Is there anything better than mermaid hair?! Pinks, purples and blues…love, love and love. It’s the ultimate in #hairgoals. Best part? Whether you are a light-skinned or dark-skinned Latina, blonde or brunette, you can rock this look.  Here are some pro tips to make your rainbow-colored tress dreams come true.

Say No to Oils

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You can spend 5 bucks or $60 on the pastels (your money, your call). Either way make sure they’re non-oil based.

Get it Wet

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This is especially helpful for dark or coarse hair. It allows pastels to set.

Stay Away from Your Scalp

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Your hair is dead, your scalp is not. Pastels can stain your skin.

Go Down, Down Baby

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Apply the chalk to small sections (not chunks) of hair in a downward motion. Twist it as you go to really work it in.

Easy, Breezy

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Don’t use a blow-dryer after applying, you’ll end up blowing off the chalk.

Brighter, Better

Changed up my babe @rawrberryjams with a new fresh flamingo color. Started with @olaplex #olaplex and #tigicopyrightcolour to lighten the base. Mixed up #specialeffectshairdye in #atomicpink and #napalm to create the new color root. After I mixed water to #colormelt the midshaft. Finishing with water and extra orange to create the peach at the ends. #nofilter so you can see the true color. #nailedit ⚡️#tashdollarshair #hairart #hair #haircolor #colorist #detroitcolorist #flamingohair #sherbert #pinkhair #peachhair #softwave #curls #ombre #balayage #mermaidhair @mermaidians #hairdressermagic @whocuts #whocuts @behindthechair_com #btcpics @dyeddollies #dyeddollies

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If you want the color to REALLY pop, apply white chalk before applying your color du jour.

Start Slow

Braids + hair rings from the #lazyxragged launch party @keashbraids ??

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Pink all day, every day is not for everyone. If you just want a pop of color, add it to a couple braids…so cute.

Shiny, Pretty Things

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Hair Glitter Inspo # bright#colorful#sparkleyourhair#fasion#hairinspo #hairglitter#trendalert#bold#bright

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And for those chicas ready to let your inner beauty shine on the outside, hair chalk with glitter is a AWESOME!

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