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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 11:33 AM
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Purple hair in Norway

This may be a bit of a strange question, but I'm traveling to Norway soon and my hair is different shades of purple and pink. In my city in the US this is reasonably common and most of the trendy salons advertise vibrant hair color, etc. In Norway, if we were going to a nicer restaurant, etc would this be seen as too casual or generally looked down on? Or is this common in cities such as Oslo?
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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 12:14 PM
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Don't worry.
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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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We have seen various hair colours in Norway, though we avoid finer restaurants. To be safe you might want to wear traditional Norweigian clothing;

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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 12:41 PM
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They will just think you're American.
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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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Dye it Gray that is the new fashion.

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/beau...et-grey-hairs/
I would not be bothered. Be yourself, fashion wise.
Dye Your Hair Purple & Live Forever
https://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/produ...-colour/violet
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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 01:08 PM
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It's quite common in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe. Mellow colors, vibrant, streaks, full head. It's fine.
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Old Jul 25th, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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Wear a Viking headdress with horns and you'll be welcome anywhere.
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Old Jul 26th, 2018 | 01:58 AM
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You'll look like many other older European women.
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Old Jul 26th, 2018 | 03:42 AM
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The strange question is that you will be going to nicer restaurants in Norway. When we were in Bergen a coffee shop "lunch" costs us over $300. Take lots of money!
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Old Jul 26th, 2018 | 04:05 AM
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Purple hair is not common in Scandinavia, blonde is what I would call common in these parts. But no one will care what your hair colour is.
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Old Jul 26th, 2018 | 05:23 AM
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There's this shade of "red" that has long been popular...
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Old Jul 28th, 2018 | 04:39 AM
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I know it's kind of a dumb question, I always panic about standing out in a bad way in other countries, but then everyone is just wearing jeans anyway.
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Old Jul 29th, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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If anyone, anywhere casts aspersions or stereotypes you, based on your appearance then that is their problem.

Clealry, different countries have differing views of certain aspects of dress but one of the greatest advances of the last 100 years is the general acceptance of individuality.

Failing that, I agree, they will instantly recognise you as American.
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Old Jul 29th, 2018 | 02:11 PM
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If you are truly worried just strip your hair color before the trip. Go as a blonde or brunette or whatever is closest to your natural color. I do not in anyway believe this is necessary, but when people get worried over little things that could be changed easily... not like you have full body tattoos
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Old Jul 29th, 2018 | 02:34 PM
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Perhaps dye half your hair blonde so you don’t stand out as much.
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Old Jul 29th, 2018 | 02:43 PM
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Don't worry about your hair if you are going to a nicer restaurant in Norway. Worry about your budget!
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Old Aug 16th, 2018 | 06:59 AM
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Restaurants are generally very casual, even the nicer ones would be smart casual. A coffee shop lunch Norwegian style would cost less than USD 20. Just about all restaurants have a main course around USD 25. Travelling in SF a couple of years ago I didn't find it much cheaper unless you go to fast food joints of low quality. It's mainly alcohol prices that are double.
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Yes, I would mostly worry about spending too much - it really is an expensive country.
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