I’m always touched when I receive a heartfelt beauty question that’s actually genuine, instead of pompous. Read on, and you’ll see why I jumped at the chance to help Beverly H., a mature GlamBlush fan with her urgent hair dilemma:

“I am over 60, graying, have a pale pink complexion, green eyes, short hair. Desperately need some help. Should I be coloring my hair? What about lengthening it with extensions?”

I enlisted one of my favorite hair know-it-all’s, Shane M. of the Chris Chase Salon here in Manhattan. Here’s what he had to say:

“Coloring your hair is a great way to make yourself look and feel a little younger. I think you would look incredible as warm blonde, golden blonde, or even a very light coppery blonde. Be careful with strawberry blonde - some strawberry tones have too much pink in them and that will make you look monotone and washed-out.

Hair extensions are fun for a while, but they require maintenance, and on fine or medium-fine hair, extensions easily and quickly slip away from the root. I am not a fan of them on most women unless they are willing to spend extra time and really care for them, keep them up, which could get expensive. A new color might make you think twice – it could be just the change you are looking for!”

-xx, Shane Michael Manieri for Chris Chase Salon

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Hi BJ! I had to ask the same question a few years ago… I didn’t know the difference either! Here’s Rita Hazan’s response…

A single process is either permanent or semi-permanent color that alters your natural hair color either darker or lighter. This is just one-dimensional color, meaning your whole head of hair will be the same. For example, I only do a single process on Debra Messing. There are no highlights, so it is very one-dimensional.

A double process is a single process plus highlights. So you color your hair one shade and then add highlights to give it a multi-dimensional look, like Jessica Simpson. For most people this helps it look more natural. She colors her natural hair to a golden blonde and highlights on top of it with baby blonde highlights for a more natural blonde affect. Have questions for Rita Hazan? Send them to me at beautyeditor@glam.com!

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Says GlamBlush reader Jenn B.:

I hear you Jenn - I’ve definitely suffered through my share of botched dye jobs (one guy even called me Ronald McDonald!) I called on one of my favorite hairstylts, Jet Rhys to answer your question. Here’s her wonderful advice:

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GlamBlush to the rescue!!!

Hope this helps Julie! Other GlamBlush fanatics, feel free to forward your beauty questions my way. Email me at BeautyEditor@glam.com, and I’ll try my best to help!

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