How to use hair crayons

What it is

There are two types of this cosmetic product.

1. This is just a dry pressed coloring pigment, such crayons are called pastels.
2. The same, but with the addition of linseed oil (crayons are obtained from oil pastels, "shadows").

Both have their advantages. If the product is made with high quality, then a special caring complex is also included in its composition. It will help eliminate even the smallest possible harm from the procedure.

There is another offshoot of this product, which is now gaining popularity. This is a colored hair powder. It is a glossy or matte powder that you can use to style and style your hair.

The advantage of powder is that it absorbs excess fat, and the disadvantage is that it lasts much less than crayons. Within a few hours (the exact time depends on the brand and quality), the powder can crumble.

Thanks to its absorbent effect, the powder adds volume. It has a very light structure without weighing down the strands.

Important! Like crayons, the powder is completely safe and non-toxic, can be used for any type of hair (straight, wavy, curly), the length is also not important.

Who is coloring with crayons suitable for?

The crayons are completely non-toxic and do not destroy the hair structure. They can be used by any girl or even a child.

Unlike traditional permanent paints, this type of coloring can be washed off without any problems in a couple of soapings while washing your hair. Crayons are odorless, so they will not interrupt the aromas of perfume, shampoo or other cosmetics.

For owners of blond hair, crayons of pink, lilac, red and yellow tones are ideal. But you can also play in contrast with black or brown.

For brunettes, it is better to choose options from a rich purple palette, you can also use bold combinations, such as green and blue. And if you want to recharge with a festive mood, gold and silver shades will do.

Rules for choosing hair crayons

The modern cosmetics market offers a lot of variations on the theme of crayons. All of them can be divided into two main groups:

1. Fatty - have a creamy texture, reminiscent of ordinary shadows.
2. Dry - presented in the form of pencils.

Fatty products do not need to be moistened with water, therefore they are very convenient to use. On the other hand, a dry palette of crayons will last much longer. And it costs much less.

• The composition of the crayons may vary. For example, fortified products are more suitable for dry, brittle and weak strands. For colored hair, it is worth picking up a crayon with a softening effect. If your curls are absolutely healthy, you can safely dye them with crayons without additives.
• When choosing colored hair crayons, give preference to well-known brands. Their products are washed off quickly enough and contain a lot of useful components that restore the structure of the strands. The most popular palettes are Koh-i-noor, Faber Castell, Sonnet and Master Pastel. They all contain 36 to 48 shades.
• Color saturation Is another important factor. The brighter, the richer the shade on the strands will turn out.

Types of crayons

Special hair crayons differ from ordinary ones in composition.

Kinds:

Dry

They are made in the form of hard crayons, in sets of at least 4-6 shades to create various looks. They are inconvenient to use, because in the process of work they get your hands dirty, crumble from your hair onto your clothes, décolleté and shoulders.

In the form of shadows

Packaged in a double box, inside of which there are two containers with pressed crayons of a certain color. To work with them, you need to squeeze a curl between the parts of the box and draw it along the length in one direction. Convenient for dyeing long hair, do not get your hands dirty, packed in a stylish box.

Liquid chalk

Has a wet consistency, faster and more intensely dyes curls. Each color is individually wrapped in the shape of a thick pencil. Does not leave marks on the skin of the hands, does not crumble, tightly covers each hair with a layer of dye.

Wax

They are made on the basis of natural beeswax, have a pleasant smell, with a dense greasy structure. Such multi-colored crayons are recommended to be applied to dry damaged hair with split ends, oily hair will make it heavy and deprive it of volume.

Pen-shaped

They are also called Spa Hair Chalk Pens. The main advantage of crayons in a pen is durability for 3 days, after application, the pigment does not need to be fixed with varnish and it is easily washed off the hair.

In the form of a comb

The package contains 8 different colors. Crayons in the form of a comb are suitable for dyeing hair for both blondes and brunettes. To apply chalk to your hair, you need to moisten your hair with water, comb the curls with a comb and dry with a hairdryer.

An alternative to dry crayons is colored mascara. Liquid dyes paint over each hair faster, last longer, but are more difficult to wash off and can make curls heavier.

