I can't wait for summer to be over so I can dye my hair dark again! Right now I've kept my hair light because it naturally lightens with the sun (obviously) but I got very bored of it so I put in even lighter peekaboo highlights. I really don't like it. Patience!
I also think I'm gonna get straight across bangs again, once I dye it dark.
Anyway, I always use Redken products. I shampoo, condition & use a leave in conditioner everyday because I usually wear my hair naturally curly and the leave in conditioner prevents frizz and keeps the curls bigger and more wavy, rather than small, poofy ringlets. Occassionally I'll straighten my hair and when I do so I use more products like Redken's 'Smooth Down Protector' to prevent damage. I hate split ends