A Cautionary Tale (Pictures Included Of Course)

[virtuenow]

Janet' the blond color is really becoming on you. It looks perfect on you. I decided to add a few highlights in the front and wasn't sure how it would play on my brown skin but I like. I hope I don't get breakage, though. Why does the light color cause retention problems. I've heard this mentioned before but brushed it off. Frankly I thought that was more geared towards those that were double processed w/relaxer and color/bleaching thrown on top. Do you think there is a way to wear the lighter colors w/o breakage. Are you going to leave in a few highlights on the perimiter or go dark all around?

 

[Janet']

virtuenow-- Sorry! I've been on hiatus, but I'm back now! I think it's because your hair is literally stripped or lifted the lighter the color is...so blonde is quite possibly putting one's hair in the most fragile situation.

I got breakage- albeit minimal when I initially went blonde...my hair right now is in a situation where I am maintaining my length but at the same time, my hair is obviously not retaining--I'm not gaining length- so that is breakage...

I am going a totally different color- red...I no doubt will have a couple of different colors but no more blonde...Actually, my appointment is the 29th of October, so the countdown has begun!

I wish you all the best, and I would love to see pics!

 

[Janet']

@Prettymetty, Thanks for bringing this back to my attention...This is why I like to do threads like this...It was painful reading through my initial post because it took me back to the pain...but we live and we learn...I'm hoping to look back on this and surpass MBL this go round!

 

[Prettymetty]

Your hair was everything @Janet'! I'm sure you'll get your length back soon. I'm cheering for you

 

[Janet']

Your hair was everything @Janet'! I'm sure you'll get your length back soon. I'm cheering for you

Thank you!!!! Yes, people who have been on the forum 4 or less years don't know my love/hate relationship with my hair, color, etc. When I cheer you ladies on, it's because I have been where you have been-- and I have gotten discouraged and temporarily given up-- so, I know the highs and the lows...and the in-betweens.

This time around, because I have alllll that knowledge under my belt- that will hopefully translate to wisdom and so, I'm excited about my hair future...I really appreciate you!

 

[GGsKin]

As we appreciate you @Janet'. You will get there. And we'll be like while you do.