topic Re: Lookin' Good Grey! in Beauty

Lookin' Good Grey!

hadassah — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 06:40:38 GMT

I was stunned yesterday when Jill Bauer, selling the sonic toothbrush/whitening tsv said, you can go the salon to get rid of grey hair but what about grey teeth. My grey Wen hair is mid way down my back and I get compliments almost daily. Ladies tell me all the time that they wish they had the nerve to quit coloring or that they hope their hair turns as beautifully as mine when they start getting grey. It is great to be free of the coloring routine...free to be me...compliments of God, the best colorist.

When I watch Fox news I often think the female anchors look like they were dipped in the same blond color. How special. I am a hair stylist and enjoy being unique. Anyone can get a haircut like everyone else, can have coloring like everyone else, or keep the same look they've had for years and years, but it's much more fun to grow!

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D Oro — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:42:17 GMT

But it is true. You can go to a salon or DIY to color your grey. It doesn't mean you have to or need to cover your your grey. We can choose what we think suits us best. As a hair stylist you know that better than most.

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xmasbabe — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 12:02:47 GMT

I,too, am gloriously gray- free from coloring after just about thirty years of doing it! I love my gray hair - but I sure don't want gray teeth!! I am looking forward to trying out this new whitening system. Then I can flash gray hair and white teeth! Sounds like a great combination to me!

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suzyQ3 — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:33:21 GMT

Why would anyone be stunned that a host or anyone, for that matter, would state the obvious? It's not as if she said that people SHOULD color their gray; she simply said that people DO color their gray.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:46:27 GMT

On 4/2/2014 suzyQ3 said:
Why would anyone be stunned that a host or anyone, for that matter, would state the obvious? It's not as if she said that people SHOULD color their gray; she simply said that people DO color their gray.

This. I'm happy for anyone who loves their hair color, no matter what color it is or how it got there. I've been a redhead by choice for many years now, long before I had my first gray hair. Do whatever makes you happy.

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violann — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:18:59 GMT

Woman who believe gray hair is flattering to them should by all means enjoy their silvery locks. Women who think their hair color looks like burnt newspapers moistened by dog pee (me) should enhance.

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candyagain — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:31:13 GMT

On 4/2/2014 violann said: Woman who believe gray hair is flattering to them should by all means enjoy their silvery locks. Women who think their hair color looks like burnt newspapers moistened by dog pee (me) should enhance.

LOL! As someone with blah brown hair all my life, blonde highlights and coloring made my hair pop. Many compliments over the years. As my hair now is not overall grey the coloring is again a plus. And I like me as a medium blonde.

To each their own but all my friends who are gray look older than they are.

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luvmyteddy4 — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:49:13 GMT

My hair is light brown with tons of silver growing in. The best part is the silver is growing in at equal amounts all over my head. My hair still looks highlighted and I actually stopped highlighting my hair last year for the first time ever. I always did my own hair which is very long.

I do miss the extra body the bleach gave me but my hair is still full and in excellent condition right now. Once I turn completely silver I will probably highlight my hair again so it looks more blonde. I do think gray hair ages you a few years but if you like it that's all that matters. Long hair can too but I love my hair and will probably never cut it short. I do cut off 2 inches every month.

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Gm beach — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:19:27 GMT

I agree with ChynnaBlue -do whatever makes you happy. My med brown hair has been colored since I was in my late 40's when the grey appeared. Now in my early 60's I feel it keeps me looking younger. my only complaint is the monthly cost of going to the salon. I'll see how my real color looks when I turn 70 then decide what to do after that.

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BeckiWV — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 06:29:06 GMT

On 4/2/2014 violann said: Woman who believe gray hair is flattering to them should by all means enjoy their silvery locks. Women who think their hair color looks like burnt newspapers moistened by dog pee (me) should enhance.

LOL, standing by you in that assessment of my gray and continuing to color.

I'm sure I'll give it up one of these days but today is not the day.

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peace6576 — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:55:38 GMT

On 4/2/2014 suzyQ3 said:
Why would anyone be stunned that a host or anyone, for that matter, would state the obvious? It's not as if she said that people SHOULD color their gray; she simply said that people DO color their gray.

Exactly. What a non-issue…just a way for the OP to spout off from her soapbox about her "superiority" for not coloring her hair.

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colliegirls — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:13:17 GMT

On 4/2/2014 violann said: Woman who believe gray hair is flattering to them should by all means enjoy their silvery locks. Women who think their hair color looks like burnt newspapers moistened by dog pee (me) should enhance.

I lOVE your humor!!!

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gazelle77 — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:21:58 GMT

I went grey this year after coloring and fighting my white hair for 25 years... no more fighting white roots every two weeks, no more mess and chemicals to apply to my hair. Lots of money saved! I just go get my hair trimmed to look BEAUTIFUL . I get complements all the time when out with my silver hair... occasionally another member of the silver club gives me a thumbs up when I am shopping... as we are a growing community of women who CHOOSE TO LET THEIR HAIR GO SILVER.

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azterry! — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:36:54 GMT

On 4/6/2014 peace6576 said:
On 4/2/2014 suzyQ3 said:
Why would anyone be stunned that a host or anyone, for that matter, would state the obvious? It's not as if she said that people SHOULD color their gray; she simply said that people DO color their gray.

Exactly. What a non-issue…just a way for the OP to spout off from her soapbox about her "superiority" for not coloring her hair.

Let's see...it's Sunday. That must mean it's time for the gray v haircolor argument

I am all for anyone doing what makes them happy. There is no more superiority in going gray than there is in choosing to color your hair. You don't have to convince anyone that's it's your way or the highway. We all do what's best for our own selves.

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:37:46 GMT

I absolutely HATE gray hair on my head, but I know a couple of women who look good with it. I still think they look older, but they still look good. I think it depends on the shade of gray and how it works with your skin tone. Olive skins tend to look better with it, I think.

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HiLo — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 18:27:29 GMT

I have been letting my gray (or silver) hair come in but as it becomes more and more gray (harder to see my darker hair now) I don't believe the shade goes with my skin at all. I have a slight olive undertone and I don't like the look. Perhaps as Kitty says, it's the shade of gray that makes the difference. I hope I don't have to start coloring; it's a pain and expense at my age.

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muttmom — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:58:23 GMT

I'm happy for the ladies who love their gray hair. I love my dyed hair.

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colliegirls — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:03:18 GMT

On 4/6/2014 muttmom said:
I'm happy for the ladies who love their gray hair. I love my dyed hair.

Me too!! I love how young I look in my colored hair!!

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champagnepoodle — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 21:21:07 GMT

On 4/2/2014 violann said: Woman who believe gray hair is flattering to them should by all means enjoy their silvery locks. Women who think their hair color looks like burnt newspapers moistened by dog pee (me) should enhance.

Ouch! lol

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:07:26 GMT

Well, if the OP is a hairdresser, then she also knows that NOT ALL GREY IS CREATED EQUAL.

Some grows out to be fabulous, and others have something looking more like that so eloquently described in post # 5.