Content

• To step
• Part 1 of 4: Preparing your hair
• Part 2 of 4: Dyeing your hair
• Part 3 of 4: Removing the color
• Part 4 of 4: Maintaining the color
• Tips
• Necessities

Do you want to add a little color to your hair? With Kool-Aid you can temporarily dye your hair ends in a fun and inexpensive way without the use of chemicals. Read this article to find out how.

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Part 1 of 4: Preparing your hair

1. Make sure your hair is completely dry. You will achieve the best results if you wash your hair the day before dyeing. Hair that is too dirty or too damp will absorb less color.
2. Brush all the knots out of your hair. Use a brush or comb to detangle your hair. In addition, make sure that you no longer have styling products (gel, hairspray) in your hair before you start dyeing.

Part 2 of 4: Dyeing your hair

Perform these steps twice.

1. Pour two packets of sugar-free Kool-Aid and two cups of water into a saucepan. Place the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a boil.
   • Kool-Aid comes in a variety of colors: try red (cherries), pink (raspberries), or purple (grapes). To get a lighter color, dilute the mixture with extra water. For a more vibrant color, use less water and / or more Kool-Aid.
2. Remove the pan from the stove. Pour the mixture into a mug or bowl. Dip your ends in the liquid and leave them in it for 3 to 5 minutes. If you have very thick hair, this can take up to 10 minutes. This way, your hair will absorb the color.
   • Determine how much of your hair you want to dye. If you only want to dye your ends, dip 1 to 2 inches of your hair into the liquid. For a more striking look, dip 10 to 12.5 inches of your hair into the mixture.
3. Remove your hair from the mixture and pat it dry. You can use paper towels or a bath towel. In that case, use an old towel that allows stains. The dye will leak onto the towel.
4. Let your hair dry completely before washing it. Enjoy your new look!
   • Keep in mind that some Kool-Aid types contain sugar. After drying, rinse your hair immediately so that it is no longer sticky and does not attract insects.

Part 3 of 4: Removing the color

1. Wash your hair more often. It may take one to three months for the Kool-Aid to wash out of your hair, depending on your natural hair color. You can speed up this process by washing your hair more often than you normally do. It does not matter which shampoo you use.
2. Use baking soda if you have long hair. Fill a large pot with water. Make sure to put enough water in the pan to submerge your dyed hair. When the water is boiling, add a tablespoon of baking soda. Remove the pan from the stove. Gently submerge your dyed ends in the water for a minute. Be careful not to burn your hands, arms, scalp, face, or other areas from the hot water.
   • The water will make a hissing sound and the color will wash out of your hair into the pan. With this method, you can remove almost all color from your hair within minutes.
   • Discard the water and baking soda mixture and wash your hair right away. Use a conditioner to restore the moisture balance in your hair.
3. Use vinegar. Mix a tablespoon of vinegar with a cup of warm water. Pour this mixture over your hair in the shower. Leave it on for a few minutes before rinsing it out. Then wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.

Part 4 of 4: Maintaining the color

1. Wash your hair less often. The color will fade over time depending on how often you wash your hair. You can make the color less likely to fade by washing your hair less often than you normally do.
2. Use a different shampoo. Use a shampoo specifically designed for colored hair or switch to an all-natural shampoo that contains less harsh chemicals. Sulfates and other chemicals can damage your hair and cause the color to fade faster.
3. Use products that protect your hair from the sun. If you expose your hair to the sun for a long time, the color will fade faster. Protect your hair from the sun by using special hair products with UV protection or wearing a scarf or a cap.

Tips

• Do not use shampoo on the dyed areas of your hair if you want the color to last.
• How long the color will last depends on your natural hair color. On dark hair, the color is less visible and will be gone after 2 or 3 washes. On very light hair, the color can be seen for more than a month.
• If you're not sure what color to use and how bright it should be, test the dye on a strand of hair first to see what the color will look like.
• If you have long hair, you could tie it in a ponytail or braid it.
• If you prefer to use a color paste, use a conditioner.
• If you are going to a school where you are not allowed to dye your hair and summer is almost over, dye your hair a lighter color such as blue.
• Let darker hair soak in the dye longer.
• Red Kool-Aid (cherries) can be seen on dark and auburn hair.
• Kool-Aid easily stains clothes and towels. So wear an old T-shirt that you don't mind throwing away. You can also wear a plastic garbage bag around your neck and shoulders to protect your clothes.
• Wear an old T-shirt in case you stain.
• Kool-Aid works best on light (blonde or light brown) hair. If you have very dark hair, you may need to bleach your ends before dyeing them properly.
• The dye will stain your hands. So wear rubber or plastic gloves. You can wash any stains from your hands with toothpaste or shaving gel.
• Try not to use too much water. Only use half a teaspoon of water or the Kool-Aid will not stay in your hair and nothing will happen at all.

Necessities

• Two packs of sugar-free Kool-Aid (any flavor)
• Pan
• Pieces of kitchen roll or bath towel
• Water