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isntlifepeachy

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Going blonde
Apr 25^th, 2004 at 7:27pm

Hi all, i'm new here and would love advice on whether its a good idea to go blonde!

I have long dark brown/chestnut curly hair and fancy a change as i've had it long since i was 12 and i'm now 27! its in very good condition and shiny and healthy and i've only used henna on it over the last year (not recently though). I used to dye it alot (usually black or dark brown or red) but if i go blonde, then i want to get it done professionally.

I have a fair/medium complexion and do go brown in summertime! i was thinking more a beyonce style dark/honey blonde so as not to completely wreck my hair.

Advice would be greatly appreciated!

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bikerbraid

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Re: Going blonde
Reply #1 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 4:27am

First - welcome!

My honest opinion would be to say no, don't go blonde. Lightening the hair would damage the hair shaft and would require continued bleaching to maintain the color. Once you go down that path, it is very difficult to turn back. I know of many ladies that regretted bleaching/lightening their hair.

If your hair is in good condition now, congratulations on achieving that. If you are looking to do something new, why not try some new hair styles?

I hope you understand where my opinion comes from and remember it is only my opinion. You, of course, are entitled to do whatever you want that makes you happy. It is your hair. Just think through what you want to do and the long term effects of it.

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Re: Going blonde
Reply #2 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 9:51am

It sounds like you have really pretty hair!
I think going blond might be hard on your hair, like bb mentioned, you will have to get the roots done often and it will be constant upkeep and conditioning.
Have you considered just getting some highlights? You could get a little of that and not only would it grow out fine without the weird root look, but it won't be as damaging to your hair.

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Re: Going blonde
Reply #3 - Apr 26^th, 2004 at 3:24pm

Thanks for your advice. I figured that its probably a bad idea, i realise it would also strip my hair so badly it would probably be like straw! its so annoying! i wish there was nother way to do it.
I dont relaly want to change my hair, its not rlealy in a style, its just long and curly. There isnt much i can do to change its look. its too dark to have highlights, althoughi could have 'dark' hightlights i guess!

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Re: Going blonde
Reply #4 - May 9^th, 2004 at 4:12am

I have naturally dark brown hair that sounds similar to yours. I have mine lightened to a very golden brown-not quite blonde. My hair stylist does an allover lightening and then foil highlights. Yes it does cost a fortune. (LOL)
The only thing is...it isn't so much blonde but more of a golden color. Also, it has a tendency to look reddissh which i hate so I use a special purple tinted shampoo to cut down the red. the funny thing is, my husband preferred it Brown!! it really didn't damage my hair as it was pretty strong and i spent the extra bucks to get it done by someone who is really good with long hair.

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isntlifepeachy Amethyst Offline Posts: 4	Re: Going blonde Reply #5 - May 9^th, 2004 at 3:30pm I have actually ended up having highlights all through my hair which has lightened it. it is dryer but it looks great and has mad me look much better! I'm not sure i will keep it up however as a) expensive yes, and b) not good for the hair!
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samantha Amethyst Offline Posts: 30	Re: Going blonde Reply #6 - May 9^th, 2004 at 4:38pm I am glad it worked out!! As you know-condition, condition,condition!!! I love Aveda Cherry and Almond Bark conditioner and the little ar of conditioner by Garnier Fructis.
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isntlifepeachy Amethyst Offline Posts: 4	Re: Going blonde Reply #7 - May 9^th, 2004 at 11:08pm I can see i'm going to be using Frizz ease like its going out of fashion! it seems one of the only things which means i can detangle the knots!
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samantha Amethyst Offline Posts: 30	Re: Going blonde Reply #8 - May 14^th, 2004 at 2:47am Potion 9 by sebastian is good for detangling too. It also smell amazing!
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Minx Amethyst Offline :o) Posts: 1 Essex, England :o) Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #9 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 8:54pm I'm too chicken to go blonde LOL
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samantha Amethyst Offline Posts: 30	Re: Going blonde Reply #10 - Jun 22^nd, 2004 at 11:47pm I think all different colors are pretty. It just depends on the lady, the hair, all that.
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sam00188 Amethyst Offline Blondie Posts: 26 Norwich Ct Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #11 - Dec 21^st, 2004 at 10:58pm nobody should dye their hair and get rid of natural looks you won't llok rite
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sam00188 Amethyst Offline Blondie Posts: 26 Norwich Ct Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #12 - Dec 21^st, 2004 at 10:59pm oops-"llok"= "look" sorry
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sam00188 Amethyst Offline Blondie Posts: 26 Norwich Ct Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #13 - Dec 21^st, 2004 at 10:59pm
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eKatherine Emerald Offline Posts: 426 Maine Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #14 - Dec 22^nd, 2004 at 12:07am Sam, you can edit a post of yours by clicking on the "modify" button at the top, no need to apologize.
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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #15 - Dec 22^nd, 2004 at 3:57pm all people i know with dark hair gone blonde had this super fake orangy color on which you can count the split ends from several meters away.
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Rua Emerald Offline "Soft, yes. Weak, no." Posts: 341 Dublin, Ireland Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #16 - Dec 22^nd, 2004 at 5:16pm LOL! I've seen that kind of "blonde" before. The damage can be appalling!
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #17 - Dec 23^rd, 2004 at 12:51am Yep, and don't forget the straw blonde that is dull and stiff from all the damage.
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styg Diamond Offline ~¤ she shines in a world full of ugliness ¤~ Posts: 711 France Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #18 - Dec 23^rd, 2004 at 11:10am Quote: LOL! I've seen that kind of "blonde" before. The damage can be appalling! i saw tons of arabic women like this in brussels metro or other big cities.
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Babyfine Emerald Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 492 Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #19 - Dec 23^rd, 2004 at 4:26pm I really regret getting blonde highlights because it's a big commitment. Even though my hair is not super dark, it still did its damage and you have to live with it or cut it.
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strawberryfine Emerald Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 415 US Gender:	Re: Going blonde Reply #20 - Dec 24^th, 2004 at 1:13am What Babyfine said!!! Me, too. SF
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