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  • Question
    How long does it take to get hair chalk out?
    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
    As long as your hair is healthy, the chalk should shampoo out easily. Very damaged or bleached hair may stain and require a few shampoos for complete removal.
  • Question
    How do you put hair chalk in 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
    You apply the chalk directly to the strand. Take a thin section of hair and color with either the end or the side of the chalk, using downward strokes.
  • Question
    What is hair chalk made out of?
    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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    Hair chalk is made out of pigments combined with pastels. It is much softer than sidewalk chalk.
  • Question
    Will art chalk damage your hair?
    Community Answer
    No, it won't. It's exactly the same as hair chalk. The only real difference is that the hair chalk has more pigment, so the artist chalk would technically be even safer but less strong.
  • Question
    Can I use ordinary chalk?
    Community Answer
    No. Ordinary chalk is too hard and not pigmented enough. It may also damage your hair. Stick with artists' chalk or chalk made specifically for dyeing hair.
  • Question
    How long does this stay on?
    Community Answer
    It stays on till you take a shower, but if you don't, it'll go away in about two days.
  • Question
    Can I use chalk to add color to my grey hair?
    Community Answer
    Certainly! The chalk colors will come out very bright and vibrant because your hair color is so light to begin with.
  • Question
    Does that work for black hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it does.
  • Question
    Can I use this with damaged curly hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Damaged hair causes no difference. Although it gets slightly knottier the first day.
  • Question
    Can hair chalk done be without a hair straightener?
    Starryscarlet
    Community Answer
    Totally! Flat ironing your hair just seals in the chalk, but not flat ironing your hair is fine as well.
  • Question
    If I shower but I don't get my hair wet, will the color come out?
    Starryscarlet
    Community Answer
    Maybe it will lose a bit of pigmentation because of the steam from the shower, but the effect shouldn't be too severe.
  • Question
    How long does this procedure take?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how thick and long your hair is and how large the desired dye area is. Test the procedure on a small portion of your hair, then you can estimate how long it will take you to complete your desired style on your type of hair.
  • Question
    How well does this work with dark-colored hair?
    Community Answer
    It works very well on dark-colored hair.
  • Question
    How would I get the chalk off of my hands?
    Starryscarlet
    Community Answer
    You could wear plastic gloves when applying the dye, but washing your hands with soap and water a few times should be sufficient.
  • Question
    Could it work with regular chalk?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it should. But it would likely be too dusty.
  • Question
    How to take this off?
    Starryscarlet
    Community Answer
    All you have to do is wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
  • Question
    Can I use chalk that I would use on a chalk board?
    Community Answer
    I don't know about chalkboard chalk but I do know that sidewalk chalk will work.
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    Does regular hair chalk damage hair?
    Community Answer
    It shouldn't, although it might cause some drying.
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    Can I use chalkboard chalk?
    Community Answer
    Yes, chalkboard chalk should work fine as long as it's good quality chalk.
  • Question
    If I sweat, will the chalk run?
    Community Answer
    No, it shouldn't, if it's just a little sweat.
  • Question
    If I use regular hair chalk, will it have the same affect?
    Community Answer
    You can probably try it. It will probably work.
  • Question
    Can I swim in a saltwater pool with my dyed hair?
    Candy Princess
    Community Answer
    Yes, but it will make the hair dye fade faster. I'd recommend that you wear a swimming cap.
  • Question
    Can chalk dye work on children's hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Chalk dyeing is especially good for using on kids since it's non-toxic and temporary.
  • Question
    What happens if I don't use a curling/straightening iron?
    Rose
    Community Answer
    Everything should work the same as with one; it's just that the dye will fade out more quickly.
  • Question
    Can I use chalk on a bald or almost-bald head?
    Community Answer
    I'd suggest not to. It may look tacky.
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