Instructions: how to use crayons

It is necessary to apply paints in accordance with the instructions from the manufacturer. Painting technology:

1. You will need the actual crayons of the desired color, a hair styler (tongs, iron), hairspray to fix the color. For owners of dark hair, for high-quality dyeing, additionally a hairdryer and spray with plain water.
2. Wash your hair, do not use rinses, conditioners or hair masks. Wax or grease on your curls will cause the paint to peel off quickly.
   Place a protective cloth over your shoulders. Crayons, especially of a dry consistency, fall off your shoulders and can stain delicate fabrics.
3. Light brown and ashy can be painted with crayons right away. Brown or black hair must be pre-moistened, sprayed with plain water. Moisten each strand before applying the crayons. Blot excess water with a towel.
4. Choose a shade, draw with chalk from roots to ends, or paint only the ends, creating a gradient paint effect. Wear gloves to avoid getting your hands dirty.
5. If the curls are pre-moistened with water, dry them with a hairdryer after coloring.
6. You can fix the color on your hair by heating the hair. To do this, use a straightening iron or curling iron, highlighting individual colored curls in your hair.
7. You can fix the coloring pigments with a regular hairspray with a strong hold. Then, gently shake the dyed parts of the hair to brush off excess crayons.
8. Combing after the procedure is not advisable, since this will deprive the curls painted with crayons of brightness. If you need to tweak your hair, use a wide-toothed comb rather than a massage brush.

Coloring features

Often girls, in order to save money, decide to purchase ordinary children's crayons instead of special ones. This is fundamentally wrong, because it will never give the desired result. In the best case, the chalk simply crumbles without dyeing the hair, and in the worst case, it will harm them.

Most quality hair crayons do not stain clothes, and if they do, they are easy to clean, so you shouldn't worry about that.It is better to read reviews about a specific product before buying to be fully prepared.

If pastel is usually applied to blonde hair without problems, then it will take a long and thorough rubbing in order for it to appear on dark hair. Care must be taken here not to damage the hair structure. If, after one or several procedures, the hair seems dry, then you can restore it with a moisturizing mask.

Pros and cons of staining

On the positive side, there is an easy way to change the appearance and create a bright, unique image. A huge selection of colors gives room for imagination. Crayons can be washed off if you don't like the result, get bored or after a planned event / photo session.

Of the minuses, the first thing experienced users note is a little dryness, especially with regular use of crayons. This problem is solved by using moisturizing masks or special oils.

Colored small ones are ideal for bold experiments on appearance that will not leave irreparable consequences. They are easy to use, wash off easily and do not seriously damage your hair.

Therefore, this cosmetic product must be considered by everyone who wants to create a unique image.

Useful Tips

Now you know how to properly use hair crayons. It remains to clarify only a couple of important points:

1. Frequent use of dry crayons can cause strands to become excessively dry, so be sure to moisturize, replenish and nourish regularly with balms, oils, masks and conditioners.
2. Take care of the cleanliness of the space around you. Cover the floor with newspaper so that you do not have to remove the dust from the pastels for a long time.
3. If the crayon does ruin furniture or clothes, you don't have to worry - they can be washed very easily.
4. By curling the strand while dyeing, you will get a more lasting shade.
5. By applying pastels to damp strands, you can achieve more lasting effects that will last even after the first wash of your hair.
6. Do you want to create an original styling? Try several colors on one strand at once.
7. To remove the color, you will need shampoo and a natural bristle brush. Wash your hair, direct a stream of water onto your hair and brush over it - the pigment will be removed much faster.
8. Before washing, it is advisable to carefully comb the colored strands with a comb, combing out all the remnants of the chalk.
9. Colored hair crayons are very comfortable and completely safe. Use the palette to create hairstyles and always remain the most stylish and beautiful.

Overview of crayons

When choosing crayons for dyeing your hair, be guided by their color, as well as the type. For oily pastels, it is better to choose dry pastels; both wax, liquid, and ordinary crayons are suitable for dry ones.

Set of crayons with stencils Style Me Up

A set of bright crayons, with which you can style a hairstyle, come up with a non-standard image, showing imagination. The Style Me Up set includes stencils that allow you to bring incredible ideas and ideas to life.

The elements of the set are made of non-toxic materials, crayons are easily washed off with warm water and are suitable for children over 8 years old.

Stencils are plates that depict stripes, stars, and other patterns. There is also a special shape that fixes the curl placed inside, then you need to apply a stencil and draw intricate shapes on the hair. Fastness of paint - up to 12 hours.

Fix price lovely

Crayons are intended for temporary hair coloring, are not harmful, hypoallergenic composition, easy to apply and rinse off. The coloring composition is packed in a round box in the form of shadows, in a set of red, yellow and green colors.

