Of course, the decision whether or not to color one’s hair is a very personal one, and should be made on the basis of what makes each person feel most comfortable and confident. You can read more about that in my post, “ Color FAQ: answering the top 3 questions people ask me about color analysis.“ And no, going gray hasn’t changed my seasonal color palette. It does get a little more wavy when it’s more humid, but that’s about it. I’ve always had fine, straight, thin hair, and haven’t noticed much of a change in texture since going gray. (And yes, I love that I’m saving money on hair maintenance.) And there’s a certain confidence that comes with feeling like my authentic self, which was an unexpected bonus. I love not having to worry about my roots. I love the brightness of the gray, and the interesting depth created by the lighter and darker bits. I don’t care because for the first time since I can remember, I’m truly happy with my hair! It feels great, and I love how it looks. But I was worried that it would still be mostly the drab “dishwater” color I’d started dyeing to hide. I’d toyed with letting my natural color grow out a few times. I kept coloring even through the pandemic, having masked, outdoor color touch-up sessions with Brian whenever it felt safe enough to do so. I really liked it, and stayed with various shades of blonde up until last year. Mostly some shade of red until my early 50’s, when I decided to try going blonde. Not to cover gray, but because I felt my natural color was a bit drab, and wanted to have some fun with it. I’d been coloring my hair since my late 20’s. And keep reading to see my gray hair progression and tips! How it started… Be sure to check out all of the links at the bottom of this post. Today I’m joining up with three fabulous bloggers to talk about going gray: the process and the maintenance of gray hair.

As more of us decide to go au naturel with our hair color, it becomes just one in a myriad of choices we make about our appearance, and how we present ourselves in the world. It wasn’t that long ago that when a woman openly let her hair go gray, it was perceived as a radical act.

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