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Really deep, philosophical question: Does coloured hair signify you're a TRA?

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Comvit · 14/06/2022 13:26

I'm thinking of dyeing my hair a wild colour. In the past I've seen talk of 'blue fringes' as shorthand for TRAs. I don't fancy blue hair so that's okay.

But more recently, I've seen RadFems on Twitter talking about purple and pink haired people in the same way - as shorthand for TRAs.

I was really seriously thinking of dyeing my hair pink with either purple front bits or a hidden purple patch underneath - yet to decide. But does brightly coloured hair (of any colour) now signify TRA politics? Or am I over-thinking this!?

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Girlwithkaleidoscopehair · 22/06/2022 18:13

Thanks! I have nearly-white hair under that. They say white hair doesn’t dye well but mine seems ok- I just leave the dye in for hours (because counter-intuitively bright colours aren’t as toxic or allergenic as the chemical I’m dark brown dye - so no burning).

FWIW blue dye on grey fades the nicest - when I had it blue I used to really like the steely bluey grey it faded to - like faded jeans.

NonnyMouse1337 · 22/06/2022 10:53

I have very dark / black hair, but lots of white hair coming through as I turn into an old crone. 😁😁
I've thought to slap on some funky colours and see how they show up on the white/grey hairs. What colours would any of you recommend? Is blue meant to be the one that fades the quickest?

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Comvit · 22/06/2022 10:30

RudsyFarmer · 22/06/2022 09:21

It’s w handy stereotype along with beards and pronouns in the bio. It certainly isn’t a catch all though and wouldn’t stop me from dying my hair a bright colour (the quick ugly fade would stop me though).

Top-up toners are your friend. TBH, I find that going neon/insane colours at first means a nicer fade.

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100Stickers · 22/06/2022 10:28

Its funny, i was discussing this with someone recently - I was considering cutting my hair short but was worried about looking like a tra....i am slightly over weight and nerdy with a few piercings 😬but it wouldnt stop me. What put me off in the end was the cost of constant hair cuts to keep it looking good

RudsyFarmer · 22/06/2022 09:21

It’s w handy stereotype along with beards and pronouns in the bio. It certainly isn’t a catch all though and wouldn’t stop me from dying my hair a bright colour (the quick ugly fade would stop me though).

NonnyMouse1337 · 22/06/2022 09:18

Girlwithkaleidoscopehair · 21/06/2022 18:44

Just some pink hair…

Looks amazing!

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Comvit · 21/06/2022 21:55

Girlwithkaleidoscopehair · 21/06/2022 18:44

Just some pink hair…

That's a gorgeous colour.

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Girlwithkaleidoscopehair · 21/06/2022 18:44

Just some pink hair…

Really deep, philosophical question: Does coloured hair signify you're a TRA?
EmotionalSupportWyrm · 21/06/2022 08:42

I'm an old, grey, GC feminist - so I've gone for a block of purple with a flash of Green in mine. Love the nod to suffragette colours.

IcakethereforeIam · 20/06/2022 20:11

I always think the last few years have been a hellova roller coaster for the blue rinse!

Deliriumoftheendless · 20/06/2022 20:04

Next meet up at a rally all attendees should go full on Mrs Slocome.

diningiswest · 20/06/2022 18:19

Excellent. I would post a picture of mine but it is all faded and needs redoing next week!

Comvit · 20/06/2022 15:30

Thanks for all the comments on this thread. I went Crayola pink.

My GC principles are still very much in tact.

Really deep, philosophical question: Does coloured hair signify you're a TRA?
Alb0 · 16/06/2022 15:07

People may scoff but I have noticed a correlation between blue hair and TRAs at protests. Why it is, if it signifies anything, I don't know. But having blue hair does seem to be common with that group.

DPotter · 16/06/2022 12:04

Bet you look wonderful Daisy !

DaisyWaldron · 16/06/2022 07:48

Dahlly · 15/06/2022 18:01

There is definitely a look. It’s not green/blue hair on its own though.

Must be accompanied with a terrible haircut, ill fitting black clothes on someone slightly overweight with pasty skin.

Also that look on their face that they’ve never been told ‘no’ by their parents.

Oh, God, I am now worried that this is me. I have teal hair, pale skin, am overweight and usually wear an A-line black wool dress, scarf and a cardigan to work.

Parkperson00 · 16/06/2022 07:27

@GCRich
I cannot imagine judging anyone on their clothing or hair colour. Sadly prejudging anything or anyone based on colours is increasingly common

Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys they say 'promote homosexuality' www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61816799

NonnyMouse1337 · 16/06/2022 07:10

beastlyslumber · 14/06/2022 14:26

Cool people need to reclaim coloured hair!

This!! If you want to use a funky colour on your hair - go for it!!

picklemewalnuts · 16/06/2022 07:02

I used to see plastic coloured hair as signifying 'free thinker'.

I no longer do.

GoldenGorilla · 16/06/2022 06:32

i think it’s the overall look that’s the issue.

So choppy badly done haircut, ill fitting or wrong for the occasion clothes (especially if overly “feminine”), covered in badges declaring their pronouns and showing off whatever the latest rainbow flag variant is…..yeah I’d assume they were TRAs and generally tiresome idiots and probably avoid them.

But I wouldn’t assume that an obvious goth/punk/hippie boho type with coloured hair had any particular views.

1sttimegran · 16/06/2022 05:20

NotYourCisterinAus · 16/06/2022 02:01

Off on a slight tangent here: I wonder if it would be possible to dye one's hair in Suffragette colours (green, white, violet)?

My hair has been pink/purple/blue for a while. The pink is fading/growing out and next time it will be purple and green. The white is natural!
I love my hair and get lots of compliments about it.

DPotter · 16/06/2022 02:11

My hair is currently purple - have had turquoise and bright red in the past.

I'm definitely straight, definitely GC and definitely not TRA.

I must move in very boring circles as the people I know with brightly coloured hair (pink, purple, orange, red) are also straight and not TRA, not sure of the GC status of all of them though must admit.

NotYourCisterinAus · 16/06/2022 02:01

Off on a slight tangent here: I wonder if it would be possible to dye one's hair in Suffragette colours (green, white, violet)?

drhf · 16/06/2022 01:46

Of course people dye their hair for all kinds of reasons, but it's true that bright hair colours suggest rejection of conformity, the desire to stand out, and some degree of willingness to alter the body beyond what is natural.

Gender-pious people don't have a monopoly on those traits, though. GC people are taking a strong stand against conformity. I'm a liberal; I like individuality. I also appreciate bold statements (being shy myself), and I think adults should have the right to modify their own bodies. Logically enough, some GC people with similar views choose to have colourful hair.

takingmytimeonmyride · 15/06/2022 20:33

Lots seem to have a septum piercing too.