4 Reasons I'm Not Going Back to Being a Brunette Yet

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Since becoming a blonde two years ago, I can't say my life has gotten more fun - at least not particularly. The first thing that happened was an impromptu video chat with my boyfriend. His widened eyes said it all, but that didn't stop him from saying, "You look . . . different."

My transition from silky, dark brown locks was gradual. First I got tawny-looking highlights that were much too streaky, and two days later I marched into a random barbershop (note: this is never a good idea) and asked for a single-process dye job. From that moment on, things got rather janky. I couldn't believe how coarse my strands had become, and looking at photos of myself, I was concerned. My hair looked stained: a mustardy yellow, if you will.

Nevertheless, I counted Kate Bosworth and Sienna Miller as my favorite beauty icons. I was determined to get that look - at least when it came to shade. I eventually met a new stylist who nurtured my hair back to health, slowly but surely tweaking my tone to complement my olive skin. She highlighted it gradually with intermittent toner sessions, which held me over until it was time to go lighter. Now I'm feeling better than ever about my shade of blond, and I just got bangs modeled after - you guessed it - Sienna's. Despite my tough journey, I don't want to go back to brown hair just yet. I have blond ambition, you see.

Only, here's the thing: I'm a brunette at heart. When I look at photos of myself with a dark lob, I think I look sexy - especially in the middle of Summer. I feel like a brunette, even though I haven't been for over two years. Though I like the way I look, I know I was more confident before I made the switch. But I still plan to stay blond for as long as possible before going back to my natural color.

The color of your hair can't change every day, like your outfit. Your hair color helps to define you and your vibe, and it might even impact your sense of style. A fresh cut can bring out your feminine side; maybe your bob inspires you to slip on a headband and update your wardrobe with a preppy twist. In other words, a hair change is a big deal. When it's time to go back to brown, I'll just know. It'll be a new chapter of my life, but first, I just want to make sure I've lived this one to the fullest.