I’m 64 years-old, and have been a widow for twelve years. I’ve been dating off and on, and have been coloring my own hair so men would find me more attractive. I looked in the mirror a few days ago, took a glimpse of the gray hairs creeping in, and said to heck with it…I’m going gray. I don’t care what men think anymore. It’s about what I think!
I’m literally sitting here with hair dye NOT wanting to dye my hair and going through RUclips videos of people going gray. This video helped me a lot. I realized it’s normal to feel like you’re DONE with color yet you’re side-eying the box of color. Thank you for making me feel normal vs feeling like I’m undermining my decision.
I totally understand. It's been 2 years since I used store bought chemical dyes. It was drying out my hair so much. I used to use chemical dyes, now I use plant based ones like Henna from Morocco Method; the medium brown. Eventually, I will begin to embrace my gray.
I’m back... 🙂 Good news is I now feel completely done with color. I have about one inch of gray and now I’m totally looking fwd to chopping off all the black. I’m kinda grateful I colored for 25 years because I suddenly realized I can go instant silver. I discovered I’m WAY past the transition phase as my roots are pretty much silver ALL over my head. I actually love all the shiny silver curls I’m suddenly seeing everywhere! Who knew!!! 😀 So I really just need to chop the black off and boom! Silver diva baby! 🙂 I work from home so I’ve been mostly in a baseball cap. Come January I plan to chop the black off, ditch the cap and rock a fierce “silver diva” haircut with zero black other than whatever little is left between the silver. It’ll be my New Years gift to myself. Cant wait! 😀 Thanks to all the silver divas on RUclips who boosted my confidence along the way! 🙏🏼
Me too! I have long hair that is light brown with some blonde but natural color looks darker with the grey growing in. I’m six weeks since my last root job and looking at coloring it all with overtone silver conditioners
Same, I'm 28, had my first grey hair at the age of 22, right after anatomy finals. I'm not planning on dyeing it, it sounds waaaay too troublesome. I'm hoping for a grey streak at front, like rouges from xmen
My “decision” moment came when at 52, my colorist told me I could go gray at seventy. I thought 18 more years of coming here every four weeks?! Forget it! I never went back. I was driving when I called to cancel my next three appointments. When I hung up, I yelled “I’M FREE!!!” I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process. Year and a half and it’s all grown out. My skin looks sooo much prettier next to the silver instead of the dye 😀😀😀. I’ve gotten compliments from the start
thats so rude the colorist just wanted to make more money of you so you would come back for 20 years!! like grey hair is only normal at 70....come on! Thats is so not true, grey hair in your late 20's and 30's is much more common then people think. If no one started dying their hair and spending much money on the salons we would have seen all sorts of people from all sorts of ages with grey and white hair. It would have been a normal color like the color of your eyes or skin. Its cool and looks like fairytale hair to me on young people and also on older people. It gives so much character and charm.
My younger sister criticised me for not colouring my hair anymore. I ignored her, went through a weird two tone time for awhile but was determined hairdressers had made enough money from me, let my hair grow long then had the last bits of brown cut off. I now have long, healthy silver hair..no fancy shampoos, often get compliments (at 69) and my sister, still home colouring her hair an unnatural auburn, looks ten years older than me. Attitude counts, plus I have earnt every silver hair I have.
I'm happy to hear that you are loving your silver hair! You're absolutely right - you earned every one of them! Who knows - maybe you will inspire your sister to try it some day too :)
Yes, many people have mentioned that they decided to go gray while working from home. I think during the pandemic, we all learned to appreciate what is really important in life!
Today, I turned 70 yrs old. I wanted to go grey since 65, but everyone around me pressed me not to. All said, you'll look like an old lady. But I looked in the mirror this morning & smiled at myself & felt it was time to go for it. You're RUclips inspired me. I'm going to watch as much as I can throughout my grey journey. You inspired me.
My Husband telling me that he liked me going Grey and found it kinda sexy was Sooooo helpful. It makes all the difference when your husband is cheering for you.
The quarantine hit when I was about 3 months into my gray journey. Now I have a solid white, not gray but truly white, all around my face and on top. My husband calls it my crowning glory. I think he likes it. 😊
I'm so glad you said there's no one way to go grey. When I did it , I knew that I wouldn't be able to stand the grow out. I had seen some photos of young celebrities who had colored their hair grey ( Michelle Williams, Kelly Osborne) so I knew there was a way to do that. I talked to a stylist and she said she could do the process for me, so I went for it. I walked into the salon with brown hair and a few hours later I walked out with grey hair. I love it, and I know that process was right for me. I've had women criticize me for using "chemicals" (as if dying your hair isn't chemicals?) and taking "the easy way," as if living through the months of grow out is some kind of badge of courage. Everybody's different, and as you say in the video there are many different paths to take and ways to go about it. I did it my way, and others may do something different but it's always what's right for the individual.
Thank you for sharing your story! Going gray is a personal process and it's your own journey to take. It's about doing what makes you feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable!!
You are right. Everyone is different. I tried the completely natural route for over 2 years but got a bit depressed with the darker areas of grey that I wasn't used to. I had always had lighter hair and was shocked at how dark the grey came in. Eventually I got some highlights in the T-section, which completely lifted the look, made me feel a lot better - and the bonus is now the roots are growing in a lighter shade of silver that matches the highlights! It's all a matter of taste, patience and inviduality.
I grew up with dark brown hair. I colored it for years when I started seeing grays. I stopped coloring it 2 years ago and have never got so many compliments on my hair color! I get way more compliments on my grey hair than I ever got on my dark brown hair. Grey is in Ladies!
I see the persons skin tone and the shade of gray that ended up being their natural color matter so much. Gray can be a darker gray, yet still lighter than brown dye, so it does soften. Some gray turns out solid white almost, stunning, but not so much if your skin is the palest color in your race, washes some out. BTW, yours is really pretty in your thumbtack pic.
I'm 40, male, and started going grey when I was in high school. I began growing my hair 8 months ago. I was previously keeping my hair short on the top and sides as a way to minimize the visible grey. I'm learning slowly to embrace my grey as part of who I am which is a beautiful thing. These videos and comments really help with confidence. Thank you!
I also went completely grey (and white) early. I’m not even 40 and the crown on my head is white. 😭 I finally decided that I could color my hair and look like an “older young person” or I can embrace my natural color and look like a “young old person” 😂 I would rather look like a gorgeous old lady. Haha. I went for it and best decision ever. Embrace the silver fox within 😉
I have never heard a woman complain about a guy going grey- never. Women love men who have grey hair. When men go grey, they’re George Clooney. I hope in time society accepts women going grey.
I went grey about five years ago.. I was surprised and delighted that my new hair was healthier and thicker than my horrible crunchy dyed style. And then just around Christmas this year I got a bit bored by it so I asked my, very young, hairdresser for her opinion. She said that many people would pay to have my colour and not to to dream of changing it! I was really pleased and grateful for her support. Then I asked two female friends and two male friends for their opinion. The women advised me to colour my hair but, surprisingly the men said they liked the grey. I feel I am more authentic with with my natural colour. Plus my hair is healthier! So I am sticking to it. Healthy grey hair is better and is, I believe, more youthful than artificial ,dyed and crispy locks. Now , when I see others with dyed hair I notice, which I didn’t before, the condition, and I am glad I am no longer putting my hair through those damaging processes.
I'm almost 40 and my grays are just starting to become noticeable in number. I decided when I saw my first gray I wanted to just let it happen. I know this will sound odd to some folks, but I actually think it's fun to start to see my hair turning a different color little by little.
I was surprised by how much shock I caught when I stopped dying my hair. I dont know why anybody cares what color is on someone else's head but boy, a lot of people do.
If I had know too... Before the first lockdown, I already had 5 months of roots (I covered my hair with hats) but in January I dyed my hair to go on holidays. Then i stopped and dye again after the salons reopened in June. So I had 6 months of roots. It was so white and so cool, and I had cut my hair till my jaw what I NEVER did before so it was the right moment ! But I felt like I wasn't ready and now I regret it. 😭
I am 46 and have never dyed my hair! I had an older lady make rude comments about my grays. My mom never colored her hair, so feel glad to watched her embrace her gray hair! I think everyone should do what makes themselves happy!❤
I’m 25 and naturally fully grey and I love it & stared going gray @ 16 age has nothing to do with it it’s genetic it runs in my family, and we’re all gray as teenagers and we don’t die here we just keep it naturally gray or silver
Thanks so much for this encouragement! Had a gal say to me, "Some people can carry off gray hair and some just can't." I was a bit stunned and silent. She never said which camp i was in.😂 Just decided right then and there...I DON'T GIVE A RIP! It's just one person's opinion in this whole wide world. ❤
My hair is SO damaged from boxed hair colour. I am 70 years old and I am so sick of having to color my hair every 4 weeks to cover the grey. So, finally, I said ENOUGH ... NO MORE COLORING !!! I am finding that the grey growing in is a lovely silver tone, now I am excited to see how it will look. It is so freeing, I know it is the RIGHT time for me.
My journey began when I was going to color my hair at home. For some reason l didn’t want to do it that day. Well, I’m glad l didn’t because my building had an unannounced water outage. I was tired of the 4 week anxiety and mental gymnastics that went on in my head when it was time to color. My hair grows fast. In about 4 weeks I have 1/2 inch. You will probably have an aha moment. It’s different for everyone. Just trust the process.
