Thursday, April 19, 2012

Got My Hair Did

If you follow me on Facebook, I wanted to switch my hair up. If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll realize I want to do this often. I first went with ombre hair a while ago and loved it. I thought it would be a perfect way to try and get back to my natural dirty blonde color without being too shell shocked from living the past decade (or so) as a bleach blonde, honey blonde, "natural" blonde (a shade I like to refer to as one that does occur in nature, just not one I was born with), dark blonde, white blonde, etc. You can check out the results of ombre round 1 here.

This is the picture I brought in as my inspiration (if only I could go to the gym with that picture and walk out with that body after one session):

What I love most about ombre and this particular picture is how natural it looks. It reminds me of children who have been playing outside all summer and the natural lightness they get on the tips from the sun. Plus, this root color is pretty similar to my natural color- right on the edge of blonde and brunette (this does look a little closer to brunette though I would say).

Here are my results:
At the salon right after the big reveal.
I made sure not to have my face show because this is the same day as a major allergy reaction I was having where my face was super swollen and my eyes were nearly shut. I did take pictures of that, but trust me, you don't want to see them. Just think of Will Smith in the movie Hitch.

After my first wash a few days later.

At first I was shocked at how dark it was and my stylist, who is the bomb.com, said if I didn't like it to come back next week to add more blonde in. I love her, she is just the sweetest thing, and although I would do that if that's the case, her hands are magical and I never not like what she does to my weave. She's fantastic about understanding what I want, getting a great shade that matches my skin tone, and giving me a great cut. She's a stylist who cuts off a half inch when you tell her an inch because no one ever realizes how much a full inch is. She's fantastic. And magical.

Anywho, like I said I was shocked in the first five minutes. Then I was completely enamored. The color matches my brows so perfectly that peeps at my work asked if I had my brows done to match (which I didn't). I'm seriously in love with this color. It's so natural and the blonde at the bottom is still bright, but subtle. I'm so in love with this shade, I'm definitely going to be rocking it for a long time. I feel like it really compliments my skin, doesn't wash me out, and makes my eyes pop. I'll be sure to post more pictures as the color settles in.

What's your favorite hair color? Are you still feeling the ombre trend?

23 comments :

Lindsey said...

Looks amazing! I love it!

Meg O. said...

I looooooove the look of this SOOOOO much!! I am definitely going to go the ombre route next time I get my hair colored!

Anonymous said...

omg. i didn't think i would love it more than the last time, but I DO!! if my hair would ever EVER grow, i am taking in your hair pics for inspiration! looks fantastic!

Chelsea Mac said...

Your hair looks fantastic!!!! Hope you are feeling better doll!!

Katy said...

Looks fantastic! I am going on Saturday, myself for an ombre look! I am going a bit darker, though...using this as my inspiration!
http://pinterest.com/pin/153263193539017238/

Jenny said...

Pretty, pretty! As always! :) I need my hair did badly. Trimmed and highlighted. SOON!!

Kristen said...

thanks ladies!

@meg O: do it! you'll love it!

@reed: thanks, that's so sweet! i really love it

katy: i love that picture! kate has the best hair, it always looks gorgeous

Katrin said...

It looks fabulous! I love your new style!
I am thinking about going a bit darker too and this is a great inspiration!

Carolyn said...

I absolutely love it! SO CUTE!!

Anonymous said...

love it! and im trying ombre round two this sat!

Stephanie said...

Look so good! I wish I could be that brave! :)

K_stets said...

Gorgeous!!!! I want to do the ombre thing...but I know my hair will look like this mid summer. lol

Frances @ It's Sew My Style said...

I LOVE it! You look beautiful with any color hair, but I feel like this is so much more natural and really feels more "you". Love, love, love!

FitFashLife said...

love it!!!!

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Kate at Green Fashionista said...

Gorgeous! Love it!

REBrown said...

Very cute - I need a good haircut and color!

shay said...

Love it, looks awesome, i still love the ombre look!

Lyndsy said...

looks great!! love it :)

Anonymous said...

wait, I'm confused. I thought you already Ombre'd your hair?

= said...

i think it looks GREAT!! it looks soo healthy!!

Jessica said...

I love it Kristen! Just gorgeous. You may just have inspired me to get my hair did as well. :)

Mandy @ In the Fashion Lane said...

It came out perfect! I am so glad you love it. I continue to be enamored with mine too! You have FAB hair :)

Kelly { MessyDirtyHair } said...

i LOVE it! looks fab!