Brightly colored hair is a trend that seems like it will be around for awhile. Personally, I love changing my hair color. I've had blue and green hair (which is in my profile picture) and then I switched it to a vibrant orchid and magenta color, as seen below. I've been highlighting and dying my hair for at least five, maybe six years. From my numerous experiences at the salon, I wanted to share the emotional stages of dying hair a "fun" color.

1. Excitement:

Changing your hair color is a big decision. It takes a long time to pick a new color and style. I spent hours trying to find that "perfect" hair color. After numerous Pinterest board searches and dozens of Google searches, I finally found the color and style I wanted.

2. Anticipation

Now the wait begins...scheduling an appointment and waiting for the big day to arrive only adds to the anticipation.

3. Hesitation

It's almost like this impending sense of doom..maybe I'm being dramatic. But this is a big change, especially for those of us with really dark hair. The amount of bleach that has been applied to my hair is unbelievable. I start to second-guess my decision. What if this color doesn't look good with my complexion? What happens if it doesn't turn out the way that I pictured it? Why do I keep making myself worry even more?

4. Anxiety

I love the salon that I go to. (Shoutout to Bangz Salon in Penfield) They are so awesome. Every time I go there, I just feel happy and welcomed. However, I couldn't help feeling slightly anxious the first time I went there. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but everyone there is so friendly and willing to help me figure out the best way to get my perfect hair color. I'm not gonna lie, the first time I got my hair colored, which was the blue-green color, I was nervous. But the end product was totally worth it.

5. Confidence

About half-way through my hair appointment, I start to get really excited. I can start to see what the end product is going to look like. I knew that it would be an amazing color when it was finished. It's going to look like what I pictured in my mind!

6. Adoration & Love

By the end of the appointment, I am completely and utterly in love with what my hair looks like. The time and effort by my hairdresser was so worth it. I love how the finished hair color looks. I can't explain how happy I am with the end product. (Shoutout to Kristen and Bangz Salon)

I know that this isn't for everyone, but it is a really fun experience, and honestly having those hair colors made me more confident in myself. I kept having to answer why I would dye my hair these crazy colors, and each time I would reply that it was something that I wanted to do and it made me feel good about myself. I don't regret any of it at all! Take the leap if you're brave enough.