Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
Do you not want it long?
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Lady Kelly
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I go every 6 weeks for a cut and blow dry. I have never done it myself and wouldn't even know where to start. When I was at uni I had a fringe and used to trim my own fringe so I didn't have to pay to go hairdressers so often
anyar.dris
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I want it long, but if I don't trim it, it's going to be waist long. That's how long it is at the moment after I trimmed a couple of inches. My hair definitely needs colouring coz the top half is black and my natural colour.
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
It must grow quickly then if it’s cut every six weeks. Is it more a trim than a cut?
Pretty longI want it long, but it's if I don't trim it, it's going to be waist long. That's how long it is at the moment after I trimmed a couple of inches. My hair definitely needs colouring coz the top half is black and my natural colour.
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mine will probably get there in about 5-10 years. I’ve decided not to cut it again now, aside from the occasional trim. Do you not like your natural colour? Sorry if that sounds rude, I’m curious rather than anything.
I dyed my hair once because I didn’t like the tips looking lighter than the rest. But then when it grew out I still had the same effect. Too much hard work dyeing regularly so I’ve not bothered again!
Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
It must grow quickly then if it’s cut every six weeks. Is it more a trim than a cut?
Pretty long
Do you not like your natural colour? Sorry if that sounds rude, I’m curious rather than anything.
I dyed my hair once because I didn’t like the tips looking lighter than the rest. But then when it grew out I still had the same effect. Too much hard work dyeing regularly so I’ve not bothered again!
Yea max an inch taken off. If lockdown had happened while I was pregnant there wouldn't have been an issue as my hair was thick and beautifully healthy. Now it's a bit drained and falling out (thanks hormones!). I've got split ends that I haven't had problems with for years and years and I just want it to feel healthy again.
I generally see hairdressers as a bit of pamper time as I used to go after work, they fix you a drink and bring a snack (either those gorgeous lotus biscuits or something topical like a mince pie) and then you get a wash, head massage and a fresh style.
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
Those hormones eh! My sister does my hair and I’ve missed it as it’s also my treat. I do miss the head massages I used to get when I went to hairdressers. Though I once had someone do my hair who had long nails
funnily enough I never went back there.
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
This is definitely me right now, just purple and a bit longer!
anyar.dris
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No worries. I do like my natural colour. But like what I always told hubby, I had 22 years of having my natural hair colour, so I want to try different ones.It must grow quickly then if it’s cut every six weeks. Is it more a trim than a cut?
Pretty long
Do you not like your natural colour? Sorry if that sounds rude, I’m curious rather than anything.
I dyed my hair once because I didn’t like the tips looking lighter than the rest. But then when it grew out I still had the same effect. Too much hard work dyeing regularly so I’ve not bothered again!
This was me around last year. I had that colour for a year and it's so difficult to maintain, hence I went back to having brown.
I'm going back to having brown hair so I can maintain it better and I will colour my hair until I can accept having natural grey hair in the future.
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
That looks lovely @anyar.drisNo worries. I do like my natural colour. But like what I always told hubby, I had 22 years of having my natural hair colour, so I want to try different ones.
This was me around last year. I had that colour for a year and it's so difficult to maintain, hence I went back to having brown.
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I'm going back to having brown hair so I can maintain it better and I will colour my hair until I can accept having natural grey hair in the future.
So jealous of your gorgeous hair!
anyar.dris
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I wanted to go back to red but it's annoying maintaining it coz I have to buy red shampoo and conditioner just to keep it that bright. I got tired of doing it for a year so changed it back to brown. At least I can just use regular shampoo and conditioner! It was more tedious having changed it blonde a couple of years ago. After a few weeks it turned yellowish so naaahhh, I'm not going blonde again.That looks lovely @anyar.dris
Although getting older (I'm turning 39 this year!
), my hair is getting thinner and I can see some grey hair on top of my head. It's one thing I dread to happen!
