To (Hair) Dye or not to Dye?

I think the big question as the first day of school approaches is “what to do with this hair?” Tween girls are taking hair dying trends in from everywhere, especially when their favorite celebrity shows up on “Entertainment Tonight” sporting a new hair color every other day. So the question for moms becomes, “At what age should hair dying be allowed?”
The problem really comes in with bleach. Coming from a person who did get bored with her hair and dye it too often, bleach can really be the devil. I have dark hair, and when you bleach a full set of highlights for example, it can really cause problems for later in life. I had no issues when I first did it, but eventually my hair did dry out. Maybe more subtle color before the point of bleaching it is okay starting in the early teens, but the longer you wait the better. Dyes have never proven to be good for hair, especially in the long run. Now, they make temporary dyes that last a few weeks with everything from natural colors to crazy colors, so suggest that for your tween! I found some at my local beauty supply store for under $15, so be sure to check there first.