So, given my previous track record, the decision to dye my hair probably wasn’t that outrageous. I’d always had a penchant for the bolder side of fashion (music was always a massive influence and, yes, I’ve been everything from a nu-rave indie kid to a teenage goth), so this style evolution was more about revisiting familiar ground than breaking boundaries.

Plus, it’s also a lot easier these days to colour your hair, especially if, like me, you want to experiment with colour in the comfort of your own home rather than drop cash at a fancy salon. Brands like Schwarzkopf LIVE offer a variety of products in permanent to semi-permanent formulas to help you find the right look, and how long you want to rock it for.

Realistically, dyeing my regular blonde hair using Schwarzkopf LIVE’s Shocking Pink at 40 felt more like treating myself to a luxurious fashion accessory rather than making some bold style statement.

There’s also a multitude of Schwarzkopf LIVE aftercare products (such as colour boosters) that you can use between dye sessions to maintain your shade – something I certainly didn’t have back in the day when dyeing my hair and every surrounding work surface, a furious bright red.

There’s also the flexibility to try other shades. Who knows? Perhaps Christmas will see me working an caramel-copper hue to complement the sequin catsuit I’ve been eyeing up for party season.

“I turned 40 and dyed my hair bright pink – here’s how it’s helped me feel more confident…”