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Luckygirl Thu 26-Jul-18 21:51:43

I have always said that when I went grey I would dye my hair pink.

I am nearly 70 and there is barely a sign of grey. I have long nipple length hair which is very dark brown and I have this yen to dye the bottom 6" or so pink. I could always cut it off if I did not like it.

So....shall I do it? How might I do it, as it is very dark and might not take dye? Am I mad?

Greciangirl Sat 28-Jul-18 11:06:00

What is long nipple length hair?

MissAdventure Sat 28-Jul-18 11:07:31

Nipple length for me would be down to my waist these days. grin

cc Sat 28-Jul-18 11:24:40

I've always wanted to have red hair so I began to turn into a redhead as soon as I started to go grey. No pretence that it's real, but quite a few people have told me that they like it. My mother had dark auburn hair, my sister is a natural blonde and I have the fair skin.
I do like to look vaguely natural, but I can see the appeal of bright pink hair - though you might need a whole new wardrobe.
It would be a faff if you have dark hair as hair needs to be lightened so that the colour will show. I did it to my daughter's dark hair for a while when she had a broken leg and it was a long business. The colours also fade pretty quickly, though you can top it up with coloured conditioner. Depending on your hair it might also ruin it's condition. There was a product which did the lightening and colouring in one go, but meant for highlights rather than the whole head. Not sure if it is still available, it came from Superdrug.

Margs Sat 28-Jul-18 11:39:05

Do it Luckgirl. You only get one shot at this life, after all.

Good on you!!!

Luckygirl Sat 28-Jul-18 11:44:16

MissAdventuregrin

goldengirl Sat 28-Jul-18 11:44:44

humptydumpty I bought the Bleach London products in Boots
Luckygirl Like other posters I say 'go for it'!!! I like streaks of colour rather than an all over hue. But certainly give your ideas a whirl - it's fun

quizqueen Sat 28-Jul-18 11:47:28

What about flecks of colour throughout instead of a block colour at the bottom?

I'm 66 soon with only a few fine strips of greying roots which actually make my natural dark blond/light brown hair look highlighted and people I don't know think I'm in my 50s! My mum died at 68 without a trace of grey with the same light brown/blond hair so it's hereditary but my dad had black hair and was grey before 40.

I don't think I could ever accept being completely grey as I think it's aging but I've no need to do anything colour wise yet, luckily.

Aepgirl Sat 28-Jul-18 11:55:09

Yes, you certainly have to bleach dark hair before turning it pink. However, my hairdresser has told me that you have to be prepared for regular 'maintenance' as the colour begins to fade unevenly.

MissAdventure Sat 28-Jul-18 11:59:06

I used to reapply the pink myself, and I'm not the most talented at 'doing hair'.
Just a straight (ish) line with the colour.

Lazigirl Sat 28-Jul-18 12:03:32

MissAdventure grin grin grin
Your previous post!

David1968 Sat 28-Jul-18 12:08:52

I just Google "balayage" and am delighted to realise that I have acquired exactly this look, without spending any money. I'm growing out long-term highlights in order to see my natural (grey) colour - for the first time in years. My hair is about shoulder length. (I fear that to grow it as long as the OP's hair could take me a while, depending on whether or not I'm wearing a bra when measuring...)

Lazigirl Sat 28-Jul-18 12:09:27

As most have said just give it a try. It's not irrevocable like a tattoo if you don't like it.

dragonfly46 Sat 28-Jul-18 12:13:15

I dyed my hair for years then my hairdresser told me to stop doing it as my natural colour, blond, grey, silver was much more attractive and would cost a fortune if I were to replicate it with dye! I have never looked back.

farview Sat 28-Jul-18 12:20:16

Oh yes..do it...enjoy it..have a great party also .

PamelaJ1 Sat 28-Jul-18 12:29:56

David???I too thought half way down my back may have been a better description!
Jennills hairdoes look stunning but as I get fed up of red nail polish after 3days it wouldn’t do for me.
I’d have to do the charity shave.

Luckygirl Sat 28-Jul-18 12:39:26

Nipple length with bra.smile

Stella14 Sat 28-Jul-18 12:40:25

Absolutely go for it. We only live once. We should have fun with it! ?

Purplepoppies Sat 28-Jul-18 12:52:03

I have to say my nipples aren't that long ?.
I dye my hair all the time. It's normally a shade of purple but the next dye I've bought is slightly darker. I have short spikey hair and don't dress (or act ) my age! (Late 40s)!!
Do whatever makes you happy, wear whatever makes you feel good. It's nobody's business but yours!

nana5852 Sat 28-Jul-18 13:20:47

Yes do go for it. I loved going turquoise recently and at 66 I am less concerned about the judgement of others and it's so liberating!

lesley4357 Sat 28-Jul-18 13:30:59

Go for it. What's wrong with being "weird or eccentric"? One of the benefits of getting older is not giving a damn!!

GrannyGravy13 Sat 28-Jul-18 13:34:00

Go for it luckygirl ?

minxie Sat 28-Jul-18 13:46:50

Go for it, but get it done professionally or you could regret it

sarahellenwhitney Sat 28-Jul-18 13:47:31

Nipple length hairgrinnever heard that one before !

SueDonim Sat 28-Jul-18 13:59:36

Nipple length hair? So maybe half an inch long or perhaps one inch if you're breastfeeding. grin

HannahLoisLuke Sat 28-Jul-18 14:12:56

Balayage is a kind of "dip dye" Grannyknot.