Chocolate girl looking for some hair color ideas...I NEED HELP!!!!

[jjenni2004]

Ok, so I'm new to this site and new to healthy hair care practices. Every forum that I have come accross has really helped me out so far. So now, I need some serious help! I'm trying to grow my hair to about bra strap length. Right now It's a little past my ears, but it's in the best shape it has EVER been in. It's shiny, bouncy, healthy, and DARK!!!! I'm like a milk chocolate complexion and my hair is like...dark, dark brown...almost black. I really want to lighten up my face, but I don't know what colors to choose (I think I have a complex) I also want my hair to continue to grow.

I want to try some lighter highlights (maybe 2 or three in total), but I'm a little scared. And I also want to make sure that even though my hair is color treated...that it will still continue to grow.

Does anyone have any experiences or suggestions for me????? Thanks!!!!!

I also don't know how to put my pic up in my Avatar....

 

[aquajoyice]

Welcome jjenni!!! First off I want to wish you the best in your hair care journey Your hair will still grow even if you decide to dye it, but you have to take extreme care of it since it is a chemical process. I would suggest maybe doing some research on a henna and see if that is something that would interest you. Although I haven't used it there are ladies on this board that have great results with it. Also, instead of doing your entire head have you thought about getting highlights? Just a few suggestions. Are you currently relaxed jjenna?

 

[determined_to_grow]

When I was younger I use to color my hair a lot. I found that auburn(s)/ reddish colors and browns work well with my under tone....

 

[Foxglove]

ITA something in the reddish brown family

 

[Nightingale]

Bre from Top Model is in a haircolor commercial for Garnier. Her color is fabulous. I'd add a picture, but I can't find one yet.



This is the best photo I could find.

 

[jjenni2004]

Thank you to everyone who has replied with your ideas!!! I really appreciate it!

Aquajoyice - I am actually leaning towards highlights instead of coloring my entire head. And thank you sooo much for the welcome. I did hear that henna color was healthier than regular hair dyes.

I think the reddish/brown family has it. I didn't even think about that. I was thinking honey's and caramel's if I were to do highlights, but reddish browns I think would suit my undertone and skin color better. According to one of these sites I googled...I seem to be in the "warm" undertone family.

Nightngale - the color looks good in the pic you attached, I think I'm going to google that pic too.

Thanks again!!!!