Some people go skydiving for adventure. You dye your hair every color under the sun. Perhaps you’re searching for something, maybe you need therapy: Who really knows?

What we do know is that growing it out isn’t your speed. Instead, see Charles Slider (total genius) for an emergency fix.

He gently strips all the color, then dyes or bleaches as appropriate. We went from a mishmash of red, dark brown, and hideous highlights (total shit storm) to platinum blond with no brassiness (something most stylists said couldn’t be done).

Slider’s process takes some time, but the slow pace is key to keeping the hair on your head.

As well as off the couch.

Charles Slider, at Siaani Salon, 1517 Walnut Street (215-567-5600 or siaanisalon.com).