Temporary Hair Color (2)
Brush on Hair Color
As easy as applying mascara. Small amounts of color are applied to the hair using a brush that resembles a mascara brush. This is a fantastic method for swiftly adding highlights and color effects to dry hair.
The advantage is that the application can be precise and targeted due to the small brush used. However, this also makes it challenging to work on larger sections.
Some people use a combination of a spray color and the brush on products for details. This method is one of the preferred ways to cover up roots and strands of grey hair.
Gels offer both good hold and color. Most products work effectively on darker hair, but the results are most vibrant when used on blonde or light brown shades. Typically, there is minimal color bleeding when using a colored hair gel. However, the downside is that it can leave a stiff and wet appearance. So, if you desire color effects in flowing hair, you may want to consider brush-on color or hair chalk instead.
Colored Mousse
Colored mousse provides subtle to intense color effects, along with texturing and styling agents that condition the hair. You can either enhance your own color with a more intense tone, add a hint of red or gold, or even create a bold burst of pink, blue, or green. The application is simple and works best on slightly damp hair, which is then combed through before styling to evenly distribute the color.
Color Rinses
For refreshing your color in between salon visits, a hair color rinse is a quick and easy solution. Simply apply it to damp hair after washing, and the liquid provides nourishment along with a thin layer of color that washes out the next time you shower.
Rinses are often used to eliminate the brassy tint that can result from bleaching or blonde dye. The color it imparts is balancing and translucent, so it won't cover dark hair with lighter tones. However, you can add a nice red tint, for example, to darker hair.
Food coloring isn't just for Easter eggs; it can also be used in your hair. Food coloring has been a budget-friendly choice for hair color effects for decades, and there are numerous recipes and techniques available. You can use liquid food coloring in small dropper bottles or even unsweetened Kool-Aid powder.
It is safe and inexpensive, but it takes time to process, and here's the important note: Depending on your hair's texture, lightness, and the processing time of the food coloring, it may not wash out completely after one wash, and it can take a few weeks to fully fade. If you use an intense shade like purple on light blonde hair and leave it in for hours, you'll have to live with it for two or three weeks, during which it will gradually weaken.
Last Thoughts
Always wear protective gloves and place an old towel around your shoulders. Even though these colors are labeled as "temporary," they can still cause stains. Most temporary hair coloring products are not waterproof, which is why they wash out easily. They also have a tendency to transfer onto clothes and occasionally even onto the skin.
A fantastic way to use them with minimal mess is in up-styles or by highlighting a few strands. Avoid swimming and staying in the rain... Have fun, be playful, and unleash your creativity!
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