Review: Hair Artist - Pink Hair Chalk

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I received this hair chalk as a gift from a fellow bleach blonde/occasionally pastel haired friend. The chalk idea seemed a little juvenile to me when I first heard about it (bitta hopscotch anyone?), but I'm always up for trying commitment-free hair colours. It's available on Amazon for less than a fiver and I'm pretty sure I've seen the same brand in Urban Outfitters.

The first time I tried this I was rushing to get ready (as always) so I scribbled it along the ends of my dry hair, brushed it and ran out the door. The result was very subtle and no one really noticed it throughout the day. The instructions do recommend using on damp hair for a more intensified look.

My second attempt was much more successful. I washed and conditioned my hair as normal and while it was still damp I 'drew' pink lines down the front of my hair and combed through. Then, as I blow dried my hair I massaged it into the strands to create a fade-out effect and by brushing it, made it less streaky. This method gave much more impact, leaving a cool ice-pink/pale strawberry colour.

What's great about this hair chalk is that it completely disappears after one wash so it's perfect for going to a festival at the weekend if you need to be back to normal for work on Monday. My hair did feel pretty dry, which is to be expected - chalk is hardly full of moisture - so make sure you use a hair mask/leave-in conditioner when you wash it out!

Oh and a word of warning:

Do not make the same mistake as me by using it near carpet : /

Excuse the MySpace style pictures - I had no make-up on so it was for the best. TRUST.

Pros: Cheap and cheerful quick-fix, no commitment necessary.

Cons: Messy! Use hairspray to lock in and avoid it staining your clothes. May not show up on dark hair.