All -- thanks for the upturned thumbs!
"Envious" is understandably not a word I heard early in this project, ha, but as other YLF naturals have proven before me, at some point it does start to look better vs...not good. I had some cheerleading from workmates but I'm sure some were thinking "honey, no."
Suz, since you're right there on the edge of the diving board let me start with you. [And thank you!] I recommend telling yourself two things, seemingly contradictory:
- "I can always redye if I hate it"
- "You started this process for a reason -- don't turn back yet"
because if you're like most of those who've shared their A to B, there will be days when those 2 statements are on a loop!
It'll be interesting to see if your palette shifts since you're already so dialed into flattering shades. Mine hasn't, but I do feel I need to repeat white/grey/silver somewhere to create visual repetition/harmony. Watch your contrast levels and you'll be fine!
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Janet -- I was you so I get it. Loved it on other stylish YLF women but "maybe someday." Aside from concern re harm to hair/chemicals I actually did this because:
- I'm vain and thought the dark dye (with highlights 2/year to prevent monotone) was aging me
- I self-identify as a brunette and knew I still had some dark -- I felt like I needed a transition vs stopping "someday" and ending up all or mostly light...or NEVER STOPPING, which depressed me
At first I looked washed out as always at the "need a touch up stat!" aka 3 week post-color point. And kind of like I was going bald due to the short silver roots. But once I got 2 inches of growth I think my skin looked better/fresher. Then my hair just looked kind of crappy for the year.
I hear you on the pixie. I've had the George Clooney and didn't want to repeat due to the lack of flattery. Though I was very very tempted several times. Wearing it up helped integrate the ombre. And grey and ombre being "cool" helped.
Ok, now to thank Elizabeth P, hair twin Shevia, JAileen, Ms Maven, Runcarla [plus those like Joy, TShannon, others I know I'm forgetting...]. You gave me much-needed visuals of your transitions and/or proved that style + uncolored hair can and does happen! I see a lot of no-nonsense hair + clothing IRL and it doesn't resonate with me, so I really needed (wanted?) the examples.
Rounding out this novel with thanks to Aziraphale, Colette, UmmLila, Cobaltblue, Deb, Adelfa, Summer, Jane, Ledonna, Lyn67, DianeG -- Your comments are much appreciated -- especially as I gear up for a visit home to lovely but pro-color folks!
