thanks to which the powder is evenly applied. The paint can be easily washed off with water and shampoo.
Experts in the field of cosmetology note that crayons dry out the hair structure to some extent. But the effect is not harmful. It's like using a hair dryer and straightening iron.
Where can you buy hair chalks?
Some women mistakenly believe that simple crayons can be used to color their hair.
Sold in art departments. This information is false and the use of such products will not only not give the desired effect, but can also cause serious damage to the hair. Ordinary chalk dries the strands too much, resulting in a violation of their structure, therefore, you are unlikely to like your own appearance. Therefore, you should not carry out such risky experiments on your hair and use only those products for coloring that were intended for this process.
You can use simple crayons to color your hair no more often than once every six months, so as not to cause too much harm to the health of the strands. At the same time, a special cosmetic product can be used almost every day and you don’t have to worry that the condition of your hair will worsen.
Of course, using even special crayons too often is not recommended, since this product dries out the strands and can damage their structure. But such troubles can be avoided quite easily. To do this, it is necessary to regularly carry out a variety of cosmetic procedures to strengthen and moisturize the hair. It is also useful to use various essential oils that are suitable for a specific hair type. Such products create a thin and invisible film on the surface of each hair, which provides protection and strengthening.
You need to purchase crayons for hair coloring in specialized cosmetic stores, where there is a fairly wide selection and you can choose the ideal product for yourself.
What type of crayons to choose for hair coloring?
Today, oily and dry types of hair chalk are available for sale:
- a dry type of product
in the form of a pencil, making it convenient to use independently, without outside help. - The bold type of crayons
are sold in compact packaging that looks similar to eye shadow. It is no less convenient to use a fatty consistency, but in this case the product is used up very quickly, since such packaging is not economical.
Hair chalk is produced by a fairly large number of different companies.
But the choice of this product must be approached very carefully and responsibly, since the health and beauty of the strands will depend on it. When choosing hair chalks, you need to pay attention to their composition and check with your sales consultant whether they are suitable for a particular hair type. Pastel crayons are not only the most affordable, but also the easiest way to quickly color your hair. When compared to fat-based products, they have a higher cost. However, it is necessary to take into account the fact that too cheap crayons may contain lead, which even in small dosages has a negative effect on the body. That is why before purchasing any product, it is imperative to carefully study its composition. If harmful elements have been noticed, it is better to avoid using such crayons.
Dry pastels have the property of having a strong drying effect, worsening the condition of the hair, because crayons are not among the high-quality professional cosmetics that have not only a cosmetic, but also a caring effect.
Already after the first use of crayons, the condition of the hair may noticeably deteriorate - the strands become dry, lose their natural shine, begin to tangle, etc. Such problems will manifest themselves most clearly when hair is frequently dyed with chalk, which will provoke the appearance of increased fragility and lifelessness of previously completely healthy and beautiful curls.
Therefore, it is necessary to regularly use special restorative shampoos, strengthening and moisturizing masks, balms and conditioners, which will help quickly restore softness and health to the strands.
How to dye your hair with chalks?
You need to use hair chalks very carefully and you should first consult with a stylist who has previously worked with this cosmetic product.
When using hair chalks, you must adhere to several recommendations indicated in the instructions:
- If you want to dye your hair using such cosmetic crayons, you need to properly prepare the strands using a comb. During painting, clothes or furniture may get dirty, so you need to worry about this before starting work. You need to wear clothes that you don’t mind ruining. To avoid staining the skin of your hands, it is recommended to use thin rubber gloves, which will be comfortable to work in. The crayons will spill a lot, so you need to cover the floor with a layer of plastic wrap or newspaper. Before you start directly dyeing the womb, you need to braid it into a rope, which can be of different thickness and elasticity.
- When carrying out the procedure for dyeing dark hair with crayons, first the strand is moistened in water so that the curl acquires a brighter and more saturated color. This method does not have to be used by those with blond hair - the crayons can be applied to dry strands. In this case, the dyeing process will be a little more complicated and longer, but it has a significant advantage - the shade will last on the strands all day and will not lose its brightness.
- A separate strand is selected to be dyed, after which the area to be treated with chalk is determined. Then, in one easy movement, the selected section of the curl is worked out. All movements must be directed strictly in one direction. If the movements are varied, there is a risk of tangling the hair and the end result will not be as planned. For those with dark hair, after each application of chalk, you need to dry the treated strand with a hairdryer to consolidate the result and prevent coloring of neighboring curls.
- In order for the chalk to adhere to the surface of the hair, the dyed strand must be treated with a hot styler; for example, a hair straightening iron can be used for this.
- It is necessary to take into account the fact that chalk tends to remain on hot surfaces. That is why, after the instrument has completely cooled down, it must be wiped well, removing any remaining coloring matter.
- After the hair dyeing procedure is completed, it is necessary to record the result obtained - the entire hairstyle is treated with varnish. Then you need to shake the strands to remove any remaining chalk dust.
- It is very important to carefully comb the locks using a large comb, otherwise the curls will lose their bright shade.
Terms of use
How to color your hair with hair chalks? Sequencing:
- Wash and dry your hair if there is gel, hairspray or other cosmetics on your hair.
- Comb your curls thoroughly (do your hair in advance if you want to color individual strands in it).
- Cover your shoulders with a towel to protect your clothes from the dye.
- Wear disposable gloves.
- Take a chalk and color a strand, moving from roots to ends. For convenience, when working with a dye pencil, your hair can be twisted into a rope.
- To prevent the pigment from falling off, spray a strong hold hairspray over it.
Chalks for blonde hair
Blondes should take into account that on damp blonde hair, chalk gives the effect of long-lasting coloring. Therefore, if you do not plan to change the color for a long time, apply the dye only to dry strands.
Chalks for dark hair
When applied to dark hair (including light brown hair), the crayons look dull. To get a bright, rich shade, pre-wet the strands with water. To dye a large volume of hair, the dye can be dissolved in water, dipped the curls in it, and then dried with a hairdryer.
How to wash off hair chalks?
If you don’t like the result or want to change the shade of your hair, it will be enough to thoroughly wash your hair several times using any mild shampoo.
Then special care products that have a moisturizing effect are applied to the strands to eliminate dry hair. An excellent option would be to use balms, melting masks, essential oils and emulsions to restore and provide complete nutrition to the hair. Be sure to wash off any remaining chalk from your hair before going to bed, otherwise your bed linen will be stained and washing it will be quite problematic.
Hair chalks will help you quickly change your look without causing serious damage to your hair, of course, if you use them correctly. The advantages of this cosmetic product include its ease of use, because simply washing your hair will help you return to the previous shade of your strands.
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Advantages and features of using crayons for coloring
The undeniable advantages of crayons users include the following factors:
- The composition of the powder and the application technology do not spoil the hairstyle.
- Detailed instructions make it easy to use the crayons to achieve the desired result.
- The price of crayons for coloring is kept by the manufacturer at an acceptable consumer level. There are no intermediaries in the sale of products.
- If necessary, the hair dye can be easily washed off under running water.
- The user receives a tool for creating shades without fear of making mistakes.
Among the features users include is the consumption of powder during repeated use. It is also noted that it is impossible to get a bright shade the first time. For results, you need to apply the powder again.
