GOING GRAY: A YEAR IN REVIEW

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2018
  • This is a year in review of growing out my hair gray. Little did I know this external transformation would lead to a story of personal growth and self love. Feeling beautiful both inside and out. Hit up my blog for more of my reflections!
    Blog post: thenewknew.com/how-to-go-gray/
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Комментарии • 402

  • @barbararatti9144
    @barbararatti9144 5 лет назад +22

    You look great!! I’m 48 and decided to stop coloring my hair. Watching videos like this has made my decision easier to make. I’m at the point in my life where I don’t care what people think anymore. You’re an inspiration!!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +2

      I hear that's what happens in your 40s - haha! Keep us posted on your experience. I'm so excited for you! xo

  • @roewansongs
    @roewansongs 5 лет назад +61

    Thank you. I've been growing mine out too and the negative comments from people who are suppose to be my friends is incredible.. But I'm doing it anyways.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +9

      Yeah girl, people just don't realize how hurtful those comments can be. They think they are stating facts when in reality it's just their view and they don't realize that another view can even exist. I did the same thing to my mom when she first went gray. We all did. Me, my Dad, everyone ganged up on her and she dyed her hair again. I wish I never did that. It was so selfish. I mean, who even cares!?

    • @sophiaarroyo9544
      @sophiaarroyo9544 3 года назад

      Your suggested link led me to an impenetrable wall of inaccessible.

  • @o0Shawna0o
    @o0Shawna0o 4 года назад +5

    You are gorgeous!! I love your silver hair! I stopped dying 3 years ago (I'm 38). Funny how extended family had the most negative to say. "You can't be gray in your 30's!" "Well apparently I can be because gray hairs have been coming in since I turned 21."

  • @Car-prodigy
    @Car-prodigy 3 года назад +12

    I am 36 and after coloring my hair for the past 15 years ( I went gray at 21) I am just so done with having to color it every 2-3 weeks! I am ready to embrace my gray ☺️ I hope I look even half as good as you do with gray hair 👩‍🦳

    • @slavi7191
      @slavi7191 3 года назад +1

      You will- try it! What's the worst that could happen?! After all, if you don't like it, you can always dye it.
      You'd be surprised once you start growing it out though......you begin to LOVE it!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      So happy for you! It's so liberating to stop coloring it after so many years! Enjoy the transformation :)

  • @kw9299
    @kw9299 5 лет назад +10

    I feel like I'm watching a video of myself! ♡ My boyfriend gives the side eye when I mention it. Colleagues that I've seen embrace their gray say it's the best decision ever and are totally supportive when I mention it. Except one prick who walked up to me while I'm at my desk and points to it and says "what's that what's that" mind you, he's bald! There will always be the jerk that literally points it out, but I choose to focus on the supportive women who encourage me over the bald guy.

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      This just made me laugh - You got this girl. xo!

  • @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346
    @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 5 лет назад +7

    Awww. 😞. You look so pretty!!!! I'm 39 and I decided this summer to stop coloring my hair. I have been grey since my early 20's. You stay true to yourself and as long as you are happy,then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or says! You have a great husband!!! My fiance is younger than me and is excited for me to go grey. Like you, friends and family thought I was silly to stop coloring my hair....I'm not going to let it get me down.... I am staying true to myself! STAY TRUE TO YOU. You look amazing! 🌻🌻

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад +1

      My husband has been a HUGE source of support for me. HUGE! xo

  • @sonias1632
    @sonias1632 6 лет назад +35

    I’m 46 and I decided a month ago to stop coloring my greys and go natural. I thought about it for 10 months before making that decision and did research on RUclips university ;) before I made that decision. I wanted to know what to expect and seeing all the stories and experiences of so many different women helped tremendously. The most important thing I learned about going grey and from my research is that the transition is very psychological and emotional. I knew it would be; but I didn’t realize how much of the transition is about the psychology of yourself and everybody else. I feel now I can be more of my authentic self and I too feel stronger and liberated from societal expectations. You look beautiful! Have fun on this amazing journey!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 лет назад +3

      Hi Sonia! Exactly! I really didn't expect that at all but it's been the most overwhelming transformation both inside and out! Best of luck with your grow out! xo!

    • @yogamom1898
      @yogamom1898 Год назад

      Yesssss!!!! It is extremely emotional. I totally agree!

