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Political Correctness Gone Mad

Has political correctness gone mad, though? Are droves of people being filed into jail cells because they made a bigoted remark? No. Are you still protected under Freedom of Speech to say whatever the fuck nonsense you feel like. Yes. But Freedom of Speech also protects the rights of people who might be offended by bigoted remarks to speak up and say something about it. And, I would say there seems to be more people being called out for their racism, sexism, transphobia, and so on, which is a good thing in my opinion. We live in a perpetual public forum with social media and the Internet. It is becoming more uncomfortable to just ‘say it like it is,’ which is code for bigotry. We are forced in this new global forum to look at a more diverse scope of human experience and that is making some people uncomfortable. I am not saying every opinion and every fight is intellectually valid, but everyone is still allowed to say and think what they want to think and say. That hasn’t changed. What is changing is that people are being challenged to consider the origin and the validity of their thoughts and biases. Freedom of Speech doesn’t mean freedom of consequences. It just means that the government cannot retaliate against you for your expression. I’m not saying that Social Justice Warriors, as the cool kids are calling them, are right either. Often times they harm the cause for equality and for the voices of the oppressed to be heard just as much as they claim to help. And sure, as much as I believe there are some disgusting bigots out there, SJWs can take the sensitivity to an irritating level. BUT no one promised you that you were going to be able to float through life without ever being challenged or ‘irritated.’ In fact, I have noticed for every person complaining about how sensitive everyone is these days and how whiny SJWs are, there is at least an equally butt-hurt bigot that just got called out for an ignorant remark. Point is, even this wave of people crying about how terrible the world has gotten because of PC culture is an example of an overly sensitive demographic that can’t bear self-reflection and challenging ideas of human experience different from their own. Now, before this gets too preachy, I want to point out that there have been examples of possible infringements to Freedom of Speech. J.K. Rowling pointed out, in her eloquent manner, that there was a petition trying to stop Donald Trump from coming into the UK. And as tempting as that is to want to sign that petition, especially while I am living in the UK, it would send the message that because of his expression – ignorant and offensive as it may be, he would be banned and censored. That isn’t right, and she said that as long as he is free, she is free. That is true. Nicely, done Ms. Rowling. Speaking of J.K. Rowling though, she recently came under fire for appropriating Native American culture. This is a situation where J.K. Rowling is allowed to write what she did and she is allowed to express herself, and people are allowed to respond favorably or not. You can agree or disagree with the backlash that she faced, but both sides maintained their freedoms. This is all just the simple outer coating of the complex issue of people fighting for equality and their fight for a platform to speak when they have classically been oppressed. I am not even getting into the larger issues here. I am just sick of people saying that somehow SJWs and overly sensitive millennials are ruining Freedom of Speech. There is a new climate where the old ways of bantering about oppressed groups in an apathetic and crude way doesn’t come without response now, and that makes some people uncomfortable. However, there isn’t a reign of fire coming from Washington retaliating against every bigoted reddit user. So, grow up and face the opinions of others. I know I come up against negative opinions by many for what I have to say or how I say it, and I am learning to accept that and learn from it.

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Dear Millennials,

I am sorry. I am sorry that the world is blaming you for the shit deal that we got handed. I am sorry that you are mocked for your efforts for education, innovation, and activism. I am sorry that your causes are shamed, your art is dismissed, and your strength is overlooked.

But, I am proud to be a millennial. I am proud that our generation is confronting inequality, and considering equality in ways that generations before us fell short in doing. We have a long road, but we are using the tools that we are mocked for – the internet, hashtags, computers, technology, co-operative funding, music, art, and ultimately our bodies to change the world.

I will not simply say, yes ma’am or yes sir, to pander to a conservative past. If others want to blame me, and us, for the poor state of the world I can tell you that shoe is at least 4 sizes too small for me, and I will not cripple myself to wear it.

Sincerely,

A Millennial

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This is after two weeks of my hair fading. It's faded to a perfectly even smokey lavender.

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I said the world needs a bit more fantasy, and I promised you whimsy! Here is how I achieved lavender hair.

First, I will note that I am not a professional. I use professional products and I have been practicing hair on myself, with much triumph and heartache over the years. If you are not sure what you are doing, or feel uneasy about DIY hair coloring and hair care then please go and see a professional.

1.) Condition and prepare your hair

I have naturally dark brown hair, and I had previously dyed my hair a bright orange ginger permanent color, and a demi-permanent black over the top of that a few months after. I let my hair fade for about ten months before attempting bleaching. I have fine, fragile hair, so I also did a stand alone olaplex treatment and a keratin treatment using aphogee two-step protein treatment.

I purchased my olaplex and aphogee on eBay, and they were relatively easy to find. The olaplex is a bit pricey, but it is worth every penny. Step one and two of the olaplex are the most important parts of the process. The instructions for use are also relatively easy to find for both the olaplex and the aphogee. These are invaluable tools for anyone processing their hair, so these are the two products I would NOT skimp on.

Basically, after I used the olaplex as a stand alone treatment, I sealed in the new healthy goodness with the step one portion of the aphogee two-step treatment. This product smells a little vinegary and you need to apply it to damp hair (not soaking wet or it will take forever to dry) rather quickly. This is because as it dries you will not want to touch your hair or you may risk damaging it by ripping it out. Aphogee dries into a hard, glue-like helmet on your head. To help set the product I will also blow-dry my hair on a warm setting.

