1. Do you mind being stared at? Most people who are considering purple hair dye would automatically answer no. However, they may not expect how much attention they really will get once they do the deed. If you think it would be annoying to be constantly referred to as, “The one with the purple hair,” then re-think whether to dye.

2. Can you deal with stains? Purple hair dyes, and all other extreme colors, bleed. Chances are very good you will dye parts of your skin, some clothing and some towels. While the colors will fade out of your skin, it will take some time. The clothing and the towels will be stained permanently.

3. Do you have a serious occasion coming up soon? If there is a family wedding or a serious job interview looming in your future, this may not be the best time to whip out the purple hair dye. Even if you use a temporary color that is supposed to wash out, there is a chance your hair will have a purple cast to it for quite some time.

4. Do you have someone to help you? If you have decided you can handle all these issues and want to try purple hair dye, get a friend to help you. Trying to dye your hair yourself is a messy challenge. You will get better results if a friend applies the dye and rinses it out. It will also be far less messy.

These four questions will help you determine if this is the time for purple hair dye. If it is, be prepared to be noticed.