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Mod your hairstyle

Mod your hairstyle
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Create a new temporary hairstyle using safe hair chalk, braids, clips, and ribbons; experiment with colors and shapes to personalize your look.

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Step-by-step guide to mod your hairstyle

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Cute & Easy Kids' Hairstyle Tutorial | Quick Hairstyles for Girls 2025 💕✨

What you need
Adult supervision required, bobby pins, hair chalk, hair clips, hairbrush or comb, mirror, ribbons, small elastic bands, towel or old shirt

Step 1

Put the towel or old shirt around your shoulders to protect your clothes.

Step 2

Brush or comb your hair to remove tangles.

Step 3

Pick 2 or 3 chalk colors and choose which spots of hair you want to color (tips strands or small sections).

Step 4

Use hair clips to separate and hold the sections you are not coloring out of the way.

Step 5

Lightly dampen one small section of hair with water so the chalk will stick better.

Step 6

Rub the hair chalk along the damp section from top to tip until you like the color.

Step 7

Gently blot the colored section with the towel to remove extra chalk and help it dry.

Step 8

Repeat dampening chalking and blotting for each section you want to color.

Step 9

Braid or twist a colored section and secure the end with a small elastic band.

Step 10

Tie a ribbon onto a braid or make a small bow to clip into your hair.

Step 11

Use bobby pins to shape and secure any loose strands or to make fun hair shapes.

Step 12

Look at your hairstyle in the mirror to see how it turned out.

Step 13

Tighten any clips or re-tie a ribbon if you want to make small fixes.

Step 14

Take a photo and share your finished hairstyle and a short description on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use instead of hair chalk or if I don't have small elastic bands?

Use powdered (non‑toxic) eyeshadow or crushed chalk pastels applied with a damp brush for the 'Rub the hair chalk' step, and replace the 'small elastic band' by tying a small ribbon or using clear hair elastics to 'secure the end'.

My color keeps rubbing off or looks patchy—what should I do?

Make sure to 'Lightly dampen one small section' evenly before you 'Rub the hair chalk' from top to tip, then 'Gently blot the colored section' to remove excess and finish with a light mist of hairspray to help set the color.

How can I adapt this activity for younger children or older kids?

For younger kids, an adult should handle the 'Lightly dampen' step and you can color just the tips with one chalk color and larger sections, while older kids can pick 2–3 colors, work on many small sections, and use 'braid or twist a colored section' plus 'bobby pins' to make detailed shapes.

How can we make the finished hairstyle more special or long-lasting?

After you 'Gently blot the colored section', braid or twist colored sections and 'Tie a ribbon onto a braid' or add a touch of clear glitter gel then secure with bobby pins and hairspray, and 'Take a photo and share' the result on DIY.org.

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Facts about hair styling for kids

🌀 Braided styles are ancient: archaeological finds and artwork show plaits and braids from over 5,000 years ago.

🧪 Even kid-safe hair products can cause irritation for some people — always do a small patch test before using full styles.

🎨 Hair chalk is a temporary color — many formulas wash out after one or two shampoos, perfect for trying bright shades without commitment.

🌿 People have been dyeing hair for thousands of years — ancient Egyptians used henna to tint hair and nails.

🎀 Ribbons have decorated hair for centuries and were once used to show rank, fashion, or team colors.

How do I create a temporary mod hairstyle with hair chalk, braids, clips, and ribbons?

To create a temporary mod hairstyle, protect clothing with an old towel or cape. Comb and section dry hair, then apply safe hair chalk strand by strand (use gloves). Blend colors with your fingers or a brush. Braid, twist, or pin colored sections, adding clips and ribbons as you go. Seal lightly with a flexible-hold hairspray or dry shampoo. Finish by checking for even color and fastening accessories so they stay secure during play.

What materials do I need to mod a hairstyle with temporary color and accessories?

You'll need safe, non-toxic hair chalk or temporary color powders designed for kids, a wide-tooth comb and a fine-tooth comb, hair ties and elastic bands, bobby pins and clips, ribbons for decoration, gloves to protect hands, an old towel or cape, and a small spray bottle of water or dry shampoo for blending. Optional: a brush for smoothing, hairspray with light hold, and a detangling spray for easy removal.

What ages is modding a hairstyle with hair chalk and braids suitable for?

This activity suits children roughly aged 4 and up, though younger toddlers can join with full adult supervision. Preschoolers (4–6) need help applying chalk and securing accessories; school-age kids (7–12) can try more complex braids and color blends with guidance. Teens will enjoy experimenting independently. Always supervise to avoid chalk near eyes, and consider skin sensitivity tests before applying color to very young children.

What safety tips and fun variations should I consider when modding a child's hairstyle?

Safety first: use non-toxic hair chalk, do a small skin patch test, and keep color away from eyes and mouth. Protect clothing and work on a washable surface. Rinse out with warm water and shampoo if irritation occurs. Variations: try peekaboo highlights, ombré tips, colorful braided crown, or ribbon-woven plaits. For longer wear, set gently with light hairspray; for easier removal, dampen the hair and comb before shampooing.
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