My Going Grey Gracefully Journey.

[QuelleFromage]

I just commented to my husband today (walking through Brooklyn) that dyeing your hair gray is now mainstream here. Which it is, tons of grays and grays with blue or purple. So why not actually going gray?
Maybe the Gen Z'ers dyeing gray are smart as they will see little change

 

[whateve]

I just commented to my husband today (walking through Brooklyn) that dyeing your hair gray is now mainstream here. Which it is, tons of grays and grays with blue or purple. So why not actually going gray?
Maybe the Gen Z'ers dyeing gray are smart as they will see little change

When I was in junior high, my 20ish PE teacher dyed her hair gray. It always had a tint, sometimes blue, sometimes pink. We all thought she was weird.

 

[whateve]

Grombre on Instagram has been really interesting and inspiring. I also found this website, complete with before and after photos that have been really helpful:

https://katiegoesplatinum.com/gray-hair-before-after/?cn-reloaded=1

I showed DH the before and after photos, and to my surprise, he often commented, “the one on the right (the “after” photo) looks better.” He also said he could not imagine having chemicals dumped on his head and sitting under a steamer with his scalp itching and his eyes tearing. And paying for it! He’s totally fine with me growing out the blonde and seeing what’s underneath. He even did a Google image search for Women with Gray Hair and funny enough, he likes the same photos I do.

I have an appointment at the salon next week, and I’m going to tell my stylist to just do highlights and not the single process color. I expect some resistance. Wish me luck!

The ones on the right do look better! I remember when my mom dyed her hair, she had a friend who dyed her hair a stark black. It looked so unnatural. My mom used the gentler dark brown. I can't really remember when she transitioned to gray whether it looked better or not.

 

[catsinthebag]

I just commented to my husband today (walking through Brooklyn) that dyeing your hair gray is now mainstream here. Which it is, tons of grays and grays with blue or purple. So why not actually going gray?
Maybe the Gen Z'ers dyeing gray are smart as they will see little change

I think Game of Thrones has had some influence here... it’s now cool to be young with gray hair. Not so sure that carries over to women in their 40s,50s and up. I hope so! Why should it be acceptable for men to go gray, but not us?

 

[catsinthebag]

The ones on the right do look better! I remember when my mom dyed her hair, she had a friend who dyed her hair a stark black. It looked so unnatural. My mom used the gentler dark brown. I can't really remember when she transitioned to gray whether it looked better or not.

The last time I was at the salon, this came up. My stylist said a lot of women make the mistake of going too dark, which can look harsh and unnatural as we age.

 

[catsinthebag]

When I was in junior high, my 20ish PE teacher dyed her hair gray. It always had a tint, sometimes blue, sometimes pink. We all thought she was weird.

I think we must be from the same generation/background. When I was in junior high, we all would have thought that was weird too!

 

[gettinpurseonal]

I was naturally blonde, then auburn, and now at 50 I have so much gray that I get highlights only once a year to blend the gray with the dark. I get compliments all the time from my patients - I now embrace my gray, as it’s very fashionable! It almost appears platinum blonde. People always ask me what color it is and I tell them I really don’t know haha.

 

[Narnanz]

I was naturally blonde, then auburn, and now at 50 I have so much gray that I get highlights only once a year to blend the gray with the dark. I get compliments all the time from my patients - I now embrace my gray, as it’s very fashionable! It almost appears platinum blonde. People always ask me what color it is and I tell them I really don’t know haha. View attachment 4409904View attachment 4409907

Looks fab

 

[gettinpurseonal]

Looks fab

Thank you, Narnanz! I was shocked when, about 10 years ago, a hairdresser friend pointed out I was very gray! But now I am thankful, as it means very little bleaching, coloring, or damage. Once a year highlight and I’m good.

 

[Narnanz]

Thank you, Narnanz! I was shocked when, about 10 years ago, a hairdresser friend pointed out I was very gray! But now I am thankful, as it means very little bleaching, coloring, or damage. Once a year highlight and I’m good.

I do mine twice a year as my natural colour is darker. Its very dark underneath but Im not worried. I have a hairpulling disorder so have patches which are grey strips. Now no longer worry about those patches as it all appears to meld into each other.

 

[catsinthebag]

I was naturally blonde, then auburn, and now at 50 I have so much gray that I get highlights only once a year to blend the gray with the dark. I get compliments all the time from my patients - I now embrace my gray, as it’s very fashionable! It almost appears platinum blonde. People always ask me what color it is and I tell them I really don’t know haha. View attachment 4409904View attachment 4409907

Your hair looks amazing! I can see why people stop to ask you about it — you really can’t tell if you do anything to enhance the color.

If you don’t mind my asking, did you do anything to help the transition to gray go more easily, or did you just stop dyeing cold turkey?

I have to say, I am nostalgic for the time when I didn’t do anything to my base color and just got highlights a few times a year.

 

[trigirl]

I’m 3 months in to my grow out and so happy with my decision (even though it’ll take two years)

 

[catsinthebag]

I’m 3 months in to my grow out and so happy with my decision (even though it’ll take two years)

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You look great! Thanks for posting this — and the reminder that this is going to take a looooonnnnng time!

 

[PamK]

I’m 3 months in to my grow out and so happy with my decision (even though it’ll take two years)

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Congratulations on making 3 months!! You look great! I guess they don’t call it a “transition” for nothing...! It does seem painstakingly slow, but every month when I go and get trimmed, I feel like another milestone is reached. I’m so glad this thread made it to TPF!

 

[PamK]

I was naturally blonde, then auburn, and now at 50 I have so much gray that I get highlights only once a year to blend the gray with the dark. I get compliments all the time from my patients - I now embrace my gray, as it’s very fashionable! It almost appears platinum blonde. People always ask me what color it is and I tell them I really don’t know haha. View attachment 4409904View attachment 4409907

Your hair looks so beautiful and very natural!! [emoji173]️