If you like dip dyed hair, the hair chalks, and having fun with your hair in general, stencil patterned hair is right up your alley.You can use this technique to create amazing and colorful patterns on your hair.It takes a few special supplies, smart styling, and proper application to get it right.
Step 1: Straight hair is a good starting point.
Imagine you were working on a piece of paper.Would you prefer a flat or crumpled sheet?The same thing applies to your hair.Straight hair is your canvas, because you will be able to hold the stencil against it while creating your design.If you don't have natural straight hair, you can use a hair dryer or flat iron.If you have short hair like a buzz cut, that also works.
Step 2: It's a good idea to leave your hair down.
You will need to style it in a way that there is very little movement if you leave it down.Straight hair can lie flat on your back or in front of your shoulders, as well as sleek bobs.The reason this works best is that the hair will stay where it was when the stenciling was done.If you throw your hair over your back, it will ruin the look of your design.
Step 3: You need to put your hair up.
If you decide to go for this style, make sure that your pulled back hair is smooth and sleek.The stenciling will be going against your head.The advantage is that you know the hair won't budge, and your stencil creation will stay intact.Ponytails and buns work well for this style.
Step 4: Enhancing your hair is important.
Add hold to your hair with your favorite spray.The smooth surface will make the stencil designs look great.Sleek is the name of the game when it comes to stencil patterned hair.
Step 5: Purchase a few pieces of art.
There are rubber and plastic stencils at the craft store.You can use rubber stencils to press them to your hair.Pick the sizes that will fit best on your hair.Simple things like flowers, stars, hearts, and polka dots work well.You can try to create your own stencil if you have a specific design in mind.
Step 6: Purchase colored hair spray.
The easiest way to do this is to use the temporary colored hair spray that you can find in some beauty supply stores.You can find lots of colors online if you can't find them in person.If you want to make your hair art pop, you can use a few colors or stick with one color.
Step 7: There is a hair game plan.
Hold the stencil where you want it to be.It is not possible to hold the stencil with a sturdy hand and also spray the hairspray at the same time.It is helpful to have a friend help you out.They can help make sure the stencil is flat.They can help with the back sections if you are doing them.You may not need any help if you only do a few stencil near the front.If you want to know how close or far away from your hair you should hold your spray, give it a few test sprays.
Step 8: Start spraying.
Get to it once you have decided where the designs will go.The paint won't bleed out from the intended area if the stencil is held as flat as possible.If you want the spray to go inside the stencil design, spray it carefully.
Step 9: Try out your colors.
You aren't limited to one color per design with hair stenciling.You can use pink spray on half a design, and fill in the other half with yellow spray.There is a way to create a tie-dye effect.Get inventive!You can always practice with a sheet of paper.
Step 10: Adhere your design to it.
If you are happy with the hair stenciling you have done, then add a bit of hair spray.This will do two things.It will help seal the colored hairspray to your tresses, and it will also add a bit of extra hold to make sure that your canvas doesn't move.