Hi Malcom! I have been reading your posts for quite some time now and it's because of that I will choose to answer #2. There are a few recourses here. The first is simple and kind of fun, really. Just let him "wear it" for a few days : ) He'll eventually realize that he looks somewhat the buffoon and will sure never do it again. If this is an oil based paint, there's probably nothin' you can do but cut his hair. Let me know how it comes out, K? Thanks for all that you've taught me! Penny (thielp@health.missouri.edu)