Colored hair crayons: features of choice and use, popular manufacturers, cost

Bright hair colors are back and popular again. Increasingly, you can find girls with purple, pink, orange or blue strands. The easiest way to change your image is to add bright and unusual elements to your hair. This can be achieved using hair dye, tonic, or crayons.

The last product appeared on sale recently, but has already won the love of many women. The advantage of crayons over other means is in an affordable price and in the ease of removing dye from hair, which allows you to change color often.

Multi-colored hair crayons are ideal for those who have not decided on the image and want to experiment with color without serious damage to hair health.

Types of crayons

The crayons look like a kind of multi-colored pastel. They are composed of zinc white, chalk and coloring elements. These particles do not penetrate deeply into the hair structure, remaining on its surface.

By texture, there are two types: dry and oily.

Dry crayons look like ordinary chalk blocks. Such crayons are made by pressing the material. They are more prone to crumbling, making them much more difficult to apply. but dry crayons are cheaper, and the palette of colors is extensive. They can be applied to oily and mixed hair.

Oily crayons are served in the form of an eyeshadow box and look very similar to them. Such crayons are made with the addition of mineral linseed oil. They are in great demand as they have several advantages. It is much more convenient to apply crayons-shadows on the hair, the shades look very bright, but their price is slightly higher, and they are quickly consumed. More suitable for women with dry hair.

Sometimes they use crayons from an art store for coloring. But such materials do not contain nutrients, they quickly fly around and have a dull color. Better to use specialized products. So you can be sure of the result and are not afraid for the health of your hair.

Pros and cons of crayons

Colored hair crayons, like any cosmetic product, have positive and negative qualities.

Colored crayons can be used when dyeing children's hair, provided that all recommendations for their application and further care for curls are properly followed.

Color spectrum

The color palette in the sets is very rich and varied, which allows everyone to choose their own color. Young girls prefer bright shades, while older women generally opt for standard ones.

To select a color scheme, as experts advise, is necessary based on the natural color of the curls:

• blondes will do red, pink, lilac tones;
• for owners of dark hair (brunettes and brown-haired women), it is recommended to choose cold ones: turquoise, blue, purple;
• green and blue strands will look best on red hair.

You can choose several shades at once, it will look bright. But for this it is necessary to skillfully create transitions, both between the natural hair color and between the shades themselves. You can transform your appearance by choosing colors that are more similar to natural color. For example, for dark hair, these will be crayons of golden and white colors, and for light curls - black and gray shades.

The choice of color can be determined not only by recommendations for hair color, but also by the mood or event for which the image is being created. The main thing is still to consider your own desires and taste, as well as the combination of the selected colors with clothes.

A color scheme

When working with crayons, stylists recommend that you familiarize yourself with the hairstyle options that you can do in advance. Such knowledge will help to create a creative and unusual image every time. There are many pictures on the Internet that can serve as inspiration when creating an image. The combination of different colors with different hairstyle options will allow you to be unique.

For a meeting with friends or a simple walk, you can shade a braid or make a bun with multi-colored strands.

If this is a more serious event or meeting, then you can do a high hairdo and release a couple of colored strands. This will add piquancy and zest to the image. Loose hair looks very good with several smooth transitions from one color to another. The main thing is that the chosen colors are combined with each other and look harmonious on the hair.

You can also make a colored amber: paint the ends with a smooth transition to a natural color... It looks very nice, stylish and modern. For young and courageous girls, the hairstyle option from multi-colored dyed strands is suitable.

In this case, hairdressers advise to combine the colors of the same range, for example, cold, but you can make a creative version by playing on contrasts, creating your own style.

For the first time when using crayons, it is recommended to experiment with the presented colors: choose the color you like and paint one strand.

Such experiments will allow you to check how pastels and selected colors simply look on your hair color or are combined with each other. Remember or write down successful color combinations. This approach will further reduce the time when choosing a hairstyle and hair dyeing. If this is not quite what you need, then you can easily remove the color from the curl or cover it with hair.

How to use crayons

The color is selected, it remains only to apply it to the hair. The process of applying crayons is not difficult and does not require special knowledge and skills, but you need to know all the basic rules and nuances so as not to harm your hair.

