https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 00:37:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1449708 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:21:26 +0000 old chic 1449708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I originally said I thought you should go for the platinum. Then all the people who know more about hair, especially blond hair, convinced me that it wasn't a good idea after all. But I was just looking at your blog, and I really do think you'd look smashing in platinum, edgily styled. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1449438 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 06:02:27 +0000 Day Vies 1449438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so late but I felt compelled to comment. I like your stylist's second idea best. An all over color with slightly darker roots sounds good and I see it as edgy and definitely not faded. Also I think the best cut for you is #4. It's similar to your current style but the bangs are a little longer. it has a bit of softness to it which is my personal bias. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448609 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:54:44 +0000 lyn67 1448609@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG "exploded sheep" was really a strong visuals for me, too---LOL!:-))))</p> <p>&nbsp;I learned so much from this thread, thanx Suz and&nbsp; all&nbsp; the ladies who commented.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448599 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 12:25:31 +0000 tulle 1448599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I think that you and I have similar coloring, and I have been waiting impatiently for my hair to whiten naturally!&nbsp; We Summer-type ash blondes tend not to be afraid of going gray--on us, it just looks silvery and blonder--but it is very difficult for hair dressers to understand that; their instinct is to "warm up" hair color for women of a certain age.&nbsp; Because my gray hair is awkwardly centered in a band along the top of my head, I've been having my hair highlighted for years.&nbsp; The highlights blend in with the darker ash and cooler silver gray for a very natural look for me.&nbsp; But every time I have the highlighting done, I must repeat,&nbsp; "No gold. No yellow. Paler, please, ash blonde."&nbsp; The last time I went to the hair dresser, he talked me into adding taupe lowlights for depth.&nbsp; It sounded reasonable, but the results felt brown and drab to me, and like you, I found my thoughts straying to . . . platinum.&nbsp; Not all-over platinum, but platinum highlights, fairly chunky ones (which is actually what I think Sharon Stone has--so gorgeous) that will again blend with my natural dark blonde and silver, but in a frostier way, avoiding yellow. If your hair is strong and bleaches quickly, as mine does, I think this could work for you, too, while avoiding that period of all-over color, which tends to be harsh and draining on Summers. I actually think that a few high-contast platinum streaks can look more sparkling and dramatic on us than either one-color or "woven" effects. Not sure I'm making myself at all clear about this, but I empathize and wish you luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448430 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 02:08:21 +0000 jackiec 1448430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late to the party but what an interesting read. At first I thought it was a great idea then I read all the pros and mostly cons. Sounds like you have a good plan in place, Suz. And I LOVE the term "radiant health" too. Wow. Awesome. I agree with Gaylene that there's something about late February. It's not even cold over here, but I've been mulling over chopping my hair too. Must be time when we crave change. Heck anything to try to get rid of the pale, dark, baggy eyes for me,,,,....ahhhh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448412 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:55:52 +0000 Deborah 1448412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I'm just back from a few days away and am catching up. I haven't read all responses yet.</p> <p>You may recall I went 100% platinum some months back;). I actually don't recommend it. It was fun for a little while but the upkeep (I am a natural dark blonde) and the damage to my hair was just too much ( despite really looking after it). I am still having the platinum blonde but letting my natural low lights show through. I find it's better for my hair and I think it liooks better against my skin tone. I hear you on not wanting to have that faded look but it doesn't have to be like that if it's done week and with particular intention. I can talk for ages on the subject of going platinum so feel free to PM if you think I can share anything of value. xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448397 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:43:34 +0000 Elizabeth P 1448397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448384 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 01:08:55 +0000 Anonymous 1448384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok - I have to come back in to say .&nbsp;<b>Elizabeth,&nbsp;</b>I have just finished&nbsp;<b>killing&nbsp;</b>myself laughing at the exploding sheep visual you have now planted in my head . I seriously have not laughed out loud like this in too long. Ah, ladies, what would we do without each other for comic relief? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448033 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 17:13:36 +0000 Suz 1448033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, I see no harsh line on you -- it looks like highlights already, which is really cool.