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  • Question
    Can this chalk damage your hair?
    Community Answer
    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.
  • Question
    How long does the chalk stay in?
    Community Answer
    Chalk usually only stays in for about one and a half days, but it really depends on what kind of chalk you use.
  • Question
    Does the chalk wash out?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    What if I have no flat iron but only a hair dryer?
    Community Answer
    Dip the chalk in some warm water and apply it on your hair, then blow dry it.
  • Question
    How do I set the color if I don't have a flat iron?
    Community Answer
    Dip the chalk in a bucket of warm water. Rub the chalk on your hair. When you're done coloring it, blow dry your hair to keep the color.
  • Question
    Will sidewalk chalk damage my hair?
    Community Answer
    Any chalk will dry out your hair as it will absorb the moisture and natural oils from your hair.
  • Question
    What is sidewalk chalk?
    vani samalla
    Community Answer
    Sidewalk chalk is typically large colored sticks of chalk mostly used for drawing on pavement or concrete sidewalks.
  • Question
    What can I do if the chalk won't stay on my hair?
    Community Answer
    You can buy specific chalk that is made for hair, and follow the directions listed on the packaging. You can also try to use a hot iron to make the chalk stick to your hair better/ last longer.
  • Question
    Will sidewalk chalk damage my hair if I use it repeatedly?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it will dry out your hair and make it have split ends, and might make it frizzy, too.
  • Question
    Can I brush hair chalk out?
    Sarah.Johnson
    Community Answer
    You can brush out the majority of it, but there will still be some residue from the chalk until you wash the area with shampoo and conditioner.
  • Question
    If I dye my hair with the sidewalk chalk method, should I wash it with shampoo and conditioner?
    Sarah.Johnson
    Community Answer
    Absolutely. After you put anything in your hair, you should wash it out thoroughly with shampoo and then conditioner to replenish moisture.
  • Question
    How exactly do I apply sidewalk chalk powder to my hair?
    Abbey
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    You take a chalk stick, scrape some off, make sure it's not clumpy, then, take some powder and mix some into your hair, a little at a time, then use a flat iron to make the color stick to your hair. If you don't have flat iron, add a little bit of warm water to the chalk, then mix in hair, little at a time, then blow dry your hair.
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    Would it be safe for any hair type?
    Bunnie Harper
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    Chalk will work on all hair types but does leave the hair dry and people with curly hair may have issues with frizz from brushing the chalk through dry hair.
  • Question
    Is it OK to use aloe hair gel with sidewalk chalk?
    Community Answer
    No, it's not worth it! Just buy some box dye.
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