Sorry for some reason couldn't download your pics -- i had the same ? to dye or not to dye -- never dyed my hair before but hair had gotten so dark over the years and starting to grey -- so i put in long layers, went a little lighter on the brown, a lil red on top (can only see in the sun) and added blond highlights -- absolutely love it and it took 10 years off of me. Love it! I would maybe add some highlights just to spice it up -- don't like can always go back!