going all the way ?

> anna, i have never bleached my hair, but i have had> several close friends who have had both good and bad> experiences with it. i advise that you carefully> consider your skin tone before bleaching, is it too> light to go that blonde (ie will you be all one shade> from crown to chin?) or does it have a yellow cast> (blonde will make you sallow). as to eyebrows, i think> thats a matter of personal preference. i have seen> many women with blonde hair and dark brows (although> that is a tip off to it not being> "natural"). one thing to also think about is> if the new color suits your personality, for example> an african american friend bleached her hair a very> light shade of blonde, and looked terrific, because> she is a very outgoing person and bold in her> fashions, it looked like it "belonged" on> her. another friend, asian american, went blond, and> cried for days because of the reactions she got (from> some rather inconsiderate people) but the color was> wrong for her, it gave her face a yellow cast and the> overall look conflicted with her conservative> personality and dress. One last thing to consider is> what another friend, philippina, did, which was to get> very light blond streaks put in her very dark hair. it> looked great, because it picked up her hairstyle and> matched her trendy fashion sense. but it was very> expensive to maintain. i am sorry to ramble on, but> one final point, if you do decide to go blond, then it> be happy with it and don't let some interfering/rude> people tell you that its wrong for you, because as> long as you are happy, it is right for you. good luck> with your decision.To Anna;Anna, I don't know anything about you or your lifestyle, finances etc. But, this is decision that is not to be taken lightly. For long haired clients I always thoroughly discuss the pros and cons of 'the bleached blonde look.'1) what do want from the look? what are you expecting?2) This is an expensive, high upkeep, look, that is damaging to your hair in various degrees.3) You are doing the right 'thing' by thinking about this thoroughly before making the change.4) If you decide to go ahead with the change, this will be a 'double process blonding' find the best colorist you can. Get References from people you see that have the type of color that you want as to who their stylist is, question them about the cost/upkeep and degree of 'happiness' that this look affords them. DON'T EVEN THINK OF DOING THIS YOURSELF!! Use your head and you will make the right decision! william

> Hi ...> I am thinking (the step just before considering) of> going from dark brown to blonde... I got reasonably> long hair, and it's in good condition... What worry me> more than its condition after the bleaching, it's if> it would suit me, the rest of my features... Does it> involve lightening the shade of the eyebrows too?> I am also worried about the reactions around me. Will> people see me as an extra vain, fit-in-the-mold person> ?> I want to hear about people having bleached their> hair, and what really happens AFTERfirst of all,are you ready for the upkeep?Keeping mywifes blonde hair touched up can be time consumingand takes effort with proper conditioning.It also took me some time to find the right formula for her shade.This is something you really must think about hard.Let me know if I can help.

Hi ...I am thinking (the step just before considering) of going from dark brown to blonde... I got reasonably long hair, and it's in good condition... What worry me more than its condition after the bleaching, it's if it would suit me, the rest of my features... Does it involve lightening the shade of the eyebrows too?I am also worried about the reactions around me. Will people see me as an extra vain, fit-in-the-mold person ?I want to hear about people having bleached their hair, and what really happens AFTER