I like seeing a splash of color in people's hair. I have considered having it done myself but haven't made any plans to do so. Glenda, you were on the cutting edge at an early age!!!

It depends. I think younger people look cute but some older people don't pull it off as well. It looks best to be on longer or very short hair. When someone does it with a wavy bob or a perm it often looks clownish.

Six year DGD loves hair chalk. It's temporary and she likes to color streaks for holidays or sometimes just for fun to match an outfit. I am surprised (pleasantly) that her school allows it. I went to the same school 50 some years ago. I got sent to the bathroom to wash of one of those water color Cracker Jack tattoos on my hand. LOL The American flag no less.

To each his own...

I did the front fringe of my hair purple a while back. I loved it and also got tons of compliments. It was a celebratory thing for me, one year after surviving the Harvey flood. It didn't last long.

I do like colors and I do like them in hair, I don't associate it with age or sex. It is fun and makes me smile. If it does the same for the individual that's awesome. We need happy smiles.

I think its cute on others but not something I would do to my own hair.

Myself, I would not do it. I do not like the look. But I think if others enjoy this, go right ahead. It is harmless fun.

I think it's funny that now its fashionable. When our grannies did their hair and it looked purple everyone joked about it. LOL

To be quite honest, I think it looks ridiculous in my mind. BUT, whatever, everyone has a different idea of what looks cute and if that's fun and cute to you, dye it! At least it's something temporary and when you get tired of it, it just grows out or you can just color over it. I'm a very conservative person as far as my dress and appearance. Think of me as having the news anchor look except more casual. HAHA!

I think the "younger me" would have done it. When I was in my teens and twenties, I was very adventurous and had fun with it all. At one time or another, I had long hippie hair, red, blonde, frosted, streaked, a fuzzy mi-mi the poodle perm, a mullet and the Mia Farrow pixie cut. My old photos are hilarious!

Nope, I like "normal" hair colors. If there is such a thing LOL

Years ago, this was a thing with teens. My oldest dyed just the tips of her hair a bright pink.

I can see a washable color and maybe a few strands and maybe if it's for a fun celebration. But, not on a daily basis.

The hair on that I have seen on some looks dull and damaged. yes, they get the attention because it is a shocking color.

Colleen, I looked at your closely, your hair appears healthy. i noticed you are wearing a matching blouse. Do you alway color coordinate your outfits?

Not something I would do, but no opinion about other people doing it.

Not a fan, but whatever floats your boat.........

I like it on other people. I think bright colors are "happy". I'd like for everyone to "be" happy, look happy and live a happy life.

Right now......I'm rock'in a long/down to my waist, pony tail. Dark brown with auburn highlights.

Nicole, really? How about sharing a picture?

I do have a lot of blue and purple clothes :-) They have always been my favourite colours! That photo was taken at a Balinese wedding we were privileged to be invited to. It was amazing!

eld....At my age, turning 60 this year, ...I'm not going to get up every morning and spend time blowing out or curling my hair. I brush it, tie it up....and I'm off. If it's hot, I put it "up" with a butterfly clip so my neck is exposed. In Colorado....older women with pony tails and a baseball cap is a pretty common sight. Here I am....wearing a bandana...

It’s not for me personally but I’ve seen some colors that were beautifully done and gorgeous on the person wearing them. My daughter’s hair is black and she’ll have subtle burgundy or blue highlights added to it. You don’t notice them that much until she’s in the sun.

Purple hair looks good on you Colleen!

I used to have a turquoise beard:

In the 1980s, I used to use fluorescent hair spray on occasion - generally orange or magenta.

It’s a fun look and a harmless way to express yourself, since it’s not permanent.

I have no objection to anyone's hair, it's each person's prerogative. I have complimented several people on how lovely their hair looked and they were not your average look. Same with tattoos. It's just a way of expressing your individuality. Being in the hair industry I saw lots of changes and have enjoyed most of them.

I admire anyone who steps outside their comfort zone.

