We normally color our hair to return gray to its previous color, since gray hair is a sign of advanced age. But now especially the younger people, they change hair color to a shade regarded as more fashionable or desirable or simply because we want to change our hair color.
And what’s with this Justin Bieber that everybody loves, aside from his famous song “Baby... baby baby ohh!” Well, it’s the famous Bieber hair - the one with a helmet-like cut that includes long, side-brushed bangs. It has a blend of brown and blonde hair color or what they call the dirty blonde hair.
Just this summer, my two kids promised to be good boys just to have their hair dyed. I refused since most schools don’t allow students to dye their hair. I don’t want their hair and scalp exposed to chemicals of hair colorants at a young age and because of health concerns.
For one, they don’t keep their promises. Another thing, I don’t want my kids to be too conscious or pay too much attention on their looks. Lastly, they might look like punks or like the street children with bright hair color.
But their father agreed to their request. He said that it was summer and let the kids experience it. It’s just hair and it grows out. It is a cheap and relatively harmless way for them to express their individuality, so why not? Obviously, it’s three against one!
Harvey wanted a golden blonde hair but it turned out chestnut brown with caramel highlights. For Renz, it was salt and pepper hair color. They were excited sporting a new hair color. It worked for Harvey but not for Renz. Harvey looked like a local version of his idol Justin Bieberwhile Renz looked older than he is... but looked handsomer likeRichard Gere and George Clooney. Speaking of patronizing your own children...lol.
Harvey kept the hairstyle until the end of summer while Renz had it returned to black after 2 weeks.
Black or blonde doesn’t matter, but I make sure my kids are aware of the dangers of dyes and how they can dry hair if they are used to often. Also, I let them know that most people look best with their natural hair color because it matches their skin tone.
And with hair or without hair, what is much important is what’s inside your head, and having a good head on your shoulders.
by Nini Sicat Lucas-SanAndres
July 23, 2010
