Dad Cuts Girl’s Hair Off For Getting Highlights, Mom Steps In

The Emotional Effects on the Girl

For the teen, hair and appearance are very alive as a very important area in self-concept and their confidence. At this time of life, the teenage girl often finds out how she looks to know how it is being her, so not much change, such as highlights, might be a whole lot for the young to bear.

For the young girl in this story, getting her hair highlighted was a form of self-expression—possibly a way to feel more at ease in her own skin or align with current trends. But the harsh reaction of her father not only took away that sense of accomplishment but also her agency over her body.