Even with the constant evolution of fashion trends, one of the most common forms of self expression is dying one’s hair. Whether you’re walking down the street or having a chill study session in the library, you’ve probably seen at least one person with a different hair color, bleached blonde or colored with streaks of something vibrant and vivid. In fact, many students here at Magnet choose to dye their hair. Some color it as a form of rebellion; others choose to do it to make themselves stand out more. Regardless of the motivation, hair dye adds a new pop color into the drab school hallways, so here’s a look into some of Magnet’s most iconic hair colors.
Our first subject is Peyton Schultz, a senior and fellow member of the newspaper staff. Over the last few years, Peyton has dyed her hair three separate times, with the first time being in middle school. She experimented with dyeing her hair red with Kool-Aid, citing the reason as “my mom pressuring me into doing it.”
The second time was over the summer before sophomore year, where she bleached the front part of her hair in a style called “money pieces.” When asked why, Peyton simply said that she wanted to look cooler.
Finally, the third time she dyed her hair was over this summer, coloring the ends of her hair pink. This was accomplished with a simple $10 box dye that we bought at the store that day, as I also dyed my hair along with her. However, this color didn’t last long, fading after only a few days.
Second, we have junior Victoria Haber, who has also dyed her hair three times. When asked about the first time she dyed her hair, she said that she’d gotten it professionally cut and dyed, but that it hadn’t turned out all that well. As a result, she bought her own dye from the store and colored over it to adjust it to her liking.
The second time she dyed her hair, Victoria bleached her hair herself and colored it all on her own, since previous experience with professionals hadn’t been the best. This was the method she states worked the best for her hair, and she colored it because she thought it would be cool.
Finally, we have sophomore Harper Teague, who has been dyeing her hair every three months since she was in seventh grade. According to Harper, she used to go to a stylist to color her hair, but since she’d changed the colors she usually dyed it, she eventually started doing it herself.
At first, like many others, she just wanted to explore a new look and try something new. However, as time passed and she grew more and more talented at dyeing her hair, it became a part of her identity. With all her experience in the realm of hair dye, Harper cites the most efficient method as lightening or stripping the original color before coming in with your own dye.
Overall, it seems as if most Magnet students who regularly color their hair can agree on one thing: if you want to color your hair, you’re much better off doing it yourself. It costs less, gives you more creative freedom, and makes memories that can last you a lifetime. If this inspires you to color your hair, give it a shot! You’ll never know what could happen if you don’t try.
