Okay, so yesterday I decided to try this “black hair makeup” thing everyone’s buzzing about. Honestly? My usual brown hair was boring me stiff. Felt like trying something bold without actually ruining my real hair with dye, you know?
Digging Out My Old Stuff
First, I rummaged through my makeup drawer. Found that cheap black eyeshadow palette I bought ages ago for Halloween – barely used. Checked the expiry date… looked fine, smelled okay. Grabbed my stiffest angled brush too, the one with the wonky handle I should’ve replaced months ago.
The Great Hairline Disaster
Started at my roots near the forehead. Dipped that crusty brush into the black powder – way too much came out. Patted it on like I’d seen in tutorials. Instantly looked like I smeared charcoal briquettes on my hairline. Panic-sneezed halfway through. Black dust everywhere. My white t-shirt? Total casualty.
Fighting My Cowlicks
My hair does this dumb flip thing near the crown. Tried pressing the shadow there with my fingers, rubbing it in circles. Result? Patchy gray streaks, like a bad badger imitation. Added more powder. Now it looked greasy AND dusty. Fantastic.
Pit Stop: The Hairspray Fiasco
Remembered people use hairspray to set makeup. Dug out my crusty old can. Sprayed wildly at my head. Immediate regret. The spray gun sputtered like a dying engine, spitting white blobs onto my newly “black” sections. Had to scrape off chunky white gunk with a comb. Hair felt like crispy straw afterwards.
Giving Up & The Aftermath
Stared at the mirror. My hair now had:
- Ashy black patches at the roots
- Gloopy white chunks near my ears
- A forehead smear resembling chimney soot
Tried brushing it out – just spread the mess wider. Ended up dunking my head under the faucet like a maniac. The runoff looked like dirty motor oil. Took three shampoos to stop the water looking like weak coffee. Now my scalp itches. Probably breathing in powdered shadow as we speak.
Was It Worth It?
Absolutely not. My bathroom sink’s stained gray. My eyebrows still have weird dark flecks. But hey – learned that “temporary” makeup ain’t so temporary on porous hair. Next time? Just buying a $5 black beanie. Lesson learned the hard way.