Yay! me too I'm 72 and have colored my hair for 30 years and am sick of coloring. My hair is short so it shouldn't take too long to grow out. I was looking on youtube for encouragement on going grey.
I used Dr Bronner Castile soap. It strips color out of hair. I would wash my hair with Dr Bronner, rinse then use my own shampoo & conditioner. You can use just Dr Bronner alone but I don’t have luck with it on my fine hair. It took some color out with each shampoo. I never had the visible root problem. I have fine hair and used to wash my hair every morning before work. The color was completely washed out in less than a month. Now I’m older and retired without the oily hair I had to wash so often. I’m actually thinking about having a little hair fun. Next week I’m going to my Mom’s (93 years young). We are going to use a temporary purple. I’m a little scared it will be more than temporary but I planning on having fun with my mom. We have been getting more & more depressed not being able to go out since this pandemic. I hope this little bit of silliness will cheer us up. If you see two old ladies with purple hair that may be us. Wish us a little joy & I will wish it right back.
Oh wow! Sounds like Dr Bronner is much more than a soap. Your idea of cheering up your mom during the pandemic is so lovely Denise, I hope you ladies has fun! Stay healthy and positive xX
Denise, I thought I was the only one that used Dr. Bronner for hair shampoo. I don't use it all the time,but it's excellent for that 1-2X a month wash that will help dissolve the oils and dead skin off of the scalp. It's important to mention that it's good to wash the hair 2X in a row. The first time it loosens the yuck and the second time it washes it away. Followed by washing with my regular shampoo and conditioner.
I’m 69 and just stopped dying my hair auburn. It’s the one good thing about COVID! Because I couldn’t go to the Solon my hair grew out about 2 inches. It was a bright silver and very healthy and had a lot of body. So I bit the bullet and I’m so excited. It’s such a dramatic, look. I love it.
I just turned 68 and I wanted to have my natural gray by the time I’m 70. I’ve never been more excited about not having to color my hair! But...I’m noticing my hair texture is getting coarser and curlier! Yikes! It’s only been about 4 months so I’ll have to wait and see. Not that I’ll go back to coloring my hair, just finding a product to tame it. Oh, and of course a new hair style Onward ladies!
Maureen - that is exactly my story. We are even the same age!! And yes covid is awful, but I discovered how healthy and shiny my hair is since I stopped dyeing it. It has been almost 6 months - no dyeing, no haircut and it's fun journey for sure.
I am 61 and went gray 21 months ago. When a was ready. I decided to have highlights to soften the general look. I am a city counseller and quite often on TV when interviewed for one of my dossier. So i had some pressure to postpone my decision for after my politician life! But i resisted. And am so happy i did! If i have one little counsel to give it would be when silver, the need for a very good haircut is i think very important. And that choice seems to me crucial for a modern and youthfull look. But of course it is my humble opinion. Thank you for your share.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Renee. I agree that a good haircut goes well with gray hair because it will make you feel more confident and it shows! It sounds like you thought about going gray carefully and you really did it when you felt ready, which is absolutely the best way to do it :) Enjoy your grow out!
I feel that way too Renee! I would love to not have to put chemicals/Heat in my hair and go to the salon, but I look like a skunk right now and *I* don’t like it! I don’t care what other people think. Hairstylists always tell me to go lighter (from almost black) and I don’t .. I like my hair dark. But I hate going to the salon lol😂
I'm all grey now....hairdresser encouraged me as said each time she coloured it "you do know your natural hair is the most beautiful colour". Went short pixie to grow it out & have so many compliments, lots of people think I use dye to get it the colour it is and are shocked when I tell them its natural! Best thing I ever did!
That’s so cool your hairdresser supported you. I liked my former hairdresser since she didn’t color her grays, or she might have colored some of her hair but left some pretty gray streaks.
At the end of the day, the hair on my head belongs to ME! I didn’t go gray to spite anyone, and certainly didn’t do it to please anyone else. I just wanted to get back to basics and look like the real me!
Me too! Just going with what God gave me. I have long white hair now that goes to the middle of my back. I get compliments on my hair all the time. I even had people ask if I was a model! I am in my 60's...a MODEL?! Aaahhh no! I am just a tall woman who chose to grow out her naturally white hair.
Me too actually lol 33 going grey and gave up over the quarantine to embrace my natural color and make it healthier during because of the lack of hair dye
I'm also 33 with my quarantine hair. I discovered I have an alarming amount of silver hairs, and I'm just going with it. I suppose when people are dying from viruses, my hair color isn't as important to me.
I’m 52 and typically put highlights and lowlights in my white + dark brown hair. I’ve let it grow out since February, and my hair is realllly white... but thicker and healthier. I had a brief fling with Overtone. The chocolate brown faded to pull out orange/pink tones on me. Fun for quarantine, but not my overall goal. 😁
I’m 54 been drying my hair for years, never had the nerve to go gray till last September i dryed my hair for the last time. Now i’m all gray and i love it.
@@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 thanks. I'm at the other end now and have 3 inches of dark left on the ends. So pleased I did it. It helps a lot if you use straighteners to give your two-tone hair a sleek graceful smooth appearance. Not allowed to leave the styling out just because you've left the dying out. Best of luck. Keep trying x
Just found your channel. I've been grey/white for years and years but just wanted to say "Mother Nature" knows what she is doing. she will "lighten" your hair when your complexion needs it.
I went cold turkey back 2018. Took 2 full years to complete. I never looked back. The same haters that told me not to do it is now going grey themselves when they saw how beautiful my transformation was. Lol
I’m much older. Fifty seven this summer. My gray was so dye resistant that I had to leave the boxed dye on so long. - I couldn’t (or wouldn’t) pay for a professional job every 5 weeks- it would be way too dark for my aging skin color. I thought maybe I’ll go blonde again? But my sister has not colored her hair since her cancer treatments and she looks fabulous! So I’m about 9 mons in. It was the right call for me. It’s long right now and I wear it up a lot. When the gray gets about jaw length, I going to get a great cut. You look beautiful silver. Killer. ❤️👍
Thanks for watching Jamie xx Your gray really wanted to have the spotlight! I'm glad you're loving your hair so much. Sending health and happiness to both you and your sis xx
me tooo! i considered it for years. last dec i didn’t realize it would be last dye job. been a year since i hv been to a salon! still on the journey. will let it all grow out, live with it for awhile and then decide keep it or color it.
You are not alone, April! Feel free to join The Gray Book on Facebook. We are having lots of conversations about transitioning to gray hair and giving each other support. facebook.com/groups/thegraybook
Same circumstances for me. Covid lockdown was the catalyst for me to take the plunge. I'm in Melbourne, Australia where we had a protracted lockdown so went cold turkey and if I had to go out, wore a hat. 10 months in and a couple of cuts, I've got a shorter version of my bob and its looking ok. Another 3 months and I should be at journeys end. Liberating!
I would add another 'don't by saying you shouldn't be afraid of having some adjustment at the hairdressers if you are not entirely happy with the process! I resisted going to the hairdressers for over 2 years and didn't want to over process my hair - but a few highlights made all the difference! It took out the dark grey areas and helped blend the lighter silver coming-in.
My hair was thinning by freqently dyeing my hair which was getting shorter in period of next coloring.. 7 months in of stopping the dye.. my hair has never been this thick and I love the grey... natural highlights!
Same- I’m almost a year into transition. My scalp isn’t screaming at me, my hair is super lush and wavy and I get .5-.75” cut off every 7 weeks. So much healthier!
Me too!!!! I saved myself from going bald by ceasing to color my hair!!! I was losing so much hair during the dyeing process, and afterwards, that I was in tears everytime I stood in front of the mirror-I was literally seeing my scalp! A month after I quit cold turkey, my hair got healthier, and a year later, the thin spots filled in!!! No more coloring, and I live my silver strands♥️
I have been dying my hair to cover grey since I was 21 and I just turned 40 and that's it I'm done! I am so highly allergic to hair dye and have had horrific scalp breakouts the entire time all because we have been conditioned since birth that we are not attractive and look too old if we woman embrace our grey hair! So ridiculous not to mention that hair dye is a carcinogen! So excited to start this journey of embracing my true self and thank and appreciate all you that have shared your grey hair grow out journey and wish you luck to stick it out! Much love!
Thanks for sharing your experience Stephanie. I'm really happy for you, you can finally feel comfortable and have a healthy scalp again! Your hair will absolutely thank you for ditching the chemicals! I hope you're enjoying the journey xx
This is so comforting. The last time I dyed my hair, half of it fell out and I already had thin hair! Much of it didn't grow back, even with minoxidil and biotin. So, as my hair goes gray, I have to accept it. It's nice to hear that other women are loving their silver.
My husband supported my decision to go gray. It has white patches and random strands of gray mixed with brown. I cut my hair into a pixie but now I'm growing it out. It is also naturally wavy curly. My coloring journey started in the early 90s...now I am 58. No regrets
I love that last part - no regrets. It's your hair and you can enjoy it in any color you want to! So happy you're enjoying your new gray phase, and that your husband shows his support and love! Happy grow-out Debbie!
