i don't even know what color my hair is naturally anymore. last time it was completely free of dye i was still in elementary school. i've done it at home a couple of times, but only to dye over highlights with dark dye. i HATE roots and sometimes i couldn't get to the big city for a touch up, so box color it was. it always turns out red. i prefer to have it done at a salon. now that i finally found a stylist in town that i like i go much more often and i'm more bold about my color choices. i'm blonde at the moment and liking it a lot. we'll see how long this lasts.