how do i look cooler/more alternative without piercings/hair dye?
i really want an eyebrow piercing and a lip piercing but im not allowed until im 16 (which is next year 😔). im also not allowed unnatural dye colours because of my schools rules, and my mum doesn't really want me to bleach my hair 😔😔
also just for reference thats me in my profile picture but my hair isn't dyed anymore because its faded...in like 2 washes instead of 12 like the box said but that's a separate issue (ｰдｰ) for a more recent photo theres one on my account which shows what colour my hair is now!
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You already look cool! but I totally get you when you say you wanna look more alt.
You can try new alt haircuts, unusual hair doesn't always mean bleached or dyed. You can decorate your hair with cool buckles (they can be handmade), hairstyles also help. That's what I did when I couldn't dye my hair and I can say people actually think you're alternative.
When it comes to piercing is a little bit difficult, but you can always try the fake ones as long as they're safe.
The rest of an alt look is clothes, accessories and make up.
Cysper04
Honestly, I think you already looked good and don't need any piercings.
Just cooler clothes would work.
Maybe try Jean pants and some clothes.
I think that would be quite good enough.
thank youuu :)
by lilystar; ; Report
No Problem. :)
by Cysper04; ; Report
seas_world
Hey! First off I think you're cool as you are, no need to change yourself! it's totally okay to not get any piercing until you're 16. I don't wanna big sis you but I'm 21 and I know from experience that the body and mind is still growing and changing until you're like 18, so I'd wait with any permanent modification like piercing, tattoos, etc until you're just a little older. Not because you might regret it, but also because things like your pain tolerance gets better and certain cleaning/maintainance guidelines are easier to follow when you're older. And hey, wouldn't it be infinite times cooler to pay for it with your own adult money when the time comes?
For the piercings, there are jewellery items that do not rely on a pierced skin and you can easily "fake" them. I know a friend who made a fake eyebrow piercing with some metal balls/rings, some wire from the craft store and eyelash glue and it looked really realistic. In general, a lot of subcultures work with DIY and I'm sure there are youtube tutorials out there that have more details. There are also removable septum rings and nose piercings that are magnetic, same with earrings. I myself am looking for a non-penetrant belly button piercing (I don't want the actual hole but just the decoration), so I feel your struggle hehe.
thank you so much for the advice, i'll have to look into trying to make some fake piercings!! :)
by lilystar; ; Report
faint
get fake piercings!!! they get the job done, and your mom won't say no to it as long as it's not a real piercing
word of advice, i recommend the fake piercings with magnets, it's what i use and it's never failed me
I'd say much better fake ones, honestly.
by Cysper04; ; Report
Careful with magnets, make sure to only wear them for a couple hours at a time, tissue necrosis is very real!
by plutoisonthisplanet; ; Report
Exactly.
by Cysper04; ; Report