Colored Hair: More Than You See
Today I put some cardinal red streaks back in my hair. I use these extensions that have keratin glue at the tops so I can glue them into my hair at the roots. They are also small enough to blend in most of the time, but then provide a pop of color when someone is paying attention. This kind of color in my hair is just perfect for me. I don’t damage my hair with dye, and they are a bit fun and funky without drawing too many eyes my way.
My sister on the other hand has put purple streaks in her hair. She enjoys having more of the color and being more outgoing with her hair. The tone of purple she picked this time is very cool toned, so it hits differently depending on the light that is around. In the sun, the purple is on full display, but if she steps into the shade, the purple blends well with her natural hair color and makes it look like she just has darker brown hair.
These are only two of the many ways that people put color in their hair that are deemed “unnatural” because genetics don’t allow us humans to grow hair in those colors. (On a more personal note, I kind of hate when employers have rules against these hair colors. They have their reasons, but I think it infringes on a person’s right to their own style.) No matter how you choose to put the color in your hair, I tend to love that people made that choice for themselves. They chose to embrace their unique style and add some fun to their every day life.
Opinions vary about the people who choose to put extra color in their hair. I have found them to be fun people who enjoy the tiny joys of life. Others say that because it is an unnatural color that it shouldn’t go on your hair. The idea that just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. I completely disagree with that sentiment. Hair is as unique to each person as their genetic code. What length they choose to cut it, how thick it grows, and the texture that makes itself known after every shower. These factures make our hair our own. They can be embraced or manipulated in various ways to compliment our style. Color is just another choice to make.
If you have the patience to put the color in your hair, and then maintain that color, then more power to you. Let people truly rock their own style and don’t try and force them to conform to what you think people should look like. No two people are exactly the same, even identical twins. As we grow, life shapes us and leaves scars that change more than just our skin. Choosing to add funky hair to the mix is just that, a choice. Allow hair to just be hair, an expression of style and personality.
Power to the funky hair people!
