I’m obsessed with rainbow hair. We’ve all seen colored hair, ombré, and even sand art hair — and now the Colombré trend is taking over. It blends ombré with rainbow hues: natural roots that fade into vibrant colors from mid-length to the ends. I wanted to try it but preferred a temporary method, so I teamed up with Stefanie from PAGE Beauty to experiment with hair chalk. The result was more amazing than I expected — no dye, no bleach, and totally reversible.
Supplies:
Hair chalk
Hairspray
Gloves
Towel
We used a variety of colors from Kevin Murphy Color Bugs and Splat Hair Chalk to get vivid shades. Depending on hair length and how intensely you apply the chalk, each stick can be used for multiple applications — so consider sharing a set with a friend. The colors we tried included purple, neon orange, pink, neon green, silver, mint and midnight blue.
How to create temporary Colombré with hair chalk:
1. Start by curling the hair to show off the layers of color. Protect clothing and the work surface with an old towel or an easy-to-clean covering.
2. Section the hair and clip up the top layers, working from the bottom layer upward. Take a small subsection and apply hair chalk from mid-length to the ends, repeating strokes for more intensity. Vary colors around the head and set each section with hairspray to lock in the pigment.
3. Release the next layer and continue chalking. On upper layers, combine multiple colors on the same small section to create an ombré blend: apply one color on the top portion of the section and another below it, then blend where they meet using fingers or a small sponge. Finish each section with hairspray.
4. Spray the entire style generously to reduce transfer. Because the color is chalk-based, it can rub off on clothing or skin, so consider wearing hair up if you’re worried about transfer. The color washes out with shampoo after one wash.
Photos by Jeff Mindell | Hair by Stefanie Cuesta for PAGE Beauty | Makeup by Tanya Burres for PAGE Beauty
After this temporary trial I’m seriously tempted to try a more permanent version. Would you dare to try Colombré or sand art hair? I hope so — it’s a fun, bold way to experiment with color.
p.s. My overalls are from a favorite shop I love wearing.
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