I've been in a bit of a funk for awhile now. Maybe it's the winter blahs but i prefer to think of it as a case of the mean reds (a la Breakfast at Tiffany's).
............and I cut 3 inches off my hair.............
Not drastic enough, ok, let's take it to the next level and buy some hair dye!
This is what I bought:
Skyler said, "WOW" but that's her fave word right now so that wasn't a surprise!
Rayna said, "now you're yellow like me mommy" and seemed pleased.
Serenity said, "can you change it back tomorrow?" (nope, sorry, I have to wait 3 days so my hair doesn't just fall out!!!)
Snuffy came home and said, "WHOAH"
.......and not in a 'whoah, i-got-myself-a-sexy-new-wife' but in a 'whoah, that-looks-awful-and-i-am-screwed-no-matter-what-i-say' way!!!!
It totally made me cry (and i'm not a hair drama queen)!!!
So this is what I bought to fix it:
So the moral of the story is: beware, when you have the mean reds (and a possible fever from being sick)..............STOP.....................do NOT under any circumstances decide to dye your hair!
Have you ever done anything really bad to your hair???
Laterg8r
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i have more hair horror stories than anybody would care to hear...one time i did die it what i thought was going to be a darker brown and it came out jet black with a bluish undertone..and damn ugly...it took the hairdresser a bunch of phone calls to the company and hours to try to get it back to a normal color.
Commiserations, Carrie! My hair regularly looks as if I've just emerged from an exploding paint factory!
btw love to know what you think about my little weight/longevity conundrum over at my place?
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Have a great weekend!
XOXO LOLA:)
Oh my! What a hair-raising experience! LOL!
I've always got my hair highlighted by a professional even though it's so much cheaper to do it at home...But I've stopped coloring for 2 years now...in my bid to be environmentally conscious...that is, until I have grey hairs...:)
Oh my! What a hair-raising experience! LOL!
I've always got my hair highlighted by a professional even though it's so much cheaper to do it at home...But I've stopped coloring for 2 years now...in my bid to be environmentally conscious...that is, until I have grey hairs...:)
Oh my goodness - what an awful experience! You seem to have a hair theme happening here lately!
Hmmm, perhaps that will teach Snuffy....maybe help him become more observant....lol
sure hope you are out of your funk soon, I was there a couple of weeks back and I know it's no fun!
Hang in there,
Shanna :)
Om gosh this post made me laugh! I love your snuffy quotes...hilarious. Actually, no matter how many times I "learn" my lesson I still do this same trick about every five years and ALWAYS regret it. That's about the time when I start to tell myself, I can do for 8 bucks what my hairdresser does for $140. And, then I go and give her double to make it go away! : ) xxx
Oh I've messed my hair up more times than I can count! lol Glad you were able to fix it!
I just got a haircut! The stylist asked if I colored my own hair! Guess it shows! But can't afford their prices!
I have natural curly hair and I tried to straighen it once and it was a frizzt mess! I just bite the bullet and pay the price to have it highlighted.
OOOOOHHHHHH! Poor sister. :(
I am so sorry you are in a funk. I think it is SAD. You need a full spectrum light; your house is too dark anyway. I love that your children think your hair color reflects upon them. The worst haircut I ever got was when the hairdresser mistook me for a marine and gave me high and tight (like Gibbs on NCIS) then I went home and cried, a lot. Oh, yes and I was sorry to hear you hadn't just dashed off to London for a quick holiday. LOL
Take care and I hope you feel better.
My worst experience was when I colored my hair and it turned out pumpkin orange. I went right to the drugstore and bought a brown color. I re-dyed it the same day, and it came out black. Everyone in the office ( about 40 people ) did a double-take when they first saw me. I don't like being the center of attention - it was a mortifying day.
Ahh, you made me laugh. Worst that happened to me was when I used to dye my hair blonde (very blonde), one time my hair went orangey colored, I have been dark ever since - I like dark much better! Now I'm my natural hair color with a few grays coming in... yikes!
Aw, I'm sorry you had some hair drama! I'm a VERY impuslive person and so years ago decided I needed a change (yes, it was a boyfriend breakup kinda change) and I got a PERM....huh? What? Yes, a PERM....horrible outcome....nice perm...but NOT ME! So, I waited and waited and stretched it out cuz it cost me a ton of money and I could not just WASTE it and so maybe 4 or 5 months later I straightened it. Ugh! I loved how you shared the girls' reactions! Hope you're having a great weekend!
Hugs,
Mo
Been there and done that and the remark from Snuffy made me laugh...Joe said the same thing when I had a major hair ordeal!!!
Wishing you a great hair week!!!
Yikes! Been there, done that! You're brave to cut so much off. Loved all your families comments lol Too funny, glad you got it sorted out. Can't wait to see it IRL, bet it looks fabulous!
Carrie dear, I am so sorry that you had this experience & thankful that you could "fix it". Also, sad you were in a funk.Remember I love you, blonde, patchy hair or not & I know "snuffy" does too. Hang in there! I have never dyed my hair but tempted many times - who knows! Love ya, Mum
lol ... i once got my hair so red that i had to have it coloured with green to even allow it to be covered over with another dye ... cost me a whole lot to fix it ... and my DD just cut her BFF's hair the other night ... that was a total hoot! thanks goodness she had it professionaly fixed .... hehehe
Your hair maybe the color you dont want, but it makes for a great Post on your blog! Sorry sister. Well i hope the dark will make you happier. Lets see that CUT!
Oh, too funny! But we've all been there! And I think in a majority of cases, the tail end of a long Canadian winter is the reason! Winter should just be banned.
I so feel your pain! I did this back last summer and boy it not something you easily forget!
Oh girl. a friend and I did my own highlights once...what a disaster...LOL I mean really bad! Now I do my own base and then go in for highlights...oh and don't buy a different brand of color just because you have a coupon...that one is another story...
I've never had trouble with coloring, but I once made my hair pink... on purpose! looking forward to seeing the new hairdo at our next crop!
I have messed up my hair more than once! Thank goodness for darker colors. I also whacked 4 inches off my hair a couple of weeks ago, and no one noticed either! I love your blog :)
Too funny!! No offense, but I was cracking up!!
I'm glad you were able to fix it!!
Oh Carrie! I've soooo been there before. Love how you took us through your process with photos. Glad to know all is fixed and better! :)
I totally tried to do the red thing after my first year of college & not even kidding - it was almost purple - I wore a hat for weeks & washed it like 3 times a day :)
Oh most certainly I have!!~ I have had every color...Reds are hard, and a nightmare when fading....I am back to my darker toned natural color, it's working much better!!~
lol....I have been there! I am so glad you were able to fix it though....love the pictures:)
Cute post. This really made me smile. My niece recently did a number on her hair and didn't want to go to school the next day. Didn't work, though she kept trying. LOL
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