Talk Me Into It

[bliz1712]

It won't be for awhile, but I'm thinking about drastically changing my hair at my next appointment.  I just got it cut today, so probably not for another month or 2.  I want to die it, but I'm hesitant to go outside of my comfort zone.  I've never died it before!

If you don't know I have blonde hair, referred to by lots of people as dirty blonde, and it is extremely fine.  My stylist was saying that adding color would probably give me more volume.  So WWYD?  This is obviously all new to me and I have no clue where to start or even suggest to her.  Do I want to go dark?  HELP ME!!

[somethingcleverer]

I have a darker blond color and have been getting highlights forever. I think they would brighten up your natural color and they aware less maintenance than a full color change. You can search for balayage because they are supposed to blend in more so if you have time to go every 8 weeks then your roots won't be as obvious


Eta: it's supposed to read if you don't have time to go every 8 weeks!

[summergirl1211]

Jul 1, 2015 14:38:28 GMT -5 somethingcleverer said:

I have a darker blond color and have been getting highlights forever. I think they would brighten up your natural color and they aware less maintenance than a full color change. You can search for balayage because they are supposed to blend in more so if you have time to go every 8 weeks then your roots won't be as obvious

I had the bolded done at my last appointment and I really like it. Otherwise maybe add something like a honey color to "warm" it up and do a few different kinds of highlights (some lighter, some warmer)? I would hope your stylist would have some ideas of colors that would work well for your skin tone. 

[xanthepants]

I love haircolor and am way more scared by cuts than color. I think you'd look great going either direction - getting more highlights and lightening up or going darker too. But I think doing something with some depth of color might make you happier or feel like you really got something "done".

[cookiesandwine]

I'm a big fan of adding some highlights and lowlights to add dimension. Her saying that it could add volume make me think she's referring to highlights; just in my experience that the bleaching process can make hair a little frizzier (frizz isn't the right word, but I can't think of what I want to say here!)

Anyway I love color so I say do it!!

[mrsrek10]

I love hair color... I have done everything from funky to "professional". My motto is that it isn't permanent, hair grows and color fades or can be changed. So, I say go for it!

[sarasansh]

Assuming you like/trust your stylist, I would ask for her recommendation next time. I get highlights and I really like the look. Any decent stylist can do them in a very natural way. Baby steps is the way to go--start with something simple and if you love it, you can try a bolder look next time.

Also, Pinterest. Pinterest has helped me so many times for hair ideas.

[britbratjf]

Go for it! I bet it'll look great! I really want to color my hair (highlight or lowlight, not sure) but not sure I want the upkeep so I'm wavering

[roo1582]

I say go for it! I've never had my hair fully colored before but I've been getting highlights forever. I also have "dirty" blonde hair and it really adds a lot of dimension to your hair. Also, having it done now will also look pretty natural since hair tends to lighten in the summer. I would suggest the highlights and low-lights like cookiesandwine mentioned.

[tribute17]

I'll be there soon as soon as I have this baby. My H very tactfully said that after I have the baby I should really consider dying my hair. It would be hard to keep up with plucking all of the grays. Gee thanks man. I know I'm getting old but pointing it out to me doesn't help my self esteem right now. My hair is dark brown though so we won't have the same issues.
I say do it. It will fade or wash out. It's not permanent. Good luck!

[MissMusic]

I've only done highlights a few times in my life because of cost, but I've loved it every time. I always ask my stylist for his opinion though, because I do not have an eye for it. Go for it!

PS--the next time I go in I might splurge. I have 3 (!!) people in my FB feed who went deep purple/dark red/sapphire blue tones and I sooo want that!

[sarasansh]

MissMusic Do it! Especially if you were the type of kid who had funky dyed hair. I got a few pink highlights last time and it was the most "me" I've felt since becoming a mom.