The Unfiltered Brunette?

There’s an old saying that blondes have more fun… but lately, I think it may be the other way around.

Recently, I found myself sitting in my stylist’s chair deciding to go a little darker, and somehow it felt symbolic of so much more than just changing my hair. 

It felt like stepping into a new season of my life...one where I’m evolving, trying new things, and getting back in touch with my roots again (metaphorically and literally).

Still Unfiltered, Just Not As Blonde

I’ll admit, after going brunette, I actually had a moment where I questioned whether the name The Unfiltered Blonde still fit or if I should go on GoDaddy and buy a new domain. I was a blonde for two years, and I was fully in my blonde era when I first started this blog. It was a core part of my identity that I didn't see changing at the time.

Because of that, I sat with the question for a while, wondering if evolving meant I had to completely rebrand too.

But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that changing the name would completely miss the point. 

Life is supposed to evolve, and we’re supposed to change. The goal isn’t to stay the exact same person forever. 

And honestly? 

The Unfiltered Blonde was never really about the hair in the first place. In fact, keeping the name is the whole point of being unfiltered. Being unfiltered means showing up exactly as you are, in real-time, without feeling the need to polish, package, or re-brand your life every time you grow. 

It’s about being honest, open, evolving publicly, and allowing yourself to grow into new versions of who you are (...darker hair, and all).

The Art of Change

The other day, while having brunch with one of my closest friends, we ended up deep in one of our conversations about life, goals, and the women we’re becoming. We talked about growth, change, and how simply being self-aware enough to want better for yourself already puts you ahead of so many people.

The truth is, it takes courage to really look at yourself honestly.

A lot of people avoid doing that because it’s uncomfortable. It’s easier to stay where you are than it is to confront yourself. Choosing to evolve means being willing to look at all of it: the good, the messy, the habits you’ve outgrown, and the patterns that keep holding you back.

Becoming better starts with radical honesty. It’s noticing the mindsets, behaviors, or automatic responses that no longer align with the person you’re trying to become and choosing, little by little, to move differently anyway.

What “Leveling Up” Looks Like for Me Right Now

Right now, growth doesn’t look perfect or polished, and I’ve realized it doesn’t have to. Growth starts the moment you decide to begin.

Some days it looks like 6 a.m. gym mornings, 10k steps, and hitting all my daily goals. Other days, it looks like today, being sick in bed watching Sex and the City while eating chicken soup. 

I’m learning that growth is less about perfection and more about consistency. It's also about being fully present and practicing gratitude through whatever comes your way. 

What’s been the most incredible to me is realizing how different I already feel in just a few months. My mindset, habits, confidence, and the way I carry myself feel completely different. Not because I became a different person overnight, but because I started showing up for myself a little more every single day. It has changed how I think and go about my day.

So here’s to changing your mindset, trying new things, and creating your own path along the way.

You don’t have to have everything figured out to start building a life that feels more aligned. Sometimes growth starts with the smallest choices...and sometimes, apparently, just a little more brunette!