back to my roots

I grew up with almost-black hair (and more than a few ridiculous hair cuts).

age 6 or so

around age 28

age 41

But once the gray hairs started sprouting, I began coloring my hair.  I stayed a deep brown, but the upkeep was annoying.

A few years ago I started going lighter, thinking the gray hairs, when they grew in, would be less noticeable. They were. But I never felt like me when my hair was a lighter brown.

So today I see Lyo, my truly masterful colorist, and tell her to make my hair darker. 

She does, and also adds a few low lights.  I walk out feeling a little bit more like the me that was.