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Jackie Bieber’s work
Now, these eye-catching designs created via hair painting are becoming more mainstream.
Courtesy of Janina Zais and Poppy Ellah
Geometric shapes, cartoon characters, and flowers are blooming on hair all over the internet.
Most of the work onher Instagramis done on shorter hairstyles; she calls them “buzzigns.”
“I love talking to my clients and learning as much as I can about them.
Jackie Bieber’s work
That said, for a more detailed design, she will reach for small makeup or paintbrushes.
“They allow me to really be precise,” Huerta explains.
No matter the technique though, a blank canvas is the starting point.
Brenda Huerta’s work
This prep is necessary for the best color payoff.
Once the hair is bleached, the stylist will work their magic using whatever tools they choose.
The actual process of painting will look different depending on your stylist and hair length.
Janina Zais’s work
Huerta says the longer the hair the more time it will take.
For Zais, it depends on how much damage the hair may have.
Hair with less damage is easier to work with.
How long the look will last depends on how often you wash your hair and the actual design itself.
Zais says it can last anywhere from three to 30 washes.
Bieber, on the other hand, says it’s dependent on the color.
Vibrant colors can last three weeks with the right care.
“Darker colors will tend to last longer,” she shares.
Designs in black or [that are bleached] will last until the next [haircut.]
To preserve your designs longer, Huerta recommends washing your hair with cold water.
(A masterpiece can’t be rushed.)
Then it’s time to collect the tools.
Finally, it’s time to paint.
She and Zais also suggest grabbing a friend to help with the parts of your head you could’t see.
For more stability, paint the hair over a piece of cardboard.
Bieber simply waits until the dye is dry to the touch.
She recommends making sure your hair is slicked back and as flat as possible for easy painting.
You shouldn’t wash these temporary designs out until you’re ready to part with your fun hair.
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As they say, there are no mistakes in art.
