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‘ You have had your time ‘ ... WTF

335 replies

Glitterzzz · 20/12/2020 17:35

Hello!

Back story

When I met my now husband in 2013 I had a dark plum red hair colour ( will try to attach a pic ) around 2017 I dropped it to black then brown and now with the new year coming in feeling inspired to lose some weight and bring back that colour ..

I told him this morning over breakfast and he responded with ‘ you have had your time ‘ ... I’m 37.

Is there some kind of unsaid fashion rule regarding hair colours and age //.

Is that how he sees me ?! As someone who has had their time !!! I’m
Younger than him !

‘ You have had your time ‘ ... WTF
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Pinkrinse · 21/12/2020 18:20

Hi, over 60 (just) and have pink steaks in my blonde hair. No age limits - I love it, and so do most people, and if they don't - Tough!!! Enjoy you are young, do want you want not what anybody else wants.!

Pinkrinse · 21/12/2020 18:20

I have pink streaks not steaks!!

tootesuite · 21/12/2020 18:21

What a twat he is. Has he let go, OP?

Pr1mr0se · 21/12/2020 18:24

As long as you like it, who cares what anyone else thinks. As for your husband, it's not his hair so not his decision. Does he comment similarly on your clothes or your makeup choices?

Parrotsandpussies · 21/12/2020 18:25

Hey! Your hair, your life.... I'm late 50s and have recently lost 3 stone, dyed my hair platinum blonde and started to dress in what makes me feel good. And I'm so much happier for it! Good luck!

Leedsfan247 · 21/12/2020 18:29

It’s your hair - go for it

Zoejj77 · 21/12/2020 18:33

Most men are useless when it come to hair styles and colours - unless they are a hairdresser. So what you want it’s your hair

Chesneyhawkes1 · 21/12/2020 18:33

I'm 42 and currently have silver/pink hair

Aglet · 21/12/2020 18:41

What a cheek. Tell him you're buying him a pipe and slippers for Xmas.

Oldsu · 21/12/2020 18:42

Just dyed my hair pink, I am 65, luckily I work for a creative company

Getskinnyordietrying · 21/12/2020 18:42

Honestly, in your position.... I’d worry less about changing my hair and focus on changing my husband Grin you go glen coco. Long live purple hair.

EleanorRigbyWasReal · 21/12/2020 18:45

@Parrotsandpussies... amazing! Good for you 👏👏👏👏

Ddot · 21/12/2020 18:45

I've got brown hair with a red stripe.
Oh and for your husbands information, I'm in my fifties.
If you think you can still carry it off, go for it. You can always change. Your only young, don't take any notice, sounds like he's a bit worried you'll look hot

pbvincent · 21/12/2020 18:46

Reads like one of you has had their time, and it's not you.

Then again, how was breakfast ?

One World
One Love
Pb

DangerMouse17 · 21/12/2020 18:47

I had exactly the same thing when I reached 30. My mum told me I could no longer where any shade of pink because it was for young girls and I had also "had my time". 🤣

40 now and still wear pink!

Mum1957 · 21/12/2020 18:48

I’m 63 and still have copper/red hair cos makes me feel good !

AwaAnBileYerHeid · 21/12/2020 18:50

Eh? You're only 37, what is he on about? I'd agree with a pp that this is more about himself than you.

Starbonnet123 · 21/12/2020 18:54

Go for what you want I've not been my own colour for 40 years and have now decided to grow it as long as I can until I'm 60 and go blonde into the bargain 😁

pinkdragons · 21/12/2020 18:55

He's talking out of his arse.
Do what you want.

WendyE · 21/12/2020 18:57

I'd get an ombre if I were you and he can suck it up.😎

Vates · 21/12/2020 18:58

I have ginger hair and have always met resistance/the impossible factor from hairdressers when asking to colour it. You're not past and everyone should be able to have the colour they choose if possible.

Serin · 21/12/2020 18:58

God, I would so make him regret he said that.
Here are a few ideas to show him how young and vital you are:
Take up sky diving.
Take a lover.
Get drunk with your mates every night (virtually).
Dye your hair a different colour every month.
Have a tattoo.

Starbonnet123 · 21/12/2020 18:59

@Nyctophyllia wow you look fab. "mutton " he's no idea what he's talking about .
Keep rocking the red lipstick.

Commonwasher · 21/12/2020 18:59

I’d be tempted to tell him he’s had his time!

CF!

Vates · 21/12/2020 18:59

And yes, I would rather have any colour than what mine has been my whole life. I don't particularly like blonde but would even have it that shade. My friend had that blue black colour in her 40's.