Hair Color Help...!

I need ideas for a better hair color. For the last 10 years I've been highlighting my dark/dirty blonde hair to a color similar to this picture of Hilary Duff. My hair has gotten much darker as I've gotten older, and my roots are becoming a major problem. I have to get my hair done every 10 weeks to avoid horrible roots, unlike when I was younger when I could go 6 months without a color job.

I hate hate hate my natural hair color (it seems like everyone does. and if you don't, you are blessed!) It looks dull and lifeless, and the color is just that "dishwasher water" blonde. What a gross way to refer to it... but it's true!

Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm getting my hair done tomorrow, and if all else fails I'll just get my classic blonde highlights (which make me happy, but they are damaging and tough to upkeep!) I went "brown" about 5 years ago and somehow it turned out auburn (professionally done.) It was cute, but didn't stay for more than 2 weeks! Totally washed out, and was a waste of $150!

Thanks for your help!

-Charlotte

Chicago, IL

Hair Color

Hi Lynn,

I didn't even know you weren't a red head any more! Wow, blonde? Me too! I've been blonde since February and have to say I love it. I dug up some information on chosing the right hair color at http://www.lifescript.com/. I hope this helps.

The main trick to finding the right hair color is to complement, not match your skin’s undertones. Here’s a crash course on the three basic shades of undertones, along with recommended hair colors for each:

Pink/Blue Undertones-Hair shades: Intense browns, reds or blonds work well for the base color. Pick golden, ash or honey highlights for contrast.

Red Undertones-Hair shades: Above all, avoid bright red tones. Don’t over-process your hair or go too blond or too dark. Ask your hair colorist for a honey brown or a golden base color. Add caramel lowlights to give your hair a sun-kissed appearance and make your skin appear less red.

Yellow Undertones-Hair shades: Avoid a yellow or golden hair color, which will make your skin look sallow. Instead, use a deep, rich base color like intense dark chocolate, chestnut, mahogany, or auburn. Ask your stylist for highlights in shades of cinnamon, red, burgundy, or dark copper, which will help neutralize the yellow in your skin.

Determining your skin’s undertone will give you a basic guide for finding the right hair color for you. In addition, you should also know if you have a warm or cool complexion. To really examine your coloring, put on a white T-shirt and stand in natural light. A good rule of thumb is if your veins are blue, you’re most likely cool. If they’re more greenish, your skin tone is probably warm.

I hope this helps you out Lynn! Keep me posted on which color you decide to go with!

Jennifer

Hair Color Help!

I have an appt to get my hair colored next Thursday and I'm still not sure what I'm going to do! That picture is a recent one to what my hair color is right now. I usually just get blonde highlights (my hair is naturally a dark blonde), but I think I want to go dark this time! Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I should go about that? I'm not sure if I want to do all over color, low lights, or what! I really like the color of Jess Alba's hair, but I'm not sure how to go about getting there! Has anyone ever gone from light to dark? Thanks!!


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