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We tend to associate old(er) people with grey hair and while many of them are rocking the wise wizard look, others opt for something a little more... colorful.

Patti Smeed had been a redhead since 1988 but got bored of it and decided she needed changes. Her son, a master colorist cosmetologist, agreed to help.

Now, there are 6 different colors in her hair: blue, dark blue, magenta, purple-slash-green, green and pink, and some of her original bleached blond color.

To celebrate the result, on August 12, Smeed tweeted a few pics of her newly dyed hair saying, "I am 74 years young and had this done to my hair today, I love it! What do you all think and be honest! In my profession, I had to be conservative and never could have had anything like this!" Her tweet instantly went viral, generating nearly 370K likes, and that's pretty much the best response she could've received. It has also inspired other old folks to share pictures of their brave hairstyles, reminding everyone to never to stop experimenting.

Image credits: PattiSmeed

Image credits: PattiSmeed

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Pseudo Puppy
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6 years ago

sorry... what....??? 52? She looks amazing!

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    Nico Di Angelo
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    6 years ago

    That color fits her well!

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    Ed Suhardy
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    6 years ago

    Wow! Awesome colors combination!

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    Nea
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    6 years ago

    That mischievous, confident smile :)

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    Ema RootBeer
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    6 years ago

    this is so cute!

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    Anaïs Ballestra
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    6 years ago

    Wait...what???? You worked for 30 years? But you look 25!

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    Jo
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    6 years ago

    Yassssss!!

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    DKS 001
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    6 years ago

    you're never too old to have colorful hair. Anyone who says you have to "look your age" is an idiot.

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    Zoe's Mom
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    6 years ago

    Ove the bright red lips with that fabulous hair.

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    Daria Z
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Absolutely amazing! 💜

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    Malakai
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Aang! That's awesome xD

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    Malakai
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Awesome! I love green, and I love how it's done here, especially on the beard and 'stache

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    Jensen Bush
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    6 years ago

    Aw thats so great!

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    Kenny Kulbiski
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    6 years ago

    52? These punk kids now days.

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    Mike Crow
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    6 years ago

    That’s cool!

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    Pseudo Puppy
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    6 years ago

    This is really well done. <3

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    Alex Bailey
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    6 years ago

    This is skillful! And stunning.

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    Scagsy
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    6 years ago

    Like looking at a Unicorn's tail! Looks great!

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    Malakai
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    All of these are amazing, but it's awesome to see an older man rocking some bright colors! Wish I could see more guys being bold and colorful like this :)

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    Julie Wiard
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    6 years ago

    Yay mom!!

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    Luna Lovegood
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    SHe looks so happy! And the pink really looks great on her!!!

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    Malakai
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Those hair colors compliment her green eyes so well. I hope it turns out as pretty as the filter--she'd rock purple!

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    Abhinav Thomas
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    6 years ago

    Nooo she can't be 61

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    Sabse
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Great idea! 🤔

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    Nea
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Iwish i wer as carefree as children are and as older people learn to be..

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    Clara Knaub
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    6 years ago

    Good for you!!!

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    Clara Knaub
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    6 years ago

    So pretty! I love the combo of blue and purple!

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    Mia Cardenas
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    6 years ago

    Absolutely true!

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    Scagsy
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    6 years ago

    Like a Unicorn's tail, I bet it leaves a trail of glitter behind it!

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    Scagsy
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    I think we can safely call that a success! What colour are you trying next?

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    Scagsy
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    6 years ago

    Beautifully Autumnal/Fall (for you US peeps)

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    Scagsy
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Good for you! Go for it! Embrace your inner rebel

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    Kate
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    The pastel locks with those accessories <3

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    Bobbilee
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Wait, how did we know her son did it? Lol.

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    Spikey Bunny
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    That's a beautiful purple!

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    Malakai
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    6 years ago

    Oh, hey, it matches her glasses! Cute!!

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Great with waves.

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    Jensen Bush
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    6 years ago

    Yess it reminds me of fall

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    Scagsy
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    6 years ago

    To say you're a redhead is a massive understatement! Looks great!

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    Zoe's Mom
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    6 years ago

    Again, this looks fabulous with those beautiful red lips.

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    Chantel Atwell
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    6 years ago

    50?!?!?

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    Spikey Bunny
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    That's a fantastic pink!!!

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Timeless.

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    Abhinav Thomas
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    6 years ago

    Beautiful

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    Spikey Bunny
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Awesome smile too!

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    Nico Di Angelo
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    6 years ago

    I like the purple on her hair!

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    Lily Langtry
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    6 years ago

    Gorgeous!

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    There is an express in her eyes that could carry off almost anything!

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    Little Dino
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    6 years ago

    60???!!! :o

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    Bored Birgit
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    6 years ago

    Well said!

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Subtle and striking.

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    Scagsy
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    6 years ago

    Really suits you and you obviously seem very happy about it too!

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    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    6 years ago

    Waoh, you demanded every color they had, did you. Looks amazing.

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Such gorgeous skin tones. This a some eye catching contrast!

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    She looks like a faery or sprite.

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    Dorothy Parker
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    6 years ago

    Wonderful look.

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    Spikey Bunny
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    6 years ago

    Hope she colors it deeper next time...

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    LAP
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    6 years ago

    Very pretty and subtle.

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    Jo Johannsen
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    6 years ago

    The youngest 50 I've eber seen.

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