I look like a mushroom, I'm gutted!

[sillymillyb]

I have been feeling all fat and grotty lately, so went to hairdressers for a change and now it's a million times worse :(

I showed the lady a photo of what I wanted, and have ended up with nothing like it really. I think it's too dark now? Def too short. I hesitate to say this in case theres a very slim chance my hairdresser is reading, but I really hate it.

Can any one recommend any solutions? Beyond hats / extensions / crying for the next 3 months.

I've included a before / after photo so if I'm outed by it - I'm so desperate I don't care!

Sillymillyb you look better as a blonde. Indians you look better as a brunette.

I think you look lovely before and after sillymilly because you have a lovely face (you can pay me later) - but seriously, you do. Not at all mushroomy, maybe a bit plain and samey but still nice and pretty. Which is fine for a lot of people but if it doesn't feel like you then you're not going to be happy. And by the sound of things you don't feel like you with this hair.

Don't worry though, hair grows quickly! And you'll find it's in much better condition now that it's had a big chop. if I was you I'd have some highlights put in but not go as blonde as before and maybe 'mess' your bob up a bit. Try it wavy? Backcomb a bit (only a bit, not too much and do it under the hair that's on show if thay makes sense) to give it a bit of oomph.

Don't cry though, whilst you're moving towards your you look, you're still lovely :).

Bloody hell skipping, bit harsh

Thanks for all the comments everyone, I wore it more messy today and thought it looked better.

Am going to boots tomorrow so will be buying some of the products you have all recommended and playing around with it a bit more. Am looking forward to getting blonder again though!

I love the colour on you. Ignore that bitchy comment up there ^. There's always one attention seeker.

i dont think she is seeking attention

Glad you're going back to blonde. I'd grow out the bob and have fun with it in the meantime.

Naughty Skipping! Had to look up White D. OP's hair bears vaguest resemblance; in that it's straight, brown and a bob, but she certainly doesn't look like her, nor is it shaved (?) on one side.

A lot of hair products are available in travel sizes so have a look at them if your are trying a few. Good way to see if you like something.

Ooh that's a great tip about the travel sized options - I don't actually own any products, so I'm a bit of a novice in that department

Ah, the world of hair product.

Welcome!

I think you are v pretty and can get away with both, and agree it's a good cut that's not 'you'.

I have longish blonde hair and have recently upgraded to a more £££ hairdresser and it has made a huge difference. They know exactly how to do a mix of caramelly blondes and an ash toner that looks natural but swishy and blonde. Also go for regular cuts.

I think you should focus on being a better blonde - pricey but worth it you def suit it blonde better, look younger etc but it looks a bit bleachy and yellowy, not awful but could be a lot better if cared for and coloured better.