  • @LookingupforJesus396
    @LookingupforJesus396 4 года назад +8

    While salons are still closed in my city due to COVID19....I’m frustrated and decided to be done with this nightmare of hair color! Last night my 26 yr old daughter shared that she didn’t support me. I’m hurt, angry and almost decided to turn back........but my wonderful husband is so supportive and encouraged me to continue. Your video has furthered my resolve. I never expected to have so many feelings around this one decision. I’m only at 2 1\2 months in at this point....but I cannot turn back! Thank you for sharing your story, it’s meant a lot for me today!

    • @angelawhite7140
      @angelawhite7140 2 года назад +1

      I think it was Monique Parent? on RUclips that had said that Daughter's may not be supportive because it will make them feel old when you choose to go gray. I have 4 months of new growth & for sure it looks like shit, but Im not turning back either. My 30 year old Daughter has not been very supportive of my decision & that's okay because I'm not doing this for her.

    • @charlottesmom
      @charlottesmom 2 года назад

      @@angelawhite7140 , My mom started going gray shortly after I was born, so I guess I was lucky since she was over 50% gray in my teens (she never dyed her hair), I never had the issue with it making me feel old. My middle son started graying when he was 18 or so, he's 25 now and has a nice sprinkling. I'm ditching the color and should have done it years ago!

  • @jenniferkiger
    @jenniferkiger 5 лет назад +1

    Your video touched my heart. You said some things that really helped me wrap my head around starting this journey transitioning to grey. I've always been a believer of "rock what you got" and I need to remember that more than ever during this next period in my life. Thank you!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much for this Jennifer. I didn't plan this video, I just sat down and started talking so these words are truly from my heart! I'm so glad they spoke to you! xo

  • @jenwallace2685
    @jenwallace2685 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you for being the encouragement I need during this grey transition....anytime I feel weak to give up....I’m playing this video. Thank you!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Omg - I love this! Thanks friend and best of luck with your grow out!

  • @OneStepBeyond789
    @OneStepBeyond789 5 лет назад +2

    Your words of wisdom, kindness, and self acceptance are soul soothing to me. I am so grateful for your video!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you Steph - I'm glad we connected! xo

  • @bluetuber501
    @bluetuber501 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for your courage and sharing your struggles as well as your words of encouragement. I'm considering going grey and yours has been one of many inspirational videos. There seem to be so many women sharing there experiences.
    Again, thank you.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Thank so much Sheri! I really appreciate this comment! It keeps me going and keeps me sharing! xo

  • @isabelab6851
    @isabelab6851 5 лет назад

    I just trimmed my hair quit a bit...I am 8 months out and like you I have natural highlights from the gray. It is great to see this again and remind me how far I have come!

  • @pamsinger1372
    @pamsinger1372 4 года назад +13

    I’m three months into my gray during the pandemic and I like it. My19 year old granddaughter said, “ Grandma
    you can rock gray.” My husband says it becomes me.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Love this! It's great to have supportive and loving people to encourage you during your going-gray journey :)

  • @jenniferlynne10
    @jenniferlynne10 5 лет назад +7

    I'm 48 and decided 4 months ago to just stop coloring my hair....I told my mom...and she said "well...Gray looks nice on some people" ...... HA.... she is 75 and still religiously goes to have her hair colored....and it is the ONE thing she will NEVER do without.....so her reaction makes perfect sense to me ~!! 4 months of growth...I'm still hanging in...but I don't want to cut my hair (first time getting it past my ears....) so I'm getting itchy to color the brown parts to at least get them to blend .....dunno....just so happy to see other people around my age going through the same situation.....Thanks for the nice video of your journey....

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for sharing! If you asked me last year, I would have been exactly like your mom - I never thought I would stop dying my hair! But in hindsight, I guess you never know when the mood will strike! Give it time and I bet your mom will come around to loving it on you. I know what you mean, it's hard to shake that feeling of HURRY UP! Keep it up girl.

    • @ltown624
      @ltown624 5 лет назад +2

      my mom is 77 she feels the same no gray hair i'm 57 and just can't fight it
      anymore.

    • @68halima
      @68halima 5 лет назад +3

      It's unsual to see older women without coloured hair in our culture. Actually, it's unusual to see anyone without coloured hair now.
      Who believes that a 70 year old woman has pitch black hair? Who are we kidding?
      A big part of the problem is that people think they have to look and act "young". Women are still afraid of being "old" and "frumpy" ie not sexy. It's hard to fight that.

  • @lisabkirchner
    @lisabkirchner 4 года назад

    I love this video! Thanks for your inspiration. I am 4 months in on growing my hair out and am enjoying this journey. There is such a stigma around grey hair in our culture and I want to break it, just as you have. Rock on!

