Who dyes their hair?

Feria isn't a bad product.  It is L'oreal.  Just keep in mind it is an analine derivitive product and does have carcinogens.  The darker the pigment or color, the more carcinogens in the product.  So, maybe opt for a lighter shade than you might have used in the past.  As our hair turns gray which means losing pigment, typically, our skin tone loses some pigment as well, which is why lighter shades tend to be more flattering as we age.

Fearless,Typically, warmer tones are more flattering to most people as they reflect more light than cool tones.  When you look at photos of hairstyles and colors, also notice the eye color.  Eyecolor also makes a difference.  Most people with blue eyes make more attractive blondes than people w/ brown eyes.  You could also consider some face framing highlights to add some dimension to your hair.  When we study haircolor, we study children's hair.  Notice how most children have many shades within their hair.  That is why to color our hair all one color tends to look flat and if too dark, sometimes will look like shoe leather!

You are right, if you are pale, you probably do want some depth.  Many times a honey blonde is lovely and you probably shouldn't go lighter than that.... perhaps a few lights around your face in a honey tone might be nice.

As soon as I had enough hair to color I went to the store and grabbed this ...

http://www.clairol.com/niceneasy/roottouchup/

I loved having my hair back but I sure as heck wasn't ready for all the gray to be there that I'd already been covering up for years.  

The root touch up is just the correct amount of mix.  The little brush works perfectly and it's very inexpensive.

As already mentioned, it makes the texture of your hair feel softer too.

I finished chemo Jan '08, & my hair grew out white with some black hairs.   Some of my onc nurses recommended not going back to coloring.   Since being diagnosed, I've been trying to keep as many chemicals out of my system & off my body as possible, so I've stayed white.  Now, almost 3 years later, I can tell "the older look" is starting to bring me down, & it reminds me too much of "chemo head".   Just this morning I made an appointment to get my hair colored.  Even though having white hair had some advantages - all those senior discounts without even asking!  - it's time to be a blond again!  

Fearless, I would agree on warmer tones as use the "natural black".  I could probably go with something with highlights now, but that will be for when I get more hair.  Lighter skin tones for me just mean higher contrast and that suits me (someone with a WINTER palate).

I still use high contrast makeup.  That "softer look" does nothing and is just a waste of money on me.  But I do blend more than I did at one time.  Woman at the Chanel counter who did a makeover for me was amazed that I needed the darker colors.

When I had to wear wigs, I had two the same style.  Both were black, but one had red streaks in it.  Just so much fun to wear. I will do clip-ons when I get to a decent hair length.

As for the carcinogenic stuff, I think that is mostly a thing of the past.  We have much better and safer products now than 40 years ago.

Big change for me is that I am finally learning to style my own hair. And will go for a more polished look from now on. 

Isn't technology wonderful????

Annie, that is what I use - the Loreal non-amonia semi, I forget the name of it.  I love it, but I want something longer lasting.

Mrave, did you get trims in between?   I want mine to get long, too, but it's frizzy/curly, which I am not crazy about.