A 12-colour hair chalk set is easy to lend and hard to recount from memory. Create a numbered photograph before handoff, then use the same layout when the set returns. This is an inventory method only; it does not cover application, removal or suitability for any person.
Build a fixed 12-space layout
Place the closed pastels on a clean, plain surface in three rows of four. Do not identify colours by name if the packaging does not name them. Number the spaces 1 through 12 from left to right and photograph the full set from directly above.
Take a second image showing any original case, labels or dividers. Keep packaging with the set so pieces are not returned loose.
Make the lending card
| Space | Visible colour cue | Present out | Present back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | _____ | 4 | ___ |
| 5–8 | _____ | 4 | ___ |
| 9–12 | _____ | 4 | ___ |
Record the borrower, date and case count. Avoid using a shade description as the only identifier because similar pastels can look different under another light.
Reconcile before putting the set away
On return, rebuild the same three-by-four layout and compare each numbered space with the original image. Count to 12 in both directions: every space has a piece, and every piece has a space. If one is absent, contact the borrower before mixing the returned set with other supplies.
Do not inspect used material for safety or quality conclusions. Follow the exact product instructions for all handling and storage.
Before the handoff, ask the borrower to count the three rows aloud and acknowledge the return date. Share a copy of the inventory image while keeping the original. This makes the expected set clear without assigning safety or use instructions the article cannot support.
The 12 Color Hair Chalk Pastels listing verifies the 12-colour set used for this inventory. Confirm the current package before creating the card.