A hair raising surprise

Have you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? Well, I (Laurie) can now say I have!

For years, I’ve dreamt of adding bold orange streaks to my hair similar to a red winged black bird. I knew David, my wonderfully practical partner, wasn’t a fan of drastic changes in appearance. But this time, I was determined to surprise him. So, with a plan hatched, I told him I had a hair appointment and that I was going to dye my hair blue. 

David raised an eyebrow and gave me one of those looks that said, “Really? Blue?” I just smiled and shrugged, leaving him to ponder my supposed new look. 

When I returned home later that day, sporting the fiery orange streaks I had longed for, David’s reaction was priceless. His eyes widened in shock before settling into an amused grin. But, true to form, David the Clown couldn’t let my little prank go unanswered.

Unbeknownst to me, he booked a hair appointment for the very next day. I had no idea what he was up to until he walked through the door, his hair dyed an icy shade of blue. I was speechless for a moment before I burst into uncontrollable laughter. Tears streamed down my face, and I laughed so hard I gave myself an asthma attack! It was a hysterical, gasping-for-air kind of moment that neither of us will ever forget.

David, always the “straight man,” couldn’t keep up the blue hair act for long. Just a few days later, we found ourselves in our bathroom, surrounded by bottles of hair dye, working to return his hair to its natural color. But his prank had worked perfectly—it was worth every laugh and wheeze to see the look on my face.

We still laugh about our impromptu hair dye adventure. It’s a reminder that even in the most predictable relationships, there’s always room for a little fun and spontaneity. So, if you’re ever looking to shake things up, consider a hair-raising surprise. Just make sure you have your inhaler handy!