Hair color advice (PIP)

mamie329 · November 2009

I finally lost the urge to chop length off my hair, but I am craving a change. I'm thinking of, instead of fighting the natural red tones to my hair, I should embrace it and go auburn. Something like this:

Here's me right after dyeing to fight the red:

And here's me with my normal (dyed) hair a few weeks from dyeing when the red starts pulling through:

It looks auburn in pics, so I guess it wouldn't be too much of a stretch -- I'd just be pulling more red?

Any advice welcome!

MsWildcat · November 2009

i love auburn tones...i would totally go for it. it would look great with your skin tone to warm up your hair with some auburn

barbnsteve · November 2009

ohh I like that!

angelfire0412 · November 2009

ooh la la!! Definitely don't fight the red! That would be perfect and amazing on you. Especially with your gorgeous eyes. De-lish!

Do you remember my blog post a while back with hair colors? I swear, everyone looked better with some red in their hair. Please do it!!!!?

mamie329 · November 2009

Thanks for the replies!

angel - I'll need to re-look at that blog! You think it will work with my skin and eyes then? Since my HG boxed dye is a mere $3, it's not an expensive risk (sshh, I'd be crucified on F&B for that confession!).

angelfire0412 · November 2009

Scroll down to the oct 26 entry, Miley, Scarlett, helena--all look awesome (better imo) with some red in their hair.?

http://aquadimaredreams.blogspot.com/search/label/Hair

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I think it will be perfect on you, especially with your eyes. Skin can be a bit trickier, you may need to add some more bronzer or play with blush colors, but all in all--this is a freaking gorgeous look and you have the perfect bones for it. Also, maybe not go all - out from the getgo? I am introducing some red into my hair just by using "Golden" shades instead of ash because my natural hair has a lot of red anyways (looks like yours does too).

kaleyandjason · November 2009

I think it would look great! Your hair color looks very similar to mine in the second picture of you in the post.

mamie329 · November 2009

Just read it again!

Eek, I'll have to research what kind of blush would look good with the auburn. I have a few different shades in my arsenal right now, but I can't imagine they'll look any good.

Maybe I've been afraid to embrace the red because my stepmom always used to say "I'd rather be dead than a redhead." ::sigh::

hawkilady · November 2009

Mamie - I love the red... I would definitely add some auburn tones to it. My hair naturally has some reddish highlights as well, especially if I'm out in the sun a lot in the summer. I'm always afraid they'll turn brassy though when I dye it at home so I haven't done it in a long time, but since I've been noticing a few grays lately, I'm contemplating doing it soon and want to use a more auburn shade as well just so its not so flat which I feel is most likely to happen when I dye from a box.

MrsFancyPants · November 2009

Mames I love the red on you. I wish I could embrace my red toned hair but DH HATES HATES HATES red hair. Like if my hair was red when we met he wouldnt have dated me. Luckily I've always lived life on the ashy side no matter what color my hair has been. It's been the hardest with the blonde to get the brass out since my hair is so red naturally

mamie329 · November 2009

Fancy, you just came up with your book title!

Living Life on the Ashy Side: My Story by Fancy

Thanks.... think I'll do it. Have my eye on this one:

hopscotch. · November 2009

Definitely embrace the auburn tones - LOVE it! I actually prefer the auburn coming through in your two photos. I think it's a lot better for brightening your skin tone. Last night, I got mine toned back to where it was for the wedding...and...chopped again. I have a hair cutting problem now. I'm a cutter, man.

mofe · November 2009

I think the auburn looks great on you!

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