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In reply to the discussion: Anybody here go grey? [View all]Ms. Toad
(35,466 posts)83. I'm always amused at how the question is phrased - as if going gray was the decision,
when the decision is to have hair a color different from how it naturally comes in.
Gray just happens. You can choose to do something to change it if you want, but there is no choice involved in what color your hair comes in.
(I've been asked the question a number of times. The first time really threw me for a loop, because the phrasing made it sound like they were asking when I chose to have someone dye it gray.)
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Many people do look great with white or grey hair--complexion makes a big difference.
hlthe2b
Aug 2024
#5
Absolutely! I love gray/white hair. It never occurred to me to dye it. I earned this crown.
LoisB
Aug 2024
#22
I'm always amused at how the question is phrased - as if going gray was the decision,
Ms. Toad
Aug 2024
#83
I did that in my forties and a bit into my fifties - but it was just too much effort.
soldierant
Aug 2024
#63
I have salt n pepper hair at 77. My mom did not go gray until she was older, too.
Deuxcents
Aug 2024
#32
Nope, now in my 70's and have very little grey, mostly just on the sides around my face
Bev54
Aug 2024
#33
Started getting some white hairs in my 20s, not grey, white which really shows against my black hair.
sdfernando
Aug 2024
#36
Mid 20's started going gray, dyed for a while, then wanted tp see how gray I had become.
Fla Dem
Aug 2024
#50
During the Covid shutdown I just let it all grow out from auburn-brown to white. No Regrets.
Hekate
Aug 2024
#66
Having shared my hair story, I have a question of my own: has anyone tried "permanent makeup" ?
Hekate
Aug 2024
#67
in my 40s my hair started fading from original dark brown to a very mousy color
yellowdogintexas
Aug 2024
#73