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To wonder why black hair dye is so popular

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Fudgeycake · 11/12/2023 16:05

Lots of women of all ages seem to dye their hair jet black, even though black box dye can look super flat and draining on some complexions (particularly people with pale skin) and it's quite aging? I'm just wondering why really jet dark black is so popular? Do you dye your hair black and why? I get it can be part of a certain aesthetic (goth or 30s/40s pin-up look etc.)

In comparison, I get why women go blonde or brown/caramel when it isn't their natural colour - the right shade can be very brightening and look youthful. (For context my greys have really taken off recently and I've been thinking about hair dye a lot!)

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orangeguy · 15/12/2023 10:50

blackhairdontcare · 13/12/2023 12:14

Quick (and appropriate) name change for this because this will obviously be identifying!
I box dye my hair black, and I personally like it, it gives me such a confidence boost. I think my natural colour ages me more, and i don't think it looks awful - but each to their own I suppose, and maybe I'm in denial! Slightly discouraging to see that so many women are walking around looking at other women's hair and thinking it looks "disgusting".

Not sure how identifying black hair is lol

FizzyLaser · 15/12/2023 20:13

orangeguy · 15/12/2023 10:50

Not sure how identifying black hair is lol

Love that a person is surprised that other people judge other people

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