Dying My Hair For The First Time

July 10, 2012

Written by Meg

I’ve been incredibly bored with my hair for ages. So now that i’m back with my favourite stylist, i decided it was time for a change!

It’s actually the first time i’ve ever dyed my hair. Unreal right? We did a balayage subtle gradiation from my natural colour to a copper – and i’m really thrilled with the work she did. It’s enough to make me feel refreshed, but not so much that i look in the mirror and can’t recognise the girl i see.

What do you think?!

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Meg

Meg is the Founder and Creative Director of Megan Nielsen Patterns, and is constantly dreaming up ideas for new sewing patterns and ways to make your sewing journey more enjoyable! She gets really excited about design details and is always trying to add way too many variations to our patterns.

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Jess

11 years ago

so so pretty!!!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Jess

Thanks so much Jess!!!! You are just the sweetest :) Though i’d happily swap hair with you any day of the week.

Hugs honey!

Adventures in Dressmaking

11 years ago

Soooo pretty! I get into hair ruts, too. I’ve decided I want to keep it long so my choices are curly, straight, or up. I get bored, though. You look great with the new ‘do!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Adventures in Dressmaking

Suzannah that is the exact problem i have!! I’m dead against cutting mine short – and since it’s so curly i can’t change the shape of the cut much – sooooo i was stuck! Colour seemed like the next step hehehe.

Anyway, thanks so much hun! XOXO

Rachel

11 years ago

I love it!11 You have such gorgeous hair!!1

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Rachel

Thanks Rachel!

Sharlene

11 years ago

it is so, so, so, gorgeous! she did a great job! very subtle, and yet at the same time stunning.
any chance you could share who your stylist is? might pop in to see her when i’m back in perth ;)

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Sharlene

Thanks Sharlene!! Her name is Mel, and she’s at the Maurice Meade in Subiaco. She does all the colour and styling for the Maurice Meade ads. I feel pretty lucky that she’s been cutting my hair since she was an intern 10 years ago hehe.
So are you from Perth then??

Emily

11 years ago

gorgeous!

Curry Made

11 years ago

You look fantastic!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Curry Made

Thanks Curry!! XOXO

Trudy Callan

11 years ago

You look so glamourous and chic, so put together and stylish. You look like you should be on the cover of a magazine.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Trudy Callan

Trudy! you always say the sweetest things – that has absolutely made my day!

Bri

11 years ago

Your hair looks gorgeous, it looks very natural too!

Marilyn

11 years ago

I love the new “fresh” look! Sometimes it’s ice to change things around a bit.

Rachel

11 years ago

Looking good !

Hannah Jean

11 years ago

You look really lovely! I love the gentle, airy curls and the touch of gold gives everything a warm glow.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Hannah Jean

Thanks Hannah! Now if only i could blow dry it that perfectly every time hehehe

kelli

11 years ago

you look awesome. love the copper and soft curls.

carrie @plums in the icebox

11 years ago

looks so good, megan! my hair is really similar to yours and i’ve been bored for ages, too! been wanting highlights but haven’t bit the bullet. maybe i will!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to carrie @plums in the icebox

Thanks Carrie!! You should totally do it then we could be twinsies!! Which i’m pretty sure we already are though :) I hope DC is treating you well! XOXO

Annelise

11 years ago

Really suits you! Melissa is magic.

Clarissa

11 years ago

Very pretty! It’s subtle, but completely wakes up your face and makes your eyes pop.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Clarissa

Thanks so much Clarissa! you are too sweet! xoxo

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11 years ago

[…] so much for all of your kind words yesterday about my hair – it may seem so trivial, but it really made my day to hear such kind words of […]

Paunnet

11 years ago

That’s a very nice, subtle effect! Also, your hair is incredibly cute with those defined curls!

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Paunnet

THanks Anna! I just wish i could blow dry it that perfeclty every time! will have to practice more :)

margherita

11 years ago

you look great!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindsay

11 years ago

I love the new hair, Megan! It really suits you and is super subtle. I recently got my hair done, too and it’s amazing how it can totally change your outlook.

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Meg

11 years ago

Reply to Lindsay

It really does doesn’t it? I can believe how a little bit of a fresh look can make you feel so so good! Now if only i could carry off blunt bangs like you’d i’d be pretty thrilled hehe

Brandie

11 years ago

The third picture is particularly awesome! You’re beautiful!

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