Hair

Help Me Choose My Next Haircut & Color

posted on September 23, 2013 | by Amanda Holstein

Tomorrow I have an appointment to get my hair cut and colored and I need your help! Since I’ve had this blog, you’ve seen my hair super short, I’ve attempted the Alexa Chung, I’ve tried going slightly darker than my natural color and slightly lighter, and I’ve had longer blonde waves. When you have that in-between mousy brown hair like I do, it’s easy to want to change it up often, whether it’s brightening it up by going blonde or keeping the color rich as a brunette. My hair also grows pretty fast so cutting it super short has never been too scary for me – it always grows back!

Now this time around, I’m not going for a massive change like I’ve done in the past, but I still need your help. I keep track of all potential haircuts and color options on my Pinterest board, and I’ve narrowed it down to the following:

Color

For color, one option is going slightly darker for Fall and warming it up with this rich chestnut brown. I’ve tried going brunette in the past but have never quite gotten the exact color I’ve wanted. This warmer color is one I’ve always wanted to rock. Or should I keep up with the lighter hues I have at the moment? I do love the color of my hair right now and think blonder shades brighten up my skin. I think the way Elizabeth Olsen’s hair is slightly darker towards the roots is a gorgeous look as well – not exactly ombre – more natural.

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Cut

I’ve had my hair shoulder length for sometime now and it’s just hit the point where I’d consider it long. So the question is, do I keep the length but add in some fun choppy layers? Or should I trim it up just below the shoulders and try something different like blunt ends?

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So what do you think?? Help me decide in your comments below!

11 Comments

Daiva Says

Go for the brunette with longer length. The darker colour will look so good.

Sorelle in Style Says

I may be a bit bias, but I just had the same dilemma and ended up going darker and keeping my blunt cut – no regrets here! I tested out the look before I dyed it on a virtual makeover app (we actually have one on our blog!) :)

♡jilly
sorelle in style

Caroline Says

We have a very similar outlook on hair–I’m constantly changing it up from light to dark, long to short, etc (and I have that same mousy-in between-brown natural hair). I recently went back from dark to light and have been so happy. I also feel that the lighter color brightens up my skin. I would go for the honey colored option, where the roots are a bit darker so you don’t have to deal with pesky touch ups, but focus the lightest parts around your face. As for the cut, I would go just above your shoulders–I love shorter hair for the Fall/Winter and then it will be back to below your shoulders for next Summer :) Keep us posted on what you decide!

Madeline Says

I like the golden honey blonde with the long length and choppy layers ! It would look gorgeous on you

Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World

Monyale Says

You rocked every single hairstyle you had in the past. I love the dirty honey blonde with the medium length.
Can’t wait to see the result.

Mary Kate Gavigan Says

I think you should go with the dark brown color, with the shorter cut. With winter coming, a lighter color won’t look as natural. The short cut is something knew and I think it would look super cut! And it will grow out a bit before winter so your hair will be long again before the col weather. :)

Kendall Says

I say go darker with the longer cut!

Cass Says

I vote for the dark hair with the longer length!

sandra Says

I really like the chestnut brown with the longer length. The brown would be perfect for fall. Thanks for taking our suggestion. Either way anything would look great.

Miranda Says

go with both option 1s !!!

Dani Says

Color 2 & Cut 2!

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