https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 07:23:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions/page/2#post-43643 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:02:12 +0000 Ana 43643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback, everyone! I really appreciate the honesty. I think Shiny hit on something when she said it looks stark. I think I agree with her, which is why it was such a shock. However, I have only washed it once, using my shampoo, which is color preserving and very gentle. Not much color was stripped out, and Bobby said that it should end up being a few shades lighter after I wash it a couple of times. Also, my blonde highlights will start to show more. I am going to wash it with Brendan's shampoo once, and then use mine after that. I think a medium brown would be good. Bobby's original idea was to dye it the same darkness as my natural color, but to make it a warmer golden brown. I thought that might be too "blah." He said we could do darker if I wanted, so I said let's go for it. It's fun, but now I've got the darker color out of my system, heh. I might keep it medium brown though, if it looks good. I like that it makes me look a bit more serious and grown up. Of course, I will post more photos as it get lighter (I also want to start posting what I wear daily, since it keeps me in line).</p> <p>Thanks again everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions/page/2#post-43435 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:39:49 +0000 tarzy 43435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First of all, you are gorgeous, and either color is great on you.</p> <p>But actually, I think I would agree with Shiny. </p> <p>What I love about your blonde is the slight variations in color. The brown is beautiful, but as Shiny said, it's a tiny bit flat. Not that you don't look beautiful, because you certainly do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions/page/2#post-43430 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:28:44 +0000 Anonymous 43430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful with blonde or brown hair. Like some of the other YLFers I prefer some variation in haircolor so that it isn't one flat tone, but that will probably come as the color gradually lightens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43417 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:38:04 +0000 shiny 43417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear, I'm afraid I have to be contrarian... but you DID ask for honest opinions! I prefer the blonde. </p> <p>I feel that the shade of brown is harsh for your skin tone, and I actually think you look younger as a brunette. (which may not be a bad thing, but you say you are trying to look less young).</p> <p>With that said, I suspect that this shade will lighten up quite a bit as the weeks go on, and you shampoo it. Hair color is always deepest right after you get it done. So I am not ruling it out yet!! Because I can definetly see you as a brunette! </p> <p>I'm just not all that keen on this particular shade. It needs something... but I can't put my finger on it.... a few shades lighter, as Brandon suggests? Highlights to add back in the texture and depth you had before? </p> <p>As Patience mentions, I really liked the multi-tonal effect of your highlights. Perhaps what you could try next is adding in auburn highlights, to acheive that ombre effect, only as a brunette instead of a blonde? </p> <p>Of course, I could still just be in shock. It may grow on me. :-)</p> <p>I think you've had your hair done three times since my last haircut. Oh dear. Either that means I am desparate for a hair appointment, or shorter hair needs more frequent hair cuts than I could put up with. (Or, I have miscounted). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43416 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:28:23 +0000 Laura 43416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dark hair is really pretty, and as Patience mentions about your former blonde color, some more highlights in the dark hair could add even more texture and interest. </p> <p>You might have fun playing with colors in your wardrobe as a brunette! It's amazing how different colors look on you when your hair color changes.</p> <p>You are lucky, Ana, you can change your hair color with the seasons and look gorgeous year-round! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43414 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:06:29 +0000 Patience 43414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The other thing that doesn't come through in the photos (for those of you who don't have the pleasure of seeing Ana in person) is that the blond is highlights on top only with darker hair in the back and sides. It makes for a cool ombre effect which I absolutely love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43412 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:59:53 +0000 Sarah 43412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the darker hair on you, Ana, but I do agree with Patience in that I know you as a blonde and that's what seems "right". Your personality is reflected better in a medium hair tone, I think. Something in between your former blonde and your current brown. When your color starts to fade, take photos when it hits the shade you like. I'm sure your stylist could match it for you.<br /> What struck me about the brown is how warm it is. I like how it warms your complexion. Try a lighter brown with blonde highlights. I think that might be the ticket for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43405 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:32:02 +0000 Patience 43405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, the new color looks fantastic! Personally, I do have a preference for you as blond, though. This may be because I know you in person and therefore have a harder time adjusting like you. I see the darker color as making you look more pixie-ish and fragile and while this is a positive thing, it is less YOU to me than your blond hair. But at the same time I may see you in person and feel completely different or at least have it grow on me. Still I'm glad you're keeping it for at least little while.