They are easy to use, leave the skin of the hands clean, and when fixed with hairspray, they do not crumble onto clothes.

Suitable for adults and children, dry pastel crayons are applied dry and wet, dye over short hair and long strands. Durability - up to 10 hours.

Hot Huez Colored Powder

An easy-to-use, densely colored multi-colored powder for creating color accents in your hairstyle. It can be used to color long strands or hair ends. Easy to apply, suitable for all hair types.

• The set includes four shades - blue, pink, purple and green.

Made in the form of an eyeshadow box, inside of which pressed solid powder is placed on both sides. Place the curl inside, press it down and slide it down the length. After that, fix the color with hairspray. The chalk is simply washed off, does not crumble on clothes and does not leave stains on hands.

L'Oreal Professionnel Hair chalk

Convenient crayons in liquid form, packed in a box with a miniature dispenser that allows you to create fine lines or paint over individual small curls. The set includes bright saturated shades - red, blue, green, orange, yellow, brown, peach, blue, purple, pink and black.

Due to its rich pigmentation, the product is suitable for coloring dark and light hair.

The set includes a sponge for painting, a bowl and a spatula for easy application. The color disappears only after 3 or more shampoos.

Faberlic Hair Color Chalk

Dry crayons in convenient packaging for easy application to curls. The coloring agent is placed inside a plastic holder that matches the color of the crayons. Fasten the curl inside, connect the two plates by pressing, slide in one direction down.

Suitable for hair of any length and structure, quickly and deeply dyes curls without harm to hair, substances in the composition do not penetrate inside.

Divage hair graffiti

Easy-to-use dry hair crayons without a holder for rich, vibrant shades. In a set of 7 shades. Moisten a section of hair before use to obtain a rich color, due to which the shade looks juicy and bright on the hair. Suitable for light brown, chestnut and platinum shades.

How to properly rinse crayons from hair

The color fastness on hair when dyed with crayons depends on the manufacturer and the coloring agent. Dry wet crayons or liquid colorants can last up to 2-3 days. Dry pastel - about 6–8 hours with varnish fixing and without contact with moisture.

Leaving the strands dyed overnight is not recommended, as they heavily stain bed linen and clothes.

If you use dry products with a wet method or use liquid formulations, the hair becomes covered with a dense, air-tight film, which can negatively affect its condition.

Coloring pigments can be easily washed off with warm water and shampoo. Apply shampoo twice to completely remove pigment. To prevent dry hair, use a moisturizing mask, conditioner or balm after shampooing.

Do-it-yourself coloring pastels

Coloring crayons are easy to make using simple materials. To do this, you need gypsum, small molds, for example from shadows, compact powder, dry dyes and water.

Manufacturing technology:

1. Combine gypsum powder and water to form a thick plastic mass. Stir until smooth. If lumps remain, they will not be stained with pigments.
2. Special dyes are needed that do not harm the hair and scalp. This is indicated on the packaging. Using unsuitable dyes can severely damage your hair and cause an allergic reaction. You need to add them to the gypsum mixture drop by drop, stirring constantly.
3. Lubricate the prepared molds from the inside with a thin layer of petroleum jelly so that the gypsum solution does not stick to the walls. Then transfer the finished mass of different shades of the shape and wait until it hardens.

You can also make dry crayons based on regular gouache, gypsum and chalk:

1. You will need half a glass of crushed chalk and plaster, 300 ml of water and gouache of the desired colors. Also prepare the molds into which you will pour the solution.
2. Mix the gypsum and chalk in a dry container, then pour the parts into water, stirring thoroughly, and very quickly, since the gypsum instantly solidifies. Then divide the solution into as many shades as you want.
3. Add 1 drop of gouache of the selected color to each part, stir quickly until the components are completely connected. The mixture should be homogeneous, without lumps or stained areas.
4. Pour into molds, leave to dry for at least three days. When the crayons are dry, use them to color your hair.

Do not use pavement crayons to highlight color accents in your hairstyle. But they are not suitable for hair, especially thin, damaged and children's hair, dry out, cause skin irritation, dandruff and even allergies.

Reviews of hair crayons

Previously, I did not know anything about cosmetic hair crayons until I saw a girl with bright strands in a disco. The next weekend I decided to try it myself. I got a whole set. I decided to dye a small amount of hair.

