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Hair Makeover: From Blonde to Denim

I have been a blonde for about 12 years. I loved being a blonde. But after 12 years, I was starting to get bored. In all honesty, I’ve been bored with blonde for quite a while, but I had no idea what I wanted. I wanted a change, but I didn’t want to go back to any of the multitude of hair colours I had before the blonde. I’ve done red. I’ve done plum. I’ve done dark brown.

I’ve been a bit obsessed with grey/silver and denim hair for a while, but I was too scared to try it. What if grey just made me look older?! I am 38 and the blonde highlights have been doing a pretty decent job of hiding the grey I already have. And denim? What if that just made me look like an ‘old tannie‘ trying too hard?!

I was on my way to Style Bar a couple of weeks ago to get my roots done, and on my way there (about 10 minutes from the salon) my sister talked me into it… I was going denim!

I was strangely calm about the decision.

My Hair Makeover: From Blonde to Denim

Before…

My Hair Makeover: From Blonde to Denim

After…

My Hair Makeover: From Blonde to Denim #denimhair

I am in love with my hair!! It’s still a work in progress, but we’ll get to that perfect shade of blue grey that I’m after.

Thank you to Style Bar and my amazing stylist. It’s been a pleasure!

And thank you to my sister for forcing me into it ;)

xoxo

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Show me your NYFW Twisted Punk Braid Selfie and you could win a TRESemmé hamper! (CLOSED)

The Twisted Punk Braid from Herve Leger New York Fashion Week AW/16 was a huge hit and I can see why.

Punk Braid TRESemme Challenge & Giveaway

Isn’t it gorgeous?!

You can get this runway look at home by following the steps below. Stick around as your punk braid selfie can win you a TRESemmé hamper!

Step 1:

Start with the TRESemmé 24 Hour Body Healthy Volume Shampoo and Conditioner as a base for perfect effortless waves.

Step 2:

Apply a small amount of TRESemmé 24 Hour Body  Volume and Lift Mousse to the roots and roughly dry the hair to enhance its natural texture.

Step 3:

Create an uneven deep side part and begin plaiting and twisting from the forehead to the nape of the neck.

Punk Braid TRESemme Challenge & Giveaway

Step 4:

Secure the twisted plait with a small elastic band and bobby pins, allowing small strands to fall out.

Step 5:

Run a straightener over the top of the hair at the part-line and shake hair over the shoulders to cover up the end of the braid.

Punk Braid TRESemme Challenge & Giveaway

Step 5:

Finish by spraying TRESemmé Firm Hold Hairspray for touchable hold.

What you will need: Blow dryer, straightener, round bristle brush, thin elastic band and bobby pins.

Win with TRESemmé

Here’s the fun part…

Create this look, send a selfie and stand a chance to win a TRESemmé product hamper containing:

24 Hour Body Healthy Volume shampoo and conditioner

24 Hour Body  Volume and Lift Mousse

Firm Hold Hairspray

Styling brush

Share your selfie on social media and keep your fingers crossed. You can enter via Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to tag myself and TRESemmé using the following:

Twitter: @MsCharlieW & @TRESemme_SA

Instagram: @pretty_please_charlie & @tresemmesa

Facebook: @prettypleasecharlie & @TRESemme

If you’re a bit camera shy, you can send your selfie to charlene (at) prettypleasecharlie (dot) co (dot) za.

This challenge is about having fun and the winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be announced on 30 March 2016. SA residents only. 

I can’t wait to see your beautiful braids! Good luck.

xoxo