Dyeing your hair in an unusual color helps to express your personality, the problem is that you don't always have enough time or money to buy special dyes or go to the hairdresser. Also, not everyone can make a commitment to keep a particular color for a long time. The washable markers offer an economical and temporary solution to have an original and eccentric effect.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare the Tint
Step 1. Choose the color or colors
If you have dark hair, you should opt for a dark color. If you have very light hair, you can use a wide range of colors instead. In case you want to try something really extravagant or are not sure if a certain color will enhance you, this tutorial is for you. In fact, you will not have the obligation to keep a certain tint and it will not be a problem if you get an unsatisfactory result: the color will drain after a couple of washes.
Step 2. Open the marker you want to use
Crayola's washable markers are great for this tutorial, plus they feature a wide range of shades. Either way, any brand will do, as long as the marker is washable. Once you have chosen the color (or colors), you have to extract the ink. Just use a little force to open a marker.
- With scissors, pry the cap on the back of the marker to open it completely.
- Hit the front of the pen on a hard surface to detach the ink tube.
- Take out the ink tube carefully.
Step 3. Blow the ink from the tube into a container
To do this, you must first immerse the tip of the tube in the water. Submerged the tip, the ink will flow to the opposite side. Standing in the water, the tip will start to turn white because it will lose its tint. Keep holding the tube in the water until the immersed end turns completely white, as this will make sure it has lost all the ink. At this point, turn the tube, place your lips on the white end and start blowing.
Make sure you do this on a glass or other container. Once you start blowing, the ink will flow from the opposite side. You will need a container to collect it to avoid getting dirty
Step 4. If you want, add your favorite conditioner to the tint
If you want a more intense color, you can apply it directly to the hair, but some prefer to add a little conditioner to the extracted ink. This product helps to work better with the dye, but it also dilutes the color. Try both methods to figure out which one is best for you.
Part 2 of 3: Applying the Tint
Step 1. Put on a pair of gloves and an old shirt
The dye also stains hands and clothes. You can definitely remove it from your skin, the problem is that if you don't use gloves your hands will have a weird color for a couple of days. Put on a shirt you no longer use - the dye is likely to get on your clothes (unless you're a dye expert).
Step 2. Apply the dye however you want
There are those who prefer to dip the tips of their hair into the ink container, while other people like to dye different strands. Maybe you want to color just one strand, or you want to be daring and completely dye your hair. But consider how much product you have available. The more strands you want to dye, the more dye you will need, so you'll need to prepare more.
Some people prefer to open the ink tube and apply the dye directly to their hair. If you think this method is more effective for the result you have in mind, you can definitely try it
Step 3. While letting the dye work, cover your hair
If you only dyed a few strands, wrap them in aluminum foil to prevent the dye from getting on parts that you didn't color. If you've dipped the tips in ink, you can either wrap them in silver paper or leave them exposed to the air (just be careful not to rub your hair on any surface during the process).
Contrary to what happens with classic dyes, you don't have to wash your hair. Instead, hold the tinfoil until they dry
Part 3 of 3: Check the Result
Step 1. Dye your hair, let it dry
If you wrapped them in aluminum foil, remove it after 30-60 minutes. It is best for the hair to dry on its own, although you can use the hairdryer when you are in a hurry. While they dry, do not rub them on furniture, walls or any other surface that may be stained by the dye.
If you mixed the ink with the conditioner, rinse your hair with cold water and let it air dry
Step 2. Review the result
Is the color more intense than expected? Rinse your hair with cold water, remember that hot water can completely remove the dye. If it doesn't feel intense enough, you can repeat the process until you get the desired effect.
The beauty of this technique is that you can fully customize the effect to get what you want. The dye can be lightened easily by rinsing the hair, but you can also repeat the procedure to darken the color without damaging the shaft. Contrary to a classic dye, you can play around with this method until it is totally yours
Step 3. Secure the colored locks with hairspray
Style your hair as you wish, then fix it with hairspray to keep it tidy and even out the dyed parts. Enjoy your new look!