Today is my day , I tried to go grey in 2019 I was doing really well as shops were closed in lockdown, school was closed so no school runs, it was the perfect opportunity to do it, I grew my grey roots in for 4 monnths but when my little boy had to go back to school he asked me to dye it black again, so I did it for him , 2024 now I have no more school runs my youngest child is now 11 , I am ready
I'm in month 5 and it is definitely a journey. I cut my long hair off and started the process, keeping it shorter during the grow out. Its fun to hack off the dyed ends each month as my natural hair takes over. Embracing my natural self has changed more than just my hair and my outward appearance, its changed me more than I had anticipated. ❤😊
@@thenew_knew made it to month seven, can you believe it? The dyed ends are almost gone, almost time for a professional hair cut! 😅 I'm very happy with the pattern that's grown in with a stripe at my temple. Cheers silver sister!!!
I was simply tired of dying my hair black over and over so just gave it a shot. I have long hair so it took a long time to grow it out. So Worth It! Husband totally said YES! Then I got compliments from people saying wow...love your hair! So cool :) And I have never been to a salon. I cut my own hair. What you see is what you get.
It sounds like you have a great support structure Michele! I'm glad you feel so confident and happy with your gray. Props for cutting your own hair! WOW
i am a man, one of the biggest mistakes and unnecessary stress i caused myself, dying my hair, it never looked natural, staining everything. on the road dying in friend's bathrooms hotels ect... many girls would tell me to leave it gray it's better... i did not listen, many pay a lot of money to have their hair gray, and the more i think of it.... the more i look at different color of hair the more i see gray is the coolest sexiest color hurrah thank you for this video.
I also let my hair go gray during COVID and I am so glad I did. Just turned 65, I hit that point where I was sick of coloring my hair. Had my stylist give me a short layered bob and luckily I never got a distinct skunk stripe. New color is shades of silver gray and I am thrilled with it. One last trim soon and I’m going to let it grow out.
Thats great! I started many times but went back to root touch up simply because I couldn't get past the skunk look, down the center of my crown and temples. Many grow out nicely, unfortunately I'm not one of them🙂. Great idea to have a short layered Bob, then letting grey grow out. I'm going to serious consider. Thanks for your post. No one addressed the skunk look except your post. Appreciate it.
I am 67 and so so tired of dying my hair. Plus the dryness and damage that comes from it. I am so over it. But I really wish women my age were more supportive. I mostly hear, “oh, I could NEVER do that!” Instead of “good for you”. It is not making me change my mind about going gray, it’s just not helpful.
When you dye your hair after letting the roots and Grey's grow and you don't like it and regret , that in itself tells you that you are ready to go grey. Growing mine out now nearly a year and loving it. Everyone compliments me on it , but my poor mother thinks I'm too young . I'm nearly 30 and my hair is what it is. Thanks for this video , love your hair x
I have been fortunate my husband doesn't like my hair coloured. So I haven't dyed my hair since my early 30's. The pressure from some people to hide my Gray has been an eye opener. I have earned this Gray hair and I love it. So, yes ladies do it your way.
Lacey Baumer I’m the same, I turned 26 this month and only have a few dozen. Whenever the women in my family notice them they tell me to pluck them out, then make a fuss when I tell them I okay to just let them be.
Been going silver since I was 12 and have kept my virgin hair my whole life. My hair is just past my butt and I have lots of streaks. My younger sister would criticize me for it telling me how disgusting my hair was. I look at us and I still look 20 at 40 and I can't say the same about her. People compliment me on my hair all the time asking if I dyed it that way. Don't be afraid to go gray. It is beautiful!
Thank's a lot for sharing your experience. I began this process 4 months ago, some days it is easy, some days not really. You are generous to share your experience with us. I am sure you are right. Thank's again.
I’m one year into my gray journey. It’s not easy but I’m so happy and excited for my continued future progress. Thanks for this additional inspiration! Great advice. I agree when I look back at my pics my dark colored hair looked soooo dark. Your hair is looking so gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
I have dark brown hair and my stylist told me if I went gray it would add 10 years to my look and I believe that. My roots are grown out about 1.5 inches now and I'm trying to decide which way to go because I do get tired of coloring it and then seeing roots two weeks later. Going through the 1-2 years it takes to get your hair totally grown out can be very stressful when you don't like the look of the "skunk" grow out. I guess giving it a few months for approximately 2-3 inches of growth is a good test since you cannot fully visualize a full head of gray hair by looking at one inch. Then decide. Thank you for the video!
I don’t have that many grays but I’m so excited and ready to welcome all of them. Someone told me “oh but that will make you look older “ I replied, that will make me look as old as I am because they are part of me !
I am in the transition now... I feel good about my decision and looking forward to getting the grey all out! Making the decision is such a personal choice. I thought I would NEVER go grey... but here I go!
Im 42 and i decided to embrace my grays. Some people get confused asking me why didn’t i dye my hair, they even calls me grandma but its alright,, i love my grays. 😊
Am Asian and the only good thing about this covid lockdown is I got a headstart! Am 5 months in since hair treatment is not allowed. Have always sported a pixie so transition is quite easy. 😊 Great tips!
I'm 64, have thought about Embracing the grey for the last year and a month ago my hairdresser asked me about it. I simply said, Yes, from now on! It was a welcome revelation, so easy to say. I have a toner now, work in progress but it looks good and i feel great. Do it!!😊
Thank you. I'm 6 months grey, and there are days I say I can't do this. BUT I don't want to put dye on it again because I noticed how much healthier and stronger my hair is without dye.
Good for you! My 69 yr old fiance went gray 6 years ago, and she looks HOT and fabulous. You're so right about dopey men and clueless women who try to discourage. You all GO!
I am about half way there! My gray is actually white and pretty, but I hate the demarcation line where my brown dye starts. I am 74, but was not quite ready for this. I have scalp problems and had to stop using dye, so it was not my actual choice. The wonderful support and feedback I am getting from friends and family has really helped me a lot, however. I just wish the change would go faster!
I promise it gets easier! Sounds like you are right in the hardest part. There are some good ideas that might be helpful while you are growing it out: thenewknew.com/wedding-hairstyles-for-gray-hair/
My hairdresser really helped me. I changed from a permanent hair color to temporary. My hair was long and I kept the temp color in until my hair completely grew out. Then I slowly let the temp color wear out with each wash. It was the easiest transition ever. I will never go back. Now I go every 12 weeks for a cut. It's great.
Did you find your silver a little yellow from the washed out temp colour. I don’t do purple shampoo due to the Chemicals but found anywhere I had a toner a little yellow tinge even though it’s been months since it was dyed.
Your hair looks wonderful on you. Youre very pretty. As a hairdresser, my piece of advice is have a good haircut. It will take you through. Without a fun cut i feel people give up faster and dye their hair again.
Me too! I was trying to figure out when to start the process, and the pandemic hit and I thought, this is it, I HATE dying my hair, have always hated it, and I am calling my transition “The Silver Crown of the Pandemic “
I've seen lots of YT vids of women going silver/grey & I relate to your appearance the most -- you & your hair color & texture is the most like mine. I'm about 6 months in 😊 Joined your group.
I stopped dyeing spring of 2019. I still think sometimes one day I may color it but have gotten way more positive than negative comments. It’s essentially your own decision!
I decided to let my silver hair shine when I turned 40. I cut my hair into a pixie. I absolutely love my natural hair. It is beautiful and no one can convince me to die it again
I disagree with number 2, it’s a process I think, just like it was for you. I went a couple times for a few months and changed my mind, you need those mistakes to give us more certainty.
I have been going back and forth trying to go grey for the last 2years. I would let it go grey, change my mind color , then change again. My last hair color was last July. I had an appointment to have my hair color in October, but my hairdresser ended having a stroke so she cancel my appointment. Then the salon closed. Now her salon has reopen, but she still not able to return. So, I finally went in to get my hair cut short, all all that was left was my grey hair. I love it. My skin looks lighter and my skin has soften and it makes me look younger, so I decided not to color it anymore. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for sharing you story Amalia :) It sounds like life really worked against you, but you ended up going gray when the timing was right. I'm sorry to hear about your hairdresser and I hope she's made a full recovery xx Thanks for watching, and enjoy your gray journey!
Dying my hair was a huge mistake... had to start over on the grow out. Never again. Even rocked the gray growing out at my sons wedding a couple weeks ago. I love it. Others may not, but I do.
I found a way to help me grow out my silver. Use a hair topper! You can get one to match your grow out color and wear it while your growing out the gray. Nobody will see the “line of demarcation”. I got a hair topper from Godivas Secret Wigs and its a perfect match. Nobody will see my grey growing out at least until it gets halfway. This will get me over that “hump” I think.
Awesome suggestion Rachel! Thanks for sharing. I've known a few people that tried hair toppers and it can really work super well! All the best with your grow out. xo, Lisa
This is a great video!... thank you so much!... your hair looks stunning!... it just keeps getting better and better!... I am almost 4 months dye free!... still hanging in!!!!... stay safe and healthy!!!!.. you are gorgeous!!!💜💜💜💜💜
I literally had a man yell from a dark ally today, "I LOVE YOUR HAIR!" I never even saw his face but he felt so compelled to get that message out to me in that moment that he did that. I mean, some people believe gray hair is so beautiful. I've never had anyone do that to me when I had brown hair. Just wait and see!
I made the decision to go completely grey in 2019 after my son turned 21. My husband totally supported my decision and assisted in shaving my hair off. In 2021 I have a full head of grey and recently had my hair cut into a chin length bob. Really loving the look and feeling happy and confident in my choice ❤️.