I chose the most damaged strands, I was not so sorry for them. First, I wetted the curls a little, and then proceeded to dye them. It turned out that the dye easily adheres to the hair. In 20 minutes I made myself a very beautiful hair color. I was pleased with the result. The crayons lasted almost two days on the hair. It is a pleasure to wash them off.

Ekaterina Baranovskaya, 25 years old.

 

I ordered pastel crayons, only took in my hand all the fingers became red. I had to put on gloves. Immediately I tried to apply it to dry curls, and then to wet ones. The second option is much more efficient. The color becomes saturated and lays down faster.

It keeps well, however, the T-shirt got a little dirty during the evening, the paint penetrated deep into the fibers. I didn't wash it off my hair for long. It took two applications of shampoo. However, after drying, the colored strands became dry. And so everything went well.

Korneeva Elena, 18 years old.

 

I saw an advertisement for crayons, I wanted to try what it is. I ordered a set on the Internet. At first I did not read the instructions and started applying it to dry hair. Drove to the same place several times. Then she slightly soaked the bar, and began to dye the strands with it.

Hair changed color over the eyes. To last longer, I sprinkled them with a little varnish. Probably, this helped to protect clothes from crumbling of small particles that dry out and stick poorly on the surface. It turned out to be a very interesting thing.

Grinchenko Svetlana, 20 years old.

 

Cosmetic crayons for hair today, in most cases, are used by young women of fashion. They allow you to completely reincarnate. And at the same time, you do not need to worry that the next day at school or college, there will be an inappropriate appearance. Using such a tool, you can make the image bright and unforgettable for just one evening.

The main thing - adhere to the rules and recommendations for the selection and application of such coloring agents, and then the hair will always look great.

Anna, 19 years old Hair crayons are a godsend for a brave and extravagant young girl. I constantly resort to their help to improve my style and renew the image as much as possible. Recently, however, my natural hair color has faded and my curls have started to look messy. Please tell me how often you can use hair crayons?

Expert answer: Looking at your photo, I can see that you are using the entire color gamut generously. Very beautiful and bold! However, do not forget that excessive enthusiasm for painting with crayons dries your hair very much. Therefore, it is extremely important after each staining procedure to moisturize your curls with balms, essential oils or nourishing masks. Then you will be able to change your image every day, taking short breaks to rest your hair. I do not recommend wearing this hairstyle for more than eight to ten hours, although it will last for at least a day.Before going to bed, be sure to wash off the chalk from your hair - you will stain the bed and worsen the condition of the curls. Good luck and health!

Agrafena, 17 years old I like to be the one and only, both at the institute and at a party - thanks to the hair crayons. I usually go to hairdressers for painting, but I would like to try painting myself. Tell me, what is the difference between the procedures for using crayons for light and dark hair?

Expert answer: When carrying out the procedure for dyeing dark hair with chalk, it is necessary to moisten the strand with water before applying so that the shade turns out to be brighter and more saturated. For dark-haired ladies it is better to use bold shadow crayons. For owners of light hair, you can safely apply dry crayons to dry curls. In your case, the painting process will be a little more difficult and longer, but the shade will last on the strands for a whole day, without losing its brightness.

Alexandra, 18 years old I bought hair crayons just for fun. I watched the video and dyed my hair according to the instructions. It turned out very bright and beautiful. However, I do not agree to waste time on everyday painting, only on rare holidays. I did not find the answer to only one question: what is the difference between pastel and ordinary crayons?

Expert answer: Pastel crayons are drier and regular crayons are fatter. Oily crayons are easier and faster to apply to the strands, and also do not weigh down the hair and are very easy to wash off. However, pastel crayons have a softened texture and are smoother on the hair. They also include natural ingredients, so they are harmless and do not dry out the hair.

Precautionary measures

1. It is recommended to purchase high-quality and expensive crayons in specialized cosmetic stores.
2. Use only the crayon formulation that is appropriate for your hair type.
3. After dyeing, do not forget to carry out procedures to moisturize the curls with balm, essential oils or masks for dry hair.
4. If you use ordinary crayons, then painting can be done no more than once every six months, but if you use specialized - almost every day with short breaks.
5. The dyed color can last a maximum of 24 hours. However, to keep your hair healthy, it is recommended to wash off the dye after eight to ten hours.

With proper application and proper care, hair crayons can be used every day. Feel free to experiment with shades and create your own vibrant looks.