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I just changed from heavily highlighted-blonde hair (from medium/dark brown) back to brown using shades EQ. The first few days, it looked WAY too dark, as my stylist used a dark/medium brown mixture, but its lightened up and looks nice! I'm going to get some lighter brown highlights put in, but no blonde...I hated having dark roots in 2 weeks. Maybe this would work for you? Or you could go to a darker blonde?Another nice option for you, if you want to keep your blonde highlights, is to have lowlights put in your hair of a darker color. That would soften the root line a bit.> I have heavily highlighted hair, that is done with> foils. I've been having it lightened for years, but> I'm always "rooty" within a week or so. I'm> naturally dark brown, and have almost forgotten what I> look like with that color, but from what I can> remember, I liked "being blonde" better. I> have hazel eyes, and yellow skin tone. I don't> remember liking any auburn highlights, the few times> I've had them. I know single process would be a> "nightmare". Any suggestions?

Hi Rae,I, too, used to have heavily highlighted hair (which is naturally med.ash brown). I also got tired of the "root" situation. Last year, I stopped this heavy highlighting and have been ecstatic with my new hair color ever since. My stylist now colors my all over hair with Redken Shades EQ semi-permanent color, a warm reddish-brown, and she adds just a scant few foil highlights around my face...not blonde, but of a coordinating lighter brown shade just so I don't feel too dark. It looks SO much better. Shades EQ leaves my hair so shiny and I don't look washed out anymore by all that blonde. Talk to your stylist about another flattering shade, one that matches your tones. I have learned one thing...to go blonde..or mega-blonde highlights isn't the only option. There are so many pretty shades out there! Good luck..Kelly F.