To keep hair chalk in your hair, you should heat style it using a curling iron or straightener.
Why Heat Styling Matters
Heat styling is key to locking in your chosen hair chalk color and making it last longer. Here’s why:
- Color Setting: The heat from styling tools helps the chalk particles adhere better to your hair strands.
- Frizz Reduction: Applying heat also helps to counteract the frizz that can result from the chalk application process.
- Enhanced Longevity: By setting the chalk, the color is less likely to rub off or fade quickly.
Steps for Applying Hair Chalk and Keeping it in
- Apply the Hair Chalk: Gently rub the hair chalk along the desired sections of your hair.
- Heat Style Your Hair: Once the chalk is applied, use a curling iron or straightener to style your hair. This step is crucial for setting the color and reducing frizz.
- Example: If you have straight hair, running a straightener through chalked strands will help them adhere to the hair. If you’ve added chalk to curled hair, you could use a curling iron again to enhance the color.
- Avoid Over-Brushing: Once your hair is styled, limit brushing to avoid excessive chalk removal.
Tips for Longer Lasting Color
While heat styling helps set the color, here are some additional tips:
- Use Hair Spray: Lightly spray your styled hair with hairspray to further seal in the chalk.
- Avoid Washing: The color will wash out when you shampoo your hair, so try to avoid this for as long as you want the hair chalk to last.
- Sleep Carefully: Use a satin pillowcase to minimize friction and prevent the color from transferring onto your pillow.
- Choose High-Quality Chalk: Using a higher quality hair chalk may result in better color adherence.
By following these tips, especially heat styling your hair after chalk application, you'll be able to keep your hair chalk looking vibrant for longer.
