So here are a couple comparisons of my hair pre and post color.  I really love the new color.  

http://photos.imageevent.com/rainbow4497/valerieshair/small/hair%20pre%20color%2002-05.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/rainbow4497/valerieshair/small/hair%20post%20color%2002-05.jpg

The waves in the post picture are my natural waves after washing.  I haven't tried wearing them down for any time, so I'm not sure how long they would last.   What would these be classified as?  

I don't know about the classification but I think the new color is TERRIFIC...really attractive!  ;D

What a beautiful color and pretty waves!  :D

Such a beautiful colour your new one. No way it can compare with the previous double colour. Very good choice.  :)
And your waves look so soft and gentle and... touchable!  ;)
Thanks for sharing

Thanks everyone!  I had been hoping to get pictures with similar lighting but that hasn't worked out yet.  I suppose in a month or so I'll know just how well this matches my natural color.   I really think it will be close, and will hopefully blend well.  

Beautiful, Beautiful!!  i've been thinking of doing the same thing, but I'm not sure I want to lose the blonde, yet.  But I don't want to keep dying blonde, either.  Mine is growing out, like yours was.

Valerie -- you have lovely hair.  I like the new color.

what a difference!! proofs again that dark hair always looks denser  ;)
but i would still have tried henna rather than redying. i am horrified what multiple applications did to my hair (i used to redye my top layers after each summer, and some strands are really bizarely zigzagged, luckily no splits though)

Valerie, your hair looks GREAT! Thanks for sharing the pictures.  

Valerie, do you know what kind of colour was used?
Was it permanent or semi permament? What Brand?
Just asking because some day I will probably do the same.
Styg_
Yes I think dark hair does look denser.
I'm kinda scared to try henna- although I would rather go that route instead of chemical dye.
I'm afraid I might get an unwanted result.
No stylist around here will apply henna( I live in a rural area) they're against it.
I'll have to do it myself- kinda scares me.

babyfine, i just washed the first hairball from my strandtest with ahmad  (henna from iran) and it didn't seem to turn green nor black (not that i'd mind black, i hope to be able to achieve an "almost black" with henna + herbal henna.
and henna has hardly any smell in my opinion, smells like spinach if you stick your nose in it.  ;D
i think henna is loads of fun and your rewarded with greater hair instead of dried out locks.

wrote on Feb 28^th, 2005 at 2:02pm:

Valerie, do you know what kind of colour was used? Was it permanent or semi permament? What Brand?

All I know is that it was a demi-permanent? color.  Supposed to let all my natural highlights come through.  Once I knew my friend was going to do it, I stopped worrying as much about what she was using.  It did cause damage though.  I'm having to deep condition a ton, and I've got splits that are going to take a very long time to get rid of.  

not that any color is really permanent. yes, permanent color will never really disappear but what is left is a faded version of what was initially applied.

I'm going to try henna(I think) maybe this summer.

I loooove that new color and those gorgeous waves ;D ;D They remind me of Lady Galadriel from Fellowship. Val, your hair is Wunderbar! I'd say you're about a 2a or a 2b for the waviness.

Valerie..

I LOVE IT!  *grins*

It looks just fabulous... a nice redish tint to it that's just lovely!

I don't regret doing it at all.  I wish I had more growth this month so that I could really tell how close to my natural color it is.  

Thanks again everyone!

Beautiful!  It looks very, very nice!

Lynn   :)