What’s the point of childhood if you can’t rock a wild haircut?
A mom recently took some heat for letting her daughter go all out with a funky hairstyle, raising the question: when is a better time to experiment with a crazy ‘do than when you’re a kid?
In a tale featured on the Luxury Spot blog, we meet Sarah Jenkins, a Florida hairstylist whose own vibrant and quirky hair inspired her daughter to ask for something just as unique.
As her daughter, Mia, prepared to enter first grade, she wouldn’t stop pestering Sarah for a unicorn-inspired hair transformation. After attempting to hold off Mia’s enthusiasm, Sarah realized just how determined six-year-olds can be and finally agreed. “I told her if the school gives us the green light, I’ll do it,” Sarah shared. And sure enough, the school approved. Mia’s hair was already a light canvas, so all Sarah needed was some temporary color. “I tried to convince her against the shaved side because I thought she might regret it later, but wow, was I mistaken. She was beyond thrilled.”
And honestly, who wouldn’t be? Mia looked absolutely adorable sporting her new unicorn hair. Sarah nailed it. But Mia isn’t the only little one cashing in on this funky trend; many kids are stepping out with vibrant styles that are way cooler than your average back-to-school cut.
Of course, on the Internet, not everyone was on board with Mia’s colorful locks. Sarah reported that some critics accused her of “poisoning” her daughter with hair dye, despite her expertise as a trained stylist who used non-toxic and temporary products. Others questioned Sarah’s parenting skills and whether children should be allowed to express themselves through unconventional hairstyles. Because, you know, what’s the Internet for if not to judge?
In response to the backlash, Sarah said, “Really? When adults have wild-colored hair, people say it’s for kids. It’s a contradiction! Why not let kids have fun while they’re young? Who knows what kind of job they’ll have in the future, and many won’t allow unnatural colors. This is actually the perfect time to let them explore.”
Boom! Why shouldn’t a kid have fun with their hair? Before long, societal norms will start pushing them to conform, so why not embrace their individuality while they can?
Is a funky hairstyle really the worst thing you could let your child do? If it helps them feel unique and confident, what’s the harm? None, that’s what. Just imagine Mia looking back as an adult, reminiscing about the time her mom let her sport rainbow hair with a shaved side. What a cherished memory that would be, making her mom the ultimate Cool Mom. Everyone wins!
So, if your child wants to try out some neon tiger stripes in their hair, let them go for it. After all, childhood is the perfect time to not take life too seriously.
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Summary:
In childhood, there’s no better opportunity for self-expression than through wild hairstyles. A Florida mom, Sarah, faced criticism for allowing her daughter Mia to experiment with a unicorn-inspired look, but she argues that letting kids embrace their individuality while they can is essential. After all, it’s all about having fun and making great memories!