  • @bettyratliff7377
    @bettyratliff7377 4 года назад +6

    Your hair looks beautiful! Your story is so encouraging to me! I just started my gray hair journey Jan 2nd on my 63 birthday. I’m 4 months in and at first it was very hard seeing all the gray coming in but now I’m embracing the journey and excited to see the end result:)

    • @ranjaitjaswal8030
      @ranjaitjaswal8030 4 года назад

      Hang in their the turnout is beautiful I am turning 60 this August and ditched the dye in July of last year lot of negative responses my husband also stopped dyeing his we both have thick healthy hair it platinum silver with lot of black mine has silver highlights I love it his the crown is platinum silver and highlights of his black

  • @wyrdwitch13
    @wyrdwitch13 5 лет назад +3

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey here with us. I am 7 weeks into my transition at age 50, super excited as I have not seen my natural hair for over 35 years! You are beautiful inside & out! :)

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад +1

      So amazing! Enjoy the journey sister!

  • @akneemoose3383
    @akneemoose3383 4 года назад

    The best ever vlog of going gray!!!!!!! 🙏. I’m at 4 months and going nuts

  • @staceymarrone1177
    @staceymarrone1177 6 лет назад +3

    What an amazing video !!! This touched me ! Thank you for being an inspiration 😍

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching girl! It has been such an inspirational year!

  • @ReverendMaryEMicari1
    @ReverendMaryEMicari1 5 лет назад +5

    Thanks for this!!! My first step was to try to not be blonde any longer and to embrace my actual dark color. That done, seeing roots I am ready to jump in and let it come in the grey it is. You have inspired me much. I think you look gorgeous and it is so much better than the darker hair before. Blessings for opening your heart and journey. Much Thanks. Much.

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      Girl it is so much better than the darker hair before! That looks so fake to me now - crazy how perspective works like that. You got this girl. xo

  • @jm4mbsmc867
    @jm4mbsmc867 5 лет назад +7

    Aw what a lovely video! You have added to my conviction that now is the right time to let go of the red hair dyeing process! I realise we all have our own experiences, but it helps to know the 'bench mark' times along the way!!! Thanks again for sharing, without you 'youtubers' sharing it would be a lonely, more scary process for all of us just starting out on the journey. And your hair really suits you!

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much girl! I agree, it's such a support to see others going gray online. What did people do 20 years ago!? Ha!

  • @m.a.jensen2415
    @m.a.jensen2415 5 лет назад +6

    You are so sweet! Thank you ! Im at the 6 week mark and Im doing this. I tried it about 6 months ago and I chickened out. But now nothing will stop me. You are brave !!!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much friend! You got this!

  • @Kimberfae
    @Kimberfae 5 лет назад

    I am SO fortunate to have my Mom and sister’s giving me strength and support going gray. You Go Girl! It’s been 2 months so far for me but I have a super super short pixie cut, so it’s almost like I shaved my head. I feel so true to myself and extremely liberated. I’m proud to be a silver sister!

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      Thats amazing girl! It's all about having great role models - makes such a difference!

  • @mariaelizabeth8369
    @mariaelizabeth8369 4 года назад

    Yay!! Another silver sister! I am on my 7 month journey! You are beautiful! 😘❤️

  • @chevonne8492
    @chevonne8492 6 лет назад +2

    Awesome video! Thank you so much I love your hair and you look fantastic. I'm 7 months in transition with lots of dark colour still to grow out and can't wait for that day.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +2

      You are getting there girl! Just think, you've already put in 7 months! That's no small feat! xo

  • @sunshine1414
    @sunshine1414 5 лет назад

    I'm 39 and one year into my transition and LOVE what you had to say. I feel so very similar! It feels like a weight I didn't even realize I was carrying around has been lifted from my shoulders. Such a great feeling!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      Isn't it crazy!? It just makes me think, "What else am I carrying around that I don't need to be!?"

  • @jonquilpearl5043
    @jonquilpearl5043 4 года назад

    You're GORGEOUS. I want this look.💖 I'm so tired of coloring. I'm giving this a shot. Many thanks.

  • @robincoaches
    @robincoaches 2 года назад

    You are so Beautiful and genuine and deLIGHTFUL! Very grateful that you have the courage to share your story. Thank you!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thank you Robin! I'm happy you enjoyed the video, happy to share!

