What did I do??!! - Page 3

Rissask · 09-21-2006

Oh Ginger.

I have been there, hon. I have been carrot orange and very dark brown myself- both were at home 'accidents' though. I feel your pain.

But I like it!

It looks good on you, and it's always nice to change things once in a while.

it's only hair, and the colour will fade fast -because your hair was lighter underneath, even if it is a permanent colour, it will wash out- if you want to speed that up, use dishwasher liquid. Or you could wait a couple weeks, washing it daily, then go back and get them to add some lighter streaks, if you still think it is too dark?

But I think it looks very sexy.

Now you are making me want to dye my hair dark again- a phase I go through every two years or so.

**sctx** · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Rissask

Oh Ginger.

I have been there, hon. I have been carrot orange

pics???

Rissask · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by sctx

pics???

Forget it!

Don't believe I allowed any. I fixed it ASAP. It was hideous! I always wanted nice, auburn hair- it was pumpkin orange.

mfl*s queen · 09-21-2006

I have had my hair professionally died, faithfully every 6 weeks, for the last 14 years (gray, what gray??). It has been my experience that when you change color, or style, you really shouldn't make any decision for at least 3-4 days afterward. As far as the style goes, I love the new look, as it is much for updated and stylish! So, my opinion is keep the style, and give the color at least a week, before you decide on that. You do look very lovely!

xqqzme · 09-21-2006

I'll vote with the loved the red but the dark is a beautiful change and I think you'll enjoy it after you've had it for a few days. Great cut!

Ginger · 09-21-2006

Wow, I logged on and read this thread and you guys are all awesome! Thanks soooo much everyone for all the compliments, you've made me feel better about my hair, and better about myself!

I got up this morning and went to the bathroom and startled myself when I first looked in the mirror...

I'm still not liking the darkness of it...but I am liking the cut. Even that part was hard for me, I"m used to having really long hair and it doesn't feel long anymore since she layered it, but that's just me 'cause John said I'm nuts, it's still long as ever.

I"m going to do like mflsqueen and others suggested, and wait a few days and see if it grows on me. I didn't think permanent hair colour lightened, but I'm glad to read here that it will fade a little. So I'll leave it and see.

Thanks for the support everyone!!!

Ginger · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Necie

Being a hairstylist myself it always amazes me that someone would go to an new stylist to have a major change,rather than someone who knows their hair and lifestyle.What's up with that?

I know, I've been lectured by John about that already...he says why did I go to someone new....

I've been seeing the same stylist for years. I'm not fussy about much in life, but I AM fussy about my hair. So I don't usually trust anyone else....but I had a fundraiser to go to last night where some of my prints were being auctioned off and I wanted my hair done before I went, so I decided to let another stylist do the whole deal.

mfl*s queen · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Ginger

I didn't think permanent hair colour lightened, but I'm glad to read here that it will fade a little.

Oh, yes, permanent hair color will lighten/fade!

**Heather** · 09-21-2006

I love it, it looks terrific! The pic actually made me regret putting highlights in my hair, since I'd been dying it myself dark for some time (my hair is naturally a very ugly, dishwater, wishy-washy color). I think I'll go back to doing it myself now.

And the layers make a huge difference in how good your hair will look all the time. I just wash it, put it up in a clip, then at night pull it down and it's really full and piece-y. You're gonna love it!

jflattracker · 09-21-2006

I love the color and the cut! I think they both look beautiful on you!

B Kromm · 09-21-2006

Hey, Ginger....

I'm kinda diggin the avatar pic

That being said, I have a thing for brunettes, regardless how dark. The S.O. just went to her "winter" colors and I commented tht they were darker than I was expecting. Apparently that's the trend this year.

Either one works for me

They're both smokin'

B

Seakony · 09-21-2006

I like it Ginger....have fun with it...if you really don't like the color, then go back and get it fixed. I use dark colors on my hair and they can be tricky..especially Clairol products. They always come out way too dark than you expected. Rule of thumb..choose a shade that's 2 shades lighter than what you want. Also the tones in a color make a difference...blue, gold, red, green,. The blues will really make it dark. I use a dark blonde on mine and I am a brunette!!!!

It will fade and lighten up....I would not advise you to try to change it yourself but there are some tricks to help speed up the process.
You look great with any color....except maybe yellow blonde.

Lulu · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Seakony

You look great with any color....except maybe yellow blonde.

Yeah, don't do what I did 6 years ago...

