{ Beauty Crime: Roots }

There is one beauty crime that people continue to embark on - and that's the laziness of not colouring your hair often enough. Sorry blondes (and I've been there) - but you all are the worst for this.

If you've changed your hair colour, it needs to be re-coloured every 4-6 weeks at a maximum length to keep that elegant, chic look you were striving for initially. Otherwise, you end up looking tacky, sloppy and unmanaged.

I get it - hair colouring can be expensive and a pain. It's constant upkeep and maintenance can be a drain on your wallet and time. But - you knew that before you dyed your hair, no?

One way to stretch the time between dyes is to choose a colour close to your natural shade - this way, when your hair grows in, most people won't notice - or at least the contrast between your hair colour and the dye won't be an eye sore. Blondes - sorry, you don't have that luxury.

Another quick solution is to run to the nearest convenience store and pick up a box of "root touch ups" hair dye in your shade. I personally am not one to push the "dye in a box" as I always think it's best to have a professional do it - but if you're confident and know what you're doing with it, go for it.

So take a peak in the mirror - if you can see a skunk line down the middle of your head - it may be time to pick up the phone and schedule an appointment with your hair dresser. Take some time for you - you'll be feeling chic and stylish again in no time.