Oh your hair sounds beautiful!! On a wim months ago, I put a temporary black on my hair at home and everyone loved it. My hair is naturally brown. I've since kept it black, only using a temporary on it, which a hairdresser said actually protects it, since I'm going darker, and not using permanent. Its growing out now, its to my shoulders. I've tried to have different cuts and always hate it, so now its all one length and I'm growing it long again.