How to Color Hair Using Sidewalk Chalk

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If you want a cool color in your hair, without being with stuck it for a long time, chalk is a great choice. While it is possible to purchase chalk especially produced for hair, sidewalk chalk will do the job just as well, as shown in this article.

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Preparing the sidewalk chalk

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    Any color will work well, it's really up to you which colors interest you the most. Perhaps consider your usual color range in clothing to get an idea of what you'll feel most comfortable with as a hair color.
    • If wished, you can use more than one color.
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    You'll need to break down the sidewalk chalk to make a powder for using as the hair colorant. To do this, take a fork or small toothed comb. Scrap off some of the powder from the piece of chalk color you're using. If you're using more than one piece of chalk, scrape each one.
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Coloring your hair with the sidewalk chalk powder

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    If you're doing the whole head, just lift up one layer at a time.
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    Take a one to two inch piece and coat with chalk powder. Then comb through gently.
    • Optional: use a flat iron to lock the color in.
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    Lift up one layer of hair to get to the layer underneath. Once the layer underneath has been colored, do the top layer. By doing two layers, it will look more even. If you choose, you can just do the under layer to get a cool look.
    • You don't have to flat iron your hair if you're doing layers.
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    Any chalk will dry out hair by absorbing oils and other moisture from it, but as long as you care for your hair properly afterwards, there should be no permanent damage.
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    Chalk usually only stays in for about one and a half days, but it really depends on what kind of chalk you use.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Sidewalk chalk
      • Fork
      • Paper plate or other item for catching chalk powder
      • Hair ties/clips, etc. to hold hair in sections or layers while coloring
      • Flat iron (optional)

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