What Carly had to say on Monday, June 28th, 2010
I’m standing in for Janelle today and I need you to help me pick a hair COLOR! I’m feeling VERY washed out right now … so no laughing. I used one of those online hair stylers! Which color do you like best and be honest! And DON’T go by style, LOL! 
I think this is pretty close to me right now:
PHOTO #1
PHOTO #2
PHOTO #3
PHOTO #4
PHOTO #5
So ….. which hair color do you like best on me?
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I do like #4, but definitely something with a bit of red in it sounds fun.
Have fun choosing a new look :)
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It’s between 2 and 4 for me Carly! 2 says “ultra chic” and no-nonsense to me. 4 is just interesting, and I can actually see you with that color. Will weigh in more later.
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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My vote goes to #2. I personally like lowlights/highlights in my hair color. Makes me feel less blah.
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I like #3, but they all look great.
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I am going to have to go with #4.
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Okay, those are all hilarious. Hate to say, but I don’t any of them. Definitely do not see you as a red head. I like the color in your usual picture best!
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I like #1 & #2 best.
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I like 3 or 4. It’s funny, because before I even looked at the picture I thought, Oh, I hope she’s doing something with red.
You’ll have to let us know what you decide on.
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I think you should go with #4.
I am doing the same thing on Wednesday but I told my hairdresser that she can do whatever she wants as long as it is fun and sassy, so it will be interesting to see what happens.
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Hi! I happen to like your #1 picture, so how about just adding red highlights to it instead? You could either have them placed all over or just a clump of red in one spot (for lack of the technical terms).
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I like 2 and 4, but then again I am a wash and wear kind of girl. Even highlights are too much work for me, so my opinion may not be valid!
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I like number 4.
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I like #4 best but 2 is ok.
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My 1st choice would be #4. #2 would be second.
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I like #4 the best.
Cher
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OHHH….the red looks so sexy and brings out the great shape of your face!!! Love it!
Talina
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I am totally for number 1
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I really like #2 & then #4. It makes you look more tan too.
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I like #2 because its a summer color and has natural highlights in it that doe not wash you out but give it some voomph. Have fun!!!!!
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I like two for somehing different.. I find that I now have natural highlights as my gray colors lighter. The first time I noticed, I thought my hairdresser used a different color than usual.
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I love the look of # 2 but #5 yells out sassy.
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Five!! Oh, pick Five. I love that strong, warm color! You just glow!
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I think #5 but then I am partial to red hair as I was born with it!!
Be sure to let us know what you decide & share the new look with us in a picture.
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#2 Definitely!!
Tami B.
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I can not decide between #2 & #3… never used one of those programs before…
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I think the red color makes you look younger but I advise to color carefully because red is hard to get out once you have it. Mine has been burgundy for years and I freshen it up with highs and lows depending on the season.
Choose a color close to your natural and add 2 tones of highlights for summer- thin, woven ultra blondes and thicker strands for a darker blonde shade.
Then in the fall you can add some deep lows, maybe a few auburns.
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Thanks, everyone. I still haven’t decided what I’m doing. I know I’ve done red before and it’s impossible to maintain and look the same each time and be happy. I can’t do red. But I also know I’m not happy with the lack of depth and richness I have now. I have a great colorist, so I know I’ll figure it out but I wanted to have some fun and see what you all thought worked with my coloring too!
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those pictures are a hoot! I’m with the #2 and #4 group.
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I would choose #4. I think it would be a very soft colour on you…
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My vote is #2 or #4
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#1 or #4 since it’s summer. #5 I also like on you but for fall or winter.
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I like #1 best.
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My picks are #2 and #4. Lots of shades, but not too light or too dark…..Can’t wait to see what you pick…..Hope you show us the results.
Have a good day.
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Definitely #2
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Don’t really like any of them. If I HAD to choose one it would be #1.
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Well since there was no purple to choose from, I like #4 too
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I like 1 the best.
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I like #4
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I like 1 and 2. NOt sure why, they just look good.
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Definitely #2!
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#2! It’s very pretty color!
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My favorite is #4!
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It is a toss up for me between #3 and #4. In picture #3 you look like Paula Abdul. In picture #4 you look like Sarah Palin.
My vote goes for #4 after closer inspection with your skin tone and eye color. This is very flattering on you!
If you choose this color I would were a pale peach blush, with brown and hazel eye shadow, and a pale peach lipstick. If you are the type to wear liner and mascara, either a dark brown or black liner would be good along with mascara to match.
I just colored my hair tonight a deep auburn and I love it! I bought the new hair color by Clairol called PERFECT 10 and it was great! Your color is done in 10 minutes!
Have fun Carly! Whatever color you choose it will be very pretty on you! You have selected some nice shades.
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Photo #1 is the best one I think. Good Luck!
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I’m the wrong one to ask. I love bold colors. I use Feria and change around a bit. I tried the Clairol 10 one and it didn’t take.
I like 5 best but I do like 4 as well.
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I am a little late but I like # 1 the best, # 2 is not bad either. The red is to bold and like you said it it hard to maintain way to much work.
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Number 2 or 4 look best due to skin tone with hair colour. My preference would be number 2
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I think you should go with # 3.
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I’d go for #4…Good luck.
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I like # 5 myself but I did like that style too couldn’t help myself but I liked #1 too.
They all looked great!! Christine
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Carly,
#2 forsure. It is just the right shade not to much red, but with a little blonde
highlights.
The hair cut is pretty cool also.
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Umm…Karen…I’ve known you for a lot of years and spent some time with you….and I have to say….ummm…none of them are really you….number one maybe…but as for the others…I’m not quite seeing it or feeling it…sorry.
But honestly…why don’t you just as your best friend Janelle….she wouldn’t steer you wrong…at least…not on purpose….or maybe….strike that…she would….if it meant getting a good laugh in…lol
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I love number 1 – for for it.
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# 1 or #2 Carly…. The others are way to dark! Good luck!
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I looked again. I still like #2 the best! 3 & 5 just seem to dark a red for your face type. 4 is okay but it looks somewhat like #1 which you say is somewhat like yours is now. #2 Definetly.
Theresa
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