River
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Post by River on Jun 30, 2015 18:20:23 GMT
Long story short, I became very ill two years ago. Since then, I've let my hair grow long in case of reoccurrence and chemo is needed. I'd like my own hair for a wig. For me, my hair represents a horrible year in my life, yet I survived it and still getting stronger. I also still have a brain tumor that's inoperable and I guess I let my hair help me forget about it between scans.
I'm already looked at funny for being over 40 and almost waist length hair. Now I want to go even crazier and put purple streaks in the back. Maybe just the under layers so it's not so bold. Then again, what's the point if you can't really see it.
Here's my hair, although the red has faded and it's mostly light brown and blond, plus it's a bit longer also. I work in a professional field if that matters (I'm an engineer so very little interaction with people outside) and I work with ALL men. I also have 3 boys (17, 14, 10) and don't want to embarrass them either.
What would your knee jerk reaction be if you saw me with purple hair streaked throughout the back? Would you think I'm attention seeking? I've been told that when mentioning wanting purple, which seems weird because I normally keep to myself.
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Post by gritzi on Jun 30, 2015 18:23:57 GMT
Honestly? I'm not a fan of pink, purple, navy, green dyed hair on anyone,including kids. That being said, it's your hair, not mine.
I'm sorry you've fought your health issues, and hope you're feeling much better!
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Post by meridon on Jun 30, 2015 18:29:08 GMT
I'm not generally a fan of "unnatural" hair colors, either, but given your health situation, screw what others think and do what makes you happy!
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Jun 30, 2015 18:29:53 GMT
Do what makes you happy. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks? It's just hair  |
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Post by georgiapea on Jun 30, 2015 18:30:25 GMT
I'm very sorry about what you've endured. It's your hair and if you want to make it purple you get to. Have fun with it. Be outrageous if you wish. I think it sounds really cool.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:31:01 GMT
Life is very short, if you want purple hair have purple hair. Who cares if some numpties don't like it? Go for it.
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Post by tampascrapper on Jun 30, 2015 18:38:37 GMT
I say go for it! It's your hair |
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scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jun 30, 2015 18:40:36 GMT
I would look into it with the company that would make the wig for you, which hopefully you will never need. Can they use hair that's been color treated? If so, go for it. It's only color and if you hate it, it can be undone.
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Post by wallyagain on Jun 30, 2015 18:41:34 GMT
If it's what you want, do it. I have several friends in their 60s that have purple stripes in their hair. I love it. Life is way too short to not have FUN.
My hair is as long as yours and wavy as well. I'm 52. It's my hair and my body, if someone doesn't like it (my mother, sigh), I really don't care. That's their issue, not mine.
You've had a tough time, doing what makes you happy is very important to your health. Go for it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:41:38 GMT
Maybe because I work in academia.. but long hair on a woman of any age is not unusual (we even have a contingent of men with enviable pony tails). And I see all kinds of color.. pink, purple, blue, teal, lemon yellow...
Wear what puts a smile in YOUR heart when you look at your hair or think about it.
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 30, 2015 18:41:52 GMT
I would think you are one cool chick and be a little envious that I wasn't as cool. :-)
You have beautiful hair!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 18:41:53 GMT
You, sister, survived/are living with cancer which is a way more formidable battle than worrying about what colour your hair should be. If you want pink or teal or purple hair, you go for it. Your hair is part of your identity (if you want it to be).
That being said, if I had hair like the photo you posted, I would not do anything with it. Your hair is just amazing! The colour, texture, length, in other words everything is just perfect about it!
ETA I just enlarged the photo again. I so want your hair!!! The curls, the length, the volume...everything. I have serious hair envy going on. But that's my issue.
If you do dye it show us what you did. I love to see colour!!!
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Post by back to *pea*ality on Jun 30, 2015 18:42:10 GMT
Do what brings joy to you!
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Post by sharlag on Jun 30, 2015 18:46:09 GMT
DO IT!
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Post by bluepoprocks on Jun 30, 2015 18:53:00 GMT
You have beautiful hair. If you want purple hair who cares what anyone else thinks. I see lots of adults with all colors of hair. I like it better when it's just a few sections of hair here and there rather than the whole head but it's your hair do it any way that makes you happy.
I hope you stay well and never need the wig.
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Jun 30, 2015 18:58:15 GMT
your hair is gorgeous, if it makes you happy do it!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 19:01:00 GMT
I'm going to the salon tonight and am seriously considering some purple at the ends so I say go for it!!!
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Post by checkwheelsdown on Jun 30, 2015 19:02:30 GMT
You have a beautiful head of hair! You do what makes you feel good! I'm 52 and put pink streaks in my hair, made me feel young and sassy! I checked the "try a funky hair color" off my bucket list lol  Go for it! |
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Post by marianne on Jun 30, 2015 19:03:03 GMT
Do what makes you happy. Who gives a shit what anyone else thinks? It's just hair  yes, exactly that. We're only going around once, and if you want purple hair, you go for it, girl! I'm sorry you're having health issues. Take care of yourself. |
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jun 30, 2015 19:04:54 GMT
Honest reaction? "This woman is cool and I want to get to know her"
I love when people step outside the "norm" and do something fun. I also think age is just a number and you should live this life to the fullest!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 19:04:47 GMT
I wouldn't judge you for one second. Rock on. And to hell with subtle...go bold. |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Jun 30, 2015 19:04:56 GMT
Go for it, it's just hair dye not a tattoo lol! I recently cut off a lot of my hair and put some purple/burgundy in it and I am rocking it lol and I don't give a shit what anyone says about it haha!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2015 19:10:31 GMT
What would your knee jerk reaction be if you saw me with purple hair streaked throughout the back?
I'd think, "Awesome!" and I'd think you were strong and confident. |
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River
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Post by River on Jun 30, 2015 19:12:54 GMT
Thank you all so much for the validation! I have a hair appointment set for Friday.
Thanks for the compliments on my hair. It can get pretty frizzy and big, but I'm finally learning how to control it. Only took me 40 years.
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Post by STBC on Jun 30, 2015 19:17:01 GMT
Age is just a number! Do what makes you happy!!!
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Post by scrapsotime on Jun 30, 2015 19:27:17 GMT
I think it's awesome that you are going to get it done. If I had hair that wasn't so thin ( and getting thinner ) I'd love to do the dip dyed look on the ends.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jun 30, 2015 19:32:36 GMT
I'm going to tell you what a friend who is going through chemo told me. I ran into her and she was wearing a beautiful scarf on her head. She said this, "cancer is ugly, but I'm beautiful and I deserve to look good". You do what makes you feel good. It's not about what we think. It's about what makes you feel pretty while dealing w/an ugly disease.
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Post by chichi on Jun 30, 2015 19:36:07 GMT
I think it would look great!
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calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on Jun 30, 2015 19:38:00 GMT
Would I ever do it - heck no, but a Mom at school added bright pink highlights to her blonde hair and it looked amazing. I say do it. It's hair.
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Post by JoP on Jun 30, 2015 19:44:58 GMT
I'd say yes go for it. Age is just a number, and if I saw you I'd think awesome. I lost mine last year, was completely bald and proud, I never worried about what people thought I was happy |
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Go for it!
yes, exactly that. We're only going around once, and if you want purple hair, you go for it, girl! I'm sorry you're having health issues. Take care of yourself.
