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I colored my brown hair for the first time in sixth grade. Well, technically I didn’t color it because my mom would have never allowed it, but I did convince my mom that this box of hair brightener I bought would do only what it promised–accentuate the hair color I was born with and make it shinier (does anyone remember that 90’s product? I can’t for the life of me remember what it was called). I was convinced my hair looked different when I was finished though, and I was hooked. By my twenties, I was blond–well, Garfield orange with ends that resembled a dry broom if we’re going for accuracy–but in my head, I was Claudia Schiffer, so it didn’t matter. What was important was that I could change my hair–when I was feeling bored, when I didn’t like who I was, when I wanted to shake a feeling, or sometimes simply to scratch a creative itch–or as Brett calls it, “when the phase of the moon shifts.” I’ve had blond hair, red hair, brown hair, black hair (I loved it, everyone else hated it), and once–for about 45 minutes before a frantic trip to Rite Aid–lavender hair that stretched like elastic. I’ve played with lengths, styles, color, fried the ends, skipped hair cuts and convinced myself I was too busy to do anything the right way. But now, nearing 40, I have one main goal for my hair…take care of it.
How does one who used to swap out hair color like nail polish colors take care of her hair while still having fun with it?
1. Home spa and daily care.
The older I get, the more I value self care and make time for daily rituals from skin to hair care. I have super fine hair that gets oily if I don’t wash it every day, and yet I hate the idea of my scalp getting doused with chemicals every day and the build-up it creates. Plus, ever since having babies, there’s more hair going down the drain and being pulled out with my brush. We just discovered the PURA D’OR (we as in Brett and I because he steals all my products ;o) hair therapy line aimed at preventing hair loss with a 100% natural preservative system–no sulfates, no parabens, no harmful chemicals, manufactured in the USA and cruelty free. We love it. With fine hair, the thing that I want most in a shampoo is one that leaves my hair light and volumous as it can easily feel weighed down. This shampoo and conditioner leaves my hair feel super clean, light and manageable. And it smells so good!
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2. No more D.I.Y. for major changes.
Thankfully, my hair dresser is also my good friend, and friends don’t let friends drastically change their hair without a little thought. Every time I have an itch to do something crazy, I text my hair dresser who usually calmly texts back…”sleep on it.” And by booking an appointment to have changes done in a salon, it gives me time to wait and think about it which almost always leads to changing my mind. I didn’t deliver my own babies because I’m not an obstetrician; the same rule applies to hair: Leave it to the experts.
2. Regular hair appointments.
With three kids, I have less time now than I ever did. I find that gives me even more reason to get away for self care time. And that little trim might not seem like a big deal, but it makes my hair look so much healthier after so many years of ravaged ends. Plus, my hair salon offers wine. Let me spell that out for you: no kids, a glass of wine, a head massage. I never miss a hair appointment.
3. Can’t resist the urge? Get crazy with bangs.
When I’m feeling a serious urge to change something up, and I’m not willing to wait for my next appointment, I let loose with my bangs–a small enough area for harmless D.I.Y., and they grow back super fast.
4. Play with fun styles.
With a little creativity, I can achieve that big change I’m going for with an up do…
…or ponytails…
…or braids. While I’ve been tempted to cut my hair short again, I can’t give up the fun braids, especially now that spring and summer are around the bend.
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I have a hair appointment tomorrow and one day to think about any major changes (Short cut? Blonder? Dark? So many choices!).
In the meantime, I’ll be taking care of what I’ve got.
Elizabeth says
Are you thinking of Sun-in????!?
caitie says
I was thinking the same thing while reading! The bottle used to say to spray and then go lay in the sun – my mom used to spray my hair and then blow dry it haha. It definitely got lighter!!
Sarah Hogan says
You look so much like Lainey in the picture with the towels! 🙂
And I am a HUGE fan of a few hours at the hair salon! While I am not the best about getting my hair cut regularly, I always walk out of the salon wishing I could have spent another few minutes getting my hair washed or my head massaged. Pure bliss!
Stephanie says
I’m really jealous that your salon serves wine. Mine is just coffee and water. Wine would be amazing!
http://aneducationindomestication.com
Carrie says
I’m guessing you are talking about sun in 🙂 Here in so cal we all tried sun in (and sometimes just straight lemon juice) in the summer. And SWORE it made it lighter!
jenn says
How about rose gold highlights??
Jeni says
You might be thinking of L’Oreal Exuberance! My older sister shared some of hers with me when I was like 13 and I LOVED it. Basically it made my brown hair slightly reddish (hello Claire Danes in My So-Called Life), and lasted maybe a week.
Maria Georgas says
My two cents (again!!) ~ Kelle, circa December,2012. NEVER. LOOKED. BETTER. Long, dark, bangs. Perfect. OK…I’ll shut up now.
Carla says
SUN-IN! ????????
Kelly says
Was it Glintz?? That’s where my addiction started!
Jeanie says
I was also going to suggest you might be thinking of Sun-In.
Louise says
I thought your black hair looked fabulous! I vote go dark again ????????
Aimee says
Was it GLINTZ??? I had a run-in with that crap too!
Becky says
You are really beautiful, Kelle. I just started using Tail and Mane for horses. Isn’t that funny? One of my friends told me they love it, so I thought I would give it a try. It smells nice but it looks a little gross, so I may not finish. Before that I was using Perfect Hair Day. I thought it was really amazing, but my sister, who I consider a beauty expert, told me it was nothing special. I might have just been taken in by the fanciness of it : ).
I hope you are having a great week.
Meg says
Are you thinking of Glintz?
Kirsten says
Go back to chocolate brown with bangs… so pretty!
kymberly says
haha. oh yes. Sun in. I remember that well. I too had orange hair thanks to it :/ Lol. Those were the days
Katrina says
Gosh, life has gotten so busy for me with raising ten children that I now just buy a box of hair dye at Target and call it a day. I wish I had time for a visit to the salon. I dye my own hair, pay my kids to give me head massages, and go to Supercuts for my trims. But thinning hair? No bueno. My hair deserves some good shampoo. That is where I draw the line in the sand, or I guess I should say, where I part the hair on my head. Shampoo & conditioner. So important!