  • @disscustinglybeautiful1652
    @disscustinglybeautiful1652 4 года назад

    Your video has gave me such great support, my hair transition feels liberating :)

  • @debbieanderson6740
    @debbieanderson6740 3 года назад +2

    Your gray looks gorgeous on you! I started my gray hair journey January 2019 after dying my hair for 25 years. Now I am happy to say I am dye free! Feels so good.🌺

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thank you Debbie! I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the no-color lifestyle :) Keep going!

  • @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346
    @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 5 лет назад +2

    Another inspiration is a lovely lady named Monique Parent and she has a RUclips channel that is about her journey of going grey. She really inspired me to stop coloring my hair. And since then I have been looking for more women doing the same thing. You all are a great inspiration to me and I truly appreciate it! Thank you so much!!!! ❤️❤️

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад +1

      Thanks so much for the recommendation - that's awesome! xo

  • @togakiss07
    @togakiss07 5 лет назад

    I am 49 and am a couple months into my graying journey. It is definitely a hard thing listening to people give their opinions. Thank you for the encouragement.

  • @eddyalvarado8519
    @eddyalvarado8519 5 лет назад +2

    You're beautiful. You've given me so much inspiration. I'm gonna do it!

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      Oh my gosh girl this is AMAZING! Keep us posted! xoox

  • @Carmen-qk5ve
    @Carmen-qk5ve 5 лет назад +1

    All of this video...well said, well done! You are spot on about EVERYTHING. You are beautiful...thank you for posting these videos.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Thanks for watching Carmen! xoxoxo

  • @lindablackwood2932
    @lindablackwood2932 5 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience. I have decided to go grey too. I'm 7 months no dye. You look fantastic.. I love that I no longer have to stress about roots. I'm encouraged to carry on after watching you. A big THANK YOU.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      No more stress about the roots is THE BEST!!! SO FREEING!!!

  • @carriebilbrey
    @carriebilbrey 4 года назад

    Thank you so so much!! Just starting my journey and the emotions are already raw. This encourages me very much!!! You are lovely! ❤️

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thanks Carrie! I hope your journey is going well and you're loving your natural hair colour :)

  • @tanyabooysen3958
    @tanyabooysen3958 6 месяцев назад +1

    It's the 2nd last day of 2023 and you've inspired me with your grey journey,my last black hairdye was about a month ago and it made me look too harsh.So yes it's time for my very own grey journey,I'll be referring back to you for encouragement advice and tips.😊

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 месяцев назад +1

      Wonderful - I'm so glad to be of help!

  • @julieseguerra8991
    @julieseguerra8991 4 года назад +3

    I am growing my gray hair too. Last time I went to the saloon was on May 4, 2019; today is Aug 22, 2019. my grays are about 1 1/2 inches long. I am embracing and loving my grays.

  • @WhiteStoneAcres
    @WhiteStoneAcres 5 лет назад

    You’re truly lovely! You’ve got me ready to grow mine out!

  • @Massi1799
    @Massi1799 4 года назад

    I love it 💜 you look beautiful. I'm 46 and like 3 weeks or 4 maybe I decided to grow my hair gray. I'm really excited about how I going to look. Nice to hear the stories of other women in this transition. 💜

  • @LittleMissTracy1974
    @LittleMissTracy1974 6 лет назад +2

    Loving it 😘
    I know about the milestone, mine was at 6 months. I too was going to chop off my dyed bits in December but I’m waiting till I’m a certain dress size, my own tough love and reward at the same time.
    ❤️

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 лет назад

      That sounds like a fun goal too! Get it mama!

  • @abbyromero8837
    @abbyromero8837 4 месяца назад

    Wow! Great transition! It really does make a huge difference when you have dyed at a salon than box dye!

  • @curlsavenue1035
    @curlsavenue1035 4 года назад

    Just subscribed to your channel! You inspire me! You're gorgeous on the outside and from your way of speaking, I'd say on the inside too. So cool to embrace who we are naturally. Don't get me wrong. I wear perfume and makeup and jewelry. But hair is another story. Ditched the dye in March 2020 and now I'm binge- watching your videos to get tips on embracing the process. Thank you! Keep posting, please.

