Sunday, 5 October 2014

From Blonde to Brown

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For someone who has experimented a lot with their hair colour since being a teenager, I have been various shades of blonde for a long time, rarely venturing away from the bleach for a good couple of years. Before then I have been every colour under the sun - pink, Rihanna red, jet black, chocolate brown, caramel, auburn...the list goes on. I have faithfully hung onto my highlighted locks for a few years now and knew when I got engaged last year that I wanted to be a blonde bride for our wedding earlier this Summer. I was blonde when I first met Rob and with it being an outside, Summer time wedding with light florals and vintage lace, I knew my blonde barnet would suit the theme perfectly and go with my peachy-gold toned makeup that I had already meticulously planned.

Now happily married, it was time to make the change and kiss goodbye to my blonde locks, for now! I love love blonde hair and there is no doubt I will be blonde again but over time it does really take its toll on your tresses. My hair was feeling parched and lacked shine and body. The ends were ratty and the upkeep of freshly bleached roots was getting a bit tiresome. As I sat in the hairdressers chair yesterday I took the plunge and asked for a new look. When I was darker one of my favourite looks was this golden-brown styles I sported with caramel and honey-toned highlights, so I asked for a warm, slightly coppery auburn base with warm honey and caramel highlights running through it. Because my hair is extremely porous and was so white blonde before it sucked up the colour so initially it is a little darker than I wanted but after a few washes it will fade to a more golden tone and the next time I go I think I will have a few more caramel and honey shades put in to make it multi-tonal and interesting. I don't want to venture too dark so this happy medium is perfect for me as I still have the option of going light again next year if I so desire, but for now I am enjoying being a brunette and embracing the darker look this Autumn Winter. :)

31 comments:

Unknown said...

I did exactly the same after I got married, I adore this colour on you sweet it's gorgeous!

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Kirsteaparty said...

Love it! x

Anonymous said...

Looks lovely! I've been thinking about going darker the past few days, I've been blonde my entire life but I've been chemically making blonde for a few years and I'm getting tired of the constant upkeep it takes and the dull colour it goes when it needs re-doing. I love the colour you have gone and very tempted, I'm just worried I'll hate it on me! lol x

ellaLoves... said...

I love the colour - it's not too dark and it genuinely suits you!

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Line said...

It looks good on you! I love your top, where's it from?

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VIPXO said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

LillianZahra said...

Love the new hair colour! x

Živa said...

Absolutely gorgeous colour! *jealous*

Saz said...

Beautiful colour, it looks really amazing on you! I'm going dark brown tomorrow after having blonde highlights and ombre for ages.. I'm so excited!

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Lucy said...

Ah Millie, you're a lucky one aren't you, you pull off any colour so effortlessly. Your new hair looks lovely, very autumnal!
Lucy xxx
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Unknown said...

This colour looks amazing on you! So so beautiful! x

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Caoimhe Jane said...

This colour looks so lovely on you and makes your hair look so healthy! I love it! x

Michaela said...

I prefere blonde on you, but this also looks nice.

VioletDaffodils said...

This is such a gorgeous colour on you Millie :D

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KT Villanueva said...

this color suits you well dear.
;)


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Josie said...

This colour really suits you. Your hairdresser has done an amazing job too, every time I've gone from bleach blonde to dark brown I've never been able to get such a natural, light brown finish x

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Unknown said...

Color looks amazing on you!

The Devon Girl said...

Wow, love your new hair colour. So perfect for autumn. And not too dark either so when you do go back to blonde it wont be that difficult :).

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- said...

Very cute look!

BYMILLIE said...

Really suits you, it looks lovely :) x

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Unknown said...

Even before knowing this post was about you hair I was thinking "wow, that hair color." Love. It.

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Unknown said...

You choose really beautiful color and it suits you amazing!

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Lyndsay FizzyPeaches said...

I love the colour, it really suits you! It warms your skin tone. Lovely! :)

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Annabel said...

I keep toying with the idea of dying my hair slightly darker & think that has just encouraged me further. You look so beautiful with this colour, it really flatters you!

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Unknown said...

Gorgeous!! I love this color! It looks perfect on you.

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Sara Fleming said...

Gorgeous Milly!

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Jayd Alice said...

I LOVE the brown! Such a lovely shade for Autumn/Winter :)

Always, Alice x

Gina said...

Wow love your new hair colour.
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