Monday, April 25, 2011

Summer Hair

On Saturday I took a mental health afternoon.  I did some pleasure reading, took a little spin around Target for some toiletries and household organizational items, and went to my local Aveda salon.  I got my hair cut and highlighted.  It's been a while since I've had highlights, but I thought a lighter look would be nice for summer.  Extra bonus: I got to smell delicious Aveda products all through my 15 mile long run on Sunday.



In the past year or so I've had long hair and a short pixie and several sort of in between cuts as I've been starting to grow my hair back out.  While they all have their advantages and their drawbacks, I really love having an inverted bob even though it does require some additional upkeep and daily styling time.  

Do any of you tend to go lighter or shorter for the spring and summer months?
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21 comments:

  1. K-LineApril 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    GORGEOUS!!

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  2. michelleApril 25, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love your hair! It looks great. I usually have short hair. I always tell myself that I am going to grow it out and then I get impatient.

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  3. MesbakerApril 25, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    It's cute!! Perfect for summer. I stick to the same hue year round, but I did add a feather extension the last time I had my hair done : )

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  4. Jennifer TorresApril 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I love it! It looks great! Cheers!

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  5. Elise (PhD Strides)April 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Love the hair! I have debating short hair...but its taken me three years to grow mine back out -- and after seeing yours, I want short again!

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  6. sartorialsidelinesApril 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Your hair looks really nice! I'm almost to my summer breaking point where I chop it all off in the hopes of being mildly more comfortable in the humidity.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  7. RebeccaApril 25, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I like the new 'do!

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  8. ElenaApril 25, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    You look great! Lovin' the hair. I used to always go shorter for the summer (and sometimes red). I think this summer I'll keep growing it out...trying to stay long for the wedding.

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  9. PamApril 25, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    That is soooooo cute!!!!!!!

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  10. AnneApril 25, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    So cute! I've been considering highlights for summer too, though the sun usually takes care of that for me. I actually tend to have longer hair in the summer so that I can pull it back and spend less time with a blow dryer in my un-air conditioned apartment.

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  11. Karen :0)April 25, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Cute new hair!! :0) Love it!

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  12. RaquelitaApril 26, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks, Elena! The advantage of long hair in the summer is the pony tail and the updo. I'm sure you will look gorgeous at your wedding even if you do decide to cut your hair, though!

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  13. TheNewChrissyApril 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I love the hair! I've been growing mine out for the last year and it's finally out of the awkward stage and into the medium length stage. Very exciting! I don't really change my hair for the seasons, but I'm thinking of going red again. It's been a while and my true self is a redhead on the inside. ;)

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  14. Franciska van VeldhovenApril 26, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Hai Raquelita, thanks for stopping by my blog the other day.

    I like your new haircut, great way to know how you are at my first visit here.

    I always color my hair and it's lighter during Summer than in Winter.

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  15. lisasyarnsApril 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Oh fun! Looks great!!

    My hair is so long right now... I am trying to decide if I should keep growing it and do locks for love or if I should chop it...

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  16. unarucachulaApril 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love getting a new cut, especially one that is a drastic change from the current style. That being said, the ponytail issue is what has kept me from going short again. Yours looks so cute though you sure have me tempted.. :)

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  17. Elaine HearnApril 27, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Very cute!!!!

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  18. RaquelitaApril 27, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks, Elaine!

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  19. RaquelitaApril 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Oh, locks for love is great! I should look into whether or not they take color-treated hair....

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  20. RaquelitaApril 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    An unairconditioned second floor of my home and my trip to Italy are largely why I decided to chop my hair into a pixie last summer. I'll probably wear mine wavy and curly more as it gets hotter (if it gets hotter).

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  21. Healthy & HomemadeApril 29, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I LOVE the haircut!! It must be a lot easier for you too. Running with a ponytail can get annoying because it swings around the whole time and mine always gets drenched in sweat, sexy? Totally.

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