  • @68halima
    @68halima 5 лет назад +4

    I'm 55 and I gave up the hair colouring about a year ago. I started colouring in my early 20's trying to get back to the blonde of my childhood, thinking my actual colour wasn't exciting enough. After colouring for 20 something years I realized that I was having to retouch my roots every 2 weeks !!! It was expensive, tedious and my hair condition was suffering . The tipping point was when my son asked me what my real hair colour is and I couldn't remember! I decided to let it grow out a bit and see... and one year later here I am! It's not quite what I expected- it's better. Around my face and my canopy is platinum, and the back is a bit darker, kind of ash blonde. What was I so afraid of? What was I trying so hard to cover/ improve for so many years? I touch my new, virgin hair and it's so soft and smooth- doesn't require all the product and styling my coloured hair needed. I have those rebellious, sticky uppy hairs you noticed - it's new growth! I'm convinced all the colouring was frazzling and breaking my hair.
    If I could go back in time and meet my 20 year old self I'd tell her " You are beautiful just the way you are!" It's tragic the way women and girls in our culture are taught early on to think there are things wrong with them that need to be fixed, and that they need to buy so many products in the endless, futile search for perfection.
    Love yourselves, love your hair the way it is! Now I can't stop touching mine and thinking " this is my REAL hair, it's all mine!" 😁

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      I'm so proud and excited for you! I'm glad you mentioned those broken hairs because I don't have them any more either! It's so important for us as women to share these stories - they are freeing us from what we believe to be true but just isn't! xo

  • @lesleymorton9354
    @lesleymorton9354 6 лет назад

    Thinking about doing this and you are so sweet! And so precious - thanks for posting this!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 лет назад

      Thanks for watching Lesley! If you do it, keep us posted! xo

  • @greysilverjourney1666
    @greysilverjourney1666 5 лет назад +1

    You look beautiful 💜I am now 1month no dye in my hair and I have to say it’s one roller coaster ride lol ...it is a journey for sure ! I love your honesty !

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you! Wishing you all the best! xo

  • @fhewes7773
    @fhewes7773 3 года назад

    Well said !! I have always been a very independent person. I had to grow up at the age of 5. Never had support from anyone...you are SPOT ON ! So glad that some women have out there have you😘

  • @ornellanaccarato4797
    @ornellanaccarato4797 3 года назад

    You look beautiful! You have inspired so many people!! I have not dyed or cut my hair since March 6. I am 56 and feel good about my decision. I look forward to this transition. Thank you🙂

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thank you! I hope you're loving your natural hair! Keep going :)

  • @lorifromedmonton4212
    @lorifromedmonton4212 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. I want to share this with a few of my silver haired friends. You are an inspiration. Thank you ❤️😊

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      Thanks so much Lori! xo

  • @ginasutube
    @ginasutube 5 лет назад +9

    Thank you for posting. So inspiring. You look gorgeous! 💚💜💙💛

  • @lupebutterfly9161
    @lupebutterfly9161 5 лет назад +2

    Oh my God you are so beautiful. You made me cry @ 7:29 bold and brave. I needed that. I started my journey just three weeks ago. New year, new me. Thanks!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      You got this girl! Get ready, it is an incredible ride! xo

  • @cesswood4able
    @cesswood4able 4 года назад

    Love love love this!!!! Thank you SO much.

  • @shannonbillings4238
    @shannonbillings4238 5 лет назад +1

    You are stunning! I am in love with your grey waves!!

  • @mistysmith300
    @mistysmith300 3 года назад +1

    I am almost 44 and just starting my journey. I have a lot of white especially at the temple area and am at 2 weeks post dye. I am so tired of getting it done all the time and worrying about how it looks. I think yours is beautiful and you are a great inspiration. Fingers crossed I make it through this without giving up :)

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Misty! I hope you are loving your hair no matter what you chose to do, and you're feeling confident and beautiful in your own skin! xx

  • @Trivico
    @Trivico 4 года назад

    I just came across this video today and it made me think twice about buying new dye.
    I was ready to purchase a new box to touch up my roots and get rid of my 3 weeks worth of growth.
    I turned 30 this summer and vowed to stop coloring my hair but ended up giving in.
    I've dyed it 8+ times over the last 6 months and I'm sick. of. it.
    Thank you for this 🙏 and for sharing your experiences with us
    It it definitely the encouragement I need to stick it out over the next 6-12 months before being rid of artificial color in my hair.
    Thank you again and merry Christmas ❤️🙏

  • @margotvanoni3679
    @margotvanoni3679 3 года назад

    You look amazing- and inspiration. I’m not all grey just random pieces but even dying that damages it. I understand the mom thing- mine said “ but you look so young when you dye it”

  • @nadyartillustration
    @nadyartillustration 4 месяца назад

    This is very inspiring! I'm 37 years old and very allergic to hair dye. I have been getting more grey hairs (definitely still very brown overall, but I start to notice them more and more). Your video's really give me the courage to stop looking for answers and maybe just contemplating going grey. I never would have guessed you were 50, I thought early 40's :) So that shows that the hair really does not have to define the age. Your hair is SO beautiful, I hope mine will be the same!