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
Mine’s got rather grey at the front and I’m 33! Why I went purple to cover it up and pretend I’m not getting old really!I wanted to go back to red but it's annoying maintaining it coz I have to buy red shampoo and conditioner just to keep it that bright. I got tired of doing it for a year so changed it back to brown. At least I can just use regular shampoo and conditioner! It was more tedious having changed it blonde a couple of years ago. After a few weeks it turned yellowish so naaahhh, I'm not going blonde again.
Although getting older (I'm turning 39 this year!
Not looking forward to how fast it’ll grow out though! You look great! Don’t blame you for going for brown that’s a bit easier to keep!
piggieminder
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For most of my life I had a pixie cut which needed trimming every 6 weeks. Then I started going grey so had it coloured, the roots needed doing every 6 weeks. This all started getting very expensive. A few years ago I had it cut to about 2 inches all over to get rid of the colour and then let it grow to chin length. I last had it cut in September I think, it's now shoulder length and growing fast. I'm not in any hurry to get it cut, I've wanted long hair since I was a little girl. Wonder how long I dare let it grow? Will probably get OH or my daughter to just snip the dry ends, I'm saving a small fortune and wish I'd done this sooner!
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
@anyar.dris thats so pretty! I thought about dyeing mine purple but scared it won’t look good...
Your hair care sounds so involved, definitely more than mine now. I’ve had some more greys pop up this year. I’m okay with it.
Your hair care sounds so involved, definitely more than mine now. I’ve had some more greys pop up this year. I’m okay with it.
anyar.dris
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Thank you. Xx
I had blonde highlights a few years ago, then wanted the silver hair, but the hairdressers told me my hair is quite dark to have the desired effect in one go and needed a couple of times more colouring to get into silver. So I had a blonde ombre instead. Then I wanted to have the purple but hairdressers told me having blonde ombre, I can get purple by just using purple shampoo but it didn't happen! It just turned coppery. I'm guessing probably because my hair doesn't just change that quickly! Hairdresser told me in the past that the darkness of my hair is quite difficult to break or whatever that means, unless I bleached it a few times, which I don't really want to do. So that red hair was what I changed into after just bleaching my hair once. I enjoyed it for a year mind you. If not for being too much maintenance, I'd still opt to have it. I love that colour! Maybe in the future when I can be bothered again.
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
I was working in the health & beauty section with a friend and we saw shampoo for purple hair. Couldn’t figure out what it does but apparently stops it going copper....at least I think it was purple shampoo. So does it go copper like rusted metal? And does bleach break your hair?Thank you. Xx
I had blonde highlights a few years ago, then wanted the silver hair, but the hairdressers told me my hair is quite dark to have the desired effect in one go and needed a couple of times more colouring to get into silver. So I had a blonde ombre instead. Then I wanted to have the purple but hairdressers told me having blonde ombre, I can get purple by just using purple shampoo but it didn't happen! It just turned coppery. I'm guessing probably because my hair doesn't just change that quickly! Hairdresser told me in the past that the darkness of my hair is quite difficult to break or whatever that means, unless I bleached it a few times, which I don't really want to do. So that red hair was what I changed into after just bleaching my hair once. I enjoyed it for a year mind you. If not for being too much maintenance, I'd still opt to have it. I love that colour! Maybe in the future when I can be bothered again.
anyar.dris
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It turned a bit purple when I washed it but that's if I used too much purple shampoo. Purple shampoo supposed to give blonde hair better tone and prevent it to turning into brassy colour (sorry not copper, my mistake), well more like yellowish. I'm not sure if the purple shampoo I bought isn't that strong enough to get the purple desired even if I was using it too much. I only used it once a week though, so it's just preventing my blonde hair turning brassy. It's just getting expensive maintaining it that way after only a few weeks. I probably had the blonde ombre for 3 or 4 months and then change it to red ombre and then full head red after 3 months.
What I didn't realise was that having red hair needed much maintenance too! 
I maintained it for a year coz I loved it that much! My hair (and my piggies) are the only things I indulge on since migrating to UK from the Philippines, because that's the only thing I can afford now. Apart from regular hair treatments, I used to have monthly spa, waxing, pedi, and dermatologist appointments when I was living back home. Also I used to go out (go to cinemas, karaoke, etc.) every pay day and shopping with my friends. Now since it's too expensive here and we live in the country side, my hair is the only thing to maintain.
