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Published May 22, 2009 @ 07:48 by Tania in Being Mommy

B.K. (before kids) I used to get my fair done regularly, at least once every 3 months, more often for special occasions. I am blond, whose hair has darkened over the years for a dark, drab dishwater blond. I was really light as a child, but it started to darken. Now when people ask me where the kids get their blond hair from, I want to scream! Both husband and I are fair, and I assume that any fool knows that kids with blond hair often darken as they age.

I highlight. Not drastic highlights, but enough to give my hair some interest and colour. I go for natural, subtle highlights that really could be mine if I had a pool and spent all day year round sitting out.

The problem is, since kids, that going to hair dresser for 3 or 4 hours to sit through highlights and a cut is just a lot of time. Not to mention money ($200-$300 for highlights and a cut.) My visits have dwindled to just two or three a year. The last time I was there was early November; yes, about 7 months. Husband gets his haircut every month, but it is only $15 a visit and takes about 15 minutes. Maybe I should visit a barber and just ask for the number 2. My hair is now so bad that my "nicer" sister (of course both of my sisters are WONDERFUL, however one insults you then says, "I was just being honest") pointed out that it was time for a visit to the hair salon.

Here is my current debate - do I stay with the highlights? Or should I try a subtle, all-over colour close to my natural shade so that I don't have to worry about upkeep? Note: there is grey now to consider! And the highlights seem to help camouflage it. Also, hairstyle. I need wash and go, but the current, blunt just past the shoulder look isn't really good for anything but a ponytail. I have also been warned by some non-mom friends to be sure to avoid the "mom" haircut - but I am not even sure what that is!