Beauty Crime: Roots

Monday, February 15th 2010

One thing I love about hair is how much you can change it - there are so many styles and cuts you can pick from!

Many of you agree - I've seen people change their hair to blonde, brunette, red, and black to name a few. And all of them are beautiful colours! However, there is one beauty crime that some of you continue to embark on - and that's the laziness of not colouring your hair often enough. Sorry blondes (and I've been there) - but you all are the worst for this.

If you've changed your hair colour, it needs to be re-coloured every 4-6 weeks at a maximum length to keep that elegant, chic look you were striving for initially. Otherwise, you end up looking tacky, sloppy and unmanaged.

I get it - hair colouring can be expensive and a pain in the bum. It's constant upkeep and maintenance can be a drain on your wallet and time. But - you knew that before you dyed your hair, no?

One way to stretch the time between dyes is to choose a colour close to your natural shade - this way, when your hair grows in, most people won't notice - or at least the contrast between your hair colour and the dye won't be an eye sore. Blondes - sorry, you don't have that luxury.

Another quick solution is to run to the nearest convenience store and pick up a box of "root touch ups" hair dye in your shade. I personally am not one to push the "dye in a box" as I always think it's best to have a professional do it - but if you're confident and know what you're doing with it, go for it.

So take a peak in the mirror - if you can see a skunk line down the middle of your head - it may be time to pick up the phone and schedule an appointment with your hair dresser.Take some time for you - you'll be feeling chic and stylish again in no time.

Warmest wishes,

 

Christie Ressel, International Image Consultant and style coach
Personal Power Image Consulting

 

1 Comments

Ray Khan

From a Male perspective; Women that dye their hair frequently, really do look awesome. In fact, sometimes a colour change can make you look like a completely different person with a whole different attitude! It's way more costly to go to a hairdresser,, however well worth it in the end result. Doing it yourself won't neccessarily get you the best results......

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