The only hair color that I don't care for is the gray/silver that young people use. Done well, it looks almost breathless. But sometimes it can age them 40 years. Not that that's a bad thing, but I just want to say, "Hon, you'll get there soon enough. Trust me."

I really like it on others but I am not confident enough to pull it off. Re. the silver hair on young people, there is a very young female cashier at one of our local grocery stores who has long silver hair and the combination of aged hair/young face looks stunning.

It depends on the person, the color, the hair, etc. Some look absolutely gorgeous, some look okay, & I've seen some I think are downright awful. But if the person wearing the 'downright awful' likes it and is happy with it, that's what counts.

IF I had pretty hair, I might consider adding a small (temporary) streak or two of a pretty shade of blue. But my hair is extremely fine, very VERY thin, and it's not a very pretty shade of gray, so I'm not about to do anything that would call attention to it.

Glenda, I think you and I are pretty close to the same age, so I'm wondering where you went to school. I can't imagine anyone where I went, even thinking about coloring their hair at that age! Plaid shoelaces in our white buck oxfords, or sandals in the late spring or early fall were about as daring as anyone ever got.

Rusty

I love the rainbow look on (some) young people. My hair is naturally salt and pepper - that's as brave as I get.

Lars, I think a large part of carrying off an unusual colour lies in picking a colour that suits you. (Love the turquoise beard :-).)

colleen, if that's your consistent MO, then it must work for you.

For others, I will admit to a bias, one of my few. As with extreme piercings, large or extensive tattoos, and such things, I can't help but think that many of such people may be unhappy or lacking confidence and are looking for ways to attract attention that doesn't happen otherwise. Or they may be bored with their lives, "what do I do with myself". With nothing notable going on in one's life, it's something to do to get noticed.

Since many of the young people who try this and use silver, I am way ahead of the game.

I think the hair colors are great. My own is a more or less natural shade (with help every 7 weeks from my stylist) but I don't object to vibrant tones on others...and Colleen - yours seems to suit you. It appears you have a fresh pretty skin tone to pull it off. ;0)

I have a friend a few years older than I am who is about as conservative as anyone could be. Below the knee skirts and pearls type, and rarely wears makeup. When she finished breast cancer surgery and treatment she had her hair colored purple, and wore it that way proudly for about a year. I think she rather enjoyed startling people, especially those in the congregation at her church.

I have seen it on some people that it looked very good on and others, not so much. But then I am sure those people don't care for my style.

Years ago a friend got some temporary dye that lasted either 6 washes or 6 weeks ... I don't recall exactly. Anyhow, she mixed the powder in the bathroom sink and dunked her jet black hair in. Nothing happened that we could see, so I dunked my head into the sink. My oh my, I ended up with the most beautiful natural looking shade of red hair. I loved it as did everyone. That was the only time, but lately I have been thinking I would like to try red again, just for a change. The thought of roots and upkeep is holding me back. If only I could find a product that gradually washed out, I would do it.

I think if green hair makes you happy, go for it. Life is too short.

I LOVE that color Hounds x 2 !!!! I bet it looks wonderful on you !!!

Colleen's hair reminded me of this other Australian.

It's not a new trend around here. Folks have been doing it for years. I did mine (age 73) just for fun some time back. I had red streaks. The red faded really quickly and I haven't done it again. I think it looks cute on the youngsters.

I like the color too Hounds, it has a very soft look to it.

I found this pic on Pinterest and think it’s stunning.

Often times, those beautiful hair colors are just Photoshopped. This one looks like Photoshop to me. There are a lot of examples they were showing of colored hair that the photo was exactly the same but the hair had different colors photoshopped onto it. So beware, chances are the hair would never look like this photo.

Yes, I saw that many of the pics are photo shopped but I love that color combo and thought I’d share it anyway. I don’t see why it couldn’t be done in real life though. My sister does hair and is really talented with color, just out of curiousity I may ask her if it’s doable.

OK! Getting “dipped and clipped” on Friday. Planning on a few purple highlights again. It is always fun.