newcastlegrl
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- Mar 18, 2009
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My hair grew like crazy when I was pregnant and it is now about 3 inches below my arm pits (gets caught there some times...yuck!). I used to dye it blonde, but stopped when I got pregnant .I know you can dye your hair when pregnant, I just never did much since I stopped working, so I just left it alone after my first attempt to dye it brown. Now it has been about 6 months and the new growth is a nice and healthy/shiny light brown/dark blonde compared to the flat/brassy blonde towards the bottom. The texture of the new hair is silky and smooth (and straight), while the rest of the hair is brittle and dry (and weird curly). I would say that the roots are about 6 inches long or so.
So, I know the only way to get rid of the brittle stuff is to cut it off, but I don't want to lose the length. I also don't want the upkeep of blonde, although I really like the color compared to brown. The last time I tried to dye it brown on my own, it had a tinge of green to it. Also, my normal routine is to wash it maybe 2 times a week (with a conditioner afterward) and the rest of the days, just a conditioner (it feels so dry). I use a curl lotion or a shine/defrizz serum on most days, and sometimes straighten it...which for some reason, I can NEVER get the back completely straight. I have flat brushes, round brushes, small straighteners, and large ones....grrr.
Alright...my question is, what is a good cut that is easily maintained (I have a baby and am a full time college student:I don't have alot of time for styling). AND what color would be suitable without being really boring? I am really thinking about just chopping it off, but anyone I talk to says that's a no no! LOL
Thanks to anyone that has a suggestion...I'm struggling here!
So, I know the only way to get rid of the brittle stuff is to cut it off, but I don't want to lose the length. I also don't want the upkeep of blonde, although I really like the color compared to brown. The last time I tried to dye it brown on my own, it had a tinge of green to it. Also, my normal routine is to wash it maybe 2 times a week (with a conditioner afterward) and the rest of the days, just a conditioner (it feels so dry). I use a curl lotion or a shine/defrizz serum on most days, and sometimes straighten it...which for some reason, I can NEVER get the back completely straight. I have flat brushes, round brushes, small straighteners, and large ones....grrr.
Alright...my question is, what is a good cut that is easily maintained (I have a baby and am a full time college student:I don't have alot of time for styling). AND what color would be suitable without being really boring? I am really thinking about just chopping it off, but anyone I talk to says that's a no no! LOL
Thanks to anyone that has a suggestion...I'm struggling here!