hair color problem

I am a dark blonde who use to get foil highlights, then got talked into doing an all over blonde color. No bleach was used. But the new color is much lighter then my natural. I am kind of happy with this mega blonde look, but I just realized I can not afford getting my roots done every 4-6 weeks, plus I am pregnant and want to cut down on coloring. Now what to do? !!!! I know growing this out will be painful and look horrible. I have a short hairstyle, layered bob.My first idea was thinking of waiting as long as I could until it is really noticeable, then have my stylist do only some sections of the roots with foils, one shade darker than the last color she applied and continue doing that every 2 months until I get back to the way it was.My second idea was having her wait until enough of my roots grow out to get my natural color, then maybe having low lights in a shade close to my natural color put in to make the roots blend in with the much lighter ends.If anyone has any other suggestions, please post them. I don't think I would be up to a color correction at this point, my sister had that done, by a very good stylist, and it was a disaster.

> I am a dark blonde who use to get foil highlights,> then got talked into doing an all over blonde color.> No bleach was used. But the new color is much lighter> then my natural. I am kind of happy with this mega> blonde look, but I just realized I can not afford> getting my roots done every 4-6 weeks, plus I am> pregnant and want to cut down on coloring. Now what to> do? !!!! I know growing this out will be painful and> look horrible. I have a short hairstyle, layered bob.> My first idea was thinking of waiting as long as I> could until it is really noticeable, then have my> stylist do only some sections of the roots with foils,> one shade darker than the last color she applied and> continue doing that every 2 months until I get back to> the way it was.> My second idea was having her wait until enough of my> roots grow out to get my natural color, then maybe> having low lights in a shade close to my natural color> put in to make the roots blend in with the much> lighter ends.> If anyone has any other suggestions, please post them.> I don't think I would be up to a color correction at> this point, my sister had that done, by a very good> stylist, and it was a disaster.Hi, I hope no hairstylists reading this will be offended at my advice. I noticed you said you kind of enjoyed being mega blonde but did'nt know if you could justify expense of maintenence. Did you think about maintainging the roots yourself? It may be easier than you think. Here's how:First, it is probably good you had the initial coloring done professionally. Now that a real light blonde color has been established, you can maintain the roots. Find a friend to help you if you are all thumbs. Buy the lightest light blonde color you can find. One that is tried and tested: "Clairol Hydrience". Avoid tones like ash or gold, just go for the lightest level they have. No matter what the directions say, only color the regrowth. Do not work thru the previously colored hair at all. If you have doubts, mix a little and test a spot. Be absolutely sure you process the full time! Any fudging will lead to more brassiness. Then, when you get boored with being blonde, follow Williams advice. Shades EQ , great product and affordable!

Hi Michelle,I have to agree with Paula's answer....there are some nice haircolor products out there...the only thing I might add is check it out with your doctor about any haircoloring during pregnancy. I don't know of any dangers, but of course, he/she might know reasons why you shouldn't do any coloring right now. By the way, Congratulations!:)Holly