color problems

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I've been spritzing my naturally light brown hair with Sun In for years. The color has always seemed to work with my natural color and not really damage it-- until recently. For the past few months the last few inches (it falls about shoulder length) have looked bleached instead of dark blonde and now I'm starting to feel like too much hair is falling out when I wash it. Here are my questions: How can I tell if my hair really is falling out? How can I tell if it is too damaged to color? Will a professional colorist be able to just do my roots to match the shade of most of my hair (if I cut the damaged part off the ends)?Thanks for your help!

hi Cassie-i'm pretty sure the reason that last message got zapped is because it was blatantly an AD (probably for a crappy "miracle" product). Anyway-here are some answers to your questions:If you're losing hair, it may be that it is breaking off--not falling out. To determine this, examine the hair closely--is it a full strand, with the tiny bulb at the end? or does it look like a partial strand of hair (even if it's long)? i suspect it's the later, and that your hair is breaking from the sun in bleaching damage.next question:to gauge if your hair may be too damaged to color, go to a reputable salon and consult with a colorist. he/she should be able to tell you.in the meantime, take very good care of your hair--buy high quality salon products, and use intesive conditioning/moisterizing treatments. We i hada similar product, I started using Nexxus Emergencee and it stopped the breakage. This stuff is expensive, but it works.lastly, yes, assuming your hair is not too damaged to color (and it probably is not), the colorist can match up your roots to your ends. depending on the hair quality, you may need intense moisterizing treatments (sounds very likely) and use of a demi-permanent color, rather than something more damaging.good luck to you! :) silvie