Hair Stencils and Hair Tattoos: A Futuristic Hair Trend

You may think you have seen it all when it comes to trends in the fashion world, but have you heard of hair stencils and hair tattoos, the latest trends making waves in the beauty world? This new, cyber-punk feeling hair art allows you to experiment with different designs, colors, and patterns. Whether you’re attending a music festival, a special event, or simply want to add some flair to your everyday style, temporary hair tattoos are the way to go.

What Are Hair Stencils and Hair Tattoos?

If you’ve always wanted a tattoo but don’t want to make a permanent commitment on your skin, you can always try a temporary hair tattoo! Hair stencils, also known as hair tattoos or temporary hair tattoos, involve applying intricate designs directly onto the hair via temporary tattoos or dyes. They can range from delicate and subtle streaks to bold and eye-catching motifs that use your hair as a canvas.

Are Hair Stencils in Style?

Absolutely! Hair stencils have taken the beauty and fashion scene by storm, becoming a beloved trend among influencers, celebrities, and everyday fashionistas. Influencers and celebrities like Cardi B and JLo. have been rocking hair tattoos to showcase their creative personalities and to show they’re truly on top of the newest trends in fashion.

How to Put on a Hair Stencil and Hair Tattoo

You may not be an artist of any sort, but don’t worry, you don’t need to be to do a hair tattoo. Your best bet may be to go to a professional that offers hair tattoos for the best result. But if you’re willing to do your own hair stencil at home, it’s actually not too difficult. There’s 2 main ways to add a hair stencil or hair tattoo to your hair.

Temporary Hair Tattoo

Remember those temporary tattoos you’d play with as a kid where you stick it to your skin, add water, and hold it for a few minutes before peeling off? Well, that’s pretty much the gist of how you do a temporary hair tattoo. Pick out your favorite temporary tattoo design (the same tattoos that are meant for the skin), start with clean, dry, bone straight hair. Apply the tattoo face down on your hair exactly where you want it to be and secure it with pins or clips. Saturate the back of the tattoo with water, wait a few minutes, then carefully peel the paper off.

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The result is the tattoo applied directly on your hair. This method may be a bit more difficult to master but will allow you to create very detailed, intricate designs on your hair. The only downsides are once the tattoo is on, the hair can’t separate or change into another style. In order to maintain the design, the hair must stay in the position it was applied.

Hair Stencil

Just as the name sounds, hair stencils are applied by painting or airbrushing the hair with temporary hair dye over a stencil. It’s a bit of an easier method since all you really need is a stencil, dye or hair color spray, and a steady hand to keep the color in the stencil. Just place a stencil of your design choosing on top of clean, dry, straight hair. Fill in the hair only on the missing spaces of the stencil being careful to not let the dye spread on the rest of the hair.

You may not be able to create some of the fancy, intricate designs as temporary hair tattoos, but once the hair dye or paint is on your hair, you can move your hair around and change your hairstyle. As long as you put your hair into the original style as when you applied the stencil, the design should remain perfectly. Hair stencils with dye can last a bit longer as the color may take several washes to completely fade.

How Much Does Hair Stencil Cost?

The cost of hair tattoos can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the design, the technique used, and the salon or artist you choose. It can be difficult to find a hairstylist that offers hair stenciling since it’s such a new procedure. You may have to find local stylists on social media that advertise their services. On average, a hair stencil job can range anywhere from $50 to $300. Keep in mind that more intricate designs or exclusive salons may command higher prices.

If you want to do a hair tattoo at home it will be more affordable as all you will need is a temporary tattoo ($10-$50) or a stencil and temporary hair dye ($30-$60).

How Long Do Hair Stencils Last?

Hair stencils and hair tattoos are not meant to be a long-term commitment like traditional tattoos. Temporary hair tattoos typically last anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on how well you maintain it and when you wash it out.

Hair stencils using hair dye or airbrush hair color spray offer more versatile options with one-day hair color sprays to more longer-lasting, temporary hair dyes. Results can last weeks to a month, depending on what kind of dye you use and how often you wash your hair. The less you wash your hair, the longer your hair art will last. It’s recommended not to use permanent dye in case you make any mistakes or the risk of the design distorting as your hair grows.

Are Hair Stencils Safe for Hair?

When done correctly, hair tattoos are generally safe for your hair. However, it’s important to note that some techniques and products may contain chemicals that can potentially damage your hair. Be sure to use a color spray or dye that’s safe for hair and doesn’t include harmful ingredients like acetate, ammonia, or PPD (paraphenylenediamine). Adding any dyes or chemicals onto the hair can also strip the hair of moisture and nutrients so be sure to moisturize your hair regularly after washing out your hair tattoo.

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