</p> <p>Concerning a person's eyes popping with darker hair-- my stylist told me the exact same thing. (She was trying to get me to go darker too). I can't help but feel this is a bit of a line. Certainly, darker hair makes a person's eyes seem lighter by contrast as Angie says, but I don't really think the change is as dramatic as the stylist makes it out to be. Besides, for you in particular Ana, your eyes will always pop, no matter what your hair color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43379 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:06:11 +0000 Inge 43379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit I didn't know what to expect when I read you were going 'darker', but now that I've seen the pictures, I honestly can't choose.<br /> I think you looked stunning as a blonde (I still think of you as a blonde, it does take some time to adjust, doesn't it;-), but the brown is so sophisticated and elegant too. And your amazing eyes are even more accentuated now.</p> <p>I'm really curious to see how this will develop, i.e. will you keep switching between dark and light, or settle on one colour;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43333 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:44:54 +0000 Ariadne 43333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, this is so crazy, I have a hair appointment on Thursday to go dark(er) too! We have/had about the same colour of blonde and I'm planning to go a couple of shades darker than my natural colour.</p> <p>I love the dark hair. I think it brings out the structure of your face, and your eyes in a wonderful way. If you decide to change it I would suggest some subtle highlights. You may want to try some slightly darker blush or bronzer now, and maybe some slightly warmer red lipstick, and see how that feels to you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43329 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:36:13 +0000 shell 43329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ana, i agree with pretty much everyone else that you look great with either color! i'd always wondered though how you'd look as a brunette. i'd noticed you had darker brows, so i assumed brownish was your natural color.</p> <p>with that said, i do prefer the brown over the blonde. i love playing with my own hair color but always end up deciding i like my natural color the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43322 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:24:56 +0000 Angie 43322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FUN!!! I love both colours too! It’s a scream to create dramatic changes in your look. I’m all for it. </p> <p>The blonde is young, pretty and playful, whereas the dark is sultry and sophisticated. Your eyes are lighter when your hair is darker. Does that makes sense? I’m glad Brendan approved and that you like it too. Enjoy being a brunette </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43315 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:12:30 +0000 Ana 43315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for the replies, everyone. It has been very helpful to read them. I'm not sure if it makes sense or sounds weird, but I've been blonde for so long that I've sort of internalized it--"I AM a blonde, that's part of my identity" kind of thing, so when it changes, it's a big shock. Nicole is onto something when she says she feels like a different Nicole, because that's kind of how I feel. It's not bad, though, it was an even bigger shock than cutting my hair off! I have to admit, the dark hair is growing on me. I think there are elements of my style that can easily veer off into looking too "fruffy" or twee/juvenile, and with blonde hair especially I had to be very careful of that. The dark hair adds kind of an edge that doesn't make that as much of an issue somehow. </p> <p>Brendan said he likes both, but maybe he would like it better a couple of shades lighter. I'm leaving it until at least my next hair appointment, which is in 5 weeks, and by then it will have lightened up as well and I can see what it looks like medium brown. I think I will keep it brown for awhile though--you all are right, it is a nice change.</p> <p>San, thank you so much for the compliment, that's so sweet of you to say! :D</p> <p>Nicole, I'd love to see photos of your hair--I can't imagine it anything other than red (but I bet it looks great)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43312 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:04:31 +0000 Anonymous 43312@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic. You can wear either color. The dark looks really great for a change.<br /> I must say you look awesome in those jeans, that blouse, and that great caramel cropped jacket. You should go into modeling, you are so photogenic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43306 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:51:03 +0000 Amanda 43306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As everyone else has says -- Love Both! Two different looks -- the playful blonde and the sophisticated brunette. Definitely wear it for a few months and see how you feel about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43294 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:02:30 +0000 Lena 43294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning!!! </p> <p>I know this is not going to be very helpful - I like both colors on you, Ana. I second what others have suggested, try it out and see if you settle into it. You wear both colors well, so it may be a matter of what you feel like having at the moment and depending on season. </p> <p>Your haircut already highlighted your beautiful bone structure. And this brown color took it to another level! