Hair Emergency!


OK, so I don’t know what to think about my new hair color. I figured it would be a little shocking to me the first couple of days, but I still get kind of startled in the mirror every morning. I’m also leaking red dye every night in the shower and staining all my towels (is this normal? It has never happened to me for this long…). Plus, I’m scared to wear anything too colorful for fear that I may be one big clash monster. And not wearing color makes my world a pretty sad and angry place to live in.

So, I’m conflicted. Does it look good? Should I keep it? Am I overreacting?
Or, should I grab the closest bottle of Nice ‘N Easy and go to town attempting to dull it down?

I need your help! Please answer this poll as truthfully as possible. Every vote is anonymous, so no need to worry that you are offending me. Honestly, people have been pretty candid about the way they feel about my hair already, so I am used to the looks of complete horror. ;)

And yes, that is a most excellent DRIVE SHAFT tee I am rocking. I love you, Charlie Pace.

  • http://twitter.com/lilypads Anika

    Okay so I said dye it another color, but not because I don’t like it (I actually do!). It’s because if you’re so uncomfortable with it that you’re making a poll, you probably won’t feel comfortable wearing the outfits you’ve been planning for this trip for months (we all know you have been) with the bright color. You want to feel as fab as possible!

    That said, I’d consult with someone who’s dyed their hair a lot to figure out what might work best to tone it down/layer/etc. :)

    <3 Anika
    anikaguldstrand.com (oh yeah – officially registered! haha)

    • Anonymous

      Thanks lovey. You speak the truth!
      I think I’m going to dye it this weekend (once I figure out what to layer with). Follow up post! ;)

      I’m so happy you are a dot com! Sweet <3

      • http://twitter.com/lilypads Anika

        I’m just glad I could help! You’ll be looking back on those photos for years to come. You don’t want to look at them & wish you’d changed your hair, haha

        <3

  • http://www.twitter.com/lilypads Anika Guldstrand

    Okay so I said dye it another color, but not because I don’t like it (I actually do!). It’s because if you’re so uncomfortable with it that you’re making a poll, you probably won’t feel comfortable wearing the outfits you’ve been planning for this trip for months (we all know you have been) with the bright color. You want to feel as fab as possible!

    That said, I’d consult with someone who’s dyed their hair a lot to figure out what might work best to tone it down/layer/etc. :)

    <3 Anika
    anikaguldstrand.com (oh yeah – officially registered! haha)

    • melificent

      Thanks lovey. You speak the truth!
      I think I’m going to dye it this weekend (once I figure out what to layer with). Follow up post! ;)

      I’m so happy you are a dot com! Sweet <3

      • http://www.twitter.com/lilypads Anika Guldstrand

        I’m just glad I could help! You’ll be looking back on those photos for years to come. You don’t want to look at them & wish you’d changed your hair, haha

        <3

  • Adri

    Ditto, Anika! I like it, but it’s something that I couldn’t pull off for too long.

    • Anonymous

      Thanks Adri! It’s already fading but still a little too traffic-stopping for my liking.

  • Adri

    Ditto, Anika! I like it, but it’s something that I couldn’t pull off for too long.

    • melificent

      Thanks Adri! It’s already fading but still a little too traffic-stopping for my liking.

  • http://rgbmonster.com Agustin Sanchez

    I agree with Anika. I actually love it. If you feel like it isn’t representing you the way you want to be perceived, then I say change it. I support any decision you make my love.

    • Anonymous

      It’s definitely not about representing…I think it’s more about uncomfortableness (word?). We’ll “make it work” Tim Gunn style!

  • http://rgbmonster.com Agustin Sanchez

    I agree with Anika. I actually love it. If you feel like it isn’t representing you the way you want to be perceived, then I say change it. I support any decision you make my love.

    • melificent

      It’s definitely not about representing…I think it’s more about uncomfortableness (word?). We’ll “make it work” Tim Gunn style!

  • Mel

    It’s pretty bold but you’re rocking it pretty damn well! My sis in law is a fair skinned reddie like you and she goes through towels like crazy too!! LOL!!

  • Mel

    It’s pretty bold but you’re rocking it pretty damn well! My sis in law is a fair skinned reddie like you and she goes through towels like crazy too!! LOL!!

  • Alizaedery

    I agree with Anika, if there are doubts, change it. Also, every time I dye my hair red it bleeds out until its gone. If it has been bleeding every time you wash, it will continue and you might be left with some weird hybrid of colors. I LOVE the red on you, but you can always do it another time.

  • Alizaedery

    I agree with Anika, if there are doubts, change it. Also, every time I dye my hair red it bleeds out until its gone. If it has been bleeding every time you wash, it will continue and you might be left with some weird hybrid of colors. I LOVE the red on you, but you can always do it another time.