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natural hair |
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15 years ago with brown dye |
If your hair is dark, it seems that those grey hairs start to appear in the late 30's. For me, that's
30 years ago. At that time, I went to the drugstore and bought a box of Clairol Nice n'Easy for
about $7. There was not a lot of grey so every 6 or 7 weeks repetitions were required.
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auburn and straightened |
As the years pass, it seems that hair maintenance cost increase. The drugstore colour is not subtle enough and dark brown is too dark. The brunette becomes a redhead and curls are replaced by a bob.
Grey hairs appear every 3 weeks and eyebrows have to be tinted. A visit to the salon every 4 or 5 weeks costs about $200. Special products must be purchased to preserve the colour and to replenish
over-treated hair.
In 2014, I spent 4 months in Europe. I had decided to make the transition to grey hair. Fortunately, there are very talented hair stylists in Paris which was my home base. Red hair became blonde hair. I felt very "Parisienne" when I visited my salon in St. Germain des Prés.
It may be months before women around the world will be able to visit a stylist. Yes, I know that this is a minor inconvenience in a world where so many people are dying and there is so much economic uncertainty. I am fortunate to have been able to live such a comfortable life. But it is fun to look back sometimes and to wonder about the future.
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Six months later, in Paris, the redhead is a blonde. |
It may be months before women around the world will be able to visit a stylist. Yes, I know that this is a minor inconvenience in a world where so many people are dying and there is so much economic uncertainty. I am fortunate to have been able to live such a comfortable life. But it is fun to look back sometimes and to wonder about the future.
Your longer hair is very flattering...I think a lot of us are growing ours as the salons are closed!
ReplyDeleteGrateful that I was able to find your blog today!
Thank you. You are my very first comment on this blog. It's funny how hairstyles change in our lives. I like your longer look too. We will all have tousled buns by the end of the summer.
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