Q&A for How to Dye Hair with Kool Aid

If your hair is super dark, think about using red. No matter what color hair you have, red will almost always show up.

If you have darker hair, you may want to use more packets depending on the thickness. If you have dark thin hair, then use two to three packets, and if thicker than that, then use three to four packets. And if you have really thick dark hair, use five to six packets, for a truly vibrant color.

Washing your hair and drying it before makes sure that all of the oils that may prevent absorption into the hair are gone and will help get the dye to sink in deeper.

If the water is boiled, the color will last longer. You will have to let it cool for a short amount of time to add the Kool Aid, or it doesn't work.

Use a UV protecting shampoo and conditioner. This can prolong the life of any color, no mater what brand. Also, avoid swimming in chlorinated pools, as the chlorine can strip the color out, especially if you didn't leave it in long enough.

Try using the lime green mixed with the blue Kool-Aid. Be sure that when you are mixing it into the paste, or when you add it to the boiling water, that it is the color you want it to be, because that is the color that your hair will be after processing.

It usually comes out in 3-4 weeks. The exact timing depends on your hair color. The dye can be visible for just a few weeks with dark hair, or over two months with light hair. The more often you wash, the sooner it will come out.

Yes, you can shampoo normally after the first day.

Yes, it does. You will need to use a brighter blue and apply layers in order for it to come out right.

At least for the first couple of days, there is a good chance that the Kool Aid will run onto your clothes if you get your hair wet. Wear darker clothes and put a towel over your pillow. Blow dry your hair after you shower or swim just for extra caution. It should stop dripping color everywhere after a while though.

Just don't wash your hair directly after coloring it. Washing it later will let some color run off, and the more times you wash it, the less prominent the color will be.

The color lasts for 2-4 weeks, depending on the thickness and how often you shower.

Use the foil version, which will help it to appear prominent and look great! It will last about 2 months.

Try 3 packs of black cherry - that should make it a bright and pretty red color. You should dip it for about 30-40 minutes.

It depends on your hair color. If you have blonde hair, a single packet (or even less) of blue Kool Aid should work. If you have darker hair it will be hard to get a light blue color unless you bleach your hair first.

Use one to two packets if you are doing a partial color of your hair, three to four if you are doing all of it. (This mainly depends on how long your hair is and how thick it is.)

Yes it will, I have dyed my hair with Kool Aid many times so I know from experience that your hair will go back to its natural color after a while.

No, it won't. To dry it, use an old towel or cloth, as it can stain the towel.

It is best to use straight conditioner. It'll have a way better outcome, and it'll stay longer.

Choose whatever color you want. You might have to use more packets to get a brighter color but if you really aren't sure, ask your hair stylist.

It should say on the front of the packet. Most of them are about .10 to .15 ounces.

You might want to bleach your hair first or lighten it with lemon juice. If you apply the purple kool-aid dye on your hair without bleaching/lightening it will most likely not show.

No it will not, but make sure you wait 24 hours before swimming just in case.

You should let it sit until it has reached room temperature, which could be around 15 minutes or longer.

Tell her that it won't do anything bad to your hair, and that it's not permanent, and that you really want it.

A basic plastic comb will do it. Don't use a normal hair brush because you won't be able to get the dye out of it.

It may, especially if your hair is at all damp. Try using an old t-shirt as a pillow case.

Not if you do it occasionally, but you shouldn't repeat the treatment too often as it could cause your hair to become dry and brittle.

If you dyed the rest of your hair, it shouldn't matter. If you only dyed the tips, you would have to re-dye the new ends of your hair after you get it cut.

If it's temporary dye, it will. If it's not, make sure you dip your hair in the dye for a long time.