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mine would be harsh even though the hair is light, I fear. Because it would be the contrast between brassy blonde and ash. Ugh. I shudder for my fate, but will simply have to grit teeth and bear it, I suppose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/3#post-1448024 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:58:59 +0000 catgirl 1448024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I am just living with the harsh line of demarcation (HLD)! It sucks but it's also not worth it to me to put in the effort to care. We will see if my stylist has an easy fix tomorrow - she may recommend highlights along the already-dyed lower part which will eventually be cut anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447983 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:38:02 +0000 Janet 1447983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am late to the discussion, but I'm glad you've gotten such thoughtful feedback. My sister is a former hair stylist/salon owner, and she has said that going true platinum is one of the trickiest color treatments. So I'm glad you've put the brakes on that plan for now. It sounds really appealing at first just because it seems so exciting, but I know what Angie is saying -- I'm not sure it's the best choice for your personal style. </p> <p>Whatever you do, I know you'll put thought and care into it, and it will look fantastic. </p> <p>There has been so much discussion here of going grey lately that it has me thinking about how on earth I will manage the transition... someday... when I decide it is time. I don't look particularly great in short hair, and I'm really worried that my grey hair texture and color won't be very appealing. At this point I suppose it's all speculative anyway because I don't think I'm more than about 15-20% grey under my color, and transitioning at this point would just make me look unkempt. The dilemma in waiting until one is significantly grey is that then it's harder to grow it out gracefully without a harsh line of demarcation, at least when one has dark hair like me. Oh well. I suppose I'll deal with it one day in the future and for now resign myself to 5-6 expensive hair appointments a year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447975 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:14:20 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1447975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE Sharon Stone's hair, and when I read your initial post I was all on-board for this change. &nbsp; But then when I read what the other ladies said, the reality of how it might turn out, and managing the hair color crept in.</p> <p>Is there a wig or costume shop in your area? &nbsp; I think you should go try on some wigs and take some photos if they will let you. &nbsp; They will probably ask you to buy a wig cap, but that shouldn't run more than a buck or two.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447972 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:05:49 +0000 Elizabeth P 1447972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, trust me, I know about the thinning.&nbsp; When my stylist gets done with me it looks like a sheep exploded.&nbsp; And that is all hair taken off AFTER she cuts it!</p> <p>Sounds like you'll be grown out in about three months.&nbsp; I say have some fun along the way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447967 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:57:51 +0000 Suz 1447967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, <b>Elizabeth</b>, I think it is quite different when you are going from light hair already. My hair has never been dark. &nbsp;And it's also really short and would be shorter. (Although I'm not even sure that is possible. Right now, the hair on the back of my head is only about 1/2 inch long, if that! In places, it is way shorter.&nbsp;Even my bangs are short. There are a few pieces that are about 3 inches, but that's probably the longest, and the hair is so textured that most pieces are much shorter. (This is hard to explain but I will bet Shannon knows what I am talking about. My hair requires a lot of thinning and texturizing with every cut. Which means that there is an awful lot of shorter hair on my head even if the front looks longer.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't think I really need to worry about damage, both because my hair is so short (and I'd continually cut it shorter) and also because I have the thickest head of hair my stylist has ever seen.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447919 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:29:26 +0000 trekkiegirl 1447919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love this idea and I think it would be amazing on you! Annie Lennox and Sharon Stone's coloring are my favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447903 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:07:52 +0000 Elizabeth P 1447903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Suz has the bug, Suz has the bug :).&nbsp; Once you get it, it's hard to shake :)</p> <p>I just wanted to throw in some caution... my (ex)colourist , who is very good, told me that you can't go platinum if your hair is already processed/coloured.&nbsp; It may look that way for a very short time, but will quickly go yellowish, and brassy.&nbsp; I think it's because processed hair really holds onto dye.&nbsp; And to strip it enough, is very damaging.&nbsp; </p> <p>Now mind you, I was going from brown, not blonde, so my case may have been different.&nbsp; The streak that I put in to look "intentional" about my hair when I had my skunk stripe had a platinum toner on it, and it looked blonde from the get-go.&nbsp; </p> <p>Deborah has been fighting the damage from when she went more platinum a few months ago... but of course damage is not so bad if you are going super short and will be getting rid of it.</p> <p>That being said - you'll find your way.&nbsp; And you'll rock it.&nbsp; The process can appear painful, but if you're ready, it's not so bad, esp if you are willing to go short short.&nbsp; </p> <p>Oh, and have to add...<b>&nbsp; NEEL!!</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447897 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:52:30 +0000 harmonica 1447897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just chiming in to say that I really look forward to follow this process. I think silvery grey and super short cut will suit you to a tee. Keywords like "radiant health" is such a great guideline to keep you on track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447851 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:27:23 +0000 Style Fan 1447851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am reading this with interest.&nbsp; I have very little experience with colouring my hair (a few times years ago&nbsp;I put highlights in and either liked or hated) but I do wonder what I will do when the gray becomes more obvious.</p> <p>Your hair looks great and you seem to have a good hair stylist.&nbsp; I am sure you will end up with FAB hair whatever route you take.