I have not cut or colored my hair since March 2 so I’m 4 months in! The covid quarantine and being unable to go to my hairdresser gave me the opportunity to see the change in my hair... The big surprise was I love it, already! I also quit straightening my hair and surprise my hair is wavy/curly! Thank you so much for your encouragement.... my family thinks I’m too focused on my hair.... but after hearing you I think I’m just seeking positive comments do I’m more confident about what others think....
My last color would have been March 10 but I decided to wait until the next week, on Monday March 16 the governor declared the shutdown. So glad I waited since during that time I decided to stop coloring, I had been going lighter since I knew the day would come eventually. My stylist is using a rinse to blend what's left of my light blond into my natural color. Another hair cut or two and that should be gone, also getting it cut into longer layers so my hair looks and feels much thicker. I'm loving it!!!
That's actually the best advice I've seen so far and the most mature viewpoint on the subject to one of the videos I've just seen. You look great with your Grey's
I am 100% white....with a bit of dark at nape of neck. Now with my colour.....I can only use Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo & conditioner. It gives my white hair a silver tone. I love it. The freedom from colouring my hair is pure peace. Love your hair x
I guess I really don't see why there is such a hang up about going gray. To me, this is nothing more than a change in the seasons of life. To put it off is like being deceitful...not just to yourself. Be who you are, no matter what color your hair is or becomes. Yeah, I know, this is going to meet some flak, always does. I stopped dying my hair over 10 years ago and do not regret it. It is liberating. My decision was easy for me and my family was supportive in it. Even my children said, "just let it go, Mom."
Here's to going gray! Decided to stop dying my hair in Feb, which worked out oddly well considering we then weren't able to dye our hair for three months, but I'm 27 and it's the best decision I've ever made for myself.
I started to go grey in my 40’s so decided to dye my dark brown hair blonde; I did this over several years, initially at the hairdressers and then on my own and eventually because of the white/ grey coming through I was able to achieve a beautiful multi-tonal blonde, with box dye. I dyed it blonde for 15 years until one morning I looked at my roots and thought I wonder what my natural hair looks like. I threw the box dye away, grew it out for a few months and then had a pixie cut. I never looked back, I absolutely love it, it’s still multi- tonal, very light grey and in superb condition, every hairdresser I’ve visited has said what a beautiful colour it is.
I have been dye free for over 5 yrs and wouldn't go back! I went cold turkey, trimmed often and now have below my shoulders salt and pepper. I wear it in updo's getting tons of ideas from RUclips videos. My hair now matches my eyebrows 💚
I went gray a few years ago. What a liberating feeling. Every once in the while I think about it. But naw I love it. I get a lot of good feedback. Don’t be afraid, you won’t regret it
To ease transition in color i had colored/toned foil streaks of 3 shades put into my hair when i went to grow mine out. I only had to do this once and the results were great. If you color your hair or did, consider it.
LOVED the comment regarding women looking so much better when they go natural. I’ve seen before and after photos and the transformation is staggeringly positive. I’m 64. Can’t remember what my natural hair colour is. I’m thinking about transitioning to my natural colour which is likely more gray than chestnut now. Talking g to my hairdresser tomorrow to discuss options. Loved the video - thank you ❤🙏
Good advice. I was one of those where one day I was just like --I am done. I cut my hair into a pixie (I had worn it like that when I was younger). I still have the pixie and I am totally with you --I love my silvers now.
Very Informative. I'm a young 72 and have been colouring my hair for years to hide the grey, but during our first lockdown and not being able to go to the hairdressers I had to let the grey come through but I actually like it, I've got a long way to go with it but I'm determined to embrace it and then when I'm fully grey, if I don't like it I could get some highlights, but I think I'm going to love it!
I’m 64 years-old, and have been a widow for twelve years. I’ve been dating off and on, and have been coloring my own hair so men would find me more attractive. I looked in the mirror a few days ago, took a glimpse of the gray hairs creeping in, and said to heck with it…I’m going gray. I don’t care what men think anymore. It’s about what I think!
Cheering you on! You do YOU!
YES!!!!! Love this!
Sure. You can lessen your options any time you want 🤷♂️
I'm 31 and love older women with grey hair. Keep it and the right guy will come along.
I went totally gray 5 yrs ago and I am 63. I love my hair. No more coloring for me 👍
I’m literally sitting here with hair dye NOT wanting to dye my hair and going through RUclips videos of people going gray. This video helped me a lot. I realized it’s normal to feel like you’re DONE with color yet you’re side-eying the box of color. Thank you for making me feel normal vs feeling like I’m undermining my decision.
I totally understand. It's been 2 years since I used store bought chemical dyes. It was drying out my hair so much. I used to use chemical dyes, now I use plant based ones like Henna from Morocco Method; the medium brown. Eventually, I will begin to embrace my gray.
I’m back... 🙂 Good news is I now feel completely done with color. I have about one inch of gray and now I’m totally looking fwd to chopping off all the black.
I’m kinda grateful I colored for 25 years because I suddenly realized I can go instant silver. I discovered I’m WAY past the transition phase as my roots are pretty much silver ALL over my head. I actually love all the shiny silver curls I’m suddenly seeing everywhere! Who knew!!! 😀
So I really just need to chop the black off and boom! Silver diva baby! 🙂 I work from home so I’ve been mostly in a baseball cap. Come January I plan to chop the black off, ditch the cap and rock a fierce “silver diva” haircut with zero black other than whatever little is left between the silver. It’ll be my New Years gift to myself. Cant wait! 😀 Thanks to all the silver divas on RUclips who boosted my confidence along the way! 🙏🏼
Love it!!! This is why I find myself looking at these videos!!! I am so done coloring my grey's!!
Go Girl! I’m so happy I went gray.
Me too! I have long hair that is light brown with some blonde but natural color looks darker with the grey growing in. I’m six weeks since my last root job and looking at coloring it all with overtone silver conditioners
28 and going grey. Runs in the family. And I have no intentions of dying my hair! Thank you for the video 💗🤍🙏🏾
Same here😏
I’m 26 and thinking of going grey! It’s also genetic for me, been covering my grays for years but thinking of finally letting them grow out!
Same, I'm 28, had my first grey hair at the age of 22, right after anatomy finals. I'm not planning on dyeing it, it sounds waaaay too troublesome. I'm hoping for a grey streak at front, like rouges from xmen
Same here and I am planning to go grey 🙄
Love all the comments. my grey started in 20s, runs in family..wish I had never dyed it. good for all of you! I'm grey now, finally
My “decision” moment came when at 52, my colorist told me I could go gray at seventy. I thought 18 more years of coming here every four weeks?! Forget it! I never went back. I was driving when I called to cancel my next three appointments. When I hung up, I yelled “I’M FREE!!!” I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process. Year and a half and it’s all grown out. My skin looks sooo much prettier next to the silver instead of the dye 😀😀😀. I’ve gotten compliments from the start
OMG I love this story so much - thank you for sharing Kim!
thats so rude the colorist just wanted to make more money of you so you would come back for 20 years!! like grey hair is only normal at 70....come on! Thats is so not true, grey hair in your late 20's and 30's is much more common then people think. If no one started dying their hair and spending much money on the salons we would have seen all sorts of people from all sorts of ages with grey and white hair. It would have been a normal color like the color of your eyes or skin. Its cool and looks like fairytale hair to me on young people and also on older people. It gives so much character and charm.
LiveLoveHula Kim your profile picture looks amazing. Honestly women with grey hair look so powerful and confident.
@@RR4711 Thank you!
Yes! I also think my thin hair is thicker, healthier.
My younger sister criticised me for not colouring my hair anymore. I ignored her, went through a weird two tone time for awhile but was determined hairdressers had made enough money from me, let my hair grow long then had the last bits of brown cut off. I now have long, healthy silver hair..no fancy shampoos, often get compliments (at 69) and my sister, still home colouring her hair an unnatural auburn, looks ten years older than me. Attitude counts, plus I have earnt every silver hair I have.
I'm happy to hear that you are loving your silver hair! You're absolutely right - you earned every one of them! Who knows - maybe you will inspire your sister to try it some day too :)
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I wanna be you when I grow up...I am 54❤
3. Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.
Thanks for watching Roxanna!
Amen 🙌 it's our glory
If there is one good thing about Covid, it is that it made some women realize that a natural is beautiful .
Yes, many people have mentioned that they decided to go gray while working from home. I think during the pandemic, we all learned to appreciate what is really important in life!
I am one of them.
I totally agree.. I'm one of them.. 😊
Covid is the reason I stopped coloring my hair. Thank you for the videos
Just curious, I’m starting my journey and I wanted to know I know it’s my decision and but just wanted to know if it’s still trending
Today, I turned 70 yrs old. I wanted to go grey since 65, but everyone around me pressed me not to. All said, you'll look like an old lady. But I looked in the mirror this morning & smiled at myself & felt it was time to go for it. You're RUclips inspired me. I'm going to watch as much as I can throughout my grey journey. You inspired me.
My Husband telling me that he liked me going Grey and found it kinda sexy was Sooooo helpful. It makes all the difference when your husband is cheering for you.
Yes! I agree, I'm happy to hear that you are blessed with an amazingly supportive husband! It's so important.
yes my hubby really liked my 4 in. growth but Im still coloring again are you still silver in 2022?
Is he grey too?
@@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 still silver and never going back to Dying.