  • @sahara6630
    @sahara6630 6 лет назад +6

    You look really pretty! Your silver hair highlights your features!

  • @user-li3wy4vd1u
    @user-li3wy4vd1u 4 месяца назад

    You are beautiful whether brunette or grey! Personally, I agree with you and think your grey hair is softer and more becoming. I'm a 59 year old, brunette and starting to get grey at the side of my head, above my ears. I too will be joining you in this journey....one grey at a time! 😊

  • @emmastoddart4006
    @emmastoddart4006 5 лет назад

    Awesome video. I'm just at the very start of the process and your video is super inspiring. Thanks for showing all the different stages. As your dyed colour is similar to mine it's helped me to know what to expect. Your natural hair is SO beautiful. I can't wait to see what mine is like. I have seen so many before and after photos of dye vs natural and the natural always, 100% of the time, looks better. I'm super inspired and excited. Thank you again :-)))

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      I totally agree - it's really does look better sometimes with natural, un-dyed hair! Like nature really knows how to highlight your face in the best way!

  • @prestontowne9768
    @prestontowne9768 3 года назад +1

    Lisa u seem genuine on the inside too. I love your grey your beautiful

  • @yolirankin9733
    @yolirankin9733 4 года назад

    So glad I found your video. It’s very timely. Right at two months and my stomach is in knots! So dumb! I need to change my internal dialogue! I’m working on if. It’s a process. You are absolutely beautiful and I’m 49 too.

  • @spectraamunari9059
    @spectraamunari9059 4 года назад

    Beautiful inside and out. Thanks for this.

  • @pixiegirltink67
    @pixiegirltink67 5 лет назад

    Just discovered your channel. This video really touched me. I have been considering going grey since the beginning of the year. I'm 51 and color my roots every 2 1/2 weeks. Hubby is super supportive (in fact, he suggested it in the first place) but my older sisters and 84-year-old mom still color their hair. Even my 94-year-old grandmother died her hair blond the week before she passed away of old age! So it's in our family culture. Besides that, I'm trying to work out the emotional attachment I have to my brown hair. Anyway, I love how you articulated creating the burden of your self-consciousness and I can totally relate. I also loved how you said you've gotten to know yourself and your hair in a whole new way. Good food for thought and something I'll remember when I start this journey! Thanks so much for sharing your story. :)

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      Hey girl! Totally! That is so cute you said your grandma dyed her hair blonde until she was in her 90s - my grandma does too! She is 91 : ) That is so generational I think. She even still does her brows and nails and pink lipstick with blue eyeshadow. I just love her. This is a process for sure, I just didn't expect it to be such an internal one. But honestly I can say that everything that's come from it has been truly positive and I'm so glad I did it! Conquering this fear has really taught me a lot about perspective and personal truths. Wishing you the best!

  • @pinam2299
    @pinam2299 5 лет назад +4

    I love this! I started letting go in April 2018, and I am fully transformed. I chopped off my hair last week on a trip to Italy 🇮🇹. In Europe, they embrace the transition and I got the cutest pixie cut! I love my silver hair! The transition was difficult and I too had a lot of negative feedback but I couldn’t be more happier. I’m free! So liberating!

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад

      I wanted to get a pixie so bad but I chickened out - do you LOVE IT!?

    • @pinam2299
      @pinam2299 5 лет назад

      Lisa i Love it!!! I feel fabulous

  • @chaya8122
    @chaya8122 Год назад

    Always like your videos and attitude!

  • @carolyn1256
    @carolyn1256 4 года назад

    This is great! You look great!! I’m going for it too ❤️

  • @KarenMartinez-mo8bu
    @KarenMartinez-mo8bu 3 года назад

    This video was just what I needed. I’m starting month three but I go back and forth, every day I feel differently about it. Yes, I also wish I had more cheerleaders during this process.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      It's normal to feel that way sometimes Karen! I hope your journey is going well and you're enjoying and accepting your hair's natural beauty :)

  • @mayrapriore3012
    @mayrapriore3012 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you I am just starting to grey naturally. Hearing you right now it gives more excited to see how my hair it’s going to be it's been 2 months. I know this video its was 5 years ago. But you really help me out. Thanks. I watching your channel you look beautiful.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Those first few months are really hard but you are doing it. I'm cheering you on!

