
There are tons of fun, bold colors to play with and try, especially since you aren't making a big time commitment. Color choice is a big (and fun!) part of the shopping process. Beeswax is the top ingredient in hair color waxes that helps the color stick so make sure that's on the list. Generally speaking, you'll want to check the (typically short) ingredient list. "Different brands of hair wax have different consistencies, so you really need to read reviews and figure out which brand works best for you." "Shopping for hair color wax can be a little tedious, as sometimes you have to try out a few to see which brand takes to your hair texture," Hutchins says. "These waxes do not penetrate into the strand as permanent hair color does, making them gentler." While every formula has a slightly different ingredient list, "they are generally made of beeswax or a hair wax component, water, alcohol and color pigments," Hutchins explains. "They deposit color onto strands which then easily comes off when you wash your hair with clarifying shampoo," explains Danusia Wnek, a chemist in the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute.

The perks go beyond not bringing on damage. "Hair color wax is a temporary type of hair color for people who want to experiment with fun, vibrant shades but also want to avoid chemicals and damage," says Sha-Raya Hutchins, a New York City-based hairstylist. We got the 411 on how, when and why to apply hair color wax. The best part: it washes out easily in the shower.

But it's gentle, safe and doesn't contain any of the harsh ingredients found in regular hair dyes. Sure, the newest hair color trend is a little messy. There's a new way to color your hair and it doesn't involve any commitment or chemicals - we're talking hair color wax.
