glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 (edited) hi.. the question is... are you allowed to go into the temple for baptisms if you decide to dye your hair with an unusual hair color, such as purple, blue or pink highlights?? Edited June 23, 2009 by glow_inthe_dark_girl Quote
bytebear Posted June 23, 2009 Report Posted June 23, 2009 As long as it doesn't run. No one wants to be baptized in a purple pool, or come out wearing a formerly white, but now pink jumpsuit. Quote
dazed-and-confused Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 personally, i LOVE those highlights.......and how is it different from a 60 year old trying to hide her grey?..........none, to my mind.......i'd go for it, and if i was stopped, i'd calmly state my argument as to why it's no different, and see what happens Quote
tubaloth Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 personally, i LOVE those highlights.......and how is it different from a 60 year old trying to hide her grey?..........none, to my mind.......i'd go for it, and if i was stopped, i'd calmly state my argument as to why it's no different, and see what happensThere is not many 60 years olds doing baptism for the dead. Quote
ruthiechan Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 There is not many 60 years olds doing baptism for the dead.No, but lots of people who grey early dye their hair so they can look their age. Quote
talisyn Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 I'm assuming girl's hair, wouldn't it be in a ponytail anyways? A nice little bun can work wonders. Temp dyes are a problem, I remember last year I couldn't go swimming for about 1 month so use good judgement. Quote
Gwen Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 i knew girls that dyed their hair ("normal" colors) in high school..... they would be doing baptisms at the temple.... it's not just 60 yr olds that dye their hair. lol i agree that pulling it up right could work wonders, you would want your hair up anyway. Quote
hordak Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 A nice little bun can work wonders..I thought this was about hair dye? Quote
glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted June 24, 2009 Author Report Posted June 24, 2009 I'm assuming girl's hair, wouldn't it be in a ponytail anyways? A nice little bun can work wonders.Temp dyes are a problem, I remember last year I couldn't go swimming for about 1 month so use good judgement.I will use good judgment ...thanks:) Quote
dazed-and-confused Posted June 24, 2009 Report Posted June 24, 2009 There is not many 60 years olds doing baptism for the dead.I'm 57 and love to do them.....and if i was 35 years younger.......i'd go with blue and purple.......just a bit of fun and not hurting anybody.........except those that are drawn to judgement out of ignorance by assuming the dye represents something hostile or is simply not their way. I remember hearing a story years ago, about an elderly woman working in the temple, who witnessed a man, arms covered in tatoos, enter and go towards the chaging room.......and she asked......"excuse me dear, are you sure you're in the right place?"........and after he had changed into his temple garb, he replied," yes, i am......are you?" how's that old saying go?....something about book covers, or something. Quote
marshac Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 hi..the question is... are you allowed to go into the temple for baptisms if you decide to dye your hair with an unusual hair color, such as purple, blue or pink highlights??Most awesome highlights ever.... for years I tried to get the mrs (when she wasn't the mrs) to try pink highlights.... sadly, she is now a RN and not able to pull that off anymore Quote
RachelleDrew Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 My hair was black with small blue sections a few months ago. I certainly wasn't turned away, nor was I made to feel unwelcome. Give the temple workers a chance, they aren't as closed minded as you might think they are. Quote
Traveler Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 hi..the question is... are you allowed to go into the temple for baptisms if you decide to dye your hair with an unusual hair color, such as purple, blue or pink highlights?? My father often gave me advice – one of the things I remember when I would ask what I should do he would answer telling me to be wise in making decisions. Then he would say, “Remember a wise person is one that does in the beginning what a fool finely learns to do in the end.”Prepare yourself to be in the holy house of G-d. It is holy ground – just as holy as the place where Moses was told to remove the shoes from off his feet. Be honest and be your best and it will be a place of great spiritual comfort – but it is not the end of the journey – just another part of the journey.The Traveler Quote
Moksha Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 My hair was black with small blue sections a few months ago. I certainly wasn't turned away, nor was I made to feel unwelcome. Give the temple workers a chance, they aren't as closed minded as you might think they are. Agree. Those Temple workers could very well appreciate neon blue hair ( I know I do). Quote
Hemidakota Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 hi..the question is... are you allowed to go into the temple for baptisms if you decide to dye your hair with an unusual hair color, such as purple, blue or pink highlights??You can dye your hair like a Zebra if you like:D...but, what you need to answer yourself, knowing that there are spirits serving along with the humbled temple patronages, are you comfortable in approaching the Lord if He appeared before you? Why? I always have a hard time in going to the temple in seeing those spirits walking the corridors. In comparison, in the past I use to count a sacrament attendance and later compare my personal count with the clerk only to see his count was less than mine. You have your agency.... Quote
Hemidakota Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 My hair was black with small blue sections a few months ago. I certainly wasn't turned away, nor was I made to feel unwelcome. Give the temple workers a chance, they aren't as closed minded as you might think they are.Or being to concern with those with white hair...I mean...white as snow. Quote
glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Posted June 25, 2009 I think i would be comfortabale if I was in front of Jesus ... but not in front of my former bishop, cause he didnt like my highlights ... although he was very young (26 y/o) my new bishop's older and he is ok with it... so I hope the temple workers wont kick me out lol... Quote
Moksha Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 You can dye your hair like a Zebra if you like:D...but, what you need to answer yourself, knowing that there are spirits serving along with the humbled temple patronages, are you comfortable in approaching the Lord if He appeared before you? Sort of like a 'coat of many colors' type thing, eh? I hope some shades of gray are allowed - for the sake of the Temple workers. Quote
Kenny Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 It's not just hair dye that can discolour the water the hair gel our young men like to wear can leave froth on the water towards the end of the session. But I remember the words of a temple president regarding what we should wear when we attend the temple which can apply to the subject. He said that while the mode of dress should be church standard when entering the temple if that is not possible then we take you as you are, Quote
Just_A_Guy Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Can't you just pick up the phone, call over to the temple, and ask to speak to the matron? Quote
glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted June 26, 2009 Author Report Posted June 26, 2009 Can't you just pick up the phone, call over to the temple, and ask to speak to the matron?could be but I don't have the phone number... Quote
prospectmom Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 We do blue streaks every year during football...... hmmmmmm ....... I think it is the action and the intention that is more inportant...... If you have a temple reccomend and are reverent and following the spirit of the temple your good no matter the color of your hair. Quote
Just_A_Guy Posted June 26, 2009 Report Posted June 26, 2009 could be but I don't have the phone number...Voilà! Quote
glow_inthe_dark_girl Posted June 27, 2009 Author Report Posted June 27, 2009 I cheked the link and found the phone number:) of the temple I attend to , Monterrey mexico thanks Quote
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