General recommendations for hair coloring are as follows:

1. You need to prepare all the necessary tools: crayons, curling iron or hair straightener, varnish, spray, apron, towel or protective film, gloves.
2. Before applying colored crayons, wash your hair with shampoo, however, it is not recommended to use additional hair care products - masks, balms or conditioners. The fatty components they contain, such as oils or wax, will interfere with the good fixation of the crayon on the strands.
3. Cover your clothes with a towel protective film or apron so as not to stain it during operation. It is better for the one who paints to do everything with gloves.
4. Before coloring, you need to comb your hair well. After the procedure for applying color, this will no longer be possible: the color pigment may simply crumble from the hair. Therefore, do not touch them again.
5. The selected section of hair, on which the pastel will be applied, must be twisted into a tourniquet. Can also be applied to straight curls.When applying color, the main thing is to move from the roots to the tips. This is very important for the health of the hair structure. For the brightness of the color, the procedure is repeated 2 or 3 times. If these are crayons-shadows, then the strand is placed inside the case over the paint. The strand can be dampened with water before curling. Crayon will adhere better to wet hair. This option is especially suitable for dark hair, as the pastels will look a little dull on dry hair. You can wet the chalk itself to make the color brighter, but this is not recommended: the pastel will begin to crumble and all the chalk will remain on your hands.
6. Then dry your hair with a hairdryer and fix with hairspray. Fixation with varnish is needed to prevent chalk from shedding from curls. You can smooth the lock with an iron or curling iron. This will also fix the color pigment on the hair's surface.

When dyeing thick hair, it is better to dissolve a piece of crayon in a small container of water and periodically lower the strands there.

It is worth repeating the procedure several times until the desired shade is obtained. The color will lay down evenly, but it will not be as intense as with dry staining. This method is suitable if you want to add color to all your hair. Especially it will look good on owners of light hair, on dark hair the color will be little noticeable.

Many experts and hairdressers recommend dyeing your hair with crayons once a week. With all the positive aspects of this procedure, there is also a negative impact. To keep your hair healthy and beautiful, you need to take care of it, rest and frequent treatment masks.

How long does the effect last?

The color on dyed curls does not last long. The time varies from 8-10 hours to 2 days. It depends on many reasons: the natural hair color, the chosen brand of crayons, weather conditions, how the crayons were applied. Basically, practice shows that after 1-2 washes with shampoo, the color pigment disappears from the hair completely. Experts and hairdressers advise against going to bed with colored strands, as this can stain your pillow.

Important! Do not keep the color on your hair for more than 8 hours.

This will be harmful to the hair. After all, crayons dry hair very much, curls become dull and brittle. Especially if an iron or curlers were used before. Therefore, many masters do not recommend using often colored pastels, and after each dyeing, make masks that moisturize the hair.

In cases where it is important that the color does not fade and lasts longer, you should adhere to the following rules:

• do not comb your hair again, so as not to damage and remove the coloring layer;
• use those brands of crayons that do not tarnish during the day. They will cost more, but the result will please;
• after applying the pastels, immediately go through the hair with varnish, it will fix the paint and create a protective film;
• before fixing with varnish, carry out any heat treatment of the strand. You can dry with a hairdryer or go with an iron. This will fix the color, prevent it from fading during the day.

How to wash off the color?

You can use any regular shampoo for this procedure. The color is washed off after the first or second wash. For light hair, or if water was used to apply colored pastels, the color may not wash off immediately. The peculiarity of crayons is that the dye base does not penetrate into the hair structure itself. The color will last a maximum of 2-3 days.

To remove the color, you need to shampoo your hair well and rinse it thoroughly several times. If the color pigment is still visible, repeat all the procedures again until the desired result is achieved. You can also comb your washed hair under running water to remove chalk from strands.

Important! After the color has washed off, it is necessary to apply a moisturizing and nourishing mask, a special caring balm or oils to nourish and restore the curls.

Self-production

Colored hair crayons can be made in your own kitchen. There are two ways to make them at home.

For the first option you will need:

• 300 ml. water;
• 150 grams of plaster;
• colored gouache and plastic disposable cups;
• rolled cardboard or paper box, pre-lubricated with petroleum jelly.

Fill the gypsum with water, quickly stir the resulting mixture. There should be no lumps. Then divide it equally into plastic cups. Their number depends on the number of planned flowers. Add one teaspoon of the selected color or even less to each glass.

