| How to Dye Hair With Kool Aid Sep 10th 2012, 14:00 If you'd like to experiment with a different hair color but don't want to make a long-term commitment or use harsh chemicals, there are some "home remedies" that do the trick. This article will show you to dye your hair with one such remedy, Kool-Aid drink mix powder. The color will last several washings, and your hair will even temporarily smell a little like the flavor used. Preparation - Put on gloves to prevent staining. If you don't want to wear gloves, be aware that your skin may stain but that you can still remove the Kool-Aid from it.
- Add the Kool-Aid packages to a small bowl. Be sure to use the unsweetened version, to avoid creating sticky hair. Moreover, don't use the artificially sweetened kind, as the chemicals might irritate your eyes. You may need to use more packages than recommended here, depending on the length of your hair, and how deep you want the color. Suggestions for suitable Kool-Aid matched to a hair shade change are:
- Tropical punch is great for a brighter red
- Cherry works for a deeper red
- Black-cherry mixed with strawberry works for a bright red
- Mixing raspberry and grape can make a purplish red
- Experiment with variations of your favorite Kool-Aid colors to create other colors.
- Add a small amount of water to the Kool-Aid. Make sure the powder dissolves. Create a smooth paste, not a liquid.
- Add a few drops of conditioner to help the color from the Kool-Aid permeate the hair more evenly. Adding conditioner also helps to make a paste, which is easier to handle.
- Mix the 3-6 packages of Kool-Aid, the water, and the conditioner together, until the ingredients form a smooth paste. Keep mixing out all of the lumps; it must be completely lump-free before using.
- Wrap the person whose hair you're dying in towel(s) (or a garbage bag with a clip to keep it in place) to avoid stains. Remember that Kool-Aid can stain fabric, so use an old towel or cloth.
Dying all of your hair - Work the Kool-Aid paste into the hair, starting near the roots. This is the fun part but you definitely need help for this if you're dyeing your own hair.
- Continue adding the Kool-Aid paste down the middle of the hair.
- Work the Kool-Aid paste into the tips.
- Put up sections of hair to ensure that you color the lower layers of hair too.
- Wrap the hair in several long strips of sandwich wrap. You'll have to sleep in it, so do a good job! This step is important not just to protect your pillows and sheets, but because it will trap the moisture in, allowing for a deeper color change. It would be a good idea to wrap your pillow in an old towel in case the sandwich wrap moves around while sleeping.
- You can secure the plastic wrap carefully with tape.
- After a good night's sleep, remove the plastic wrap. Don't be dismayed by the gruesome colours on your skin––everything washes off! See How to remove Kool-Aid from skin if you have skin stains.
- Thoroughly rinse your hair with lukewarm water. Do not shampoo! If you use shampoo, the color will wash straight out. Apply conditioner if wished, then rinse again. Then comb your hair out and wait for it to dry. The final tint will be less obvious with wet hair.
- Rock your new Kool-Aid colored hair! Darker hair will just change tints, but lighter hair can be dramatically changed! You may need to experiment with this a few times to get the balance right for your hair color––just remember that the darker your natural hair, the less obvious the effects will be.
Streaking your hair - If you're doing tips or highlights, use a highlighting wand and wrap the dyed sections in tin foil.
- Complete the whole head (or as many highlights as you want) with foil wrapping, and then pin them up. Ensure that the foil does not come off.
- Follow the above instructions in wrapping your hair in clear wrap for an entire night, and rinse as explained above the next day.
- Have plenty of towels handy for mopping up stains and drips.
- Staining happens quickly––only do this where drips of the mixture won't harm objects. The bathroom or laundry are good choices. Clothing can also be stained, so wear old items. Gloves are a good choice too.
- It's recommended that you don't wash your hair for a while before doing this procedure––less clean hair aids application.
- Make sure that the dye mixture is a paste; don't add too much water as this will make it very difficult to apply.
- Don't pull your hair back for dyeing; it must be loose.
- If you have thick and dark hair, use of 2-3 packets for the color is recommended to show up more. Add less water and more conditioner so that the color penetrates better.
- Make sure that you apply the Kool-Aid thoroughly.
Edit Warnings - This will make your hair smell; often, the odor is noticeable and strong if you don't use the unsweetened kind.
- If you have a sensitive scalp, this may not be a suitable activity; test a small area first to see if you have a reaction.
- The red dye mixture tends to stain some bathtubs when you take a shower (the best way to clean it is by using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser or a similar product).
- Cherry Kool-Aid's coloring agent is permanent, so do not spill the product on the carpet or the stain will never come out. Any red coloring agent can be quickly faded with ultraviolet light, but this will damage and fade most fabrics too.
- The Kool-Aid will take very well to chemically treated hair, that is, hair that has been permed, bleached, or chemically straightened. Use caution when dyeing, and be aware that your dye job could last just as long as a semi-permanent dye if your hair is especially porous and damaged.
- Don't wet your hair before dyeing. It will make your hair look greasy and wet until the dye washes out.
- The color will be completely gone after a few washes.
- Obviously, commercial dye, whether temporary, semi-permanent or demi-permanent, is available. You may be happier with the result produced by a commercial product. However, many people dislike the chemical make-up of such products, which is why this may be a suitable alternative.
Edit Things You'll Need - 3-6 unsweetened Kool-Aid packets, depending on the hair's size and whether you want it strong
- Conditioner and shampoo (so that your hair doesn't stay sticky)
- A comb (a wide toothed comb would be good)
- Color brush (or toothbrush) or anything useful for doing streaks or highlights. A paintbrush works best.
- Tin foil (for streaks or highlights)
- Cling film (plastic wrap)
- Tape
- Gloves (the Kool-Aid will stain your hands like a permanent marker)
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