OK, fine! We’ll do a hair update.
For those of you who missed the Hate Crime Against Blondes – of which I was a victim, a quick review. (Although really, unnecessary. I think everyone had something to say about the hair. You guys wanna talk politics? Oh, no, so busy. But hair? Y’all have some passion about the hair. Ahem.)
We began our journey like this:
(And can I just go on record as saying that, contrary to what this looks like, I do not sit around in my bathroom doing Tyra Faces in the mirror? I was showing my roots. Really.)
Then, we went into a salon and said “warm me up, give me auburn streaks, please”. And in Floridian speak that seems to translate to “youth is for pussies.”
So we got:
Yeah. Not happy. As we’ve discussed.
ANYway, I call salon, I explain the travesty that has befallen me (is that possible? can a travesty befall you?) and that something needs to be done.
I met Lisa. Lisa is a doll and will probably be doing my hair from now on. I mean, maybe. I don’t know. I was so in love with her when she took the gray out of my hair, it’s possible I’m moving too quickly. I don’t know if she feels the same. She didn’t flinch when I hugged her and was only slightly put off by the leg humping…
Oh. Heh. Excuse me.
They “color cleansed” my hair to wash out all of the dark, dark brown and the ashy, ashy gray (dude, even the hair stylist said I was ashy).
THEN, they rehighlighted it. Adding more blonde to what was now officially “auburn” and not “brown as fuck” hair. YAY!
And THEN, they added toner, to “even it all out” and “calm down the blonde” a little.
And now we have….
But wait!
Yeah. So. It’s lighter. And more red than brown. And… maybe a little more blonde.
And I’m kind of wishing I would have had a vote on that whole “toner” step.
I dunno. I guess that’ll have to do. For 6-8 weeks. With heavy shampooing in the mean time.
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The hair looks great now. I like it alot!
I’d like to get the color cleanse and recolor but I’m afraid that I’d go bald from all the chemicals (then my pointy skull would make me look even dorkier!)
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:clap: Oh I like this even better. Looks great.
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I like it……but it still isn’t YOUR hair! It looks good but so strange to see you with such dark hair.
I love you anyways!
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It does look better. And I’m loving that top!
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:sex014: Yer sexy!
Yeah, Id dry hump Lisa too. I really like it!
And your top is very purty!!;)
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The hair looks so much better! And the top is awesome. You wanna have lunch tomorrow?
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I just think you should have shaved it all off so at least the curtain matched the drapes.
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It is lighter, and has more color. I hope that you have some good conditioner on hand!!! Just to be safe.
I LOVE IT> course, I liked it before. More blonde does suit you!
:martini: :martini: :martini:
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hahaha. it does look a lot better. congratulations. (i secretly wasn’t a fan of the brown/gray/something.)
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Nice! All three are great–the hair, shirt and baby!
I just scheduled a trim–at the same salon, I’ve always gone to, but my stylist moved, so new stylist. Very scary!
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I love the color! It really complements your skin tone. I like the lipgloss you’re wearing in the 2nd picture too. :clap:
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I too think it looks great! The difference is subtle but definitely blonder.
And your daughter is A-Dorable!
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MUCH better–still not “You” but better. And yeah –with you on the whole toner thing.
A highlight enhancing shampoo will help. I use Sheer Blonde. Get the moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for platinum blondes.
My stylist who skillfully gave me a two color weave of luscious highlights yesterday was appalled about what happened to you.
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It looks so much better just with that gentle lift! And yanno….you look much happier in your pictures now too
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Kid: extremly sweeeeet :heartbeat:
hgreatone:
Top: very hot
Hair: better then the dark version … much better!
Greets Julia
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metalmom: yeah, I’m a little nervous about waking up one day to a pillow full of hair that just said That Is It!
Maria: well thank you
Kristin: dude, I’ve had darker hair before. Numerous times. In fact, I’m pretty sure you’ve SEEN me with darker hair.
Kimberly: thanks! Better is, well, better.
sam: plus she was nice – which is a bonus in the stylist department.
DeannaBanana: yes! Although now what will I wear? Dang it!
avitable: um. wow.
themuttprincess: yeah, I’ve been using my Be Curly shampoo and conditioner but I’m thinking I am going to need to get me some Damage Control ASAP.
t: (I not so secretly wasn’t either
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Victoria: how bad can they screw up a trim? right?
Geeky Tai-Tai: thanks! It’s – uh – Pink!
wafelenbak: well, she’s seen cuter pics as well – but thanks!
turnbaby: maybe your stylist should organize a Stylist Strike in my honor. We won’t color until her hair grows back normal!
Hilly: LOL, there were very few “happy brown” pics to choose from.
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oo pretty
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Julia – posting at the same time as me
Thank you! Thanks! And Yep!
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Sheesh! I keep leaving everyone out! What did you all get together and go.. post… NOW!??
Amanda – and I got it on sale!
(dammit, why do I always do that!!)
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:lmfao: Glad you are smiling again.. Lisa did good, you can definitely see the highlights now! YAY :heartbeat:
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Curtains and Drapes being one and the same, I dont give a shit WHAT you wear to lunch, so long as the carpet isnt visible. Capice? :dazed:
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Love the cute top and the cute kid. Hooray for the hair rescue!
