What could be better for Summer than mermaid hair? If you’re just looking to just be a weekend mermaid, hair chalking is the perfect technique. I didn’t make this process up but I’ve been craving to satisfy my inner fairy mermaid (do those exist?) – so I grabbed some soft pastels and my cute camera guy, Brad, and got to chalking!
Mr. Kate’s DIY Colorful (Pastel) Hair Tips Using Soft Pastels AKA Fancy Chalk
Prep It:
- Get soft pastels from the art store or online – I used pastel colors by Sennelier
- If you’re brunette or have black hair, a spray bottle with water
- Hair spray – optional to seal color
DO IT!:
- Take about a half inch piece of hair and twist the ends
- *If you’re brunette, have black hair or dark red hair, spray the ends with your water bottle to moisten.
- Use the chalk to dispense the pigment up and down the area of hair you want colored
- Shake off the excess chalk (PS – wear something old while you’re chalking in case any falls and stains).
- Optional: seal in with hairspray – I didn’t do this step and the chalk stayed really well and didn’t get on my clothes at all!
For another temporary color tips solution – check out my DIY Colorful Tipped Clip-in Hair Extensions post!
My Outfit:
- Shorts, forever 21
- Tank, forever 21
- Lace/chiffon tie top, Topshop
- Shoes, Topshop
- Jewelry is a mix of Mr. Kate and vintage
photos via 
I almost didn’t watch the video– so glad I did!!!! You totally have a new fan! I will try this and report back on how it works on black, Black (kinky, coily)
hair.
I tried this with M.A.C. pigment. It was so cool all night long!
how long does this last? I need to convince my mom to let me do this…
Do you think this would look nice with brown hair? I really want to try it!
i do this to my daughters hair and she loves it!
its adorable
I’ve heard this process can really damage your hair, is that true?
Stupid predictive text… Motions are down lol sorry
Nah, only when you rub the chalk up and down on your hair. The friction and the motion can damage and nap it up. When you go down with it… And all the motivation ns are down, you’re fine
This is so cute, and perfect because I’m an art student and have a readily-available supply of soft pastels.
“Belly button! Scales, scales.” Hahaha love it.
Would this work with short hair?