My dd has red hair right now. My ds used to dye his black, started with a role in a murder mystery dinner he was in, and he liked it, so it was that way before. We have had the temporary colors over the years and he chose blue for a birthday party and all his guests had a blast. His soccer team used red for a game. My younger girls have had different colored streaks. My oldest dd gets highlights. The nice thing with hair, is temporary or permanent color - it all grows out, just like mohawks, buzz cuts, and bobs. It is one of those things that adds some interest and fun to life.
I hated when my ds got different piercings when he was 18. He is now 21 and he does not have any of them any more. He has a couple of tatoos, which I was not in favor of at the time, but you know, he chose well, he likes them, they don't prevent him from getting jobs, so I chose to relax my opinion on them and now I don't even notice them. Some tattoo art is beautiful, some not so much, gee like art of all kinds.
Life is full of things that make us uncomfortable. When such things occur, it is good to take the time to figure out why we are uncomfortable. Sometimes there is a very legitimate reason. Other times they are ingrained beliefs that may or may not have a rational foundation. I know I've had to rethink many things over the years and in doing so, I have given myself (and others around me) a great gift in freedom to change my mind. Sometimes I don't change my view and that is often good too. It is nice that we can choose different things, especially if it is beneficial and respectful to each other.
I'm glad your dd found a new style that she likes. Can you post a picture? I bet it is adorable. Hey Linda, if you ever decide to take LJ up on her suggestions, I want a picture!
I'm not that brave. I did go get a perm today. I'm glad I did it, just need a few days to decide how to best wear it now.