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Your curtains don’t match your drapes??? Are you having an interior decorating foopah as well???
I like it better… I think the world is less likely to implode upon itself now.
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Also, when did cute kid get her hair cut? Cause suddenly she looks older. Albeit very cute.
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Oooo, it’s very pretty. Closer to what I was describing originally just a little darker… I actually like it and it goes so well with winter, you know? At the very least it is a vast improvement.
Still… with that top and your taste in shoes – you could go vampire black on the hair and no one would notice! :heartbeat: :heartbeat:
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Gorgeous. You, the hair, the top, the kid. :clap:
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That’s a lot better, it seems like that is what you were trying to explain to do the first time.
What’s the color cleanse? Is that like the “Color Ooops” stuff? Does that stuff work?
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Wow!!! You look a whole 20 years younger!
Is that your mom standing next to you with the camera?
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jinxi: well I’m glad you can see them. Ultimately, that’s what matters.
DeannaBanana: so my Britney spears outfit is out then?
Samantha_K: hooray for no more gray!
NYCWD: finally, I can relax!
DeannaBanana: ummmm…. 2 weeks ago maybe? she can see now, which is an improvement.
AmyD: do you think it still says winter if I’m wearing capris and sandals?
Honeybell: I need a bow smiley I think.
annie: I think it is like that Oops stuff. It basically takes some of the color out. And yes, it works AWESOMELY.
Gecko Rock: why yes, yes its.
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DEFINITELY like this alot better! Cute top, too by the way… and, cute little girl.
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I liked your hair darker. Just sayin.
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Hello Miss Britt! I’m new here – came over from ADW’s “Hooters” blog and I am enjoying your blog so much. I’m glad I got here just in time for the enormous hair controversy thingie because I too am contemplating a change in my hair. And now, I’m scared shitless. So thanks for that!!
:wave:
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HEAPS better! I’m not afraid to say it
I think this one is actually a good look and it has definitely brought warmth back into your hair. And it makes a massive difference that you’re actually happy about it.
I can highly recommend Joico’s K-Pak for damage control…
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Posts like this series are one more thing that makes me glad I’m a man. My instructions to the barber: “Take most of it off, leave me barely enough to part”. I can spend $10, (which includes a substantial tip) and worst case, I have to use gel for a few weeks.
(I like the after pictures better, but mostly because you’re smiling in them)
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You. Look. Mahvelous!!!
Darling!
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LOL okay maybe it’s not as dark as it appears, and ya I am sure I have seen you with darker hair, in fact when I met you I think it was pinkinsh or someting! I don’t know I thought that you all were a strange bunch of chics! Singing that country song!
Love ya!
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I think you look pretty fab.
As always, my favorite part of this kind of post is when you draw arrows. Masterful.
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….and this is why I will wait to see my fabulous Sebastian. I will follow him to the ends of the earth to ensure that he is the only person ever to touch my hair.
Your looking fab now, but the brown wasn’t so bad was it???
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We can be friends again.
CP.
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I love the hair now. Really!
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I went blond for a year. Let’s just say, some people shouldn’t be blond. You, on the other hand, look nice with both hair colors. I’ve always hated people like you!
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Krystle: me too!
RW: yes, well, with the exception of Mrs. RW, you obviously like things that make people cranky.
Bonnie B. well hello to you too! :wave:
Take pictures with you!!!
Dee: I’ve never heard of Joico. Must google.
sevesteen: wait until we have the PMS series. You’ll be glad, and afraid – all at once.
Wicked H: :heartbeat: you have no idea how sentimental it makes me when you say things like that :heartbeat:
Kristin: pink? really? I thought it was bleached when we met.
Rich: yeah, you know anyone looking for a mad arrow drawer – let me know.
Kelley: it was very, very, very not met at all. Wait for Sebastian.
CP: thank God!
Peggy: thanks, I can live with it anyway.
Lola Magnolia: I was purple once. I can’t do purple, if that helps.
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Sorry, I can’t type for laughing about the leg humping…..
Your hair looks great, by the way!
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Uh hello? Kid is MUCHO CUTE!
But ahem. Anyway. I am so jealous of your hair. You have those gorgeous curls. And you look good with any color. Damn you. Damn you. Damn you.
(Can your hair come out and teach my hair how to play nice? Maybe show it how a real curl looks so my hair stops doing the whole “Meh, I’m not gonna be straight but I’m not gonna be curly either” thing?)
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Selma, I do look pretty funny when I leg hump.
QofD – Aveda. Be Curly. Learn it. Live it. Love it.
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I’m one of the not so pod-people you met, lol. And if this is the gorgeous hair i was envying all night…do share who your new stylist is. I LOVE your hair. wanted to tell you all night, but between chasing kids & stuffing my face, forgot. and is that NATURAL curl ??? i don’t think i can be anymore green. my. hair. just. sits!
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LOL – it’s an Aveda salon in Altamonte Springs – I’ll email you.
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