I want to have healthy shiny thick WL hair when it's all said and done. No raggady ends, maybe a 'u' shape. Did want a 'v' shape but I think that's too much to keep up with now. I have been considering color for the last year off and on, but I'm afraid to do that now that my hair is getting back healthy. Plus, all the colors I like are permanent and I don't want anything permanent. If I can find a color I like I would consider a rinse.