Dear Krissy,
I am thinking of dying my hair with streaks of bright red for the holiday season. I don’t want it forever, though, so what do you suggest?

Cadence, Fort Myers

A great option, especially for the holidays, is trying hair extensions. They’re temporary, give you the added benefit of providing extra volume to your hair, and in your case, you can just target certain sections where you’d like to highlight some red in your hair. That way, if you tire of them, we can take them out in a jiffy with no damage to your own hair!

Dear Krissy,
I am a 27-year-old “low maintenance” mother of two and I am starting to notice a few gray hairs. Whenever I see a new one, I try to pluck it out but they seem to be popping up more often. I have never dyed my hair because I did not want to get into a routine that might start costing too much money. I’m the type of person that only goes to the salon just a couple of times a year for a trim. What could I do to start hiding my premature gray…short of running away from home?

Haley, Fort Myers

I’m sorry to say that Mother Nature has not given us too many options. She seems to have a wicked sense of humor that way! Getting your hair dyed is about the only option I know of that will successfully cover up your gray for good. Some home remedies might be a baseball cap, scarf or wig (ha, ha — just kidding!) Truthfully though, you might be pleasantly surprised at the cost of coloring your hair. If you stick with just one color, the cost can be very reasonable and you may even like the new look it gives you.

Dear Krissy,
I just arrived here for the winter (this is my first “season” in the area) and I need a hairdresser. I have my color formula and I need someone to copy and apply it. Can any hair stylist do this?

Betsy, Fort Myers Beach

Yes, everyone can work with your formula. Sometimes it is easier if you find someone who also uses the exact color line your hair stylist was using at home, but all stylists can work with your formula and make it work from whatever color line they are currently using. We actually have many clients that come in our salon with their formulas and sometimes we will even order their exact color line for them to make sure that they feel exceptionally comfortable with the transition.