“I had to listen,” Sarah reflected in a voiceover. “It wasn’t just about my hair; it was about who I am.”
Cut to Sarah enthusiastically opening a box of Crimson Glow hair dye, transforming her dull brown hair into a vibrant, fiery red. By the end of the episode, she’s hanging out with her crush, Alex. Total win!
Unfortunately, Sarah’s bold new look wouldn’t be welcomed at the school of 17-year-old Lily Harris in the UK, who faced suspension for—surprise—dyed red hair. The school deemed the color inappropriate and insisted she tone it down before returning.
“I was really upset at first, and then I just broke down,” Lily shared with The Telegraph. “I’ve had this color for three years and no one ever said a thing. People know me as the ‘young red-haired singer.’ It’s a part of my confidence. If I had to change it to brown, I’d feel like I lost a part of myself.”
Here’s the kicker: Lily isn’t just whimsically rocking red hair; she was born with it! She simply enhances her natural auburn hue. “The funny part is my hair was even brighter on prom night, and I won best hairstyle,” she chuckled. Lily’s mom chimed in, “The school policy says no unnatural colors like blue or green. But isn’t ginger a natural color?”
That’s a solid question! It really brings to light the growing issue of strict school dress codes. Recently, there was a school that sent a girl home for wearing a long t-shirt with leggings (not long enough, apparently). Another school in Louisiana suspended a student for sporting dreadlocks. Plus, a Florida high school made a new student wear a neon yellow “Dress Code Violation” shirt for a skirt they deemed too short.
Is shaming our kids for their appearance really the way to go? This can’t be good for their self-esteem, and it seems like a poor use of school resources. With all the discussions around educational testing, you’d think administrators would have bigger fish to fry. Like, I don’t know… actual education? But then again, I let my 12-year-old try ombre hair!
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Summary
The recent trend of strict dress codes in schools has led to some eyebrow-raising situations, like students being punished for their natural hair colors or attire deemed inappropriate. This raises questions about self-esteem and the priorities of educational institutions.