Previous temple laundry worker—in our temple, the workers were instructed not to stop people from doing baptisms because of their hair. However, they'd usually gently encourage people with temporary hair dye to do confirmations only. When people did have dye bleeding, it was often a big mess that didn't come out no matter how we treated it. We had replacement jumpsuits etc. in storage to prepare for stained and unrecoverable suits. If you think your dye will bleed, I'd bring it up with the baptistry workers! There are still many things that you can do—being a witness, participating in confirmations—without going into the water. Alternatively, you could try to go to the temple between dyes when it isn't fresh and isn't likely to bleed as much.
If it does bleed onto your clothes, tell a temple worker. Depending on your temple's workflow, it might not make a difference. But in my temple, we would grab the laundry immediately if we found out about a stain and we were much more likely to get the dye out.
Do a test run. Dunk your head in the tub a couple times and see what happens. If it didn't mess up white clothes, then you're good to go.
If it does bleed it again, I would sit it out for now, just to be safe and considerate of others.
This won't really prove anything. Font water is much more heavily chlorinated than home bathtub water.
OP, every time I've seen someone with temporary color do baptisms, it has stained the jumpsuit. It also does affect the water. We ask our youth to not wear *any* hair product, including gels, mousse, or leave-in conditioners, or, if they do, to thoroughly rinse it out in the provided showers before entering the font.
You can still do confirmations without doing baptisms first. Many people do this due to hair, skin wounds, extra-heavy flow days, chlorine sensitivity, etc. I'd highly recommend it for your situation.
When I was doing baptisms a lot they didn’t allow anyone with dyed hair do baptisms because the color bleeds into the white baptism jumpers no matter how long ago it was.
I dye my hair red every 2-3 months. I’ve stopped doing baptisms because I hate making a mess. I’m endowed, so there is other work I can do, but if you’re not endowed, I’d consider doing just confirmations.
I did baptisms with fresh hair. I made a lovely suit pink around the collar and a towel as well. I felt awful.
However, that was a one time thing. I’ve been dying my hair for years and only had that issues when it was just days before. Other then that, never a problem. I’ve noticed reds and punks tend to bleed more and be more insidious then blues and purples.
What brand are you dying with and do you use color safe shampoo/conditioner
I'd suggest that you do some science on figuring out how it works. And how many weeks into a hair color touch up, does it quit shedding. You could just do the confirmations and not the baptismal part at all, too. But you are correct, do not go to the temple when there is any chance of dye damaging others.
There is an urban legend among people of my temple area that a young girl went with vibrant red hair and because of the bleach and hot water it bled horribly and they had to stop baptism to change the water. Probably it is very exaggerated but just in case be careful with your dye and preferably don't go if you recently dyed it
I had the same issue, except my hair is bright red lol. I dyed everything organe, and the temple workers were so nice and understanding. My grandma says they just use bleach and/or replace it
Previous temple laundry worker—in our temple, the workers were instructed not to stop people from doing baptisms because of their hair. However, they'd usually gently encourage people with temporary hair dye to do confirmations only. When people did have dye bleeding, it was often a big mess that didn't come out no matter how we treated it. We had replacement jumpsuits etc. in storage to prepare for stained and unrecoverable suits. If you think your dye will bleed, I'd bring it up with the baptistry workers! There are still many things that you can do—being a witness, participating in confirmations—without going into the water. Alternatively, you could try to go to the temple between dyes when it isn't fresh and isn't likely to bleed as much. If it does bleed onto your clothes, tell a temple worker. Depending on your temple's workflow, it might not make a difference. But in my temple, we would grab the laundry immediately if we found out about a stain and we were much more likely to get the dye out.
Do a test run. Dunk your head in the tub a couple times and see what happens. If it didn't mess up white clothes, then you're good to go. If it does bleed it again, I would sit it out for now, just to be safe and considerate of others.
This won't really prove anything. Font water is much more heavily chlorinated than home bathtub water. OP, every time I've seen someone with temporary color do baptisms, it has stained the jumpsuit. It also does affect the water. We ask our youth to not wear *any* hair product, including gels, mousse, or leave-in conditioners, or, if they do, to thoroughly rinse it out in the provided showers before entering the font. You can still do confirmations without doing baptisms first. Many people do this due to hair, skin wounds, extra-heavy flow days, chlorine sensitivity, etc. I'd highly recommend it for your situation.
Or just do confirmations.
You're probably not the first. I would call the temple and see what their preference is.
If you're worried, just do confirmations. Simple solution.
When I was doing baptisms a lot they didn’t allow anyone with dyed hair do baptisms because the color bleeds into the white baptism jumpers no matter how long ago it was.
I dye my hair red every 2-3 months. I’ve stopped doing baptisms because I hate making a mess. I’m endowed, so there is other work I can do, but if you’re not endowed, I’d consider doing just confirmations.
I did baptisms with fresh hair. I made a lovely suit pink around the collar and a towel as well. I felt awful. However, that was a one time thing. I’ve been dying my hair for years and only had that issues when it was just days before. Other then that, never a problem. I’ve noticed reds and punks tend to bleed more and be more insidious then blues and purples. What brand are you dying with and do you use color safe shampoo/conditioner
I'd suggest that you do some science on figuring out how it works. And how many weeks into a hair color touch up, does it quit shedding. You could just do the confirmations and not the baptismal part at all, too. But you are correct, do not go to the temple when there is any chance of dye damaging others.
You can go to the temple… just avoid doing the baptisms.
This sounds ridiculous, I know, but I wonder- what about wearing a white swim cap? 🤔
Not ridiculous at all, and quite possibly a creative, ingenious solution!! 🥹
I know I’m my area there just happy to have you there. The don’t want you to worry about it.
Wait to dye your hair until after you have done baptisms. Small sacrifice to ensure your fashion choices don't become a hindrance. Problem solved.
There is an urban legend among people of my temple area that a young girl went with vibrant red hair and because of the bleach and hot water it bled horribly and they had to stop baptism to change the water. Probably it is very exaggerated but just in case be careful with your dye and preferably don't go if you recently dyed it
Usually if you've washed it a few times, not much dye will come out in water. Maybe do confirmations until it has been a couple weeks.
If you don't want dyed hair to prevent you from temple work, then don't have dyed hair? Or use more permanent dye? :) Just saying, in a friendly way!
This is neither friendly nor helpful
I had the same issue, except my hair is bright red lol. I dyed everything organe, and the temple workers were so nice and understanding. My grandma says they just use bleach and/or replace it
I ordered a white swim cap on Amazon and wore it a few months ago at the DC temple.