What is the percent of water to knox gelatin for stiff hair-styles to stay put in the water for halloween hair decoration?

Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.

Mix the gelatin and the sugar.

Add just a bit of boiling water, just enough to make the gelatin and sugar a bit soupy so that it may be applied to the hair.

You have to apply the goo to the hair immediately, so make only one packet at a time. Similarly, you have to plan the hair style ahead of time, perhaps even already separating the hair into the shape you want.

We've used up to 6 packets for a head of hair, to create 8 inch spikes on the head of a seven year old.

Because the stuff dries so quickly, you have only one chance to apply it to the hair. Wipe it on once, and hold the hair in position. Don't try to wipe it through the hair repeatedly as one might do with regular hair gel, because the gelatin will quickly solidify and leave a mess of little gelatin balls.

You need to apply the goo when it is still uncomfortably warm. Avoid dripping it on the scalp.

We found it can be easier to change the person's orientation so that the hair is pointing down at the floor.

The gelatin mix is extraordinarily good at holding fantastic hair styles. Spikes, mohawk, anything at all. However, it is difficult to get it out of your hair once you're done having fun. Be prepared to soak your head in hot water for extended periods.

CheyenneJack adding here :: This seems like really good advice, but I also wanted to point out a link to a blog posting series at MohawksRock.com by Joseph Russell talking about using Knox. I am planning on using this method sometime in the future.

http://www.mohawksrock.com/profiles/blog/show?id=1501994%3ABlogPost%3A9189

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