Abstract: A compact, portable system and method is provided for temporarily coloring hair on an individual's scalp using temporary powdered hair dye. The system comprises liquid hair primer, primer applicator wand, primer container, primer container cap, powder dye(s), powder applicator wand(s), powder container(s), and powder container cap(s). The primer applicator may comprise an applicator wand/brush connected to the underside of primer container cap. The powder applicator may comprise an applicator wand/brush connected to the underside of powder container cap. Containers may be stored in an organizer or be removably connectable with each other. Primer is applied with applicator to hair where colorant is desired. After primer cures, powder dye is applied with applicator to the hair over primer. The system describes various embodiments of brush bristles used with primer and powder wand/brushes, including roach leg bristles and spines.