I decided to go gray about 10 years ago when I had baby #5. I was still coloring until he was about 3 months old and decided I was tired of dealing with the constant upkeep of coloring, plus my color didn’t last,as long as it used to, and would turn a funky reddish brown as time wore on. I sheared off all my hair into a buzz cut and suffered while I grew it out.
I’m 51 now, and get lots of compliments on my hair color. Some people ask if I get it colored to look this way!! Right now it’s in a bob…sometimes I have it “razored” and flip it up with a flat iron. I might try growing it out longer…I’m really enjoying the silver and the fact that I don’t have to worry about hair color anymore.
Ann Bailey
Eugene, Oregon
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I have always wanted to go gray because I was tired of getting it dyed. So I swore that when my kids were out of high school I would do it. But I have not been as courages as most of the women I read about on your web page. I think what I find hardest is the idea of going thought the actual transition period. Is there an easier way to go from coloring to gray without cutting my hair really short and suffering though it? I am 51 years old, I work in public everyday and I would like to still look somewhat professional as it grows out. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Marianne,
This is a common concern with going gray. This site will be launching a Q&A section to address concerns such as yours. Look for it soon! In the interim, I came across an excellent article at ehow that might be helpful:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2176288_dyed-natural-gray-hair-color.html
The most important aspect of going gray is to finding a stylist that can help you make a painless transition. There are lots of techniques besides cutting your hair very short, such as adding subtle, blending colors until the transition phase has past. If you find a stylist that has been helpful, please let us know! We would love to build a database of stylists who are knowledgeable about gray hair care and are willing to work with women during the transition process. Please stay in touch and let us know how things are going!
Going Gray