Nicole Miller SS14, courtesy of WWD
Guests at Leanne Marshall SS14
There are many learnings we can take away from NYFW SS14, one of which —-> cool-kids crayola hair color is here to stay. And as with ombre, it’s no longer a trend but a style.
Front the runway to the front-row, we saw shocking shades of blue, green, pink and purple. It was predominantly paired with a disregard for conformity and killer confidence. And it looked good.
I decided to test it out – but you know… baby steps.
So I ran a temporarily teal tint through select strands using SPLAT Hair Chalk in Mint Candy.
SPLAT HAIR CHALK. [Note: This post is not sponsored. Sample was provided for review.]
It was shockingly easy and, contrary to popular belief, it was also shockingly NOT messy.
I started by spritzing my hair with a light coating of hairspray to give it some stick at around 6pm. I then applied the rub-on color as directed running the hair in-between the color pan and my thumb. I then spritzed over the hair again with hairspray to seal the product and minimize color transfer onto clothing. There was no fallout whatsoever and I just had to wash my hands to remove the color from my fingers.
I loved the way the color popped against my dark hair and was shocked at how vivid it was.
I was mindful not to touch or play with my hair (not as easy as it sounds). I had on a black top and saw no evidence of the pastel brushing against it.
The chalk lasted well past midnight, when I washed it out to avoid potentially seeing it on my pillowcase in the morning. It did not stain my recently color-treated ends.
The photo below has no filter and no retouching at all. What do you think??
Splat Hair Chalk in Mint Candy
I personally dig it and would definitely do it again. May have to pull a Kelly Osborne and go for the Violet Sky next…
XOLC
IN LOOOOOVE! I’ve been dying to try these, just because bleaching my hair is a big no-no. Question: Did you hair feel dry/coarse after you washed it out? I’ve heard that can be an issue with hair chalk sometimes.
IN LOOOOOVE! I’ve been dying to try these, just because bleaching my hair is a big no-no. Question: Did you hair feel dry/coarse after you washed it out? I’ve heard that can be an issue with hair chalk sometimes.
No, no change in texture after washing it out… I honestly have heard so many negative comments on hair chalks/pastels – and my experience was pretty much the opposite. I would definitely do it again and do more than one color or ombre colors.
You can try it next week for yourself!
XOLC
Such a shocker!! It looks SO good on you! :)
Such a shocker!! It looks SO good on you! :)