I couldn't believe how much money I spent when I was single. My siblings even told me I was rich when I was living there. I think my money now belongs to the piggies instead of me. 
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
Your piggies are your happy spending that’s why you don’t mindIt turned a bit purple when I washed it but that's if I used too much purple shampoo. Purple shampoo supposed to give blonde hair better tone and prevent it to turning into brassy colour (sorry not copper, my mistake), well more like yellowish. I'm not sure if the purple shampoo I bought isn't that strong enough to get the purple desired even if I was using it too much. I only used it once a week though, so it's just preventing my blonde hair turning brassy. It's just getting expensive maintaining it that way after only a few weeks. I probably had the blonde ombre for 3 or 4 months and then change it to red ombre and then full head red after 3 months.
My hair (and my piggies) are the only things I indulge on since migrating to UK from the Philippines, because that's the only thing I can afford now. Apart from regular hair treatments, I used to have monthly spa, waxing, pedi, and dermatologist appointments when I was living back home. Also I used to go out (go to cinemas, karaoke, etc.) every pay day and shopping with my friends. Now since it's too expensive here and we live in the country side, my hair is the only thing to maintain.
I wouldn’t mind a massage once things are over. And a trip to the cinema - solo and with the kids.
anyar.dris
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I wouldn't mind a spa too. My family back home loves going to spa. But hubby always tell me to just use the jacuzzi.Your piggies are your happy spending that’s why you don’t mind
He had it installed 10 years ago because of his arthritis. What I miss the most is going to the cinemas or theatres watching a play or concert with my friends and siblings. Hubby and I have been to a few concerts but it's difficult to want to go something we both agreed on to see!
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I have short hair so I need to go every 5 - 6 weeks to keep it tidy and well shaped.
I decided to go grey gracefully so I don’t bother with colouring which makes it easy
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
I think grey can look nice actually. My parents are grey but due their hair. I don’t actually remember seeing them with grey hair. Well there’s maybe once or twice I saw my dad with grey hair. But they do it at home.
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
Think I’d prefer just to go grey naturally. But mine was looking so patchy with grey sideburns I gave in, can’t tweezer them out these days, need hair clippers!
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
Tweezer them out?! Tell me you didn’t seriously do that!Think I’d prefer just to go grey naturally. But mine was looking so patchy with grey sideburns I gave in, can’t tweezer them out these days, need hair clippers!
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
Tweezer them out?! Tell me you didn’t seriously do that!
When I had the odd few that started a few years ago, yep! Just not the odd few anymore so can’t get away with it!
anyar.dris
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That's what I do! I only have the odd grey ones on the top at the moment, so I can still pull it out. I won't be able to do that if it gets more.
I do have a patch of grey/white hair just behind my right ear. It's inborn. My mum said I have a whitish birth mark just behind my ear and the hair that was there was also white. Hairdressers always asked me about it and they seem amazed!
alpacasqueak
Forum Donator 2022/23
Haha my sister does the same, 30 now so age is creeping up on her!That's what I do! I only have the odd grey ones on the top at the moment, so I can still pull it out. I won't be able to do that if it gets more.
I do have a patch of grey/white hair just behind my right ear. It's inborn. My mum said I have a whitish birth mark just behind my ear and the hair that was there was also white. Hairdressers always asked me about it and they seem amazed!
That’s pretty cool with the birthmark and funky hair!
Lorcan
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I somehow feel so much better that knowing because I was born with red hair (actually I was born with black, but it went red fairly swiftly) "going grey" to me actually means "going blond".
Siikibam
Forum Donator 2022/23
My goodness, what about the pain?!
I think red hair is beautiful! Why is it so...looked badly upon? The name calling of redheads. I don’t like saying ginger because it’s not a good connotation... and the hair is red and not ginger isn’t it?
Siikibam
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Lorcan
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Red hair is a vast spectrum, from dark auburn to orange (even naturally) and beyond. But when people want to pick faults, there's no spectrum, everyone is just "orange".