CONFESSION: I haven’t had my hair colored in almost ONE YEAR. That’s 12 months of growing out my hair without any touch ups, highlights, lowlights… nothing.

This definitely wasn’t my original plan last spring when I learned about a fancy little thing I had called “chemical sensitivity”… basically when I’m exposed to harsh chemicals — like traditional household cleaners or hair color — my body reacts with a not-so-pleasant onset of crazy symptoms. Think: lightheaded-ness, nausea, bloating, itchy arms and legs. inability to regulate my body temperature, etc.

So while I’ve been working through an immune system treatment over the past 12 months to heal my body + eliminate its reaction to these chemical exposures, I’ve just decided to avoid getting my hair colored all together! Sometimes I seriously can’t believe I even made it this far… I used to get my hair colored every 10-12 weeks for years!

So as you can imagine, throughout the past 12 months I’ve definitely had my fair share of trying different hairstyles to “hide” or rather disguise my fake roots to look natural + effortless and almost like I intended them to be that way… I’m to a point now in the growth process that the more blonde part of my hair is long enough to balance out the darker roots & it almost looks like an intentional ombré. But it took a while to get there & so I wanted to share all my tips + tricks I learned along the way this past year & share 3 hairstyles that hide dark roots on the blog today!

It’s adorable tied in your little girls’ hair. It’s a major no-no on the butt of a bridesmaid dress. And you may even remembering wearing them as a little girl yourself. But you’ve probably never ventured into wearing them anytime recently, at least not in your hair!

Here’s 2 different hairstyles for how wear a bow in your hair to add a little fun & feminine touch to your style:

A silk scarf tied in your hair may look effortless & easy when it’s done correctly, but sometimes getting this look right the first time can be a little bit tricky! So today I’m sharing breaking it down & sharing 3 ways to get in on this effortlessly chic trend… complete with my fail-proof tips for keeping this look feeling elegant and polished (rather than childish & messy)! Because the trick to getting this hairstyle to look effortless is as easy as choosing the right type of hairstyle with the right length scarf!

The bandana scarf is as versatile as it is inexpensive + each little pop of color adds so much depth, texture, and embellishment to any outfit. Adding a bandana scarf to your outfit is one of the easiest + budget-friendly ways to update your fall wardrobe. It’s been a huge trend this year + I’m so excited this trend is carrying right into fall!

One of my favorite ways to spice up an outfit or add a pop of color to a look is with simple, standout accessories (hint: it’s #7 on my fail-proof list for effortless style). I've been loving the latest bandana scarf craze, especially when worn in your hair. Whether it’s a statement red or subdued navy, the bandana scarf adds a trendy edge to any outfit. Here are two simple + stylish ways to get in on this trend and tie a bandana scarf in your hair.