  • @LindaLights
    @LindaLights 5 лет назад

    Love your video. Thanks for your encouragement and strength. Love it.

  • @tinadawnevans
    @tinadawnevans 5 лет назад

    I cried watching this - you're so beautiful! I wish I'd had this much courage when I started in my 30s to grow out the grey. I've given up so many times - and now at 44, I'm trying AGAIN. I work with a lot of younger women who have no idea how hard it is to go through this phase ... and I hope their criticism is minimal!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      You got this Tina! The beginning is hard but once you push past it and hit the 6-9 month mark, the comments start to change and you will start hearing, wow, love you hair! You just have to get past the initial grow-out phase. Come join The Gray Book Facebook page for support! xo

  • @suzetteroberts9072
    @suzetteroberts9072 3 года назад

    The red lip stick photo really rocks the look girl!

  • @alesiabowers7716
    @alesiabowers7716 5 лет назад +1

    You Inspire me so much I just turned 40 and I’m so over dying my hair every 2 weeks cause my
    Hair is so dark. Your gorgeous with natural gray I’m so stunned how many women are saying screw it im letting it come in and I’m rocking it . Your video just did it for me . I’m saying f it I’m letting it come in those 3 months your talking about I feel it in 2 weeks so I don’t care anymore . I’m going to be fabulous like you . Thanks for sharing this

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Girl, let your fabulous come out! You deserve it. It can be hard at first but stick to it. A beautiful journey is waiting for you!

  • @mgnaturals7110
    @mgnaturals7110 4 года назад

    Love this! You are so beautiful no matter what! 💚

  • @jennifercarducci619
    @jennifercarducci619 5 лет назад

    I know what you mean by bold ! I went grey over the last 10 months (and 4 hair trims), now my coloring matches my face better. The brown was too harsh. You look much younger with your natural highlights (I have those too). I have actually had a lot of positive comments on how young my face looks now that I’m grey. You did it! Yey!!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      And you did it too! YAHHHH! So happy that you've had success with it! xo

  • @kimbarnhart4019
    @kimbarnhart4019 5 лет назад +1

    I love your hair!! 💕

  • @karenrader2160
    @karenrader2160 5 лет назад +1

    Well it doesn't hurt that you're so pretty in the first place! I'm almost 52 and am allowing mine to go gray. Brutal comments from ppl (as mentioned in some of the comments) just make me want to do it all the more. Maybe we don't like their hair either but we certainly don't feel free to blurt THAT out. Why do ppl feel they have the right to do that to ppl going gray?? Your hair and you are gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @MsAzura20
    @MsAzura20 5 лет назад

    Your hair looks awesome!!

  • @nettiesantos4664
    @nettiesantos4664 4 года назад

    I'm so glad I found you. Your right that support not there. You are pretty both ways. It's the inside out.

  • @saron1750
    @saron1750 4 года назад +1

    Wow beautiful,😍😍😍
    I’m staring my transition!
    Thanks for sharing your experience,😍

  • @gailmccanless5230
    @gailmccanless5230 5 лет назад +1

    You look awesome!!!!! I have also starting letting my hair go gray.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Yes Gail! So excited for you! Come join us over at The Gray Book Facebook page!

  • @michelerichards4994
    @michelerichards4994 4 года назад

    SIX WEEKS NOW. I am committed. Thank you for your input

  • @imassage619
    @imassage619 5 лет назад

    Oh my! Your such a beautiful soul!!! I’m 48, and thinking of it. My gray is more on my temples. It looks like I’m going bold, because of the gray.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +1

      You are bold and brave and beautiful girl! If you want it, GET IT! xo

  • @70Sapphires
    @70Sapphires 5 лет назад +2

    Gray hair means you've lived life long enough to tell about it. You look beautiful. I'm dealing with the same issue (started in earnest around 40yrs). I like my gray but not concentrated at the hairline so, struggle with the issue of coloring or not. Mostly I just use a wash-out temporary color stick, when I get tired of looking at the gray hairline.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад +3

      I agree, aging is a PRIVILEGE!

  • @kimperes5987
    @kimperes5987 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for your kindness❤ I've watched your video twice and love it. You do not look your age!