@@Fillemexicaine36 lol he is Bald at the age of 46.
The quarantine hit when I was about 3 months into my gray journey. Now I have a solid white, not gray but truly white, all around my face and on top. My husband calls it my crowning glory. I think he likes it. 😊
It was quarantine that launched me into my journey to natural as well!! Seems to be a trend 😊❤
@Lynn Taylor how sweet! Lol
My mom had that white white hair. Beautiful.
Your hair sounds lovely! It's good to hear your husband is so supportive and encouraging!
That’s so sweet of your husband!
I'm so glad you said there's no one way to go grey. When I did it , I knew that I wouldn't be able to stand the grow out. I had seen some photos of young celebrities who had colored their hair grey ( Michelle Williams, Kelly Osborne) so I knew there was a way to do that. I talked to a stylist and she said she could do the process for me, so I went for it. I walked into the salon with brown hair and a few hours later I walked out with grey hair. I love it, and I know that process was right for me. I've had women criticize me for using "chemicals" (as if dying your hair isn't chemicals?) and taking "the easy way," as if living through the months of grow out is some kind of badge of courage. Everybody's different, and as you say in the video there are many different paths to take and ways to go about it. I did it my way, and others may do something different but it's always what's right for the individual.
Thank you for sharing your story! Going gray is a personal process and it's your own journey to take. It's about doing what makes you feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable!!
I’ve been thinking about doing it this way. Did you just color it gray once and then let your hair grow out from there?
You are right. Everyone is different. I tried the completely natural route for over 2 years but got a bit depressed with the darker areas of grey that I wasn't used to. I had always had lighter hair and was shocked at how dark the grey came in. Eventually I got some highlights in the T-section, which completely lifted the look, made me feel a lot better - and the bonus is now the roots are growing in a lighter shade of silver that matches the highlights! It's all a matter of taste, patience and inviduality.
👏👏👏👏What? Those women DON'T have the right to criticize your way on going gray 🙅♀
I did the same. So happy I did.
I grew up with dark brown hair. I colored it for years when I started seeing grays. I stopped coloring it 2 years ago and have never got so many compliments on my hair color! I get way more compliments on my grey hair than I ever got on my dark brown hair. Grey is in Ladies!
Same! It was so surprising to me when I first went gray.
I see the persons skin tone and the shade of gray that ended up being their natural color matter so much. Gray can be a darker gray, yet still lighter than brown dye, so it does soften. Some gray turns out solid white almost, stunning, but not so much if your skin is the palest color in your race, washes some out. BTW, yours is really pretty in your thumbtack pic.
I'm 40, male, and started going grey when I was in high school. I began growing my hair 8 months ago. I was previously keeping my hair short on the top and sides as a way to minimize the visible grey. I'm learning slowly to embrace my grey as part of who I am which is a beautiful thing. These videos and comments really help with confidence. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Lu :) I'm really glad that you found a sense of community on the channel, and that you're embracing your gray. Keep going!
I also went completely grey (and white) early. I’m not even 40 and the crown on my head is white. 😭
I finally decided that I could color my hair and look like an “older young person” or I can embrace my natural color and look like a “young old person” 😂 I would rather look like a gorgeous old lady. Haha. I went for it and best decision ever.
Embrace the silver fox within 😉
HI! I believe its so much easier for men and they ALWAYS look great :) connie murphy
I have never heard a woman complain about a guy going grey- never. Women love men who have grey hair. When men go grey, they’re George Clooney. I hope in time society accepts women going grey.
I went grey about five years ago.. I was surprised and delighted that my new hair was healthier and thicker than my horrible crunchy dyed style. And then just around Christmas this year I got a bit bored by it so I asked my, very young, hairdresser for her opinion. She said that many people would pay to have my colour and not to to dream of changing it!
I was really pleased and grateful for her support. Then I asked two female friends and two male friends for their opinion. The women advised me to colour my hair but, surprisingly the men said they liked the grey. I feel I am more authentic with with my natural colour. Plus my hair is healthier! So I am sticking to it. Healthy grey hair is better and is, I believe, more youthful than artificial ,dyed and crispy locks. Now , when I see others with dyed hair I notice, which I didn’t before, the condition, and I am glad I am no longer putting my hair through those damaging processes.
Good for you! Love that you are rocking your gray hair.
I'm almost 40 and my grays are just starting to become noticeable in number. I decided when I saw my first gray I wanted to just let it happen. I know this will sound odd to some folks, but I actually think it's fun to start to see my hair turning a different color little by little.
I'm right there with you. There is a mystery to it. What's really been under that dye? It the process ugh
I took the same desicion a few weeks ago. I have NEVER dyed/colored my hair. I'm 34 years old.
Yes, it's totally a surprise to see how your hair actually looks - gray/white/silver. Good for you for embracing it!
I was surprised by how much shock I caught when I stopped dying my hair. I dont know why anybody cares what color is on someone else's head but boy, a lot of people do.
That is so true Brenda. Everyone will always have an opinion, but it's your hair and yours to enjoy! Do what makes you feel happy and confident XX
If I had known I was going to spend 2020 at home I would have shaved my head in March. I like how healthy this new grey looks.
my husband has had silver hair for the last 20 yrs, and I love it :) I just started letting my sparkels grow out 7 weeks ago :) connie
If I had know too... Before the first lockdown, I already had 5 months of roots (I covered my hair with hats) but in January I dyed my hair to go on holidays. Then i stopped and dye again after the salons reopened in June. So I had 6 months of roots. It was so white and so cool, and I had cut my hair till my jaw what I NEVER did before so it was the right moment ! But I felt like I wasn't ready and now I regret it. 😭
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I am 46 and have never dyed my hair! I had an older lady make rude comments about my grays. My mom never colored her hair, so feel glad to watched her embrace her gray hair! I think everyone should do what makes themselves happy!❤
I couldn't agree more.
I’m 25 and naturally fully grey and I love it & stared going gray @ 16 age has nothing to do with it it’s genetic it runs in my family, and we’re all gray as teenagers and we don’t die here we just keep it naturally gray or silver
Thanks so much for this encouragement! Had a gal say to me, "Some people can carry off gray hair and some just can't." I was a bit stunned and silent. She never said which camp i was in.😂 Just decided right then and there...I DON'T GIVE A RIP! It's just one person's opinion in this whole wide world. ❤
She totally left you hanging - haha! It's nice to get the encouragement but really it's 90% strength from within so you've got this friend. xo
You shouldve said only some people are brave enough to try
It's all down to getting a fabulous cut then it looks amazing!
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My hair is SO damaged from boxed hair colour. I am 70 years old and I am so sick of having to color my hair every 4 weeks to cover the grey. So, finally, I said ENOUGH ... NO MORE COLORING !!! I am finding that the grey growing in is a lovely silver tone, now I am excited to see how it will look. It is so freeing, I know it is the RIGHT time for me.
Thanks for sharing your experience! I'm so glad that you've found so much confidence and joy in growing out your gray. Keep going! xx
My journey began when I was going to color my hair at home. For some reason l didn’t want to do it that day. Well, I’m glad l didn’t because my building had an unannounced water outage. I was tired of the 4 week anxiety and mental gymnastics that went on in my head when it was time to color. My hair grows fast. In about 4 weeks I have 1/2 inch. You will probably have an aha moment. It’s different for everyone. Just trust the process.
Yay! me too I'm 72 and have colored my hair for 30 years and am sick of coloring. My hair is short so it shouldn't take too long to grow out. I was looking on youtube for encouragement on going grey.
I'm 42 and I decided to let my hair go gray last year and I'm loving my gray highlights.
Highlights for the win! xo, Lisa
I’m also 42 and on the fence about going grey. Probably because I just went through a divorce. Will I be attractive with grey hair?
@@selahdiamond4465I'm 43 with some greys and I still get a lot of male attention. The right guy for you won't care what colour your hair is.
I used Dr Bronner Castile soap. It strips color out of hair. I would wash my hair with Dr Bronner, rinse then use my own shampoo & conditioner. You can use just Dr Bronner alone but I don’t have luck with it on my fine hair. It took some color out with each shampoo. I never had the visible root problem. I have fine hair and used to wash my hair every morning before work. The color was completely washed out in less than a month. Now I’m older and retired without the oily hair I had to wash so often.
I’m actually thinking about having a little hair fun. Next week I’m going to my Mom’s (93 years young). We are going to use a temporary purple. I’m a little scared it will be more than temporary but I planning on having fun with my mom. We have been getting more & more depressed not being able to go out since this pandemic. I hope this little bit of silliness will cheer us up. If you see two old ladies with purple hair that may be us. Wish us a little joy & I will wish it right back.
Oh wow! Sounds like Dr Bronner is much more than a soap. Your idea of cheering up your mom during the pandemic is so lovely Denise, I hope you ladies has fun! Stay healthy and positive xX
Denise, I thought I was the only one that used Dr. Bronner for hair shampoo. I don't use it all the time,but it's excellent for that 1-2X a month wash that will help dissolve the oils and dead skin off of the scalp. It's important to mention that it's good to wash the hair 2X in a row. The first time it loosens the yuck and the second time it washes it away. Followed by washing with my regular shampoo and conditioner.
I'm gonna try this 3 years after your advice😊
The pandemic was the perfect time to go gray. I'm loving it!
