Chalk Your Hair Not The Pavement

I was reading my Glamour magazine and I came across a hair trend called Hair Chalking. It's a temporary way to add color to your hair by using soft chalk. I've seen inspirational photos all over the interest and I would love to give it a try! I dislike highlights and dying my hair because I hate the permanent-ness of it all but I may have found a solution. The chalks are affordable and be found in any arts and craft store and the process is simple as pie.

How To

• Wet your hair (Blondes: Do NOT wet hair or it'll become harder to wash out; Redheads: try process WITHOUT water first, if the color isn't rich enough, add a little water depending on how dark your hair is)
• Put on a robe or an old t-shirt and lay a sheet on the floor to catch dust particles
  
• Rub soft pastel chalk on your hair while twisting the strands (Brunettes: before you rub the chalk, mist a little water onto your hair, again, to help double the pigment)
• Brush out excess powder after chalking each hair piece
• Use a heating element to lock in the color
• Placing your hair in a up-do is ideal because you'll get less chalk dusk on your clothes

Wash Out

• Brush your hair with a soft brush to get out as much color as possible
• Use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of the left over pigment and the safe natural binder used in chalk, made from tree sap (might take 2 washes to completely erase the color)
• After the shampoo, moisturize your hair with a conditioning treatment 

Inspiration

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 What do you think about hair chalking?

Sunglasses Are A Girl's Best Friend

I love sunglasses. They shield your eyes from the sun's harmful rays, hide tired red hangover peepers, and express your fun wonderful personality. There are so many different styles, shapes, and colors that there is bound to be at least one pair that will be perfect for you. I personally love the vintage cat-eyed shades in different colors and fun heart shaped glasses. Unfortunately, I already wear glasses so I had to get prescription sunglasses which meant I can't enjoy the cheap cute pairs that you can buy and wear off the rack. The prescription sunglasses I have now are Ray-Ban's New Wayfarer cat eyed inspired, in cream.

Ray-Ban's New Wayfarer, in white +black rather than my cream+brown

1. 80s Purple Hot Hip ii 2. ASOS Jeepers Peepers Animal 3. Modcloth Cat Eye Cutie

1. ASOS Jeepers Peepers Square Neon 2. Target Xhilaration Wayfarer 3. Urban Outfitters Kitschy Cat-Eyed

1. ASOS Mauricio Stein Handmade 2. Dzmitry Samal Eyewear 3. Urban Outfitters Gradient Wonka

1. ASOS Rose Gold Aviator Two Toned 2. H&M Fashion Against AIDS 3. Urban Outfitters Surfer Risky

1+ 3. Urban Outfitters Sweetheart  2. Urban Outfitters UO Heartbreaker

1. Urban Outfitters Peace Out Readers 2. ASOS Round Color Block 3. Target Mossimo Geometric

Which pair of shades best describe your personality and style?

Do you have a pair that's your "go-to"?

Instagram Lovin'

I know I'm late but I finally downloaded myself an Instagram app. I'm having a blast playing around with the different settings and options. My account name is @retrobelle24 and I hope you'll follow me! If you're on Instagram, share your account name, in the comment section below, and I'll follow you back. Here are some photos I took from today's walk at the park. The weather was gorgeous and I was thrilled to be able to wear my all time favorite Target sun dress and new Forever 21 cream orange cardigan.

Are you obsessed with Instagram or does another photo edit app have your heart?