Being a blonde I've always been totally envious, jealous, you name it of my brunette friend who skillfully dyes her hair at home with a box and gets salon-like results. (Get at-home hair color tips here).

I always go to the salon for blonde highlights (this is actually a good thing according to these hair experts), which is probably why I did lousy on this quiz: How hair color savvy are you? But I did pick up some DIY tips that I'll use if I ever decide to go dark again (my bank account would sure appreciate that) …

Sharpen your No. 2 pencil, ladies -- here are the first few questions of the quiz:

1. Dyeing your hair at home is:

Really difficult and messy

A two-person job

Quick and easy

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2. When grays are starting to take over, you:

Head to the nearest drugstore to purchase a home coloring kit, STAT!

Make an appointment with your colorist

Uh, you can do something about that?

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3. The thought of dyeing your own hair is:

Worrisome

Part of your usual routine

Something you've considered, but don't know where to start

Click here to answer

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