I did it - PIXIE !!

I did it! I got my pixie cut Feb 22. I like it and have received a lot of compliments so far. The styling has been something that I have had to get use to but other than that it is a cool cut. I am all natural dark brown in the back with small amount of silver peeking. Over my ears I have a few silvers you can see. The crown of my head you can't see any skunk stripe because the way the style is so far. If I put a part in my hair I can see the silvers. But nothing really drastic. I still have salon color on the top and it will probably take another 4-5 months before I am all natural on the crown. I really haven't made up my mind if I want to get rid of the fringe. 

1 Day Shy of 3 Months Dye Free

It has been a few weeks since my last blog post not much happening in the grey hair world. I am disappointed in my progress. My skunk stripe is very soft and not much of a contrast. I suppose I should be happy that it seems that my natural color will be dark with some silver running through it. BUT I can't really determine until I am fully transitioned. My 3 month progression photo -

As you can see I have some silvers peeking out and maybe about 1.5 inches of regrowth but the contrast isn't drastic.

I am still on track to possibly get the PIXIE.

Here is a great link to an awesome blog where the blogger has grown out a pixie cut -
Maybe Matilda . I think that this is a lovely rendition of a pixie grow out.  Be sure to not get discouraged and scroll down to the bottom to see pictures of her about every 3 months during the grow out.

Slow Progress .... BUT Progress None-the-Less

Another snow day here in West Virginia..... We received about 10 inches of snow yesterday. It was so peaceful.... Fletcher of course LOVEs the snow.....

We had a great time playing and jumping around!

I am now a little over 2 months dye free. I have noticed more silvers peeking and more of a natural color. I am still at a loss on what the actual greying pattern and true natural color. BUT I am super excited and attempting patience.

I am still going to do a BIG chop at the end of March. I hope to have a few more inches of growth by then. I have also been browsing Pinterest for ideas and have started a board -My Grey Hair Inspiration. 

I have been applying weekly coconut oil and lavender oil treatments. Today will be a baking soda wash with a white vinegar rinse this will clarify and remove any old hair product.

Peace!!

Pretty Twig Hair Pins

I found these darling Twig Hair Pins I think they will show off the grey\silvers.

I like the antique pewter and they come in sets of 2 or 3 from Woodland and Belle. They have bud twigs and budless twigs styles (see link above). I plan on purchasing a set of 3, 2 budless twigs in antique bronze/pewter and 1 bud twig in antique pewter. 

I am noticing a bit more of a line of demarcation but still cannot determine my natural color and still have a lot of salon color. My hair seems to be starting to turn a brassy color. I am longing for the BIG chop but know that I have to be patient!!! 

I am using Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo and Conditioner to try to make the silver sparkle and to tone down the brassy undertones not sure if it working to well. The blue malva is a purply/blueish shampoo that tones down the brass\yellows and brings up the greys or blonde if you have them.

The product looks sorta like this, couldn't find an exact photo but very colorful, the conditioner is a muted blue:

I use both the shampoo and conditioner. Some people report not to use it everyday. I do not shampoo everyday and I alternate with other shampoos I have in my bath.

Recent Haircut Preparing for the Pixie in March

I got a small trim yesterday to prepare for my BIG CHOP in March/April. I tried a new stylist at Sam Wong Salon, Frederick MD. My previous stylist was not to encouraging the last time I mentined going grey to her. So I thought I should try a new stylist Caitlin Helle. She was very positive and encouraging at the consult yesterday. She gave me ideas of ways to deal with the dreaded skunk stripe - lowlights, a semi-permanent color or just grin and bear it. I do not have alot of regrowth right now and my line of demarcation is very small. As you can see below.

Caitlin did say that she didn't think I was very grey in the back and it is normally the area the last to turn.  We just have to wait and see what my natural color will be and time will only tell that story. So now it is a waiting game.

Silvers are a peeking!!

Thought I would drop in real quick and leave a pic of my peeking silvery hairs. My line of demarcation is small but I do see the beginning of my skunk line!!!

A link to my little silvers !!

Coconut Oil to Naturally Condition Your Hair

I hope everyone had a great holiday yesterday. Ours was SLOW and peaceful and you couldn't ask for  better than that on a holiday.  I received a gift card from my DH from a local spa Verbena Day Spa and I am super excited to get a few facials next year!!

I am sitting here writing this post with a hair full of coconut oil, a little lavender essential oil, a hotel shower cap and a ball cap to keep warmth. This combination is a great way to naturally condition your hair. I added a little lavender essential oil to help with growth. I am getting impatient with my silvers not coming in fast enough.  :)

Here is a great link Bonzai Aphrodite to get some wonderful tips and recipes on the coconut oil concoction. Browse her blog she has some wonderful insight.

You do not have to put alot of coconut oil on your hair to get the benefit a few tablespoons will do and the oil will harden after you make it. All you have to do is rub it between your hands and it melts super fast and then run your hands through your hair. Easy Peasy! I haven't had a problem with the oil washing out of my hair and it is super soft after the treatment.