pink hair
“I feel like I have a furby living on my head.” - Eric Pizana
Last November I proposed to the youth who attend my organization if we raised more than 5k through the IndyGive! campaign I would dye my hair pink. Well let’s just say last Tuesday I lived up to my end of the bargain.
A strong believer of natural beauty I have never colored my hair, or done other permanent things to myself such as piercing or tattooing. This was going to be an adventure and I was ready to embrace it; I even purchased new clothing for the occasion!
Having pink hair has been a rather interesting, entertaining and memorable experience. The youth and my partner (I think) approve! Although my partner has also said my dark hair is missed. My mom does not approve, and lovingly called me Easter egg head.. thanks mom…
When I drive to work I see people making a double take. When I am out and about adults act normal, but children are quick to point out my hair. I haven’t had anyone call me names at least to my face. When I look in the mirror sometimes I think how adorable I look, and other moments I feel like a clown.
At first I loved it! Even turning my hair blond was memorable. Honestly, throughout this experience I have felt as if I have been projecting “unnatural color hair stigmas” onto myself such as maybe people won’t take me seriously or I am seeking attention. I don’t think these things of other people with unnatural color hair, or maybe deep down I do, but can’t seem to shake off the feeling others are thinking that of me.
At the end of the day it is stupid to judge a person on the color of their hair.
Last November I proposed to the youth who attend my organization if we raised more than 5k through the IndyGive! campaign I would dye my hair pink. Well let’s just say last Tuesday I lived up to my end of the bargain.
A strong believer of natural beauty I have never colored my hair, or done other permanent things to myself such as piercing or tattooing. This was going to be an adventure and I was ready to embrace it; I even purchased new clothing for the occasion!
Having pink hair has been a rather interesting, entertaining and memorable experience. The youth and my partner (I think) approve! Although my partner has also said my dark hair is missed. My mom does not approve, and lovingly called me Easter egg head.. thanks mom…
When I drive to work I see people making a double take. When I am out and about adults act normal, but children are quick to point out my hair. I haven’t had anyone call me names at least to my face. When I look in the mirror sometimes I think how adorable I look, and other moments I feel like a clown.
At first I loved it! Even turning my hair blond was memorable. Honestly, throughout this experience I have felt as if I have been projecting “unnatural color hair stigmas” onto myself such as maybe people won’t take me seriously or I am seeking attention. I don’t think these things of other people with unnatural color hair, or maybe deep down I do, but can’t seem to shake off the feeling others are thinking that of me.
At the end of the day it is stupid to judge a person on the color of their hair.