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43285 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:16:10 +0000 Steph 43285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the brown--I think it looks really great on you. You really remind me of Michelle Williams in those photos with the dark hair:<br /> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/media/rm374970880/nm0931329" rel="nofollow">http://www.imdb.com/media/rm374970880/nm0931329</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43268 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:45:47 +0000 Kristen 43268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are stunning, but I do love the way your bone structure is highlighted more with the brown. You look so lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43264 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:36:02 +0000 Antje 43264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that is quite a change! I love the new color, it's very warm and very pretty on you. I'm also very fond of the blond, though. My recommendation would be to live with it for a couple more weeks before you decide how to go forward. I think with a big change like this you just cannot tell immediately, because you've been used to the old style for so long and have not had a chance to really "live" with the new style yet. After a couple weeks, you will either find that you miss the blond, or you will find that the brunette feels so "you" that you can't even remember the blond anymore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43262 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:54:34 +0000 shana 43262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, the brown looks gorgeous on you. I agree that it not only brings out your eyes but makes your skin look so luminescent as well. Both hair colors work so well - might as well switch out according to your mood! Aren't you excited to try on all you clothes with your new look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43255 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:18:15 +0000 Eva 43255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, you have beatiful bone structure and eyes. I like both blond and dark. I like the dark hair better, but what I like from the blond is the highlights. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43249 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:50:18 +0000 bella 43249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I looked at the pictures before looking at any of the comments so I can be completely impartial and I agree with everyone 100% that you look great! You look equally great with blonde and brown hair. So since you already dyed it, I think you should definitely keep it brown for at least a little while. I am sure you will start to like it even more once you get over the shock!:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43247 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:43:17 +0000 julijuli 43247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana - I think it looks fantastic! The dark color really brings out your eyes and you look so sophisticated. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43246 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:39:30 +0000 Nicole 43246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You are very lucky to be able to wear both light blonde and dark brown hair so well. I honestly can't pick a favorite.</p> <p>The blonde looks young, playful and cute...while the dark hair looks sophisticated, polished and grown up (in a good way).</p> <p>I love how a major hair change makes me feel like a different person. I've recentlyl gone back to my original dark brown too, and the first few days I imagined myself as a different Nicole. </p> <p>I wish I could say one looked great and the other didn't--because then you'd have the answer you are seeking...but both look terrific on you. I say keep going back and forth every 6 months or however often Bobby says it's okay to redye. </p> <p>What does Brendan think? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43245 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:38:53 +0000 Kyle 43245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana: Very flattering on you. Like the others, I'm torn about my preference. I was certain I was going to prefer you as a blonde, but you wear the brunette very, very well. How fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43242 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:30:10 +0000 greenglove 43242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana,<br /> I like both colors. You cannot go wrong here. I might like to see a hint of red in the brown, would be great with your eyes and that coat you are wearing. Beautiful!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43237 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:03:17 +0000 Tanya 43237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, it looks wonderful! It really brings out your eyes and fabulous bone structure!<br /> I have to say that I like brown and blonde equally, you look stunning in both. Enjoy your new look! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43236 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:55:49 +0000 Emily 43236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks amazing! Funny, I also thought it looked french - part french/part Audrey Hepburn. Incredibly chic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43234 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:29:23 +0000 Ellen 43234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dark better! Works perfectly with your skin and there's something fashionably alluring about it... maybe it looks french? Whatever it is, it's flattering and stylish and I say run with it for a while! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/yikes-dark-hair-opinions#post-43232 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:20:07 +0000 Maya 43232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I think the dark hair actually looks beautiful on you. I like you as a blonde too, but sometimes it's fun to change things up and I envy you for having the option (I can't have anything but black hair without looking weird). You look fun and sprightly and pixie-ish with the blonde hair, and sophisticated and mysterious with the dark hair. At least that's the sense I get. Both are great looks and I would definitely keep the dark hair for a little while just for fun. </p>