Red Hair for Fall

Sometimes beauty can really be ironic. All the fashion magazines and websites are raving about how hot red hair is for fall. For years, my dark hair has turned an unwelcome shade of auburn with sun exposure. In my early to mid twenties, the ends of my curls were absolutely carrot-like! My natural color is a very dark brown, but it never looks that way, because the slightest sun exposure turns it lighter. For the last five years, to cover premature greys, I have been coloring my hair a shade or two lighter than the natural color, and during this entire time, I have pleaded with my colorists to not let my hair go red. I always wanted the caramel or honey tinted brown of Gisele or Jennifer Lopez, only darker. And every time, I leave the salon with slightly red hair. It seems that my natural auburn highlights manage to break through every time, and there's nothing anyone can do about it.
And then last night, I visited with my gorgeous friend and Beauty Bunch member Kari Boatner, whose hair is the most warm and radiant shade of auburn. (We have the same superstylist, Suzie, by the way). This, in combination with all the trend stories about the glories of red hair, has me rethinking the red ban. Now, suddenly, it looks new, fresh, and glamorous for fall. So will I make a change? I'll keep you posted! Meanwhile, I'd love to hear your thoughts!