Like just a light brown for now, i really want to...i want a change. what do you guys think?

Shave your head. That would be a change.

I'd go blonder rather than darker, dark might wash out your features

Your hair looks nice and in good condition in the photo. If your going to do it then please go to a good hairdresser and have a semi permanent dye. If you do not like it, it will wash out in a number of weeks and won’t be as damaging to your hair.

What's your natural color?

Regardless of what color you do, with hair that long - and especially if it's already color-treated, make sure you have it professionally done. Otherwise, you'll end up with a real mess.

Why not--go for it.

Genesia said:

What's your natural color?

Regardless of what color you do, with hair that long - and especially if it's already color-treated, make sure you have it professionally done. Otherwise, you'll end up with a real mess.

Absolutely.

Incidentally, I'm thinking of going brown as well. I've been conemplating it for about 2 years now. I think I might finally be ready to do it. eep!

CarrieMpls said:

Genesia said:

What's your natural color?

Regardless of what color you do, with hair that long - and especially if it's already color-treated, make sure you have it professionally done. Otherwise, you'll end up with a real mess.

Absolutely.

Incidentally, I'm thinking of going brown as well. I've been conemplating it for about 2 years now. I think I might finally be ready to do it. eep!

Wow - really? That's huge!

Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

Absolutely.

Incidentally, I'm thinking of going brown as well. I've been conemplating it for about 2 years now. I think I might finally be ready to do it. eep!

Wow - really? That's huge!

I know!

It's a big change. I'll be virtually unrecognizable from about 2 years ago, what with the weight loss and the severely different hair. My hair's all long now too.

My boyfriend is skeptical, but ultimately says to do whatever I want, he'll probably like it anyway.

I would do a semi-permanent so that if I really hate it I can go back to red when it's washed out and faded in a few months.

I'm calling my stylist tonight.

CarrieMpls said:

Genesia said:

Wow - really? That's huge!

I know!

It's a big change. I'll be virtually unrecognizable from about 2 years ago, what with the weight loss and the severely different hair. My hair's all long now too.

My boyfriend is skeptical, but ultimately says to do whatever I want, he'll probably like it anyway.

I would do a semi-permanent so that if I really hate it I can go back to red when it's washed out and faded in a few months.

I'm calling my stylist tonight.

If you don't mind my asking, what is your natural color?

On the "hair change" front, I'm thinking of doing something radically different (cut-wise) after my play closes. Must be that time of year.

Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

I know!

It's a big change. I'll be virtually unrecognizable from about 2 years ago, what with the weight loss and the severely different hair. My hair's all long now too.

My boyfriend is skeptical, but ultimately says to do whatever I want, he'll probably like it anyway.

I would do a semi-permanent so that if I really hate it I can go back to red when it's washed out and faded in a few months.

I'm calling my stylist tonight.

If you don't mind my asking, what is your natural color?

On the "hair change" front, I'm thinking of doing something radically different (cut-wise) after my play closes. Must be that time of year.

I was born a redhead (and have the pictures to prove it! ) but it faded to a light brown by about age 12.

At 15-16 I started dying it back to red and while I went through all kinds of color phases from 18-22 (from platinum blond to jet black and nearly everything in between) by about age 23 the base color has always been some shade or red or auburn. I've had highlights and lowlights and all kinds of shades of red, but it's been a pretty basic all-over red for at least the last 5-6 years. And, of course, the basic bob shape.

I've been thinking about a nice, warm, chocolate-y brown. We'll see...

CarrieMpls said:

Genesia said:

If you don't mind my asking, what is your natural color?

On the "hair change" front, I'm thinking of doing something radically different (cut-wise) after my play closes. Must be that time of year.

I was born a redhead (and have the pictures to prove it! ) but it faded to a light brown by about age 12.

At 15-16 I started dying it back to red and while I went through all kinds of color phases from 18-22 (from platinum blond to jet black and nearly everything in between) by about age 23 the base color has always been some shade or red or auburn. I've had highlights and lowlights and all kinds of shades of red, but it's been a pretty basic all-over red for at least the last 5-6 years. And, of course, the basic bob shape.

I've been thinking about a nice, warm, chocolate-y brown. We'll see...

That'd be pretty. I'm actually going to get most of the red toned out of my hair at the next appointment, too. Going for something like this (asymmetrical bangs and all)...

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Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

I was born a redhead (and have the pictures to prove it! ) but it faded to a light brown by about age 12.

At 15-16 I started dying it back to red and while I went through all kinds of color phases from 18-22 (from platinum blond to jet black and nearly everything in between) by about age 23 the base color has always been some shade or red or auburn. I've had highlights and lowlights and all kinds of shades of red, but it's been a pretty basic all-over red for at least the last 5-6 years. And, of course, the basic bob shape.

I've been thinking about a nice, warm, chocolate-y brown. We'll see...

That'd be pretty. I'm actually going to get most of the red toned out of my hair at the next appointment, too. Going for something like this (asymmetrical bangs and all)...

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I like it! Super fun.

yes!

Genesia said:

CarrieMpls said:

I was born a redhead (and have the pictures to prove it! ) but it faded to a light brown by about age 12.

At 15-16 I started dying it back to red and while I went through all kinds of color phases from 18-22 (from platinum blond to jet black and nearly everything in between) by about age 23 the base color has always been some shade or red or auburn. I've had highlights and lowlights and all kinds of shades of red, but it's been a pretty basic all-over red for at least the last 5-6 years. And, of course, the basic bob shape.

I've been thinking about a nice, warm, chocolate-y brown. We'll see...

