Blue hair

[Myleftfoot39]

I know a lot of people mid forties dyeing their hair blue or pink, I don’t get it. Why? It looks awful growing out and their natural colour is better.

@Helendee

If we are not judging people by their appearance what happens if you swap vibrant hair colours with unconventional clothing. How would you feel about the lawyer representing you in court wearing a multi-coloured nylon shell suit and trainers?

If the court allowed it I’d be happy, I’d be more interested in them winning my case.

You sound like my bigoted mum, OP.

My hair is now boring and normal but I’ve been both purple and green in the last couple of years with a drastic undercut. I’ve shocking been given senior leadership positions in that time in a VERY traditional very male dominated industry.

But then I am quite good at my job...

In my forties by the way and I did it because I like interesting looks.

The problem is with you op no one else. I am glad I don't have anyone like you in my life

Sorry, my response was quite harsh there. I have a problem with projection and I forgot momentarily.

@PatchyTwat

My hair is now boring and normal but I’ve been both purple and green in the last couple of years with a drastic undercut. I’ve shocking been given senior leadership positions in that time in a VERY traditional very male dominated industry.

But then I am quite good at my job...

Even Princess Charlene of Monaco has an undercut now. Mind you I think that’s silent movie star style communication. Maybe she’ll hit the bright dyes next?

@Helendee

If we are not judging people by their appearance what happens if you swap vibrant hair colours with unconventional clothing. How would you feel about the lawyer representing you in court wearing a multi-coloured nylon shell suit and trainers?

100% fine if said Lawyer was any good at their job. Why are (a few of us) still stuck in the 1940s ?

I also work in IT - I know of one company in our part of the industry that still demands all male employees (all of them, even the majority who never see a customer) wear a suit and tie and have short hair. This is because the company is owned and run by an elderly man.
If the local authorities and NGOs who use their systems knew, the D&I officers would spontaneously combust!

It really is time to consign this snobbery to the dustbin,

@DynamoKev

I have to disagree, the new broom sweeping clean often sweeps away valid traditions with the detritus.

I'm fine with it. In not impressed or taken in by a power suit or put off by a strong look. If you're good at your job there will be signs (sometimes literal awards).

Judging on looks alone. Pretty risky. You must get taken in by very basic advertising a lot.

[quote Helendee]@DynamoKev

I have to disagree, the new broom sweeping clean often sweeps away valid traditions with the detritus.[/quote]
This is nothing to do with that - this is about a steady evolution of what is and is not professional in the workplace. It isn't difficult to keep what is valid and useful and get rid of the stuff that is not. We've been gradually seeing a change, as evidenced by many stories on this thread where people have embraced the unconventional whilst remaining professional and capable in their often highly paid and important jobs. You may not like that, but it's here to stay.

[quote Helendee]@DynamoKev

I have to disagree, the new broom sweeping clean often sweeps away valid traditions with the detritus.[/quote]
I didn't say all traditions were invalid, but idea that dress or appearance denotes competence is clearly nonsense and illogical (unless safety related like a hard hat for example).
Having a stupid Edwardian neck rag doesn't make you a better lawyer (nor does a frankly ridiculous wig make you a better Judge) - just for a couple of examples.

[quote Helendee]@DynamoKev

I have to disagree, the new broom sweeping clean often sweeps away valid traditions with the detritus.[/quote]
There’s nothing valid about enforcing outdated dress codes.

I'd think they are fun and embracing the world around them and being themselves. I've had pink hair before not brave enough now lol.
Tbh you sound rather boring and opinionated.

I have blue hair, and work in a regulated profession.

It doesn't impact my ability to do my job one iota, and I don't do it for attention either, I merely enjoy the way it looks. If I prefer my hair blue than my natural mousy, then that's my choice

I’m intrigued by the idea that that traditions are judged primarily as having validity or invalidity. Surely the argument for traditions is that they’re decorative, fun, ceremonial or uphold heritage in some way? Or at least amuse the tourists?

I can’t really see how you’d measure the validity of a tradition.

What colour hair are professionals allowed? Is bleach blonde acceptably professional despite likely being dyed? Is a shaved head acceptable?

Honestly if you’re deciding who to trust professionally based on the style and colour of their hair it probably says more about you than them.

I admit to being very conservative in a lot of my views but it’s good to get input from people with different views and opinions.

Interested to see how you'd judge me, OP!

I had blue or green hair for years. It's now its natural grey and about 1/2inch long because I recently shaved it all off.

Attention seeking? Unbalanced? Neither - raised £400 for MacMillan.

And I was blue/green haired, tattooed and pierced nurse. Now retired aged 70 next month.

The only problem I have with blue hair is it can be a complete nightmare to get rid of. Bar the root growth it took me almost 6 months from last colour to get gone, and even then I had to go another colour rather than the pastel purple I wanted...

@Cheeseycheeseycheesecheese

The only problem I have with blue hair is it can be a complete nightmare to get rid of. Bar the root growth it took me almost 6 months from last colour to get gone, and even then I had to go another colour rather than the pastel purple I wanted...

I may have wrecked my hair doing just this 🙈 It really doesn't come out easy, which is great in terms of it not fading, but not so good when you fancy a change.

Get over yourself Hyacinth...

@AnotherKrampus

Get over yourself Hyacinth...

What colour Hyacinth are you talking about here?

Why does anybody die their hair then ? To get attention ? Would you prefer your solicitor with grey roots?

My neighbour got her dyed pink at a very expensive salon and it honestly looked like she'd had a home hair dye disaster. She has a very important professional office type job. I know she meets clients.

I think things relaxing is interesting, a lot of companies did have policies about hair colour and tattoos / piercings on display 20 years ago when I had all these things,so maybe things have changed ?

I see it as very unprofessional, I wouldn’t trust someone’s judgement if they had very brightly coloured hair. I would see at as attention seeking/instability

My knee-jerk reaction to makeup is that someone is insecure and has been taken in by the appalling lie that people (women especially) are not inherently acceptable without covering up their actual faces. But then I remind myself not to be a judgemental twat and listen to what they have to say/watch what they do instead of worrying about what they choose to do with their appearance. You should try it. It expands your world and keeps gut-reaction nonsense in check.