Agreed! Enjoy it xx
are you still silver? Its so hard for me with long brown hair but I'v tried 8x now at 75.but look 50 he he he
I’m 69 and just stopped dying my hair auburn. It’s the one good thing about COVID! Because I couldn’t go to the Solon my hair grew out about 2 inches. It was a bright silver and very healthy and had a lot of body. So I bit the bullet and I’m so excited. It’s such a dramatic, look. I love it.
I'm 69 and Im like you waiting my grey hair to grow! Im sick Tinting every. Month. All the best for you.
I’ve done the same and for the first time I feel glamorous!
I'm 67and I'm in the sixth month,,,best decision I've ever made about my hair 🧓
I just turned 68 and I wanted to have my natural gray by the time I’m 70. I’ve never been more excited about not having to color my hair! But...I’m noticing my hair texture is getting coarser and curlier! Yikes! It’s only been about 4 months so I’ll have to wait and see. Not that I’ll go back to coloring my hair, just finding a product to tame it. Oh, and of course a new hair style Onward ladies!
Maureen - that is exactly my story. We are even the same age!! And yes covid is awful, but I discovered how healthy and shiny my hair is since I stopped dyeing it. It has been almost 6 months - no dyeing, no haircut and it's fun journey for sure.
I am 61 and went gray 21 months ago. When a was ready. I decided to have highlights to soften the general look. I am a city counseller and quite often on TV when interviewed for one of my dossier. So i had some pressure to postpone my decision for after my politician life! But i resisted. And am so happy i did!
If i have one little counsel to give it would be when silver, the need for a very good haircut is i think very important. And that choice seems to me crucial for a modern and youthfull look. But of course it is my humble opinion.
Thank you for your share.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Renee. I agree that a good haircut goes well with gray hair because it will make you feel more confident and it shows! It sounds like you thought about going gray carefully and you really did it when you felt ready, which is absolutely the best way to do it :) Enjoy your grow out!
I feel that way too Renee! I would love to not have to put chemicals/Heat in my hair and go to the salon, but I look like a skunk right now and *I* don’t like it! I don’t care what other people think.
Hairstylists always tell me to go lighter (from almost black) and I don’t .. I like my hair dark. But I hate going to the salon lol😂
I'm all grey now....hairdresser encouraged me as said each time she coloured it "you do know your natural hair is the most beautiful colour". Went short pixie to grow it out & have so many compliments, lots of people think I use dye to get it the colour it is and are shocked when I tell them its natural! Best thing I ever did!
I love this comment.
That’s so cool your hairdresser supported you. I liked my former hairdresser since she didn’t color her grays, or she might have colored some of her hair but left some pretty gray streaks.
At the end of the day, the hair on my head belongs to ME! I didn’t go gray to spite anyone, and certainly didn’t do it to please anyone else. I just wanted to get back to basics and look like the real me!
Exactly! That's why I don't get the drama about going grey.
YAAAASSSSSSSS ; )
Me too! Just going with what God gave me. I have long white hair now that goes to the middle of my back. I get compliments on my hair all the time. I even had people ask if I was a model! I am in my 60's...a MODEL?! Aaahhh no! I am just a tall woman who chose to grow out her naturally white hair.
I’m 33 and going grey. It’s been 5 months, I stopped dying my hair since COVID
Same over here! Just turned 34 this sunday and i havent dyed my hair since march, it doesnt look good right now but i guess its journey haha.
Quarantine Hair🦋
Me too actually lol 33 going grey and gave up over the quarantine to embrace my natural color and make it healthier during because of the lack of hair dye
I'm also 33 with my quarantine hair. I discovered I have an alarming amount of silver hairs, and I'm just going with it. I suppose when people are dying from viruses, my hair color isn't as important to me.
I’m 52 and typically put highlights and lowlights in my white + dark brown hair. I’ve let it grow out since February, and my hair is realllly white... but thicker and healthier. I had a brief fling with Overtone. The chocolate brown faded to pull out orange/pink tones on me. Fun for quarantine, but not my overall goal. 😁
I’m 54 been drying my hair for years, never had the nerve to go gray till last September i dryed my hair for the last time. Now i’m all gray and i love it.
Hello Susan
Yay! So happy for you Susan, I hope you're enjoying it.
I went gray 4 years ago, and it took a full2.5 years to get here! I was astonished by how soft my gray hair is - you’ll love it!
It is definitely a process. But worth it!
Loving my 3 inches of white on my long dark-dyed hair and the new growth feels so soft and healthy, unlike the clumpy strawy dyed ends.
I'm happy for you Aileen! It sounds like you're really enjoying your transition to gray and I love it. Keep going xx
congratulations ! I,v tried 8x now in 2022 for 3,4 months.I also have long brown hair
@@conniemurphyover70stillgla47 thanks. I'm at the other end now and have 3 inches of dark left on the ends. So pleased I did it. It helps a lot if you use straighteners to give your two-tone hair a sleek graceful smooth appearance. Not allowed to leave the styling out just because you've left the dying out. Best of luck. Keep trying x
Just found your channel. I've been grey/white for years and years but just wanted to say "Mother Nature" knows what she is doing. she will "lighten" your hair when your complexion needs it.
I went cold turkey back 2018. Took 2 full years to complete. I never looked back. The same haters that told me not to do it is now going grey themselves when they saw how beautiful my transformation was. Lol
Good for you! Sounds like you are loving your hair. Keep the confidence coming! ;)
I decided coloring my hair every 6-8 weeks was money I could spend on other things!!!! I LOVE my gray.
I'm so happy for you Char! Keep going and keep the confidence flowing!! xx
I’m much older. Fifty seven this summer. My gray was so dye resistant that I had to leave the boxed dye on so long. - I couldn’t (or wouldn’t) pay for a professional job every 5 weeks- it would be way too dark for my aging skin color. I thought maybe I’ll go blonde again? But my sister has not colored her hair since her cancer treatments and she looks fabulous! So I’m about 9 mons in. It was the right call for me. It’s long right now and I wear it up a lot. When the gray gets about jaw length, I going to get a great cut. You look beautiful silver. Killer. ❤️👍
Thanks for watching Jamie xx
Your gray really wanted to have the spotlight! I'm glad you're loving your hair so much. Sending health and happiness to both you and your sis xx
I didn’t realize my day would come unexpectedly. When Covid hit, I was done!
me tooo! i considered it for years. last dec i didn’t realize it would be last dye job. been a year since i hv been to a salon! still on the journey. will let it all grow out, live with it for awhile and then decide keep it or color it.
You are not alone, April! Feel free to join The Gray Book on Facebook. We are having lots of conversations about transitioning to gray hair and giving each other support. facebook.com/groups/thegraybook
I am done too! Covid was the deciding factor. I have about three inches in with no dye..
same here. been wanting to do it for years.. tim e has come
Same circumstances for me. Covid lockdown was the catalyst for me to take the plunge.
I'm in Melbourne, Australia where we had a protracted lockdown so went cold turkey and if I had to go out, wore a hat. 10 months in and a couple of cuts, I've got a shorter version of my bob and its looking ok.
Another 3 months and I should be at journeys end. Liberating!
I would add another 'don't by saying you shouldn't be afraid of having some adjustment at the hairdressers if you are not entirely happy with the process! I resisted going to the hairdressers for over 2 years and didn't want to over process my hair - but a few highlights made all the difference! It took out the dark grey areas and helped blend the lighter silver coming-in.
I totally agree - there is no right way to go gray. So many ways to do it. I'm glad you found one that is working well for you!
Grey hair! Don't care!!!!!☺
I went cold turkey 18 months ago. My hair grows fast and it’s still not completely grown out. It’s definitely a journey! 🌸
Enjoy the journey! Keep going xx
My hair was thinning by freqently dyeing my hair which was getting shorter in period of next coloring.. 7 months in of stopping the dye.. my hair has never been this thick and I love the grey... natural highlights!
Chame Take I’m finding that too. Since I’ve stopped colouring my hair it’s getting thicker and stopped falling out so much.
I LOVE my new natural highlights!!!
Same- I’m almost a year into transition. My scalp isn’t screaming at me, my hair is super lush and wavy and I get .5-.75” cut off every 7 weeks. So much healthier!
Me too!!!! I saved myself from going bald by ceasing to color my hair!!! I was losing so much hair during the dyeing process, and afterwards, that I was in tears everytime I stood in front of the mirror-I was literally seeing my scalp! A month after I quit cold turkey, my hair got healthier, and a year later, the thin spots filled in!!! No more coloring, and I live my silver strands♥️
I have been dying my hair to cover grey since I was 21 and I just turned 40 and that's it I'm done! I am so highly allergic to hair dye and have had horrific scalp breakouts the entire time all because we have been conditioned since birth that we are not attractive and look too old if we woman embrace our grey hair! So ridiculous not to mention that hair dye is a carcinogen! So excited to start this journey of embracing my true self and thank and appreciate all you that have shared your grey hair grow out journey and wish you luck to stick it out! Much love!
Thanks for sharing your experience Stephanie. I'm really happy for you, you can finally feel comfortable and have a healthy scalp again! Your hair will absolutely thank you for ditching the chemicals! I hope you're enjoying the journey xx
It’s been same with my mom! She’s super allergic, good job on your decision!
This is so comforting. The last time I dyed my hair, half of it fell out and I already had thin hair! Much of it didn't grow back, even with minoxidil and biotin. So, as my hair goes gray, I have to accept it. It's nice to hear that other women are loving their silver.
