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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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Color half your bangs Celebrity hairstylist Sarah Potempa loves the look of colored bangs -- but she's not talking about a completely neon fringe, which might not be flattering directly against your skin. "Instead, apply the color just on the underneath half," she says. "It's an added dimension more than it's neon hair."

The process is the same as coloring the underneath section at the back of your head, except it's applied to your bangs. For some color combo help: Black hair looks great with blue; if your hair is red, try hot pink; if it's blonde, go for orange or yellow; and if it's brown, try purple or green.

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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