How can I talk my parents into letting me dye my hair?

Question: Hi. I have brown hair but I want to dye it black but my parents won't let me is there anyway I could talk them into it or am I stuck with brown hair?

Stacy's Answer: Hello, If you want your parents to take you seriously and let you dye your hair black, then you must approach them seriously and be willing to negotiate with them. Here are some suggestions:

1. Write a letter to them stating the reasons you want to dye your hair black. Tell them why you are having difficulties with your brown hair.

2. Call a family meeting with them, and read your letter. Don't cry or whine, huff or puff if they start to say no, or else they will stop taking you seriously.

3. If they start to say no again, find out why they don't want you to have black hair or dye your hair. Research facts that will prove their theories wrong.

4. Negotiate. Would they be willing to let you dye your hair with a semi-permanent color that would was out in several weeks? You could also suggest using a color shampoo that will tint your hair black. (Also not permanent.) Offer to visit a salon professional with your mom or dad, who can give you a professional opinion.

5. Religious reasons and values - If your parents don't want you to dye your hair because of religious reasons or because they think its "bad," remind them of the bad things that they've done, and that dying your hair won't nearly be as bad as the their faults. (only use this one in extreme circumstances. It's a little risky...lol)

Stacy Davis Student Cosmetologist, Aveda Institute of Los Angeles
Blogger, TheHairYouWear.blogspot.com