I have naturally thick curly red hair. though it is getting a bit darker as I age, however now it actually looks lighter b/c I put some blonde highlights in it, they should be fading by now but just on the sides by my temples it is VERY blonde depending how I wear my hair almost white...I've been too busy to get myself to the lady who does my hair so it's growing out, but I had it cut to my shoulders and I've kept it layered no matter what length it gets for years now, it's just easier than having it all one lenght b/c even when the layers grow out, it's too thick to even put into a ponytail!!!

But, I do love my natural color, so I'm not gonna dye it but one day I will reapply those highlights b/c I like how it enhances the gold color I have in my hair already! I used to try straightening it but that is too much work & it's damaging to my hair! I am going to eventually grow my hair out long again, for awhile or until I get too mad at it and want it cut off again! Ha!