Getting air dry clay, particularly water-soluble types like Crayola® Model Magic®, out of hair is typically a straightforward process. The method depends slightly on whether the clay is still wet or has already dried.
Removing Wet Air Dry Clay
If the air dry clay is still wet in your hair, the key is to utilize its water-soluble properties.
Simple Washing Method
According to the reference provided, water-soluble modeling compounds like Crayola® Model Magic® can be effectively removed by:
- Washing hair as usual with shampoo and warm water.
The warm water helps to dissolve the clay, while the shampoo assists in breaking it down and washing it away from the hair strands.
- Gently work the shampoo into the affected area.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
- Repeat the process if necessary until the clay is completely gone.
Removing Dry Air Dry Clay
Once air dry clay has dried in hair, its properties change slightly. The reference states:
- Model Magic is an air-drying compound, and once dry, should slide off from the hair strands.
This suggests that dry air dry clay may become brittle and less adhesive once it hardens.
Methods for Dry Clay
While the reference indicates it should slide off, you might need a little help:
- Gentle Brushing: Try gently brushing the affected hair section with a comb or brush to see if the dry, brittle clay flakes off.
- Washing: Even if dry, a standard wash with shampoo and warm water (as described above) can help rehydrate the clay slightly and facilitate its removal. The process of washing and rinsing can help break up the dry material and wash it away.
- Conditioner: Applying conditioner can help lubricate the hair strands, potentially making it easier for dry clay particles to slide off.
Regardless of whether the clay is wet or dry, a standard hair wash with shampoo and warm water is the primary and most effective method recommended based on the properties of water-soluble air dry clays like Model Magic.
