How to Make Permanent Hair Dye in Punk Colors
Dyeing your hair is a great way to change your look; however, store-bought hair dyes and salons cost a lot of money and can cause damage to your hair. Excessive dyeing with chemicals can result in brittle or dry hair, split ends and sometimes, even hair loss. But don't worry -- there are many common household products that you can use to naturally color your hair without the cost or the damage. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Kool-Aid in the shade of your choice Large mixing bowl Mixing spoon Plastic wrap Old towel Latex or plastic gloves
Instructions
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Mixture
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Put on the latex or plastic gloves before you begin mixing to avoid staining your skin.
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Pour the packet of Kool-Aid and 1 cup of water into the mixing bowl. Mix with the spoon until the Kool-Aid is fully dissolved.
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For longer or thicker hair, add another packet of Kool-Aid and another cup of water. Stir until fully dissolved.
Application
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Unroll a large sheet of plastic wrap and set it next to the bowl. You will be using this to wrap your hair after you've dyed it.
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Dip your dry hair into the bowl, preferably over a sink or a towel. Use your hands to coat your hair in the Kool-Aid dye.
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Being careful not to drip (the Kool-Aid will stain carpets and clothing), set the plastic wrap on the back of your head and wrap it around like a turban so all of your hair is contained.
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For extra protection from drips, wrap a towel over the plastic wrap turban- style and let the dye soak for at least 10 minutes for a muted color and 20 to 30 minutes for a deeper color.
Rinse
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Remove the towel and plastic wrap over a sink or tub to avoid dripping on the floor.
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Rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water until the water runs clear.
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Repeat this process until you have reached your desired color effect.
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Tips & Warnings
For a more brilliant shade of color, try bleaching your hair first. Bright colors such as red, blue and purple are more dramatic on lighter hair.
Kool-Aid will stain carpet, clothing and skin. Make sure your surroundings are properly protected before dyeing your hair.
Resources
- Photo Credit Photo courtesy of Bjorndam
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Comments
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If your hair is a light color, or you can make it a very light blonde...if you use Manic Panic or N' Rage dyes it will be permanent for the most part. They say they are semi-permanent but I have been using Manic Panic for 15 years and not once has it washed completely out of my hair! N'rage is a new product and Manic panic is a Vegan dye and is VERY safe for your hair and your body..And it smells good too :)
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I want a PERMANENT hair coloring!
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Diddley Deeeeee
Aug 08, 2010
That isn't how to make punk colors permanent. The kool-aid technique is very basic and temporary. Most people know this already.
