When I first saw the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit on TV, I had to have it. I had always wanted to have the flexibility to add colorful strands of rainbows to my hair without permanently dying it, and without having to go to a salon every time I wanted a little bit of pink or blue flair.
When I saw that the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit came with a slew of color palettes for me to color strands of hair, I was intrigued.
First I wondered if it was a gimmick. A lot of these cool hair tools always suck. They either rip your hair to shreds, or they don’t work well at all. I was hesitant, but I still went looking for the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit.
I managed to pick the kit up at my local Target for $30.00 at the time. (A year ago).
Inside of the kit came the color tool, and 4 trays with a total of 18 different colors to use in my hair. It reminded me of paint sets I had when I was a kid. I wondered though how well each individual color would come out on my hair. At the time I had blond hair, so I knew nearly all of the bold colors should come out looking deep and recognizable. I wasn’t so sure about the lighter golden colors though.
The colors came in a few different hues of red and orange, one blue color, and some darker shades of brown and neon’s. I had a large selection…and the two colors I wanted to work with mostly were present. Pink and blue.
How It Works:
First you need batteries to get the tool to work. It does not come with any outlet plug, which sucks, because I’m the type of person that never buys batteries when they die. The Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit requires 2 AA batteries. If I remember correctly, the kit came with the first set. I could be wrong though, so check the box and make sure before you buy it.
-Next you pick your color. Before adding the color disk to the tool though you mush add a few drops of water to it, in order to soften it up a bit. The colors are a bit hard in their disk… the water just makes it easier for the color to transfer to your hair.
-After you have your color you simply add the color disc to the hair tool. You open up the cylinder, and place it in the appropriate slot. You then close the cylinder’s door.
-Next you choose how much hair you want to color. You can color small micro strands of color in, or you can chunk a larger strand of hair for a bolder look.
-After you choose your strand, you then place it into a slot that is on the tool. The slot if towards the bottom, but you can adjust the tool so it’s at the top. No difference really. I find that turning the tool so your hair is at the top works better for my hair type.
-Next you press the button on the tool, and simply drag the tool down the strand of hair.
I was shocked at how well it worked. The color came out rich, and bold, and within a few seconds the color was dry. It was not sticky, and did not create a messy dread lock. The result basically was a strand of hair boldly colored blue.
I worked on more colors, and added in some pink.
Issue:
The only issue I had with the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit was that at times it did rip at my hair. It did not happen each and every time, but it did pull at my hair at some points while working with it.
How Will It Work On Dark Hair?
Thats the next question I’m sure is on a bunch of readers minds. So I’m here to share. Recently I dyed my hair a really dark raven black. I wondered if the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit would work with it, and after talking about the tool with my friend Carrie (MZ), I decided to give my tool another go, and see how the color would look with my dark hair.
I used blue and pink, and let me tell you, the colors came out even bolder than it had with my blond locks. The blue and pink showed brighter than before, and I loved the results. Especially the way the blue strands went with my black hair. So to answer your question, yes the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit works on dark hair…better.
What Happened When The Color Cartridges Are Gone?
Obviously this concern crossed my mind when I first bought the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit. However I used it a lot, and pink and blue were my favorite colors to use. With light use, I still have more than enough color to last me another year.
For those who plan on using it more often; fear not my colorful hair friend…you can easily buy replacement palettes on Amazon, Ebay, and at the Conair website. The refills can be found for about $10.00 for a box of 18.
Does It Really Rinse Out?
Many of you who want to dye your hair with some cheerful colorful strands want to be able to rinse it out, and not have to worry about permanently dyeing your hair. Once again, you can rest your head knowing that the color will in fact rinse right out with warm water. So if you feel like being girly and adding some pink strands on Monday, and getting a bit more punk and cold on Tuesday, go ahead and use blue; or hey mix it up with some blue and red.
The color rinses out, and it does not stain or leave any traces of faded color behind.
Is It Easy To Use?
Extremely easy. Setting it up with a color cartridge takes about 5 seconds. Adding a strand of hair, another 5 seconds. Adding color will take 2 seconds. Dry time is about 30 seconds.
It’s fast, and easy. Clean up is also easy, and only consists of rinsing out the tools inner chamber.
Will It Stain Clothes?
When applying the color to hair, keep in mind that water may drip from the tool. Do not wear a new or expensive shirt, because the color could ruin certain fabric. Wear an old ratty tee when using the Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit.
Colors That Look Good On Hair:
The gold is gorgeous on dark hair. It does not work well with light hair though. On light hair it does shine the hair a bit, but no dramatic changes were seen.
Red works wonders for both light and dark hair. Blue also goes well for both dark and light hair color.
The brown hues look nice on dark hair. They add a natural highlighted look. Brown hues do not look good on blond hair. It gives it a dirty dull look that is not natural at all.
Pink also works great for both light and dark hair.
Tips:
You can mix colors. I do this by first coloring one strand blue, and then before it is dry, I will add the pink cartridge and add pink into the mix. The result is always weird, and unique. Experiment with it, it’s a lot of fun.
-You can make strands darker and bolder in color by applying another coat.
-You can create a striped pattern by using 2 different colors and changing the cartridges. Start with a half inch section of blue on a strand of hair. Then switch the color to red, add a half inch color block, switch, repeat. The result is a wacky striped staircase look.
Where Can I Buy It?
Sadly this kit is hard to come by when it comes to searching for it in stores, and online stores; which is funny because you can find the refill kits in an abundance.
The Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit can be found on Amazon and on Ebay still. The price varies anywhere from $10.00 to $30.00.
Recommendation:
The Conair ProColor Accents, Brush-On Temporary Hair Color Kit would make for a neat gift for any pre-teen or teen girl. I’m 25 and I still have fun with it. It does at times though rip at your hair, so think about it before buying it for someone with a sensitive scalp.
