Types of Temporary Hair Colors
1. Temporary Hair Color Sprays
- Give hair a quick splash of color
- Wash out with one shampooing
- Fun for concerts, Halloween, events
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Polyethylene Terephthalate – Gives hair color when sprayed
- Fragrance – Various scents like cherry, blueberry, etc
2. Temporary Hair Chalk
- Color hair with chalk that washes out easily
- Fun way to temporarily change your look
- Often vivid, fashion shades like blue, purple, pink
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Colored Pigments – Provide temporary pop of color
- Stearalkonium Bentonite – Adheres pigment to the hair
- Cyclopentasiloxane – Allows easy application and removal
3. Temporary Hair Mascara
- Colored mascara for hair adds a fun pop of color
- Covers grey roots or small sections of hair
- Easy to apply and washes out quickly
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Iron Oxides – Mineral pigments that temporarily color hair
- Beeswax – Adheres mascara to hair and provides hold
- Carnauba Wax – Provides thickness and color adhesion
4. Temporary Root Concealer Sprays
- Disguise greys between salon appointments
- Provide quick fix to cover roots when hair grows out
- Wash out shampooing
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Polyethylene Terephthalate – Adheres to hair and provides color
- Silica – Absorbs oil on hair and improves application
5. Temporary Hair Gels
- Add temporary pops of color with gel formulas
- Fun, vivid fashion shades like neon purple, blue, pink
- Rinse out after one wash
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Carbomer – Provides gel texture that applies to hair
- FD&C Pigments – Vivid, semi-permanent hair color
- Fragrance – Various fruity, fun scents
6. Temporary Hair Dyes
- Color hair for a day with quick hair dyes
- Cover greys or try a new fun shade briefly
- Wash out after one or two shampoos
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- EDTA – Helps dye adhere to the hair
- Phenylenediamines – Temporary hair dye provides color that washes away easily
- Fragrance – Various fruit or floral scents
7. Temporary Color Shimmer Sprays
- Give hair a subtle shimmery tint
- Great for parties, festivals, events
- Wash out in the shower
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Mica – Mineral powder that provides a light shimmer effect
- Silicones – Give hair shine and help evenly disperse mica
8. Temporary Hair Glitters
- Give hair a sparkling, dazzling effect
- Fun addition for festivals or night outs
- Add cosmetic glitters that rinse away easily
Key Ingredients & Benefits:
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- Polyester Glitter – Provides sparkling effect on hair
- Propylene Glycol – Helps adhere glitter to hair
- Fragrance – Various fun scents like pineapple, bubblegum, etc