Introduction: How to Dip-Dye Your Hair With Kool-Aid
Hi everyone, This Instructable is on How to Dip-Dye your Hair with Kool-Aid. Yep, Kool-Aid! Odd isnt it? However, using Kool-Aid to dye your hair, as strange as it may sound, is a great, inexpensive way to dip-dye your hair, and it lasts a long time! When I first did it, it lasted a good 4 months without fading much.
So, what are you waiting for? Lets get started!
So there you have it. How to make Kool Aid tie dyed t-shirts! Pretty easy if you ask me.
With gloves on, dip twisted ends of the t-shirt into the bowls of the Kool Aid mixture.
Let shirts air dry a little {we let ours air dry for 2 hours for two hours}
Small Plastic or Glass Bowls Kool Aid Packets {assortment of flavors for different colors on the shirts} White Vinegar Plastic Gloves {unless you want to look like an Oompa-Loompa for the next several days} Rubber bands T-Shirts Iron
Set the color by ironing the shirt on medium high. Make sure to use an old towel or ironing cloth between your iron and t-shirt to make sure you don’t stain your iron.
Kool-Aid l You’ll Never Tie-Dye The Same Way Again!
FAQ
How long does Kool-Aid dye stay in your hair?
How long can you keep dye for tie-dye?
How do you set Kool-Aid tie-dye?
How long does Kool-Aid dye last?
Kool-Aid dye can last from two to four weeks in your hair. Leaving it in for about 30 minutes provides a longer-lasting color, but its durability also depends on your lifestyle. How do you remove Kool-Aid dye? Create an oxygen bleach solution with cool water.
Can you use Kool-Aid for tie dye?
If all you have on hand are the sweetened Kool-Aid packets, you can still use them for Kool-Aid tie dye. However, you will need many more of them to obtain the same color intensity. Try using 3x as many sweetened packets as this method calls for. White T-shirt or item of your choice.
How do you use Kool-Aid to dye hair?
Wear plastic gloves and tie back your hair—Kool-Aid dyes hair, too, and it can last up to a few weeks! 2. Fill a separate cup or squeeze bottle for each color about halfway with cold water. Add one packet of unsweetened Kool-Aid to each cup and mix to dissolve. Last, add a cap full of vinegar to each cup and mix. 3. Soak your shirt in water.
Can you use Kool-Aid to dye shirts?
The Kool-Aid will act as your dye. You can use as many packets as you need, depending on the intensity of color you desire. Gently place your shirts into the Kool-Aid mixture, making sure they’re fully submerged. Let the shirts soak for around five minutes. This is where the magic happens! You’ll start to see the color transform before your eyes.