Ok I understand what you mean. You get your hair and nails done for you and it costs a fortune. My brother in laws sister gets her hair done every 6 weeks for colouring and streaks and it costs her $300 each time. Actually that price was what she quoted 3 years ago. I’m sure it’s gone up by then. I’d find that difficult to do. First off I’m a DIY’er and like to save money plus I don’t trust others enough with my hair or like being personally fussed with. Then again I don’t have a professional job where I need to look perfectly manicured.
Up until 2015 I didn’t quite know what my colour was. All I know was that I had to do root touch ups every 10 days and it got to be too much after a while. Now it’s been 3 1/2 years since I naturally coloured but it was BRIGHT. When I purchased my scroll saw 4 years ago I saw an older woman in her late ‘60’s with a long silver braid down to the back of her knees and decided that’s what I want. :lol: It’s at hip length now but is still growing.
Here is the colour i had and the silver head I’d become
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I kept creating styles that blended the colours. Now it’s mostly silver with only a bit of colour left but it looks cool in buns and braids now. Plus it’s super fun playing with washable hair colours.
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Like BLUE braids
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Good luck whatever you decide. It’s a big decision.