Comments on: 4 Truths of Being Human That I Noticed When I Dyed My Hair Blue.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:10:21 +0000

In reply to Lynda Cooke. Thanks! I go to my local salon/my color goddess guru. Personally, I love Pravana and I wouldn't do it at home. Check out a professional salon and ask a lot of questions. Good luck!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:09:12 +0000

In reply to Alison Johnston.

Thank you so much!

One of the reasons I decided to do a bright color is because it’s not as long-lasting, and I was dying my long hair that, for the first time in awhile, was all my own/natural. This said, I now lament that the color washes out more easily than “natural” color, and I have to keep it up—because I’m in love with it and don’t plan on stopping soon. Congrats on the new job!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:07:20 +0000

In reply to Courtney Neal.

Thank you for reading and for this feedback. It’s so nice to hear.

I’m a believer in embracing the vulnerability of being human in general, and in trying to make other people feel good when it’s deserved and the situation merits it (even if it makes us feel vulnerable ourselves to do so).

(Side note: my kids love my hair, and I’ve been surprised at how it’s often the people I thought would disapprove of my hair that are envious!)

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:04:15 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Really great point. One thing I've noticed is that teenagers are chattier with me now! Maybe being a little funky with my hair will encourage and remind my own kids someday that mama's okay to talk to. ;) xo

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 19:02:49 +0000

In reply to Margaret Lowry-Brock. Good for you for donating your hair! And for being open to changes. Embracing some spontaneity in life can feel really good,no? xo

By: Carrol

Carrol — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 01:35:58 +0000

I dyed my hair blue. I loved it. My husband refused to look at me or speak to me for three days. I’m not sure what to do about that. I’ve never understood being embarrassed by someone else’s body. I love the acceptance you experienced. I miss the freedom to alter my appearance that I owned before marriage. What would you have done in my situation? I didn’t rush out and change it, I lasted a week. Then I chopped it off. Liked it even more. Spiky silver gray with blue tips. He hated it also, but it was so cool…

By: Margaret Lowry-Brock

Margaret Lowry-Brock — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:54:39 +0000

This totally made me happy to read. I have been growing and donating my hair for the past four years (which I love being able to do) but have decided that I would rather go purple than gray. I’m really beginning to look forward to this rather than lament the fact that as I grow ever closer to fifty I have a bit more tinsel rather than the chestnut I’ve enjoyed all of these years!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:48:29 +0000

As one blue haired mama to another I couldn’t agree more! I love my blue hair, it makes be so happy, but also love what it brings out in people. It starts a dialogue that usually touches on “if not now, then when?” I love when the conversation ends with people telling me they are going to do something for themselves that they have been putting off.

By: Courtney Neal

Courtney Neal — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:06:04 +0000

I read this post on HelloGiggles. First, I love the blue hair! I have done many colors in my past but have two kids (8 and 2 year old girls) and have been apprehensive to do funky colors because I’m “mom”. Maybe I could add a fun chunk in there and see how it goes.
Second, I too give compliments to people all the time. Whenever I see anything at all I think is interesting, pretty , funny, etc. I make sure to tell the person no matter the age, gender or whatever. I also look out for people that look like they could use a compliment -which, let’s face it, is most people these days. My older daughter has told me it’s one of her favorite things about me and something she wants to do.

Thank you for the great article! ?

By: Alison Johnston

Alison Johnston — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 01:01:20 +0000

This is the best! I dyed mine purple for all the same reasons. I had the same experiences as you. I’m a little nervous about doing it again since I just accepted a kindergarten teaching position. More nervous about the administration and parents than the kids. But it’s just hair. It will grow.