Today, more young women have begun dyeing their hair various unconventional colors. One new interesting style that I have been noticing lately in salons and on social media is the "granny hair" trend, or purposefully coloring your hair to be grey/silver. Although some people love this style, others do not feel the same way. I've experienced this because not too long ago I considered altering my hairstyle to silver. I was bored of my ordinary hair and wanted something really different and unique. I've had black hair all my life and wanted to step out of my comfort zone. Also I really loved the color, because come on.. whats not to love?
However, my traditional parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents obviously did not feel the same way. They couldn't find any sense in what I wanted to do. My dad laughed and offered me some of the grey hairs off his head. My mom looked at me like I was out of my mind. My grandma thought it was a joke that was directed towards her.
"You're so young, why would you want to look so old?!"
"Grey? People actually pay to get grey hairs?"
While silver locks were beautiful in my eyes, I began to imagine what people would think about me upon first glace, before they even knew me... and what kind of person they would envision me to be. I thought about the jokes my family would make. The things my friends and coworkers would say. Above everything else, I thought about what my bosses at work would think, and if they'd make me change it back because it could be potentially considered unprofessional.
Ultimately, I guess I wasn't ready for this big of a change. All of the worrying was enough to make me back out and settle with my safe, "normal" hair. But who knows, maybe I'll have the courage some other day.
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