I am in need of a change with my hair. I am thinking of having highlights put in and maybe getting bangs back after 15 years of none. I don't want to cut my hair, but I defintely need a change. Anyone have any tips or comments?

Kathy

2cNii
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But what I said was that bangs such as long side-swept or short wispy could give you a change and not be too difficult to grow out if you decide you don't like them or want them any longer. Some people have chin length layers that just give them something to soften the face when their hair is up but otherwise blend in with the hair. That wouldn't be so drastic a change either.

I have no experience with chemical colour so if you decide to highlight all I can suggest is a hair stylist who knows his/her stuff and taking extra care of your hair.






Progress from June 2006 - July 2009

2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 36"/90cm (Original goal and was reached July 2009)
New Goal 44"/112cm

Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): WC on the weekend; scalp washes every second day; oiling 2-3 nights per week; S&D when I think of it; and dusting every 8-12 weeks.

Shampoo: Organic Instincts diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile).
Conditioners: A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner mixed with 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp coconut oil (dissolved in 1 tsp boiling water before adding conditioner).
Oils: Favourite is almond oil. Occasionally will use a blend of coconut, almond, olive in the ratio 2:1:1 in summer or as a deep oiling treatment.
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; Mason Pearson comb; Logona herbal henna.

'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4

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Thanks for the input, Jules! The bangs are what worry me the most since I have to put up with them if I don't like them. The chemical stuff should probably worry me more.

It seems so odd to me now that when I was younger I didn't worry about changing my hair so much. If it didn't work out, what the hey, I'd just try something new. Now, I worry over any little thing I do to it.

Kathy

2cNii
0/27.75/36
Colonel in FLA!



My 'old' hair, before it got wavier:



My hair journal:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/601063/

My other blog:
http://3grrrlsknit.blogspot.com