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  • Question
    What are all the colors of Kool-Aid?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    There are twenty-one types of Kool-Aid, each with a different hue. You can find a complete list here: https://www.koolaid.com/en/products/powders.
  • Question
    How do you dye your hair with Kool-Aid and conditioner?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Mix a packet of Kool-Aid into a small amount of conditioner. Apply the mixture to freshly washed and towel-dried hair. Leave it in for 15 minutes or longer.
  • Question
    How long do you leave Kool-Aid in your hair to dye it?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
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    Kool-Aid is a stain, not a dye, so there isn't a specific processing time. The longer you leave it in, the darker the stain will be. In general, 15-30 minutes should be long enough to provide a nice strong color.
  • Question
    How long does it take to get Kool-Aid out of your hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    On healthy, unprocessed hair, Kool-Aid will wash out after one shampoo. If your hair is damaged, bleached, or chemically treated, the stain may penetrate more deeply into the hair. This will make it harder to remove.
  • Question
    I have super dark brown hair. Will the baking powder do any damage to my hair or not?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    No, the baking soda won't do any damage to your hair other than cause it to feel dry. You can do a conditioning treatment to help reverse the dryness.
  • Question
    If I use the baking soda method, will my hair go back to its exact natural color?
    Ashley Adams
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Both methods above use baking soda. After using either method, you will notice the kool-aid beginning to fade. After time your hair will be back to its natural color.
  • Question
    What works better and faster - just baking soda or just vinegar?
    Community Answer
    Both together work fantastic, but baking soda works better on its own.
  • Question
    Will the lemon juice method lighten my dark brown hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes it will lighten your hair -- it bleaches your hair gently.
  • Question
    If none of these work because my hair is really blond and I did red dye, what should I do?
    Community Answer
    Use one of the shampoo types recommended over the course of a few weeks and keep washing it until it fades away. Again, none of these would completely rid your hair of the Kool Aid, so you have to try to repeat these processes and expect a gradual decline in color.
  • Question
    Can I get it out in a day?
    Community Answer
    No, it comes out gradually, not all at once.
  • Question
    Will the baking soda lighten my hair
    Community Answer
    No, the baking soda only takes out temporary dye (Kool-Aid in this case).
  • Question
    If I have dyed hair (permanent) already, will the permanent hair dye wash out with the Kool-Aid dye?
    Community Answer
    No, although depending on the color there might be some fading. Permanent dye can only be removed professionally at a salon.
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    How long do I keep my hair in the baking soda and boiling water?
    Community Answer
    About one minute. The solution should turn the color of the Kool-Aid you used.
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    Will it lighten natural red hair?
    Community Answer
    If you use lemon juice then yes, it may (though not always) slowly add natural looking highlights to natural red hair. I use diluted lemon juice to rub/spray on my hair when I go outside to tan to lighten my hair a little bit for the summer months. It's a gradual process, though.
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    Will the lemon juice method lighten my hair? I have dark hair and would like to keep it that way. If it does, is there a way to prevent that?
    Community Answer
    Lemon juice does lighten your hair. It will stay there until you cut it off, or color it.
  • Question
    What if none of these work? I tired the vinegar and baking soda, and it didn't do anything!
    Community Answer
    None of these will work in a day, you will need to do it for a while. Lemon juice method works well, but be careful, lemon juice has bleaching effects that can cause dark hair to lighten.
  • Question
    Will hair color remover take out Kool-Aid?
    Mackenzie Ford
    Community Answer
    Hair color remover doesn't usually work well with bright, vivid colors or semi-permanent dyes, so it's not suited to Kool-Aid. It's also a much harsher treatment than Kool-Aid requires--natural methods like baking soda and hot water will take care of the color and do less damage!
  • Question
    How many days will I need to do this before it's completely gone?
    Mackenzie Ford
    Community Answer
    Using these techniques, your color should be completely faded within 2-3 days. However, if you have a lighter hair color, it may take longer.
  • Question
    Does the baking soda make your hair a little crunchy after it dries?
    Community Answer
    It depends on your hair type. For me and most other people, it isn't necessarily crunchy, but it will feel frizzy, and rubbery in a way (like after getting out of a chlorinated pool).
  • Question
    Is this an easy way to dye hair, and does it work?
    Community Answer
    Yes, this is a cheap, easy way to dye hair, and it’s safe for you or your kids to do. It works very well. The color vibrancy and longevity depends on hair color -- lighter hair retains color better than darker hair.
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