Earlier I wrote a post about Reasons NOT to shave your head. In this similar hair-theme, the following is a list of reasons why women should allow their hair to go gray.
1. Save Money. If you’ve been dying your hair for years, you know how expensive it can. Even if your buying the do-it-yourself hair dye at Walmart, that still adds up. And if you are going to the salon for you monthly cover-up, you are spending a ton of money on hiding something beautiful.
2. Gray is beautiful. It’s true. Stop listening to media (which is funded by advertisers like Clairol) and recognize how gorgeous grey hair is.
3. Look wise. You automatically look wise. Even if you’re an idiot, you look all smart and stuff.
4. You’re a Grandma. If you are a grandma, you have the perfect excuse to go gray. You know you love being a granny, so fully embrace it – get the whole look down.
5. It doesn’t make you look old. See #3. Now, if you are perming that gray mop into a short curly do on the top of your head…well, this one doesn’t apply.
6. Set the example. When my mom went gray (hers was more white), she hated how everyone touched it and commented on it (she was only 45). But then people started telling her that she gave them the confidence that they could go gray. So be the model for other women out there who are living in fear of allowing their natural beauty out.
7. You’re appreciative. If you believe (and that’s fine if you don’t) that God created you. Appreciate it, and quit trying to hide what He gave you.
8. No stress about roots. Imagine no longer stressing about scheduling that appointment in time so your roots won’t show. Stop scheduling your life around hair dye!
9. Avoid allergies. Many women are allergic to the chemical in hair dye and break out in nasty red rashes. Gray is much prettier than red in this instance!
10. Grey hair is sexy. That’s what this writer claims, and I have to agree!
11. You have attitude. A sexy and confident attitude is essentially for pulling off the gray look. Here’s a few good hints about going gray and staying sexy.
More articles on the topic:
I’m Gonna Keep that Gray: My Decision to go Silver by Beth Frerking.
Time Magazine: The War Over Going Gray
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Love it!
I am twenty-something and absolutely ADORE my gray hair highlights! I love to be daring, look intelligent and have people ooh and ahh on how gorgeous my silver highlights are.
Like I told my hairstylist today: I will never dye my hair, No Thank You!
I am 48 and have been coloring my hair since I was 30. I have decided to let my natural color grow in. It is dark brown with silver. I really like it but everyday I get comments from friends that I am going to look old.
Even the hairdresser that works next to me keeps telling me to color my hair,I will look ancient! As of now I have about 2 inches of roots. Any suggestions for growing it out? I have heard about a product called backout.anyone know anything about it?
Thanks
Great article! I decided to stop dyeing my hair about 3 years ago (I’m 56). I’ve actually had more positive social experiences since I let my hair become a beautiful silver gray. I seem to attract people who are interested in who I am and not how I look. I wish I would have done this in my 40’s!
I liked your 11 reasons. But the main reason I’ve found, from the women writing into http://www.goinggraylookinggreat.com, is the desire for authenticity, and self-acceptance of their own beauty. They want to be who they are. After that, freedom, which you’ve touched on. Saving money isn’t first on the list, but now it really is becoming an issue. This economy is driving a lot of women away from the bottle, and to a bright, shining, silver future!
I’m a youthful 51 years old, intelligent, attractive, tall widow has earned every right to display my silver locks without shame or others telling me that I look old. In fact, I feel younger by having made the decision to just be me and stop using all those nasty chemicals to alter my hair color. What a great article for those pondering going gray. I hope it inspires other women to put down the bottle, get a great cut, smile and flaunt their natural beauty. Oh and have a martini – you’ll look sensational when doing so!