The 7 best temporary hair color products for kids to try

Color as much of your hair or as little of your hair as you want with this spray-on color by L’Oreal. You simply can’t beat the good, ol’ fashioned spray-on color—it’s basically a rite of passage in childhood. This spray comes in a variety of different hues and washes out after a day. No commitment, no mess. We love a good color hair spray for kids!

This hair color chalk lasts for three days and comes in a variety of metallic, sparkly colors. You can even layer them and blend them together! Your child can experiment with different looks and it lasts less than a week. The chalk seals in the hair color within 60 seconds and covers large areas of your hair. You can style your colored hair with a flat iron or curling iron without making a mess, too, which is pretty cool for tweens. I’ve used this on my 6-year-old though, and she agrees it’s awesome to switch up the colors (temporary hair color for kids FTW).

This hair color wax comes in six different colors, it’s easy to use, it’s clean, and long-lasting. Make sure when you’re applying it, your child is wearing an old shirt you don’t mind getting colored. This wax washes out completely after about 1-2 shampoos, and you can keep experimenting with all the colors offered. Add in bold streaks, or do a whole-head color! The choice is yours.

You can choose your color and pick your length with these clip-in colorful hair extensions. You can also heat-style them, which is perfect for a dance recital or any special occasion! This package includes 24 pieces of 22-inch hair extensions in a dozen brilliant colors. This is probably the easiest, most mess-free way to play around with temporary hair color ofr kids.

Maybe your kiddo is looking for a color to last all summer long, but will be washed out long before school starts again. If that’s the case, then this Punky semi-permanent, conditioning hair color would be a great choice. There’s no need to add peroxide or bleach, and this hair color is safe for all hair types. Because it’s conditioning, it prevents breakage and over-drying, and it fades after no more than 35 shampoos. Kids can have fashionable hair color without any damage.

Unicorns are all the rage and so is this hair color, especially in the Strawberry Jam color. This shade transforms hair into a magical shade of fuchsia and delivers intense color on pre-bleached platinum to medium blonde hair, and adds a tint of color to dark blonde and light brown hair. It conditions the hair and it’s cruelty-free. Your unicorn-obsessed child will thank you for this one, no doubt! (Looking for something even more short-lived? Try the temporary version which washes out after one wash instead!)

With 19 colors to choose from and over 40K 5-star ratings, the Keracolor Clenditioner Hair Dye is infused with color and keratin, coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba oil to leave hair healthier than when you started. Just apply it like conditioner, wait and rinse. It can be used solo for a tint or to extend the life of a salon job if your kiddo talks you into going the professional route.