I took this one last night.  I knew there was a color difference (because my hair dresser had lost the index card with my info on it) but I didn't know it showed up this bad.  I wonder if it's fixable without having to go completely dark all over...

http://www.loopfree.net/albums/album31/ace.sized.jpg

Oh but it is beautiful hair!  It looks more like an area that the sun is hitting in the picture ...g

I think it is a beautiful color!  If you're worried about the color difference, wait a while!  The colors will fade and blend a bit.

I think your hair looks great!  I'd wait a while before changing it to see if it grows on you.  

Thankee!  I like the darker areas - it's the lighter area, slightly above the center, that bugs me.  

What had happened is that I got the whole thing lightened when it was shoulder length, and went in periodically to get my roots done.  One time my hairdresser lost the index card that she used to track my hair color, and used something different.   Everything from my roots to about ear level is the new color.  

I wonder if she'd be able to make the middle darker.  I'll call for an appt next week.  Has anyone had to get a "fix" similar to this?

I guess if she can't, it doesn't matter because that part will eventually be snipped off.  Eventually!  :)

Cynde

I haven't tried to fix my hair like that, but I think the color is very nice!  It looks like you take good care of your hair! :D

Your hair looks lovely.  
I don't do the color thing, but if you really want to "fix it" maybe having some lowlights put in to match your middle would blend it all in better for you. ???

I have a lighter colored section that looks a lot like yours. I periodically paint over it with a brown demipermanent color. It has tended to fade less and less with time.

Waiting for those horizontal highlights to come in style...

Your hair looks very thick! I think the color's pretty too.

You have very lovely hair...It looks so shiny and thick! I'm jealous. lol Also I love your color, its quite unique...Looking at it I tried to compare it to things of such color. I had no luck. Truly lovely. :P

Your hair is gorgeous! It's so shiny and thick! My favorite color is that chocolate brown that is on your ends. Is that natural, or dyed?

Totally in awe of your stunning locks!  ;D

I had a hair dresser 'fix' my color since I had bleached it, and had sun highlights and was tired of the very obvious line that was slowly growing out past my shoulders.  The color on the lower half has faded quite a bit, but it is still better than before, and I had her match the color to my natural color, so I can't tell that the top is growing out at all.  

My hair breaks easily anyway, and I was so depressed with all the splits after dyeing it, that I'm resigned to just letting it grow out at its own pace now.  I'm working to lead the trend of horizontal highlights.   ;D

Thanks for the tips, and for sharing (at least I know there is hope for my color.  Haha)  I will mention all of these "fixes" to my hair dresser, and see what she thinks will work.  

AtlantisAllure - I have no clue what color it is either!  :D  But it changes in different light.  Sometimes it can look like caramel, and in the above pic I think it looks like cherry stained wood.  It's what my hair would be if it were a natural 4 levels lighter.  It's done with a process called hi-lifts and is a one step process instead of 2 like most other colors.

Leia - the brown parts are colored also.  My natural shade is black (very very dark brown in the sun).  Actually it looks a lot like your hair color - I bet hi-lifts would get yours to be a chocolate brown.  I'll ask my hair dresser what brand she uses - I think it's Redken, but I'm not 100% sure.

Here is my natural color:
http://www.loopfree.net/albums/album31/aaz.sized.jpg

Thanks all again for the compliments!
Cynde

Very pretty har. While the overall color effect may "bug" you, I find it really interesting and I'm rather partial to the lighter section.

wrote on Jul 4^th, 2005 at 12:33pm:

Very pretty har. While the overall color effect may "bug" you, I find it really interesting and I'm rather partial to the lighter section.

My lighter section thanks you!  That's interesting feedback.  Maybe I am anti-spot because it wasn't meant to be there in the overall design.  But what is that - it's merely a thought.  What if I changed my thought to be "the spot adds character".  I suddenly love the spot because it is unique and only I have one exactly like it.  

"There IS no spoon".

Cynde

Beautiful hair!  I like the different colors - it actually looks natural.  I'd suggest waiting to see how it looks in a few weeks to see how you feel about it.  (You might want to alert your colorist that you are not sure you like the current results).

Those of us with lighter hair are used to having many shades of color and even "lines" of color.  Now that I no longer color my hair, you can see each year's growth.  My hair lightens each summer, then is darker for winter, so I have lines and streaks (and lets not even mention the grey!!).

Your hair is beautiful! Different colours and all  ;D :D It looks thick and shiny and in very good condition. Congrats  :D
I love your hairsticks too  ;) ;) ;D

Thanks all once again!

Wow I didn't know that about hair growing different colors.  That's actually kind of neat - I wish mine did that!  

Cynde

wrote on Jul 3^rd, 2005 at 11:09pm:

Leia - the brown parts are colored also.  My natural shade is black (very very dark brown in the sun).  Actually it looks a lot like your hair color - I bet hi-lifts would get yours to be a chocolate brown.  I'll ask my hair dresser what brand she uses - I think it's Redken, but I'm not 100% sure.

Hi Leia,
I remembered that I needed to get back to you on this.  Had my hair appt yesterday, and the name of the product is Redken Double Lights (see my journal entry from yesterday for details.)  She left mine on for about a half hour and it's very light.  I think if you wanted chocolate brown, you don't have to leave it on as long.  If you decide to do this, have your hairdresser show you a color level chart, find your color, and the color you want to end up at.  She'll know if this product will work for you, and how long she should let you bake.  :)  You don't really bake - I'm just kidding.  They put one application, you sit there with no heater or cover, and it just does it's job.  you can watch your hair change colors whille you wait - pretty cool!

PS - Double lights can only be used on virgin hair.  So if you've had any type of processing or coloring done, make sure you tell your hair dresser.  And write down what she uses and time-baked because you don't want to go back for roots later, and end up with a different color cuz she forgot. ::)

Cynde

I think you have beautiful hair, both the lighter and the darker colors!   :)  It looks very healthy.

Lynn   :)

Your hair looks wonderful. I like the different shades of color. Like BB said, it looks natural. I would suggest too that you wait a little while before applying anything else or try to change the color.

It is very shiny and healthy looking. I would be happy to have hair like yours  8)

Since this thread is back up top, I have a question, Cynde.  Is your light hair section blending together better?

Thanks all!  I've become comfortable with the color since I posted this.  I'm going to still keep getting my roots done since I still like having brown hair.  But I think when I get tired of it, I'll get it all dyed black (my natural color) then let it be.  :)

Pan, all of my hair has gotten lighter in the last few months, but it looks about the same contrast between the light and dark parts.

Cynde