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scarglitter · 07-15-2006, 12:57 AM

Hello all,
Forewarning: Shallow post. (Mostly ranting)
My natural hair color is light brown, but I have been dyeing my hair blonde for quite some time. Lately been toying with the idea of going completely brunette - I am nervous about it because it would be quite a change. The problem is, everytime I go to a salon to do it, the stylists dissuade me (so far four individuals), and I am always quick to pass up the change when this happens - then I regret it later. I have even been told that it would be really hard to dye it a darker color at this point. Why would anyone be so adament about avoiding brown hair? I think it would look pretty good.

Tonight I tried a new stylist, who was highly recommended by several people. When I told her what I wanted, she said it was wrong for me and showed me a picture of what she thought would look good. I really liked her idea; although it was still primarily blonde it included dark undertones underneath the hair. The blonde was a medium blonde in the picture.

Three hours later, I come out of the salon as a platinum blonde!!!

Now I am pretty sad about my hair - it is way too blonde, and it cost too much. The color is gorgeous, but just not me. It will be awhile before I can spend more money on my hair. Is there anything I can do to adjust for the time being?

In the future, I obviously need to be more assertive. However, it is hard when sitting in the chair, and the sylist disagrees wholeheartedly - I become convinced that I was wrong in the first place. I have tried bringing pictures, selecting hair color samples from their wheels, and just conversing, but so far have had no luck. Any suggestions?

Also, as I am already discussing hair issues, all stylists frown and give little lectures when they find out I use Infusium 23 hair products . The thing is, I have actually tried using the more expensive salon brands, and just do not see enough of a difference to justify spending 2-4 times as much. Is this just an upsell technique? What kind of styling products do you use?

Thanks for reading! Good night.

07-15-2006, 12:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
scarglitter Upright	Hair problem Hello all, Forewarning: Shallow post. (Mostly ranting) My natural hair color is light brown, but I have been dyeing my hair blonde for quite some time. Lately been toying with the idea of going completely brunette - I am nervous about it because it would be quite a change. The problem is, everytime I go to a salon to do it, the stylists dissuade me (so far four individuals), and I am always quick to pass up the change when this happens - then I regret it later. I have even been told that it would be really hard to dye it a darker color at this point. Why would anyone be so adament about avoiding brown hair? I think it would look pretty good. Tonight I tried a new stylist, who was highly recommended by several people. When I told her what I wanted, she said it was wrong for me and showed me a picture of what she thought would look good. I really liked her idea; although it was still primarily blonde it included dark undertones underneath the hair. The blonde was a medium blonde in the picture. Three hours later, I come out of the salon as a platinum blonde!!! Now I am pretty sad about my hair - it is way too blonde, and it cost too much. The color is gorgeous, but just not me. It will be awhile before I can spend more money on my hair. Is there anything I can do to adjust for the time being? In the future, I obviously need to be more assertive. However, it is hard when sitting in the chair, and the sylist disagrees wholeheartedly - I become convinced that I was wrong in the first place. I have tried bringing pictures, selecting hair color samples from their wheels, and just conversing, but so far have had no luck. Any suggestions? Also, as I am already discussing hair issues, all stylists frown and give little lectures when they find out I use Infusium 23 hair products . The thing is, I have actually tried using the more expensive salon brands, and just do not see enough of a difference to justify spending 2-4 times as much. Is this just an upsell technique? What kind of styling products do you use? Thanks for reading! Good night.