Chalking my Balayage Hair, a DIY tutorial with Pastel Chalks

Sunday, April 22, 2012
Balayage Hair: Before chalking
Munovo Soft Pastel Chalks
Twisting my hair as I go
Applying the pastel chalk in a downwards motion
Finished style, curled with a hot iron and some hairspray to hold it

What I used for my balayage hair: Munovo Soft Pastel Chalks Pack of 24; curling iron; light hairspray. (Water is only needed if your hair is dark, or you want to make colour brighter)

Chalking my Balayage hair: I was looking for a quick and temporary hair colour change for the upcoming Wish fashion showing I was attending. Chalked hair was a fantastic alternative to using my usual fudge - because it washes out straight away. 
  • To start, you will need to purchase some soft pastel chalks (do not get mixed up with oil pastels - too sticky! or normal chalk - won't release pigment easily). Soft pastel chalks releases good pigment and washes away with water.
  • If you have light hair such as mine, you can apply the pastel chalk straight to separate strands of hair.  DO NOT NEED TO ADD WATER. Twist your hair as you go, because the friction releases more pigments. 
  • Apply in a downwards motion, not in an up and down motion as so you do not get your hair tangled and ratty. It also helps to move in the natural direction of your hair.
  • Mix two colours on the one strand of hair for more fun, it can give a tie-dyed effect!
  • If you want a more intense and brighter colour to your hair, you can add some water as you apply (please note this can cause staining and can stay in your hair for longer than one wash because the powder is now more like a dye).
  • If your hair is dark, you will need to add water anyways for the colour to show
  • After chalking, you can use a hot curling iron to curl your hair or just to 'set' the colours into your hair. Finish off with hairspray if needed.
  • Please note the chalking powder may come off during the night - try to wear dark colours or same colours as hair to avoid the stains showing.
  • Be careful of wet weather! Rain will make the chalk run, and you definitely do not want that happening. Use gloves and towels to avoid getting the chalk everywhere as you apply.
I found a great beauty tutorial here on The Beauty Department. This article comes with some very helpful tips! I used 5 colours - pastel pinks, dark purples, greens and blues. I applied to the front layers of my hair. But you can use your imagination and use as many colours as you like.
After I shampooed, I used my Goldwell conditioning treatment to treat my ends, I won't lie, the chalking really dried out my hair. So I won't do it often, but I love it still.
Happy Chalking!

xx Natalie

69 comments :

  1. That is so cute ... nice for summer time.

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  2. That is such a cool way to temporarily 'dye' your hair! Very nice.

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  3. Great idea! You - very impressive! Brava!



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  4. you look amazing! love this so much x

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  5. Oh, what a great idea! It looks lovely!

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  6. haha! this is soooo cool!

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  7. Wow ,looks fab.! Love it :)

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  8. That's pretty cool!

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  9. Looks beautiful. Love the colour of your lipstick here too xx

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  10. Great tutorial, thank you for sharing! :)

    I love your finished look so much, it's beautiful! :)

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  11. Bellissima! Idea molto originale!

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  13. Awesome tutorial! I'm really gonna try this, it looks great

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  14. what a fun idea. and it looks amazing too! :)
    xx Nora

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  16. Love your hair! So unique and such a clever way to colour it! It looks amazing! Totally completes your look!

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  17. Such an inspired idea, it looks so cute on you! I love the trend for pastel hair colours but would never do it permanently, this is the perfect temporary way to get the look :) xox

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  18. I love this look! And I love your lipstick colour. What is it?

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  19. Love these photos! great idea!!

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  20. great idea! good joband very easy! looove it

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  21. Oh my, your hair looks so pretty!

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  22. I've been wanting to try this for a while! You totally pulled this off! Great look.

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  23. This looks really good on you. You know how to rock it out! Really like the effect of your photos especially the first two.

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  24. I'm going to do my hair like yours!

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  25. Such a great idea - I adore these images!

    xo

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  26. Ah, your hair turned out so perfectly <3 Love it

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  27. Wow it's amazing!^^ I'll try it when my hair get longer!<3

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  28. Woww awesome!!! Great idea! )

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  29. Oh my gosh this is soo soo cool!!!!! I am definitely gonna do this, sounds so fun! also your lipsticks such a great colour :)


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  30. So smart! I am going to have to try this! I bought the Kevin Murphy colour bug in Purple but it took about 3 days to wash out.. crazy!

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  32. I really want to try chalking my hair sometime. It looks great!

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  33. How fun is that?! I never would've thought to use chalk!!

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  34. How fun is that?! I never would've thought to use chalk!!

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  36. this is definitely an amazing DIY for those who are not ready to tip dye their hair!!! AMAZING
    xx

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  37. Wow, that looks so fun and awesome. Might have to give it a go one day!

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  38. Hi dear, this look came out gorgeous! A creative and temporary way to sprucing up hair...love the colours and final effect

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  39. Thanks for your lovely comment! <3
    I really like your blog, especially this diy, such a great idea.
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  40. How fun! I love your lip color :)

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  41. Thanks for sharing!! This is sooo cool!

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  42. WOW! amazing post, I'm loving all of the pastel colours you chose for your hair. Such an amazing blog, now following!<3
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  43. Wow! That looks so amazing!
    Definitely trying that out some time!

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  44. LOve this DIY! Your hair looks amazingg., might give it a go on mine despite mine being very dark :) X

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  45. I love that! Too bad as a teacher I can't do fun stuff like that~!

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  46. The perfect color lip stick for your skin tone!
    xoxo

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  47. I think I may do this! I always wanted to paint my hair with bright colors hair and this is perfect if you don't want it permanent!

    Love it!

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  48. Amazing hair! Love it so so much <3

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  49. your hair is SO fun!! and that lip color is PERFECT. xoxo linds of www.rubygirlblog.com

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  50. Oh that looks lovely with your hair :) Great post :)

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  51. i soooo wanna try this!!! looks great!!!

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  52. Ohh will defo try this! Great way to change up your hair! Great! J. X

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  53. What an amazing idea !
    This looks amazing on you!

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  54. Love it! Super keen to try....now where to find pastel chalk?lol xx

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  55. Love it! Super keen to try....now where to find pastel chalk?lol xx

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  56. this is so creative! thanks for sharing, I need to try this!

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  57. I hope it works out with afro-ed hair!


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