Perhaps it’s all the gorgeous festival beauty looks on our Pinterest feeds but lately we’ve had the urge to go My Little Pony with our locks. There’s something about pastel-hued, hair-chalked strands that speaks to our inner bohemian—and we’ll be honest, the lack of commitment makes them especially appealing. But with new formulas springing up left and right, how are you supposed to know how to use (and more importantly, remove) each one? We did the research for you, and found out exactly how to apply and wash out each type of hair chalk, leaving you more time to fishtail and dip-dye to your heart’s content.
Click through our slideshow above for our tips on using and removing all types of hair chalks, plus our favorite products and plenty of hair chalk styling inspo!