My husband supported my decision to go gray. It has white patches and random strands of gray mixed with brown. I cut my hair into a pixie but now I'm growing it out. It is also naturally wavy curly. My coloring journey started in the early 90s...now I am 58. No regrets
Hello Debbie
I love that last part - no regrets. It's your hair and you can enjoy it in any color you want to! So happy you're enjoying your new gray phase, and that your husband shows his support and love! Happy grow-out Debbie!
Today is my day , I tried to go grey in 2019 I was doing really well as shops were closed in lockdown, school was closed so no school runs, it was the perfect opportunity to do it, I grew my grey roots in for 4 monnths but when my little boy had to go back to school he asked me to dye it black again, so I did it for him , 2024 now I have no more school runs my youngest child is now 11 , I am ready
It's time!
I'm in month 5 and it is definitely a journey.
I cut my long hair off and started the process, keeping it shorter during the grow out. Its fun to hack off the dyed ends each month as my natural hair takes over.
Embracing my natural self has changed more than just my hair and my outward appearance, its changed me more than I had anticipated. ❤😊
Happy 5 months! (or is it a year now?)
Getting rid of the dyed parts is sooo satisfying! I love you energy Holly :) Keep going!
@@thenew_knew made it to month seven, can you believe it? The dyed ends are almost gone, almost time for a professional hair cut! 😅 I'm very happy with the pattern that's grown in with a stripe at my temple.
Cheers silver sister!!!
Yes I was finally ready during the covid. I m loving the way its coming out.My support is my sisters and of course my husband.
Hello Ann
It's so good to have supportive people in your life! Enjoy your gray journey Ann!
I was simply tired of dying my hair black over and over so just gave it a shot. I have long hair so it took a long time to grow it out. So Worth It! Husband totally said YES! Then I got compliments from people saying wow...love your hair! So cool :) And I have never been to a salon. I cut my own hair. What you see is what you get.
It sounds like you have a great support structure Michele! I'm glad you feel so confident and happy with your gray. Props for cutting your own hair! WOW
i am a man, one of the biggest mistakes and unnecessary stress i caused myself, dying my hair, it never looked natural, staining everything. on the road dying in friend's bathrooms hotels ect... many girls would tell me to leave it gray it's better... i did not listen, many pay a lot of money to have their hair gray, and the more i think of it.... the more i look at different color of hair the more i see gray is the coolest sexiest color hurrah thank you for this video.
I also let my hair go gray during COVID and I am so glad I did. Just turned 65, I hit that point where I was sick of coloring my hair. Had my stylist give me a short layered bob and luckily I never got a distinct skunk stripe. New color is shades of silver gray and I am thrilled with it. One last trim soon and I’m going to let it grow out.
Thats great! I started many times but went back to root touch up simply because I couldn't get past the skunk look, down the center of my crown and temples. Many grow out nicely, unfortunately I'm not one of them🙂. Great idea to have a short layered Bob, then letting grey grow out. I'm going to serious consider. Thanks for your post. No one addressed the skunk look except your post. Appreciate it.
Yay! I am so happy for you and I hope you're loving your gray more and more! It sounds like it came out really nicely! Xx
I am 67 and so so tired of dying my hair. Plus the dryness and damage that comes from it. I am so over it. But I really wish women my age were more supportive. I mostly hear, “oh, I could NEVER do that!” Instead of “good for you”. It is not making me change my mind about going gray, it’s just not helpful.
When you dye your hair after letting the roots and Grey's grow and you don't like it and regret , that in itself tells you that you are ready to go grey. Growing mine out now nearly a year and loving it. Everyone compliments me on it , but my poor mother thinks I'm too young . I'm nearly 30 and my hair is what it is. Thanks for this video , love your hair x
You're absolutely right Laura :) You know when you know. Good luck with your grow out!
I have been fortunate my husband doesn't like my hair coloured. So I haven't dyed my hair since my early 30's. The pressure from some people to hide my Gray has been an eye opener. I have earned this Gray hair and I love it. So, yes ladies do it your way.
Right?! Do what is right for you and own it!
I made the decision to stop coloring and straightening my hair at the same time. That was 2 years ago.
Happy for you Marsha! I'm sure your hair is so much healthier now too! xx
🙌🏻 You are GORGEOUS, and the gray hair looks FABULOUS on you!! I love the way you have it styled too. You look super sophisticated! 💕
Oh, thank you!
i’m 26 and only have a few grays, but i never want to dye my hair again! i can’t wait to have salt n pepper hair 😋
Salt n' Peppa's here and we're in effect! Haha! xo, Lisa
Lacey Baumer I’m the same, I turned 26 this month and only have a few dozen. Whenever the women in my family notice them they tell me to pluck them out, then make a fuss when I tell them I okay to just let them be.
good for you sweetie hug connie :)
Have you let your natural hair colour come through ? I'm only 6 months in :/
Been going silver since I was 12 and have kept my virgin hair my whole life. My hair is just past my butt and I have lots of streaks. My younger sister would criticize me for it telling me how disgusting my hair was. I look at us and I still look 20 at 40 and I can't say the same about her. People compliment me on my hair all the time asking if I dyed it that way. Don't be afraid to go gray. It is beautiful!
Thank's a lot for sharing your experience. I began this process 4 months ago, some days it is easy, some days not really.
You are generous to share your experience with us.
I am sure you are right.
Thank's again.
I agree...some days are easier than others. But overall it gets a little easier as time passes!
Lisa you are so beautiful. ❤ Your gray hair looks soooo good! 💕
I’m one year into my gray journey. It’s not easy but I’m so happy and excited for my continued future progress. Thanks for this additional inspiration! Great advice. I agree when I look back at my pics my dark colored hair looked soooo dark. Your hair is looking so gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
It really does look SO DARK ; ) Congrats on your one year milestone!
Can u plz tel me that wen we stop dying hairs n the grey hair becoming obvious.at this point should we use purple shampoo or what?
I have dark brown hair and my stylist told me if I went gray it would add 10 years to my look and I believe that. My roots are grown out about 1.5 inches now and I'm trying to decide which way to go because I do get tired of coloring it and then seeing roots two weeks later. Going through the 1-2 years it takes to get your hair totally grown out can be very stressful when you don't like the look of the "skunk" grow out. I guess giving it a few months for approximately 2-3 inches of growth is a good test since you cannot fully visualize a full head of gray hair by looking at one inch. Then decide. Thank you for the video!
Absolutely! It is such a process and so individual too. Wishing you all the best with your grow out decision!
I don’t have that many grays but I’m so excited and ready to welcome all of them. Someone told me “oh but that will make you look older “ I replied, that will make me look as old as I am because they are part of me !
You tell em sister! Haha! Love this.
I am in the transition now... I feel good about my decision and looking forward to getting the grey all out! Making the decision is such a personal choice. I thought I would NEVER go grey... but here I go!
YAY that's so exciting! All the best with your grow out. XO
Im 42 and i decided to embrace my grays. Some people get confused asking me why didn’t i dye my hair, they even calls me grandma but its alright,, i love my grays. 😊
Love your confidence! Enjoy it Maria, and don't let anyone tell you not to!
You are a Inspiration, Thank you for your understanding in this "sensitive" life changing subject!!!✌️💗
Am Asian and the only good thing about this covid lockdown is I got a headstart! Am 5 months in since hair treatment is not allowed. Have always sported a pixie so transition is quite easy. 😊 Great tips!
CHEERS TO ALL THE HEAD STARTS!
I'm 64, have thought about Embracing the grey for the last year and a month ago my hairdresser asked me about it. I simply said, Yes, from now on! It was a welcome revelation, so easy to say. I have a toner now, work in progress but it looks good and i feel great. Do it!!😊
Thank you. I'm 6 months grey, and there are days I say I can't do this. BUT I don't want to put dye on it again because I noticed how much healthier and stronger my hair is without dye.
Happy six months Debbie! Well done for making it this far, even when it's not easy. Keep going xx
Me too. It’s been 3 months for me . Just try to braids to hide the top outgrowth
Good for you! My 69 yr old fiance went gray 6 years ago, and she looks HOT and fabulous. You're so right about dopey men and clueless women who try to discourage. You all GO!
I am about half way there! My gray is actually white and pretty, but I hate the demarcation line where my brown dye starts. I am 74, but was not quite ready for this. I have scalp problems and had to stop using dye, so it was not my actual choice. The wonderful support and feedback I am getting from friends and family has really helped me a lot, however. I just wish the change would go faster!
I promise it gets easier! Sounds like you are right in the hardest part. There are some good ideas that might be helpful while you are growing it out: thenewknew.com/wedding-hairstyles-for-gray-hair/
My hairdresser really helped me. I changed from a permanent hair color to temporary. My hair was long and I kept the temp color in until my hair completely grew out. Then I slowly let the temp color wear out with each wash. It was the easiest transition ever. I will never go back. Now I go every 12 weeks for a cut. It's great.
yes I,v used smi, color for 20 yrs. now I'm in my 7th.week of my sparkels growing out. :) connie
I think I may try this method, seems like the most forgiving, at least in my opinion.
Did you find your silver a little yellow from the washed out temp colour. I don’t do purple shampoo due to the Chemicals but found anywhere I had a toner a little yellow tinge even though it’s been months since it was dyed.
That's great!