2.) You must bleach your hair

After you are sure that your hair is prepared to take some beating, you continue your hair journey by bleaching your hair to at least a level 9, but a level 10 is best to maximize the effect. I used Schwarzkopf Blondme Premium 9 level bleach with the matching 9% or 30 volume Schwarzkopf Blondme crystal gel developer, because when you add the olaplex, which I will get to in a minute, it brings the developer strength down to about a 6% or 20 volume. I was able to find the bleach and developer on eBay as well.

I also have been using Blondme bleach and tone. I am not really sure if it is worth the extra money yet, but it is a bleach additive that helps tone down the orange and brassy tones as you bleach. If you feel like trying it then be warned that it is POTENT. I add a tiny dab, no more than three chocolate chip-sized dabs. Hmm, not sure how official that unit of measure is, but the point is, be very sparing.

The way I mixed up my formula was I added 1 part bleach to 1.5 parts developer. Then I added my olaplex. For ever 1.5-2 ounces of bleach you should add a ¼ oz of step one of the olaplex. Here is a link to the olaplex instructions. Towards the bottom is also has the instructions for using olaplex with a keratin treatment.

http://www.olaplex.co.uk/faq/

I applied a little coconut oil to my hair and around my ears and face and neck before I applied the bleach (this mostly helps me with any potential scalp irritation), and then I wrapped my hair in cling wrap. Then I let it sit for about an hour. I kept checking in after the 30 minute mark to make sure things weren’t getting ugly. The olaplex acts as a ‘seat belt’, but it is good to check in.

3.) Toners!

Once you have your hair to a level 9 or, preferably level 10, then you can add your toners and colors. I personally had to bleach my hair a few times over the course of about four months to finally get it to a level 10. I also used olaplex between bleachings and during bleachings. I used keratin after each bleaching too. If you want to keep length and strength, especially if you have hair that has already been processed before you begin bleaching AND if you have fragile and fine hair, this is essential. Take your time, and take care of your hair! Also, I use a lot of coconut oil before bed for the dryness.

Some of the toners I have tried are the Schwarzkopf Blondme Ice and Steel Blue with 10 volume or 3% developer, like the curly light silver picture above shows. This was more blonde and subtle. It is good if you are looking for a silvery platinum as opposed to a smokey lavender.

Where my hair is currently is the smokey lavender, which was equal parts Schwarzkopf Igora Royal 9.5-22, 0-22, 0-99, 9.5-29. The 9.5-29 is a color from the Pearlescence line. They are all available on eBay or most Sally’s Beauty Supplies have them too. I used the Igora Royal Oil developer in volume 10 or 3% and left on my hair for no longer than twenty minutes. BE WARNED! When I rinsed this out of my hair, because of how pigmented the 0-22 and 0-99 colors are my hair looked REALLY dark. I almost cried. But, I washed my hair a second time and it faded to the color I posted. I have rinsed it about five times now and it fades pretty quickly. I am almost back to the light silver. So, do not panic if it comes out a little dark at first. This color faded a lot in just a week. I am considering using a little less of the 0-22 and 0-99 next time, and it is totally fine to play with the ratios! Have fun with it.

The thing to note is, when going towards a bluish tone, which I did with the smokey color, it is important that the hair is at level ten and you add violet to your mixture. This prevents the hair from turning green. The violet cancels the yellow out and then the blue doesn’t turn it green. Unless you want a swampy hair mess!

4.) Purple Shampoo

Purple shampoo is good for keeping the yellow away between coloring. For the darker lavender color it isn’t entirely necessary until the color really fades out. However, if you are trying to maintain a white or platinum blonde, purple shampoo is required. In fact, depending on the look you are going for I have used just purple shampoo as a toner. If you leave purple shampoo in the hair for a while (like for me I have left it in for up to an hour) then it will add a slight purple cast without being quite as drastic as the purple dyes. Or if you leave it in for a few minutes in the shower it will just freshen up your blonde and take the brassiness away.

The products that I have used and like in the ‘bang for your buck’ arena have been L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Silver Shampoo and Quic Silver Horse shampoo. Yes, horse shampoo. First, I will say that the L’Oreal stuff is a good middle of the road option. It is L’Oreal Professionnel, so a bit better than the standard product line. You can find it on eBay or at Sally’s. It has a good amount of pigment without being overwhelming. It won’t turn your hair purple with standard use, which is good if you want to stay blonde. And if you do want the hint of purple then you have to leave it in for a while, so there is a lot of margin for error with this one. It also isn’t overly drying which is nice.

Ok, now for the horse shampoo. Quic Silver is generally used to brighten up white horses, but it uses the same idea as with human hair – use purple to cancel out any yellow. This shampoo is much more pigmented, so use with caution! It is also a bit more drying and doesn’t smell nice. I mean, it doesn’t smell disgusting or anything, it just wasn’t marketed for humans. The reason I would recommend this one is because of how potent it is. It really gets the job done without messing around.

I will be trying more shampoos soon, like Joico’s line, but if anyone knows more good ones please share! And please share any lavender and white hair products and triumphs in general. And feel free to ask me questions.

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