That'd be pretty. I'm actually going to get most of the red toned out of my hair at the next appointment, too. Going for something like this (asymmetrical bangs and all)...

[img:$uid]http://www.esquire.com/cm/esquire/images/esq-06-olivia-wilde-tron-legacy-120810-lg-29916018.jpg[/img:$uid]

Good style to have u can do either smooth or scruffy look.

This style is popular with the young and older generations, we have many come in and ask for variations of this style:

This website is good for ideas http://www.ukhairdressers...styles.asp

Try it. You might like it.

You look like my cousin Abi by the way.

TypoQueen said:

This style is popular with the young and older generations, we have many come in and ask for variations of this style:

This website is good for ideas http://www.ukhairdressers...styles.asp

That exact photo is in the book my stylist has. Both of us have been drooling over it for months.

Genesia said:

TypoQueen said:

This style is popular with the young and older generations, we have many come in and ask for variations of this style:

This website is good for ideas http://www.ukhairdressers...styles.asp

That exact photo is in the book my stylist has. Both of us have been drooling over it for months.

My daughter made me do it to her colour and cut. Was near in tears when I dyed her hair to a similar colour as she has stunning natural golden flax hair but must say the style and colour looks beautiful on her and she loves the compliments

Little moo suits all colours and styles lucky girl

TypoQueen said:

Genesia said:

That exact photo is in the book my stylist has. Both of us have been drooling over it for months.

My daughter made me do it to her colour and cut. Was near in tears when I dyed her hair to a similar colour as she has stunning natural golden flax hair but must say the style and colour looks beautiful on her and she loves the compliments

Little moo suits all colours and styles lucky girl

Oh - and thanks for that link! Lots of very cool styles there. Even though I live in the States, I always pick up the UK styling mags. They are way ahead of what we do here - especially with shorter cuts.

You have pretty blue eyes, I think going a little bit darker would make them pop! Just make sure you use the right makeup so you don't look washed out, and go darker gradually.

A change is good!

Genesia said:

TypoQueen said:

My daughter made me do it to her colour and cut. Was near in tears when I dyed her hair to a similar colour as she has stunning natural golden flax hair but must say the style and colour looks beautiful on her and she loves the compliments

Little moo suits all colours and styles lucky girl

Oh - and thanks for that link! Lots of very cool styles there. Even though I live in the States, I always pick up the UK styling mags. They are way ahead of what we do here - especially with shorter cuts.

Your welcome, here is a easier link http://www.ukhairdressers...e/main.asp

In the business I am in I always have to keep up to date, I also keep on the worlds styles.

I have this style at the moment but I am feeling a change comming on

TypoQueen said:

Genesia said:

Oh - and thanks for that link! Lots of very cool styles there. Even though I live in the States, I always pick up the UK styling mags. They are way ahead of what we do here - especially with shorter cuts.

Your welcome, here is a easier link http://www.ukhairdressers...e/main.asp

In the business I am in I always have to keep up to date, I also keep on the worlds styles.

I have this style at the moment but I am feeling a change comming on

Ooooh...cute style. Thanks again!

InternationalLover82 Is your hair colour natural virgin hair or processed, I cannot tell by the picture.

Post a few more pictures of your hair colour here and what colour your thinking about going

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The only problem I have seen with blondes going darker is when the roots start to show it looks like your hair is grey... This happens to my daughter who is a natural blond, but likes her hair dark... She colors it pretty dark and her natural hair is pretty light, but I would say go for it!

I would probably stick to a lighter brown at first to be sure you even like it cuz if you wanna go back thats ALOT of hair you will need to peroxide out and that is so drying to ones hair...

I agree with Genesia, with that length do it with a professional!

InternationalLover82 said:

Like just a light brown for now, i really want to...i want a change. what do you guys think?

wow. u have such pretty hair!

on one of my social networking sites i belong to a club called the self confessed hair dye addicts.

i started using demi permanent. if u think its TOO DARK a very easy way to strip out dye naturally is to crush up 10 or 15 vitamin c tabs and add to to dish soap or a cheap shampoo. if u wash your hair with that and leave it on for 15-20 mins a few times it will strip out the dye without damaging your hair like bleach or those stinky color removers...so really you got nothing to lose!

Thanks for the compliments guys

this is my natural hair color, i was looking at this temporary hair color at CVS, like you put it in after you wash your hair. seems easy but you guys suggest i should go to a salon ?

my profile picture shows more of my color..

InternationalLover82 said:

Thanks for the compliments guys

this is my natural hair color, i was looking at this temporary hair color at CVS, like you put it in after you wash your hair. seems easy but you guys suggest i should go to a salon ?

my profile picture shows more of my color..

do u have sally's beauty supple near you? i always buy my dye there. that professional stuff and the workers can answer questions too all a requirement that u went to beauty school!

that's how my grandparents met. beauty school

I´m not really into blondes and find brunettes much more attractive but I think you look great with the natural color you´ve got, and if I were you, I wouldn´t really change a thing. Most people find natural blondes very attractive and I think your hair looks great the way it is right now. You remind me of Scarlett Johannson...in a good way. Plus you have beautiful eyes, so be careful and choose the right color if you really want to dye them.

Dyeing it may look good if done professionally but you´ll always have to dye it again on a regular basis because the blond hair will grow back real quick. Try something non-permanent to see if you´re going to like it. And I think you´d have to get it cut a little bit shorter if you really want brown hair. Not very short though, just a tad shorter than it is right now.

why are some of u telling her to cut it? it's gorgeous!! i hope i can get my hair this length again someday!

I'm uh...

what was the question?

No no no. You're just fine.

^.^ You're beautiful.