Your hair looks wonderful on you. Youre very pretty. As a hairdresser, my piece of advice is have a good haircut. It will take you through. Without a fun cut i feel people give up faster and dye their hair again.
Thank you Wendy! Thanks for the advice - I know I feel great after a good haircut and it sure boosts my confidence!
@@thenew_knew my pleasure!
Quarantine was the catalyst to get me off the fence to stop dying my hair.
Me too! I was trying to figure out when to start the process, and the pandemic hit and I thought, this is it, I HATE dying my hair, have always hated it, and I am calling my transition “The Silver Crown of the Pandemic “
Andrea Jones same for me, the Quarantine made up my mind for me.
Same for me and loving it.
Same
Jane Herzog it does take a while.Im 7months into it and not so far off the result I want.
I've seen lots of YT vids of women going silver/grey & I relate to your appearance the most -- you & your hair color & texture is the most like mine. I'm about 6 months in 😊 Joined your group.
Awesome! So glad we connected! Looking forward to seeing you in the group. xo
I stopped dyeing spring of 2019. I still think sometimes one day I may color it but have gotten way more positive than negative comments. It’s essentially your own decision!
You go Dena! Well done! Keep enjoying your journey xx
I decided to let my silver hair shine when I turned 40. I cut my hair into a pixie. I absolutely love my natural hair. It is beautiful and no one can convince me to die it again
Enjoy it! xo
Thank you, this is so helpful. I'm around 4 and half months in. You and your hair are gorgeous.
Thank you Sally!
I disagree with number 2, it’s a process I think, just like it was for you. I went a couple times for a few months and changed my mind, you need those mistakes to give us more certainty.
I’m just a little over 2 months into my journey to grey hair. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement🥰
Well done Karen! Keep going xO
@@thenew_knewI'm growing out 2 months now too
@@sewndebisdream6953 Congrats on 2 mos! That's already an accomplishment.
You’re grey hair matches your skin tone perfectly and you look more younger by the way..😍
Thank you!
I'm 30 and realised £50 and 1 hour of my time every 4-6 weeks was a waste. I have a few greys and I'm excited to just let it grow!
That's so exciting! Enjoy your grow out, I hope it's going really well ! xx
I have been going back and forth trying to go grey for the last 2years. I would let it go grey, change my mind color , then change again. My last hair color was last July. I had an appointment to have my hair color in October, but my hairdresser ended having a stroke so she cancel my appointment. Then the salon closed. Now her salon has reopen, but she still not able to return. So, I finally went in to get my hair cut short, all all that was left was my grey hair. I love it. My skin looks lighter and my skin has soften and it makes me look younger, so I decided not to color it anymore. I absolutely love it. Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for sharing you story Amalia :) It sounds like life really worked against you, but you ended up going gray when the timing was right. I'm sorry to hear about your hairdresser and I hope she's made a full recovery xx
Thanks for watching, and enjoy your gray journey!
Dying my hair was a huge mistake... had to start over on the grow out. Never again. Even rocked the gray growing out at my sons wedding a couple weeks ago. I love it. Others may not, but I do.
I'm so happy for you! Sometimes we've got to make mistakes along our gray grow out journey before we get it right. Glad you're loving your gray xx
I found a way to help me grow out my silver. Use a hair topper! You can get one to match your grow out color and wear it while your growing out the gray. Nobody will see the “line of demarcation”. I got a hair topper from Godivas Secret Wigs and its a perfect match. Nobody will see my grey growing
out at least until it gets halfway. This will get me over that “hump” I think.
Awesome suggestion Rachel!
Thanks for sharing. I've known a few people that tried hair toppers and it can really work super well!
All the best with your grow out. xo, Lisa
This is a great video!... thank you so much!... your hair looks stunning!... it just keeps getting better and better!... I am almost 4 months dye free!... still hanging in!!!!... stay safe and healthy!!!!.. you are gorgeous!!!💜💜💜💜💜
You are too kind Linda - THANK YOU! You too.
The beauty and joy in the face of her! A true inspiration, thank you for your encouragement on my way to grey!
Aw, thank you Johanna!
Lisa your right, don't listen to FRIENDS that say you look old, THEY have the complex about themselves!
I literally had a man yell from a dark ally today, "I LOVE YOUR HAIR!" I never even saw his face but he felt so compelled to get that message out to me in that moment that he did that. I mean, some people believe gray hair is so beautiful. I've never had anyone do that to me when I had brown hair. Just wait and see!
I made the decision to go completely grey in 2019 after my son turned 21. My husband totally supported my decision and assisted in shaving my hair off. In 2021 I have a full head of grey and recently had my hair cut into a chin length bob. Really loving the look and feeling happy and confident in my choice ❤️.
Wow! Your husband is a superstar supporter! You really dived right into your grow out and that's amazing. Glad you're loving it X
I have not cut or colored my hair since March 2 so I’m 4 months in! The covid quarantine and being unable to go to my hairdresser gave me the opportunity to see the change in my hair... The big surprise was I love it, already! I also quit straightening my hair and surprise my hair is wavy/curly! Thank you so much for your encouragement.... my family thinks I’m too focused on my hair.... but after hearing you I think I’m just seeking positive comments do I’m more confident about what others think....
Going gray + curly is a big change! It's okay to be 100% obsessed - haha! You've got this!
My last color would have been March 10 but I decided to wait until the next week, on Monday March 16 the governor declared the shutdown. So glad I waited since during that time I decided to stop coloring, I had been going lighter since I knew the day would come eventually. My stylist is using a rinse to blend what's left of my light blond into my natural color. Another hair cut or two and that should be gone, also getting it cut into longer layers so my hair looks and feels much thicker. I'm loving it!!!
I'm totally doing the gray + curly thing too! It's a big change!
Same since February and my hair is almost all silver.
That's actually the best advice I've seen so far and the most mature viewpoint on the subject to one of the videos I've just seen.
You look great with your Grey's
Thank you!
I am 100% white....with a bit of dark at nape of neck. Now with my colour.....I can only use Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo & conditioner. It gives my white hair a silver tone. I love it. The freedom from colouring my hair is pure peace. Love your hair x
I guess I really don't see why there is such a hang up about going gray. To me, this is nothing more than a change in the seasons of life. To put it off is like being deceitful...not just to yourself. Be who you are, no matter what color your hair is or becomes. Yeah, I know, this is going to meet some flak, always does. I stopped dying my hair over 10 years ago and do not regret it. It is liberating. My decision was easy for me and my family was supportive in it. Even my children said, "just let it go, Mom."
Here's to going gray! Decided to stop dying my hair in Feb, which worked out oddly well considering we then weren't able to dye our hair for three months, but I'm 27 and it's the best decision I've ever made for myself.
I'm so happy for you Claire! Enjoy it Xx
I started to go grey in my 40’s so decided to dye my dark brown hair blonde; I did this over several years, initially at the hairdressers and then on my own and eventually because of the white/ grey coming through I was able to achieve a beautiful multi-tonal blonde, with box dye. I dyed it blonde for 15 years until one morning I looked at my roots and thought I wonder what my natural hair looks like. I threw the box dye away, grew it out for a few months and then had a pixie cut. I never looked back, I absolutely love it, it’s still multi- tonal, very light grey and in superb condition, every hairdresser I’ve visited has said what a beautiful colour it is.
Oh that's so fantastic!
Why do women care what anyone else thinks? It's YOUR hair.
Right!!!
Yes!
Exactly!
You yourself need to like your hair. But it is not an excuse to look like a witch
BINGO!
I have been dye free for over 5 yrs and wouldn't go back! I went cold turkey, trimmed often and now have below my shoulders salt and pepper. I wear it in updo's getting tons of ideas from RUclips videos. My hair now matches my eyebrows 💚
Your hair looks beautiful. I wish you could have shown us a before and after photo.
Hi Kitty, thank you so much! I do have a few before and after photos on my blog, thisorganicgirl.com :)
I went gray a few years ago. What a liberating feeling. Every once in the while I think about it. But naw I love it. I get a lot of good feedback. Don’t be afraid, you won’t regret it
Great advice Jenny! I'm glad you love your gray
To ease transition in color i had colored/toned foil streaks of 3 shades put into my hair when i went to grow mine out. I only had to do this once and the results were great. If you color your hair or did, consider it.
Did the exact same thing. Worked great.
Love that idea. I tried to so something similar but my hairdresser said my hair was too dark and it would break off....so I didn't ; )
LOVED the comment regarding women looking so much better when they go natural. I’ve seen before and after photos and the transformation is staggeringly positive.
I’m 64. Can’t remember what my natural hair colour is. I’m thinking about transitioning to my natural colour which is likely more gray than chestnut now. Talking g to my hairdresser tomorrow to discuss options.
Loved the video - thank you ❤🙏
Good advice. I was one of those where one day I was just like --I am done. I cut my hair into a pixie (I had worn it like that when I was younger). I still have the pixie and I am totally with you --I love my silvers now.
yay! We love a cute pixie cut!! Happy grow out xx
Very Informative. I'm a young 72 and have been colouring my hair for years to hide the grey, but during our first lockdown and not being able to go to the hairdressers I had to let the grey come through but I actually like it, I've got a long way to go with it but I'm determined to embrace it and then when I'm fully grey, if I don't like it I could get some highlights, but I think I'm going to love it!
I have a feeling you will love it too Pauline! Keep growing strong x