My Brunette Chapter

In my friend groups in college, I was well-known for not being able to keep a secret – whoops! However, believe it or not, I ONLY told 2 people besides my incredible hairdresser Yaleena that I was going to become a brunette. It was definitely an AMAZING decision to make the switch, too! One of the things that I have learned in 2024 is that change IS good and that we are simply evolving human beings. And, my switch to being a brunette (and embracing my natural roots!) is confirmation of these vital 2024 life lessons.

In high school and our early college years, we’re pretty much expected to decide what we want to do for the rest of our lives. I had the HARDEST time trying to decide what I wanted to do. I could barely decide what I wanted for lunch or dinner in the dining hall in college let alone decide what career path to pursue. Career paths feel like such a HUGE lifelong commitment and can feel very daunting during our college years. I have SOOOO many different interests, so it was extremely difficult to make one big decision. However, flash-forward to today and now having a few years of my career under my belt, I have learned about the power of evolution in our careers and in our lives, too.

When it comes to my appearance, ever since I was 13, I have been getting blonde highlights in my hair. I adore my blonde highlights (and still do!), as I felt youthful and if I could take on the world. My blonde hair began to fade during that time in my life and my hair started to become more brunette. My Grandma once told me that “you may become a beautiful brunette and love it” as I was loathing the natural and normal change in my hair color. Still, despite what my Grandma said, I kept getting these same blonde highlights for almost 13 MORE YEARS. And, to my Grandma’s words, at about 13 years later, I knew it was time for a change. I had always wondered what it’d be like to be a brunette since those lovely words of Grandma’s. I LOVE watching Sex and the City and fully identify as a Charlotte (if you know, you know!) aka the token brunette of the main friend group! The same goes for Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf (whom I proudly also identify as in some ways!) another token brunette bestie.  So, I made that change. I became a brunette.

Just like as our careers can and will evolve, so can other parts of ourselves, whether it be embracing our natural roots more so (with a few highlights in the mix!). And, it’s important to show love and gratitude and bring on changes with excitement and grace. While change may be difficult and take some adjustments, change is and can be good.

Here’s to my Brunette Chapter!!!

A special thanks to my amazing hairdresser and stylist Yaleena of Dante Salon and Spa for making this amazing transformation happen!!!

XOXO – Katie <3