Can we talk about hair for a minute? Blonde hair specifically. I have been to a thousand salons, declared my devotion for each and every one, then gotten too comfortable and burned one too many times. Isn’t that how it always goes? Highlights are a slippery slope. I was coerced into getting just a few during my first couple of years at Syracuse, and by the time I graduated, I was a full on, all over, one dimensional blonde (and I was tan. in the winter. in Syracuse, NY. crazy lady.) I’ve since taken it down a notch, but never underestimate how addictive blonde hair can be.
Recently I was burned once again, by asking for ‘golden’ blonde, and coming out ‘orange’ blonde. So I am trying another place. I’ve made my appointment way in advance (usually I am looking in the mirror freaking out and trying to get an appointment for THAT DAY.) Then I read this which made me think…enough with the golden American blonde…I have been asking for the wrong thing all along! I need Scandinavian blonde! The holy grail of champagne-y blondness. I will ask for Scandinavian blondness. So that’s my plan.
I’ve officially exposed myself for the hair-obsessive I am. But, I have friends who for blow outs twice a week and others who traverse various NYC boroughs to hunt down the secret curly hair place. So at least I know I am not alone!
into the gloss can make you obsessive about all sorts of beauty topics and products:) are you addictived yet?
xoxo
First of all, I *love* the watercolor. Second of all, I’m glad I’m not the only one who has been less than satisfied with their highlights…ugh! I always refer to it as “baby blonde” and I have no idea why. Like why do I think that’ll explain what I want, haha? So now I know! *Scandinavian* blonde
Lastly, my bf’s fam is from Syracuse so that whole bit made me giggle 
I am officially obsessed with your work. Gorgeous pieces!! (and I have had an all too familiar experience on the hair dye front!)
Erin
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I can relate to this so well !… meant to add this to my earlier post…
Love this!
Caitlin, you are too cute~!
Hilarious and sooooooooo true!
Love this AND the spot on watercolor!
Caitlin – This happens to us all even when it’s just about a hair cut (oops… style!).
Girlfriend of mine had a mid 1990′s photo of Princess Diana with her every time she went in for a cut AND color. “This please.” she would say.
After Diana’s death she began to feel a bit odd about showing it…but, it was what she still wanted. Photos are never confused by style & colorists – we get into trouble when our vocabulary is “incorrect”. Good luck with the Scandinavian this time!
too funny! will bring pics!
That exact same article convinced me as well! NYC has an endless amount of hair salons (too many!), but Elin clearly found the best-she’s got such fantastic color with dimension. Scandinavians definitely do blonde best.
true!