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How to Wear Neon Hair After 30

We know, you think you could never pull off neon hair -- but read on to see how easy (and pretty) it actually is

by Dawn Davis

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Wear neon underneath Follow my friend's lead, and color just the underneath pieces of your hair. A colorist will create a part that goes from behind your ears to across your head, and section it off. Then, he or she will apply the color on just the bottom section. "This placement is very chic and modern," says colorist Dimitrios Tsioumas at the Mizu salon in New York City of the look.

If your hair is blonde, then the colorist can apply bright dye directly onto it. If your hair is dark, it will have to be bleached before the colorful dye is applied. "The color fades quickly," says Huson. "So you may want to tell your colorist to go a little brighter at first." Then you can look forward to watching it transform from hot pink to baby pink over the next few weeks.

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Great article! Yes, this option is really for the adventurous woman. But as a young-at-heart, happy and confident woman, I would love and feel very comfortable with a few strands of a pretty violet color ( not necessarily neon) tucked into my long black hair. At 41, I'm still rockin' my Adidas Gazelles and will NEVER apologize for it. It's all about personal style and expression. I may just take the plunge after reading this!

by nycmuse Friday, December 28, 2012 at 07:18AM Report as inappropriate

This fad never interested me.

by EricaC123 Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

OOO, I want to try the temporary highlights!!! I love colorful hair, but now that everyone does it, it's not as unique.

by Chris213 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 07:27AM Report as inappropriate

Ridiculous! Nobody looks good with neon hair. As women age they look foolish trying these fads. Embrace your age. Don't be the butt of peoples jokes.

by toddfan Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate

great tips but i dont think neon looks good on anyone, i think this is maybe a good look for 13 year olds not 30+ or even 20+

by rayshaviolet Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 06:06AM Report as inappropriate

I love these bright looks

by LittleBunny Friday, December 21, 2012 at 11:05AM Report as inappropriate

I like the bright colors. I have done pink, purple, fire red. I just turned 30. I still find it fun. But I\'m also a hairstylist so it\'s easy to switch styles to keep things edgy.

by ReflxnsOfGrace Monday, November 26, 2012 at 05:54PM Report as inappropriate

i love this

by Nicole2814 Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:17PM Report as inappropriate

Something subtle perhaps, such as highlights or lowlights ... but neon? Not past 20 something. Otherwise it looks unrefined. Like you're trying too hard.

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 04:49PM Report as inappropriate

too much for my age.

by lilas Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:21AM Report as inappropriate