I dreamt that I had my hair shaved away on the right side of my head. After that my head was pinned down and blue, green, pink and black ink was drawn on to my scalp and being in pain and really uncomfortable but after just a few moments the ink would begin to splotch and fade away and the ink would be drawn on my skin again and again repeatedly. The tattoo reached from the back of my head to near my eyes and ears.
Dreams about hair often symbolize identity, self-image, and personal power. In your dream, having your hair shaved away on one side could indicate feelings of vulnerability or a sense of loss regarding how you perceive yourself or how others perceive you. It may suggest that you are undergoing a change in your life, perhaps related to your self-esteem or how you express your individuality.
The act of having ink drawn onto your scalp can symbolize a deep expression of emotions or the desire to make a permanent mark on your identity. The colors you mentioned—blue, green, pink, and black—can represent various feelings and aspects of your life. For instance, blue often symbolizes calmness and introspection, green can relate to growth or healing, pink may symbolize love or compassion, and black can represent power or, conversely, fear and the unknown.
The pain and discomfort you felt in the dream could reflect current stress or anxiety in your waking life. The repetitive nature of having the ink drawn again and again, only to fade, may symbolize feelings of frustration regarding your efforts to express yourself or solidify your identity. It could suggest that you feel like your attempts to make a lasting change are not sticking or are met with obstacles, leading to a sense of exhaustion or futility.
Overall, this dream may be inviting you to reflect on aspects of your identity, creativity, emotional expression, and how comfortable you feel in your skin. Consider if there are situations in your life where you feel pressured to conform or change, and whether there are ways you can embrace your true self with confidence.