Today was the first step; lightening my hair as much as possible this time without doing significant damage to it, and a new hair style. Whilst I loved both the colour and style from the below photo, the amount of 'fiddling' it would take to maintain the style is just too much for me right now. I need something shorter that I can just wash and go if need be, but still feminine around the face and with enough left that I can fiddle with it when I'm up to doing so. So this is my colour inspiration photo...
...and this is me, with Christopher behind me, midway through my makeover... (another thing I like about Christopher: he is not thrown off stride by my tremours at all )
No, I don't like having my photo taken but decided that if I was going to blog about it and claim to be brave with my hair it behooved me to prove it with pictures...many thanks to Jess for driving me to the salon and taking photos for me! So, this is the final result for this visit; I'll be returning to the salon in a couple of weeks to finish the process.
Thus far, I'm very pleased with the results although with the next photos I'll try not to start snickering like I did with these! It's hard to see in these photos but Christopher left dainty little tendrils along my cheekbones and there's enough on top that I can spike it, etc... if I feel like it. With a bold red lip colour and deep red cowl neck sweater I feel positively scrumptious and not a day over, say, 49.
Good thing for the day: Besides the hair? Jess made a luscious chicken and mushroom cream soup...from scratch...for our supper. YUMMY!
About me: Never, ever, ever ask me for my honest opinion unless that's what you really want, because that is exactly what I'll give; as kindly as possible if it's negative, but still honest. If what you need is a hug and some sympathy then ask for it; I'll be happy to give it...but don't ask for honesty if what you want is sympathy.
Stage 1 looks FAB!! That cut is terrific. How long between stages?
ReplyDeletetotally my kind of hair. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, bold choice! I really like the second picture, your pose and the color of your lipstick. Can't wait to see the final result!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Jacqueline. There is always a first step. I excited to see the finished show. Tell Christopher he seems like a great stylist!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look marvelous!
ReplyDeleteLooking good, Ms. J!! Can't wait to see the final version. Getting my hair colored and cut professionally is one luxury I indulge in. When I don't think about my hair, I know it looks great, if that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteYou look smashing! Can't wait to see the final result. Loved your last paragraph. That's the way I feel, too! You're so sassy and I love it. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't have to take any steps, nature did that for me! (although I would like to take a step toward short, but I'm chicken and lazy)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Can't wait to see the finished process. I keep my hair short too but I let nature take over my hair color several years ago.
ReplyDeleteWoo-Hoo ... just gorgeous ...go girl! Sue
ReplyDeleteWow I do like this first step and that is honest:) B
ReplyDeleteLooking great! Love the style and the color on you! Nice pic, too my friend!(my honest opinion) :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Kim
You look fantastic! I can't wait to see part 2.
ReplyDeleteI love your new do!!
ReplyDeleteYou look great. I went to highlights about five years ago and it's worked well. The blond highlights kind of blend with the grey and I like the look. Don't know how long it will work for, but I'm liking it now. I like your cut. I'm debating cutting mine shorter.
ReplyDeleteYou don't even need to touch it, it looks perfect just like it is!!! Love the pics, and the style. You've a good eye for what's right for you.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, very nice.
ReplyDeleteI do like the style. Looks really good with your face. And - thanks for the warning... :)
ReplyDeleteoh so 'ab-fab' dahling :O ... honestly you look great and I love that you are brave and can do this with your hair!
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, I LOVE the haircut!!!!!!!!! It reminds me of Mia Farrow's pixie cut.
ReplyDeleteIt looks pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time figuring out how much shampoo to use after I get a new haircut. I generally use too much at first.
Oh my gosh!! I like it so far.... and you look great in red!! I see you have on red lipstick too, it looks great. My Mom always wore red lipstick and looked great. I look like a clown when I use the red, I have to use more brown tones.
ReplyDeleteOMG Jacqueline, your comment had be laughing until I choked!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it! And I will like the total transformation too. That's exactly what I should do, rather than this infernal low-lighting from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI laughed about your warning. It sounded just like me. I've been known to get myself into trouble for giving people my opinion when they've asked for it! lol Even now, I might say to someone, 'Do you really want my opinion, or do you just want someone to listen?' I was born a fixer and it's what I tend to want to do. With two older brothers, it came naturally.
Love your hair and can't wait for the great reveal! Found you on Cheerful Thrifty Door. Enjoyed your comment about the church bells.
So, is your hair actually close to white before you add colour? I think the lighter colour suits you so you will likely be very happy with the white in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous in red! I think your hair will look great!
ReplyDeleteO wow -- beautiful!!! So chic, you look like a pixie :)
ReplyDeleteOooooh, looking good! I love the first phase :) Good thing you are taking it slow so you won't damage your hair. I've never colored mine, so I wouldn't have known that!
ReplyDeleteThe new haircut and color are wonderful! And you were right, it already looks fantastic with a bold red lip. I can only imagine how great it will be with the soon-to-be-lighter color.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! I think you are going to look fabulous. Excited to see the end result!
ReplyDeleteMe? I'm in the process of growing my gray out -- after years of coloring.
Love your last statement about honesty vs. sympathy. Right on.
cool! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous with your new hairdo and that lip color :)
ReplyDeleteYour "about me" comment I like that about you ;)
I just had a haircut this past week, too. Like you, I wanted something I could wash and wear if I found like it. Got just that. Your new do looks cool. You will love the wash and wear do.
ReplyDeleteI agree, step number one yields very attractive results!
ReplyDeleteAbout a year ago, my partner and I decided to stop dyeing our hair. Hers has shaken into a lovely salt and pepper while I look as if I should just give in and buy a pointed witch hat.
ReplyDeleteDo you watch the television show, "Fringe"? There is a character called Nina on there who had the loveliest snow white hair that I have ever seen.
i appreciate someone who always tells the truth, even if it's not what someone wants to hear. having said that, i love your hair. honestly...it's fun and flirty and refreshing!
ReplyDeleteOh this is already looking fabulous!
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