Thursday, October 24, 2013

The Pink Hair Chronicles: The Fade


Wednesday was the first day that I washed my hair.  For those that are counting, yes, four full days.  That’s pretty typical for me, because after I bleach my hair I want to give my scalp time to recuperate before I add insult to injury.  This time there was the extra added fear of the fade.  I had been warned that everything from my pillow to my shower might be covered in some shade of pink. So far, all I’ve seen is a little pink in the lather of my shampoo.  I am still very worried about what time will bring for this color.  Pink is one thing, peach is a whole other story. 

Overall, people’s responses have been very positive.  As a matter of fact, I’ve heard a whole lot of “I love your hair!”  I tend to get that a lot, I’ve found since having my hair short that most women covet but always claim “I could never wear it”.  But, the pink has added a new dimension.  Getting stopped at dinner, at Chuck E Cheese, even the TSA agent said “nice breast cancer hair”.  I have to admit, that one was pretty unsettling.  Nice breast cancer hair. 
 

This is the current shade.  It's a pretty pastel so I'm thankful that the fade has been to the pink side and not to the peach side.  You can't see it here, but I still have parts that are really pink. It's twenty days in though, and I'm starting to get used to the look.  Make no mistake though, it will be coming out very soon.  It's been a great experience for me, but I'm ready to just be blonde again. 
 
 
 

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