You're basically your own hair painter with this kit: It comes with a palette so you can dump out as much as you need and mix and match colors for a fully custom effect. Avoid the scalp or roots, concentrating the color halfway down the hair for an ombre effect or on the tips for a small addition of color. Your little Katy Perry is begging for pink streaks or blue tips to complete her pop star Halloween look this year, but you’re worried about whether or not it’s safe to dye her hair at all. The good news? There are plenty of temporary options you can try that won’t damage your child’s strands and will be all the rage at their school’s costume contest. So if you’re only looking for a short term boost of vibrant colour for your hair then look no further than this Splat Hair Chalk!

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These "fantasy hair colors for a day" will let you color your whole head, highlights, or even an ~ombre~ effect. (Note that this is technically a hair color "spray," but it functions similarly.) Start with a clarifying shampoo to get rid of any build-up on the hair. You can apply chalk on wet or dry hair, but just make sure it’s clean. You’ll need to read the directions for the type of hair chalk you buy to see specifics. For some chalks, you’ll apply color when the hair is damp.

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Yes, hair chalk will wash out of your hair. It is not a permanent dye for your hair and will fade out after a few washes. The time it takes to clean out your hair will depend on your hair color and the pigment of the chalk dye.

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