Change is in the air! Leaves are turning colors, I’m changing my flip flops for boots and even my beauty routine is getting a face lift. I LOVE fall. I love changing over my closet from summer dresses and sandals to comfy, cozy sweaters! I unpack my boots and just look forward to a whole new season of style. Its one of my favorite things about living in Philadelphia – the whole northeast is just breathtaking this time of year! As the leaves change, I’m ready for changes everywhere!
My bathroom drawer gets a change, too! My lipsticks get a little darker. My foundation starts getting lighter as my summer tan fades. I pump up the eyes with eyeliner and mascara. And I switch out my light, summer moisturizer for something a little thicker to help combat dryness. I love Olay for fall! The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Face Cream is amazing – thick enough that my skin doesn’t get dry even when the weather gets harsh, but not so thick that my skin can’t breathe.
And of course, fall also means a change for me! This fall I decided it was time to change my hair! I know I’m not the only one, right? I love a big change! Especially when it comes to color. I decided it was time to kiss the blonde goodbye and go darker for fall. What do you think?
Choosing a hair color can be overwhelming, but we have some easy tips to help you choose the right one for you!
TIPS FOR CHOOSING AT-HOME HAIR COLOR
- Choose according to your skin tone. Once you know if your skin tone is warm or cold, you will be ahead of the game. If you have warm skintone, go with warm, yellowish-brownish-goldenish undertones, you’ll want to keep your color warm as well to avoid looking tired. If you have a cool or olive complexion, accent it by opting for colors that are shiny, ashy and free of all red or gold undertones. (I typically go for a ash brown, with my cool skin.)
- Choose healthy. Natural hair is never completely one color – your kids’ hair probably has lots of natural highlights, lowlights and undertones. If you want a natural look, make sure your color comes isn’t flat! Try a brand like Natural Instincts – it gives hair great depth and shine, so hair looks healthy instead of flat. I’ve used Natural Instincts since high school and its my absolute favorite!
- Choose to follow instructions. It’s easy to leave dye on your hair for longer than the recommended time, especially when highlighting or going lighter. Follow the directions carefully – its easier to dye again then undo overprocessing.
- Choose closely. If you’re looking for a BIG change – as in several shades darker or lighter – baby steps is key. Trying to go from black to blonde can really damage your hair if you try to do it in one shot. And don’t forget – the farther you stray from your natural shade, the more often you will have to do touchups.
- Choose more than just hair color. Don’t forget to adjust your makeup when you make a change to your hair color!
- Choose the right shampoo and conditioner. Once you have your awesome new look, take care of it! Look for labels that indicate a shampoo or conditioner is designed for “colored” or “chemically treated” hair, like Herbal Essences Color Me Happy. Color-treated hair needs a little extra love, to make sure it doesn’t get dry or dull.
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About Melissa
I get a little lighter in the fall, as I lose color from my summer tan I compensate with hair color.
LOVE your new color!
I am always platinum blonde in the Summertime, but I love to do low-lights or add some dark red or auburn to my hair in the Fall & Winter! 🙂
I will put some low lights in for winter always looks great each year nice change from summer.
I go alittle darker in the fall and winter. Light auburn in spring and summer then medium auburn for the rest of the year.
I have thick dark hair, so I may add some auburn to it for the fall.
I am thinking of coloring it to a lighter shade of brown.
I like to go a deeper shade of warm chocolate.
I want to add some red/burgandy highlights to my hair
I’m strongly considering a mocha brown with platinum blonde ends. It’s different than my usual dark brown hair.
I will likely do something around the holidays either have my hair highlighted or colored.
I am darkening my hair for fall! I do that every year.
I think I’ll be staying brunette.
I cannot decide whether to keep getting hi/low lights or all over color. My hair has gotten longer and curlier so I cannot decide.
I actually just did, dyed my blonde hair dark brown 🙂
No not changing color.
My hair gets really dark in winter so I like to lighten it up a little
I like to go a little darker in the Fall!
Not too much, Id love to add some lowlights to my bleached hair, to make it look more natural.
I keep my color the same but I change my length in the fall. I need it a bit longer for the warmth.
I recently grew out my hair to see how much grey I have. Yes, I want to start coloring my hair again and I think I will try a light brown shade.
I haven’t really considered it.
I think about changing my hair every now and then.
Hmmmm wasn’t really thinking about it but now that you say that, probably. 😀
maybe a really rich dark brown with a few reddish highlights. perfect for winter!
thanks!
I probably won’t change my color for fall.
Yes I am changing it to a warmer color right now I have red highlights, I want a dark brown color.
Yes I usually add a little deep red in the fall and winter.
I used to get highlights in the fall, but this year I am trying to save money, so no expensive trips to the salon for me.
just a few highlights
I don’t dye my hair but a good friend dyes her medium blond in the summer and then switches to a darker blond in the fall and winter.
I love changing to a brighter red in the fall
I’d like to get rid of my gray, again, and add some auburn highlights.
I don’t think i will this fall but last fall I did a bright red!
I don’t think I will dye my hair for a long time, I have been dying it too much!
I pretty much keep the same hair color year round. I get high lights about four times a year.
Yes. I love to go darker in the fall.
I am wanting to change EVERYTHING about my hair right now. I need something new but I haven’t figured out what yet!
I will probably put some blonde highlights in my hair.
Yes I am I was going to go a little darker to try and cover some gray!