Things can be colorful at carnival. And this applies not only to costumes, but also to hairstyles and makeup. If you want your hair to be colorful for Carnival, then you shouldn't necessarily use a wig. There are a few methods you can use to wear colorful hair for just a day. In the article we summarize the different options and give tips on how to dye your hair yourself for carnival. In the picture gallery you will find inspiration for costumes that combine well with colorful hair in different colors.
Coloring your hair for a day – how does it actually work?
The most well-known methods for temporarily coloring hair are three: with hairspray, hair chalk and food coloring. However, the effect may vary depending on the method chosen and original hair color. Similar to permanent hair color, light or bleached hair, for example, can accept the color better than dark hair. In addition, the lighter the hair, the stronger the color will ultimately be. Unlike permanent colors, some temporary colors also color dark hair well.
How does short-term coloring work?
If you only want to get colorful hair for a short time, then your hair does not need to be bleached. The colors do not contain ammonia and only color the surface of the hair. That's why they can be washed out quickly afterwards.
How long does the temporary color stay in the hair?
Temporary hair colors are primarily used to conjure up colorful accents in the hair and create eye-catching looks for carnivals and parties. Therefore, they are not suitable for permanent hair coloring. Typically, short-term dyes can be completely washed out after 1 to 3 washes. Hair dyes usually last a little longer. So it depends on the chosen method for dyeing.
Is short-term dyeing harmful?
Methods for coloring hair short-term do not damage it like permanent hair color can. Hair chalk, hairspray and food coloring are dyes that do not penetrate the hair and therefore do not damage its structure. However, using either method too often can cause the hair to dry out.
We will take a closer look at the three variants of hair coloring for carnival mentioned above below.
The hair chalk is a temporary hair dye that only sticks to the surface of the hair and is therefore gentle on the hair structure. With this you can quickly set eye-catching accents and make colorful hair yourself. The large color palette includes the most popular colors: you decide for yourself whether pink, blue, violet, yellow, green or silver.
Hair chalk has many benefits. It offers a cheap alternative to hair coloring, it is easy to use and the bright colors can be washed out very easily. Therefore, hair chalks are a great way to color your hair for a day. This way you can conjure up an original look for carnival and Halloween.
Using hair chalk is like child's play. It's that easy:
1. Place a towel around your shoulders and put on disposable gloves to protect your clothing and hands.
2. Moisten the hair slightly, e.g. B. with a spray bottle.
3. Select color and apply the chalk to hair, working from top to bottom. Repeat the process for bright colors.
4. It is best to let the hair chalk air dry or perhaps blow dry at the lowest setting.
5. For better adhesion, seal the dried paint with a flat iron and hairspray.
6. Style your hair however you like.
Would you like to dye your hair pastel to create an eye-catching look for Carnival? Pastel colors work with hair chalk, especially on light blonde hair. However, caution is advised with very light hair as it can be dyed very quickly. This also sometimes causes the hair chalk to stay in the hair longer. For a pastel look, women and girls with dark hair can try dyeing their hair white first and then colorful.
Dye your hair white for carnival
To dye dark hair in light shades for one day, you can first dye it white. In addition to white hair chalk, household products are also good for this. With simple powder or a mixture of flour and shampoo, the hair can also be dyed white/grey in the short term.
Dye your hair colorfully with hairspray
Another hair coloring method that was very popular in the 90s is hairspray. With spray paint you can quickly make colorful hair yourself and create great accents. As with the other dyes, the colors are less noticeable on dark hair, but are still very effective.
Using hairspray for coloring is not complicated at all. It is important to protect your clothing with a towel or hairdresser's cape. Spray the spray directly onto dry hair from a distance of around 20 cm. Work from top to bottom again. Now let the color stick for a few minutes and the look is finished.
Colorful strands dye for a day
If you only want to color individual strands, you can either use a highlight cap or aluminum foil. With a highlight cap on your head, the strands to be colored can be pulled out and colored separately. Aluminum foil, on the other hand, is placed under a strand of hair to only color it. With these methods you can use different colors and make colorful hair yourself.
Dye colorful hair for a day with food coloring
To get colorful hair for Carnival, you don't necessarily have to buy expensive dyes. There are simple household resources that are perfect for this. Simple food coloring, for example, is a great way to make your hair more eye-catching for carnival. Hair coloring works best when the colors are liquid.
Here's how:
1. Place the selected food coloring in a bowl and mix with a little hair conditioner using a toothbrush. As a result, you should get a strong color.
2. Distribute the color through the hair with the toothbrush.
3. Leave the colored conditioner to work for 30 minutes on blonde hair and up to 2 hours on brown hair.
4. Rinse the paste briefly. Note that most food colors are water-based and are therefore water-soluble. If the hair is rinsed thoroughly, the entire effect can be lost, especially with dark hair.
Strong colors are not achieved with food coloring. Coloring using this method is more like a tint than a permanent hair color.
Dye your hair for a day with eyeshadow
The usual eyeshadows can be mentioned as a good last-minute alternative to short-term hair coloring. Their effect doesn't last more than one evening, but that's more than enough for carnival. And the best thing is that the method also works well on dark hair. A direct hit!
Great costume ideas for carnival with colorful hair
Are you already thinking about this year's carnival costume? Here we have put together a few inspirations for costumes that show off colorful hair particularly well. Tips for combining costume and hair color can be found below.
Märchenfee
With blue or lilac hair you can look like a beautiful fairytale fairy at carnival. For oneForest fairy such as TinkerbellOn the other hand, a green hair color is perfect.
Meerjungfrau
AMermaid costume for carnivalis the perfect idea for the ladies. The options are also diverse in this case. For example, you can be a pretty mermaid with long turquoise hair, or you can opt for the red-haired Ariel instead.
Einhorn
We can already find magical unicorns everywhere. Be it as a motto for birthdays, children's rooms or dressing up for various occasions, the ideas are simply endless. For a unicorn costume, for example, you can dye the hair colorfully, pink, lilac or even white. It is best to match the hair colors to the costume.
Cheshire Cat
A disguise than thatCheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland”looks original and is suitable for both children and adults. A pink hair color or a few black and pink strands in the hair go perfectly with this.
Harley Quinn
For fans of “Suicide Squad,” Harley Quinn’s costume is an excellent idea. Your strange hair color in the dip-dye look can be perfectly imitated with food coloring or spray paint on blonde hair.
Ice Princess
However, if you are looking for an elegant costume for Carnival, then you are definitely in the right place with an ice princess with white and blue hair.
peacock
If you should dress up with the theme of the animal world, then you will make a big impression with a peacock costume. Colorful hair in the colors of the peacock creates a well-rounded look.
Rainbow
If you have decided to go for an atmospheric costume for Carnival, then colorful hair is the perfect complement. We just think the rainbow as a disguise is great. And you shouldn't buy expensive costumes, just combine colorful clothes.
Tip: You can easily make glitter for your hair yourself by mixing styling gel and glitter powder.