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447841 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:08:59 +0000 CocoLion 1447841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think Sharon Stone's hair is platinum right now. &nbsp;This is a recent paparazzi shot. &nbsp;</p> <p>I do think platinum can look fantastic and it is true it's so fashionable right now. &nbsp;However I agree making it look amazing could be exhausting and expensive. &nbsp;So there's that, as they say in Fargo (the movie not the place). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447824 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:48:54 +0000 Jeanie 1447824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fall, oh man....I was ready to see your Sharon Stone hair next week! Oh well, in your own time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447807 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 05:04:38 +0000 Suz 1447807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>NEEL!</b>!! I have missed you!!!!&nbsp;</p> <p>And <b>Ariadne</b> -- I <b>THOUGHT</b> that is what you did, and it worked!&nbsp;</p> <p>Hmm. That is more food for thought in the other direction.&nbsp;</p> <p>Well, no decision for a while. I won't even be starting the process (whatever it is) until the fall. So for now, it's all systems as usual. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447803 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:57:04 +0000 Neel 1447803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right in time to see how this goes .... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447802 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:56:16 +0000 Ariadne 1447802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the exact strategy I used to grow my hair out to its natural colour after years of dyeing it brown. &nbsp;My stylist bleached it silver-white, and then I let the roots grow in for several months,&nbsp;until it was long enough to just cut off the bleached hair. &nbsp;It worked really well. &nbsp;I did not like it when it was bleached right to the roots, but after a couple of weeks, once there was a "shadow," I loved it.</p> <p>And, I owe you a private message--I just realized I wrote you one but never sent it. &nbsp;My brain is a sieve.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447771 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 04:07:10 +0000 catgirl 1447771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I just want to add that since your hair is short you will see effects quickly. Mine is grown out about 4 inches but has yet to hit a critical mass by my face. It's looking remarkably like highlights I might have paid a lot for, but when it's longer, who knows if I will still love it. You will reach that point much more quickly and no harm no foul if you don't want to keep it. Whatever you decide there is going to be some teeth-gritting moments - just know I'm with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447767 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:55:15 +0000 Suz 1447767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of an underlayer but my cut won't allow for it. It's already pretty short and it has to be thinned out so much so that it lies (more or less) flat/ straight, so there's not much to work with. The only kind of streaks that work are the ones that go on top. I considered doing the pink or blue thing but I am seeing too many people around with it, especially women of a certain age (as in, MY age, or older) and somehow that makes it feel too expected.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sigh. I think it must be February. Our winter has been, if anything, worse than last year. I do my best. I get out there and enjoy winter stuff. And I've been okay with my clothes. But still.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447761 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:38:21 +0000 Gaylene 1447761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Staying out of the debate but I do want to point out it is the end of February--in Canada--and that can lead us into some crazy choices. I'd wait for another month or so before committing to any radical changes. In the meantime, why not try Carla's suggestion for an under layer that will have faded by the time you see the green shoots of spring. Then you can decide what direction you want to go... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447758 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:35:44 +0000 Beth Ann 1447758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, you're certainly doing some midwinter creative planning!&nbsp; I find myself paralyzed when it comes to hair --- not as much with color as with style.&nbsp; I just avoid getting it cut entirely, waiting for inspiration.&nbsp; And here you are -- scoping out your options months in advance!</p> <p>Love the sound of exploring your grey -- you can always go back if you don't like it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447750 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:26:37 +0000 Angie 1447750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AGREED. I'm excited.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447735 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:16:39 +0000 Suz 1447735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep. Ultimately I think the super short cut is going to have to be my method. Maybe a couple of times of the highlight/lowlight thing, and then the big chop. I will just have to time it right, I guess.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for sharing those photos, <b>Sheila</b>. You look gorgeous with your silver hair! Just stunning.&nbsp;</p> <p>I honestly think I'll look good with the silver grey also and not washed out (or not with the right clothes/ makeup). If it worked for both my parents and is working for my brother, why not for me? And I don't think my natural grey will detract at all from the impression of "radiant health." I do think a really horrible dye job would, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/who-me-platinum/page/2#post-1447726 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 03:04:34 +0000 Jaime 1447726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Like Una I have never been any kind of blonde. I was taken with the idea of your going platinum&nbsp;but as I read through I realized it is not so simple. Ultimately I found the solution to grow out (which is much harsher with brunettes obviously) was a super short cut and I think that will be your best solution. I don't know how trendy grey/silver hair really is, but I CANNOT WAIT to have discussions with you and Una about how you like it! </p>