  • @cooldogcrew
    @cooldogcrew 3 года назад

    Thank you for the inspiration! 🥰

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching Jennifer!

  • @beam8250
    @beam8250 6 лет назад +2

    You are beautiful. Love your advice! It's helped me. 💗

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  6 лет назад +1

      Hi Bea! Awesome girl, thank you so much for your comment! xo

  • @starsutton3326
    @starsutton3326 5 лет назад

    I love you!! You go girl!!😄

  • @HappyHealthyWealthy7
    @HappyHealthyWealthy7 5 месяцев назад

    You are so beautiful
    Inside out
    Thank you so much for your videos!
    Love your content
    🫶❤️🫶🙏👍✅🫶

  • @sarahm4968
    @sarahm4968 5 лет назад +2

    I think we as women need to set the tone for what is beautiful. Embracing your curls instead of straightening your hair...embrace the color of you hair including gray instead of dying it...embrace the no-makeup day because you are beautiful on the inside. I love your texture and going gray. Keeping it 100.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Thanks so much Sarah! You are too kind! Two more inches and I will be color-treated free! Embracing the natural is a work in progress but a beautiful one!

  • @jnelsimpson1190
    @jnelsimpson1190 5 лет назад

    You look awesome i love your curls. The short haircut was so cute too! XO

  • @asiamadrid6516
    @asiamadrid6516 4 года назад +2

    You look AMAZING! I'm 51 and totally thinking about going gray! The every 4 weeks is getting to me lol

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thank you! I so understand your frustrations! Every 4 weeks is too much 😪 I'd love to hear about your decision and if you went gray after all ;)

  • @MyLifeWendy
    @MyLifeWendy 5 лет назад +3

    You are Beautiful and anyone who says differently needs to look within to see why ? Because that is indeed them not you!! I admire you so much!!

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Thanks girlfriend! You are a doll! xo

    • @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346
      @SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 5 лет назад

      Totally agree with you Wendy!!!! I think people are either jealous or scared ....or both.... Definitely their issues not yours or mine! 🌻

    • @MyLifeWendy
      @MyLifeWendy 5 лет назад +1

      @@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346 That is so true!! Definitely their problem! 🌻

  • @sarahsuero
    @sarahsuero 5 лет назад

    Live your beauty truth. Yes! Love it babe! I’ve never met you and I’m cheering you on. I’m 35 and thinking about allowing my natural color to come in. There’s white already, not sure how much. Feeling a bit scared of the unknown.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      Hi Sarah! It is scary FOR SURE! But a beautiful journey awaits if you choose to embark ; )

  • @angelhunsicker13
    @angelhunsicker13 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much. I just turned 50 and have been struggling with letting my hair go natural. Natural use to be medium brown but for the last 10 years have been doing highlights then more and more blonde because it was covering my large amount of grey that I started getting in my late 20's. I keep telling my self to let it go and stop spending so much money on it. It's just so hard contemplating how much older will I look. I know that sounds so bad hitting that 50 mark really makes it hard.... I'm due now and for a color and your video is helping me see the beauty in embracing my grey. Thank you, Angel

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  5 лет назад

      I agree! I am not 50 but I would guess the older you get, the harder it is to do it. BUT what I've come to discover is the lighter hair around my face really does actually soften my features and make me look younger in some ways. Isn't that crazy!? Gray hair makes me look younger. Who knew!?

  • @gabrielabarbuta4607
    @gabrielabarbuta4607 3 года назад

    You look amazing.
    Thank you for sharing. I'm a bit more confident right now.

    • @thenew_knew
      @thenew_knew  2 года назад

      Thank you Gabriela! You've got this!

  • @vilmasclosett
    @vilmasclosett 5 лет назад +62

    49??? You look like you are in your 30is...gorgeous skin!! Your salt and pepper hair looks great! And yeah, grey hair has a life of their own!

    • @Lisa-ow4bs
      @Lisa-ow4bs 5 лет назад +6

      Hey girl! The editing was a little weird. What I meant was - I'm 40 now but when I am 49, gray will just be my look and it wont ever feel like a compromise. xo

  • @jillyrosex6099
    @jillyrosex6099 5 лет назад +8

    Fantastic well done I'm just starting 👏👏👏

  • @lindamarocco4583
    @lindamarocco4583 4 года назад

    You look fabulous with the grey!!!...I am 63 and finally trying it!!!... 2 months in!!!!!.. glad I found you!... I loved your hair cut in the video too!... you go girl!.. 40??????i thought you were in your 20s!!!!!!