I don’t know what’s come over me, y’all. It’s like I was blonde for so long & now that I’ve crossed over to the dark side, I can’t stop. My goal was to get to a dark red by winter, & I believe I’ve achieved that goal. I had emailed Taryn for the hair color she uses, bought a couple of boxes, & last Wednesday night, this is what I did with my evening:
Clockwise from top left: minutes after dyeing (& a little in shock); the next night; curled with a 1″ curling iron; freshly washed. All photos taken with my MBP (Photo Booth) with no color editing.
I love how it looks different all the time under different types of light. I love how vibrant it is. Michael is skeptical, especially since lately he’s been really wistful for my blonde hair. However, I’m trying to convince him I look exactly like Scarlett Johansson in Ironman 2, & that all I need is a leather bodysuit and he will love it as much as I do.
Come to think of it, he probably wouldn’t care what color my hair was if I was wearing a leather bodysuit.
Am I going to keep this color? I haven’t decided yet. That’s the fun of it. In a couple of months, I may change my mind all over again. And that’s okay. Michael will get used to it. After all, “Gentlemen may prefer blondes, but it takes a real man to handle a redhead.”
Comments on Seeing red.
From shepirate:
My husband is always lobbying for the blonde too. I’ve been through all colors of the rainbow (so almost literally…) so I can now honestly say that blonde is my color. You, on the other hand, look gorgeous in all colors, and it’s cool that you have a winter coat on – I too toned down on the blonde this winter. I can even picture you in pitch black and think you’d look like a pin up girl, but don’t get any ideas because black is AWFUL to get out of your hair afterwards.
Clara from Portugal (on my new wordpress account, so get used to comments from shepirate)
From Ana:
I love that hair color. If I had the complexion to pull it off I would go for a similar shade. A new hair color is always nice. :)
From Smile Steady:
That’s the best part about being a woman! You can change it up whenever you want! I think red looks good on you.
From mandy:
I love it! The color looks great on you. A bonus (or negative) is that red fades quickly so if you’re not absolutely sold on the color, you can change it again soon.
From Desi:
I love it. I think you look amazing with dark hair, but then again, I thought you looked amazing with blonde hair too….but you’d look reallllyyyy amazing in a leather bodysuit hahaha.
From Erin:
I LOVE IT!! It’s perfect for winter & a switch-up. Last year I went really dark, and Jason’s cousin’s said to him, “Yeah I like the switch-up, too. Sometimes my wife wears wigs in the bedroom.” TMI! :)
From Cio:
You are gorgeous in any hair color. Seriously.
But I like this color A LOT. Mostly cause
it brings out your eyes, like I said. Also
because it gives your skin a little pinkish hue.
and Who doesn’t want that?!
You’re right. Leather body suit = don’t matter what color your hair is. LOL. Especially when you’ve got a tiny figure like you.
I vote this color, for a long while! (or your know…forever) or at least until I can see it in person!
xoxo
From Liz:
I agree with Cio ^^
You would look gorgeous in green hair. <3
From zburrows:
I dont have a husband. But I LOVE your color. I think it is very sexy (if my vote counts).
From Julie:
I love the color!! I seriously think it looks great! How did you get your eyebrow color to match your new hair color so well?!
From Suburban Sweetheart:
I lovvvve dark hair on you. This is delightful.
From Katie:
Lookin’ gorgeous, Lauren. That color looks great on you
From Thea:
The red looks beautiful and festive! I do still love ya as a blonde too ;)
From Ashlee:
LOVE IT. Gorg.
From Andrea:
You look great! I dabbled in RED for a while, too, but I don’t have the DIY SkillZ that you do and it faded too fast for me to maintain. I think every girl wants to be a redhead for a hot minute. Enjoy it! You look stunning.
From Meghan:
I love the colour, it looks great on you but may be a little biased as a red head.
From victoria:
I love your hair the way it is, I went my natural hair color with the blonde highlights that were already there and I love it!!! My husband wishes I was blonde again though, but the upkeep is crazy!!! Especially with long curly hair!!!
From kate @ undeniable style:
Love it! You look great!
From Amy:
I can’t pull off red but it looks fantastic on you. I’m always a little envious of girls who can work a fun colour so well. Looking good!!
From Kyla Roma:
Dying your hair is such a slippery slope- it’s always so much fun and I can’t stop choosing colours either! I think you look beautiful no matter which colour you have, you have the attitude to rock them all :)
From Nora:
Ah, changing hair colors. I’m still trying to get back to my natural color (what is it you ask!? I’m not quite sure. A rich, very dark, almost black brown I think) and in the process I keep getting a brown/red tint going on thanks to all the previous dye jobs I’ve done. I’m working on it though! And red? It is a fun color! I love it on you!
From Cleshopaholic:
LOVE it!!!!!
From steph anne:
Oooh, I really like it!!! I don’t mind trying red but I’m too scared to, lol.
From Laura:
This color looks great on you!! I mentioned dyeing my hair to my husband and his vote is for a dark red like yours or dark brown, my vote is for something much lighter, we’ll see what happens!
From Jen:
I love the color!
If I might ask- what is it?? I color my hair red as well, and I am always looking for a better color. Could you email it to me??
From Morgan | Mrs. Priss:
ooh I love! I’m interested to know what shade that is as well. copy cat right hurr.
No, but seriously, you look gorgeous in every color I’ve seen so far. Lucky lady!