And another thing!

[rolanni]

As I was running the aforesaid errands, I happened to wander, by misdirection rather than accident, into the Hair Coloring aisle. And there almost immediately before my was a box of purple hair dye.

And I said to myself, "Self, I will dye my hair purple." I meant it, too. It's been 'way too many years since the last time I dyed my hair purple. In fact, the last time I did, my boss told me to leave work, go home and wash my hair until all the purple was gone. Only then would I be allowed back at my desk. At that time, I will note, my hair was considerably darker than it is today and you could only see the purple when I sat in direct sunlight, but! The Chancellor's office had its pride.

So! Purple, shampoo-in hair dye was just the thing, as far as I was concerned, to counteract the last couple weeks of wish sandwiches. Except --

The box in question contained real, (semi) permanent hair dye, with gloves, and peroxide and the whole messy mess.

Those who watched this space last summer as I detailed the construction of my office chest of drawers will know intuitively, and will know why I do not dye my own hair.

However, the seed of purple hair had been planted, so to speak, so I scoured the shelves, looking for shampoo-in hair dye in fun colors.

There were none.

As a matter of fact, I can't remember the last time I saw shampoo-in hair dye in even boring colors.

Is this just a Maine thing or is there no shampoo-in! washes out in six to eight washings! hair dye anymore?

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[katmoonshaker.livejournal.com]

I was bemoaning that very fact a few months ago when I started running across L'Oreal and Garnier temporary colors. Howsoever they do not have the kick... ah... ummm... I mean the bright primary colors which were once offered. I would suggest checking Hot Topic or a beauty supply store which allows anyone to purchase items in it or a costume supply store. Actually, the latter might be the best place to start your search engine. Actors are more likely to need quick color changes for their hair.

The Chancellors house may not have a biscuit! I recall when a dear friend of mine had his hair died a deep burgundy. You could only tell in certain lights and even then it looked like a highlight in his dark hair. It was absolutely stunning!

[rolanni.livejournal.com]

You could only tell in certain lights and even then it looked like a highlight in his dark hair. It was absolutely stunning!

I Absolutely Adored the purple highlights, and had a hard time understanding (now, as then) why they were so Very Offensive.

Ah, well. The past is a far-away country and we did things different then.

[katmoonshaker.livejournal.com]

I just hold firm that if we keep poking, eventually they'll fall out of their glass houses.

The past is a far-away country and we did things different then.

::chuckle:: Oh dear! That reminded me of the day I wore my purple pantsuit to school and the shocked looks I got!!