Is it still OK to colour my hair pink in my 50s?

5 months in The guardian

Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Lisa from Sunderland wonders if brightly coloured hair is appropriate for someone her ageIt’s funny, isn’t it: ageing rockers like Mick Jagger (80), or Ozzy Osbourne (75) are left alone, but Madonna (65) or Cher (77) still have their appearance constantly scrutinised.Although it’s not really funny, is it? It’s limiting. We live by these blurred guidelines telling us how we should look and what society expects of us at every stage of our lives. “We’re sold a myth that self-expression is for the young, but why shouldn’t people be doing the same after lifetimes of responsibility – and repression?” says celebrity hairstylist and founder of Bleach London, Alex Brownsell. Continue reading...

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