Mix thoroughly until smooth and pour into prepared forms. The previously lubricated walls will prevent the mass from sticking to the walls. The crayons are ready for use after the mixture is completely dry after three days.

The second method is based on food coloring. It can be a dye of plant origin, which contains no chemical elements. Or food colors used in cooking to dye eggs and decorate pastries.

Experts advise against dyeing the entire head, but only individual strands or tips.

The dye does not last long on the hair, it is washed off after 2-3 shampooing.

To prepare paint you will need:

• food coloring or essence;
• room temperature water and a mixing bowl;
• hair balm;
• toothbrush, brush and gloves;
• foil.

The whole process is done carefully with gloves: paint can stain the surface of the skin. In a bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of balm with the required amount of pre-diluted dye. If you are not satisfied with the color, add more paint. The main thing is not to overdo it with color and its saturation.

With a brush or toothbrush, gently apply the mixture to individual strands, after which they are wrapped in foil. They keep it like this for an hour and wash it off. It is recommended to rinse hair at the end with water and diluted vinegar. This will cure the paint for a longer period. It is better not to touch wet hair: it can dye your skin and clothes. The balm can be replaced with shampoo.

Important! Do not rinse off the paint with hot water and use shampoo.

Features of the choice of crayons

Colored hair crayons are easy to buy today. The modern product market is rich in different brands of hair pastels. They are different in price, quality, composition and palette, you can buy individually and in sets.

When choosing crayons, you should adhere to the following rules:

1. Better not to take a cheap product from China, choose proven brands that include vitaminizing components. For example, Hot Huez crayons. Also, color fixing agents such as varnish and spray are best taken with a softening effect and vitamins. Their price will be higher, but the result and the health of the curls are worth it.
2. Look at the date of manufacture: dried or expired crayons can do a lot more harm than you think.
3. It is better to buy crayons in specialized stores or hairdressing salons. You can place an order through a website that distributes similar products. But it's better to ask a beauty salon or hairdresser for information about a store or website about hair pastels. Finally, just read articles or reviews about crayons on the Internet before buying.

In texture, crayons can be dry in the form of sticks or oily in the form of shadows. Crayons-shadows are easier to apply, but their color palette is smaller and cost from about 130 rubles. and more in one case. A dry bed has a larger palette, a set of 6 basic colors is sold at a price of 300-400 rubles, but you can also purchase a piece for 60-90 rubles.

Stylists and hairdressers advise buying crayons from well-known brands for painting.

The most common and most often purchased are:

• Hair Chalk Hot Huez set. Their composition is not bad, they do not dry the hair too much. They are produced in the form of powders, which is very convenient for hair dyeing and storage.The basic kit consists of four basic colors;
• HairChalkIn set similar to the previous version. But the colors they offer are brighter and more intense. Also a plus of the set is the color mixing form included in it;
• Divage hair chalk produces dry pastels in the form of classic crayons, bright colors. The set includes 7 popular colors and shades;
• in the set IQ-Russia Hair Chalk includes 24 crayons, which will give you the opportunity to experiment with shades and hairstyles for a long time. The composition of the products is similar to the previous products.

Colored hair crayons can also be purchased from AliExpress, in Fix Price stores or from Faberlic catalogs. There is a huge assortment of goods on AliExpress, you will have to choose for a long time both in price and in color. But you should be careful and carefully read the reviews of other buyers: sometimes, instead of a special hair pastel, an ordinary art one can come.

Crayons from Fix Price and Faberlic are boxes for eyeshadows, they have quite bright colors, but they crumble a little when applied. The difference is that Faberlic's “Eye to Eye” have a comfortable grip and cost twice as much.

Reviews

There are a lot of reviews on the Internet from young girls about the use of crayons for hair. Basically, they are all positive and they have one thing in common: this is an ideal option for a short time to change your image and add bright colors to it.

Hair crayons are a quick change of image, a convenient application process and an incredible color combination. The crayons are easy to apply to hair and easy to rinse off. As women of fashion note, this is a great option for parties and summer walks. The main thing is to follow the instructions for their use.

Negative reviews on sites are mostly caused by a violation of the use of crayons. This is their too frequent use, not using moisturizing masks after, choosing the wrong color and not observing precautions when dyeing.

Article design: Oksana Grivina

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