Seakony · 09-21-2006

Egads!!! Lulu

There was this nurse whose hair was yellow and when she wore her yellow uniform she looked like a walking banana.

BTW Lulu..that's not that yellow

Lulu · 09-21-2006

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Originally Posted by Seakony

Egads!!! Lulu

There was this nurse whose hair was yellow and when she wore her yellow uniform she looked like a walking banana.

BTW Lulu..that's not that yellow

Yeah, I know... it was called "platinum". Just reminded me of when I wanted to go really blonde and ended up platinum blonde.

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mfl*s queen reposado Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far North Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,176	I have had my hair professionally died, faithfully every 6 weeks, for the last 14 years (gray, what gray??). It has been my experience that when you change color, or style, you really shouldn't make any decision for at least 3-4 days afterward. As far as the style goes, I love the new look, as it is much for updated and stylish! So, my opinion is keep the style, and give the color at least a week, before you decide on that. You do look very lovely! Last edited by mfls queen : 09-22-2006 at 09:05 AM.*

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09-21-2006	#31 (permalink)
Rissask Brit basher Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 16,753	Oh Ginger. I have been there, hon. I have been carrot orange and very dark brown myself- both were at home 'accidents' though. I feel your pain. But I like it! It looks good on you, and it's always nice to change things once in a while. it's only hair, and the colour will fade fast -because your hair was lighter underneath, even if it is a permanent colour, it will wash out- if you want to speed that up, use dishwasher liquid. Or you could wait a couple weeks, washing it daily, then go back and get them to add some lighter streaks, if you still think it is too dark? But I think it looks very sexy. Now you are making me want to dye my hair dark again- a phase I go through every two years or so.

09-21-2006	#35 (permalink)
xqqzme Bi-Coastal Beacher Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas and St George Posts: 4,752	I'll vote with the loved the red but the dark is a beautiful change and I think you'll enjoy it after you've had it for a few days. Great cut!

09-21-2006	#36 (permalink)
Ginger none Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,162	Wow, I logged on and read this thread and you guys are all awesome! Thanks soooo much everyone for all the compliments, you've made me feel better about my hair, and better about myself! I got up this morning and went to the bathroom and startled myself when I first looked in the mirror... I'm still not liking the darkness of it...but I am liking the cut. Even that part was hard for me, I"m used to having really long hair and it doesn't feel long anymore since she layered it, but that's just me 'cause John said I'm nuts, it's still long as ever. I"m going to do like mflsqueen and others suggested, and wait a few days and see if it grows on me. I didn't think permanent hair colour lightened, but I'm glad to read here that it will fade a little. So I'll leave it and see. Thanks for the support everyone!!!

09-21-2006	#39 (permalink)
Heather Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 8,438	I love it, it looks terrific! The pic actually made me regret putting highlights in my hair, since I'd been dying it myself dark for some time (my hair is naturally a very ugly, dishwater, wishy-washy color). I think I'll go back to doing it myself now. And the layers make a huge difference in how good your hair will look all the time. I just wash it, put it up in a clip, then at night pull it down and it's really full and piece-y. You're gonna love it!

09-21-2006	#40 (permalink)
jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,067	I love the color and the cut! I think they both look beautiful on you!

09-21-2006	#41 (permalink)
B Kromm beachaholic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, no we're not a County in Montana, Alberta Posts: 373	Hey, Ginger.... I'm kinda diggin the avatar pic That being said, I have a thing for brunettes, regardless how dark. The S.O. just went to her "winter" colors and I commented tht they were darker than I was expecting. Apparently that's the trend this year. Either one works for me They're both smokin' B

09-21-2006	#42 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: no longer in Mesquite with nothing to do Posts: 10,146	I like it Ginger....have fun with it...if you really don't like the color, then go back and get it fixed. I use dark colors on my hair and they can be tricky..especially Clairol products. They always come out way too dark than you expected. Rule of thumb..choose a shade that's 2 shades lighter than what you want. Also the tones in a color make a difference...blue, gold, red, green,. The blues will really make it dark. I use a dark blonde on mine and I am a brunette!!!! It will fade and lighten up....I would not advise you to try to change it yourself but there are some tricks to help speed up the process. You look great with any color....except maybe yellow blonde.

09-21-2006	#44 (permalink)
Seakony añejo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: no longer in Mesquite with nothing to do Posts: 10,146	Egads!!! Lulu There was this nurse whose hair was yellow and when she wore her yellow uniform she looked like a walking banana. BTW Lulu..that's not that yellow

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