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A couple of weeks ago I posted “going back to coloring my hair”

homedecor1 — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 04:27:18 GMT

Well, I'm thrilled

Stopped at WAWA for a coffee --the young man asked me if I had anything else -- no just coffee ...then surprised by saying " enjoy it it's free from me!" Truly, coloring my hair took10 years off my age

before

after

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candyagain — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 05:55:48 GMT

Looks great! Beautifil thick hair and nice cut.

I'm not a fan of grey. Very few women look better with it, only a rare few, in my opinion.

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Carmie — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 06:03:06 GMT

Your hair looks very pretty. You're fortunate that you can wear a light shade.

My natural hair color was black. It is now salt and pepper. I look awful with blonde or light brown hair colors, so my hands are tied. I don't want to color my silver hair black because it is witchy looking, IMO.

Fortunately for me, I don't look my age even with the prominent silver color. I even have to remind my doctor that I am over 65.

My husband is also younger looking than his age. I have always believed that it is more than hair color that ages you. Attitude matters too.

BTW, your natural hair color was very pretty too. I like your hair cut...it's very flattering.

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Pantsonfire2 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:42:24 GMT

LOVE IT !! Beautiful shade of blonde too ... and it can change one's entire attitude ... you sound very happy with your decision !!

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haddon9 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 07:33:49 GMT

Very pretty shade of blonde! I think you made a good choice!

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meallen616 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:02:30 GMT

Looks very nice!

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50Mickey — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:45:02 GMT

@candyagain wrote:
Looks great! Beautifil thick hair and nice cut.

I'm not a fan of grey. Very few women look better with it, only a rare few, in my opinion.

@candyagain I agree candyagain, very few women can carry off grey hair. Those who can are fortunate. I have always been fair and now that I am in my early 70's, I have almost no color in my face. If I were to stop coloring my hair I would look like I was dead. As long as I can drive to the salon and can afford monthly color services I will color my hair.

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Shanus — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:40:57 GMT

@Carmie Same here...very dark hair and white roots after 2 weeks. I don't feel old or look older with my silver hair. No way could I be a blonde (you look great, @homedecor1 ), but highlights or blonde hair would never work with my complexion.

I think I may look younger without the very dark hair.

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Winkk — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 12:55:28 GMT

Your hair looks nice @homedecor1 .

About your coffee, was that on a Tuesday? They have free coffee Tuesdays.

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OKPrincess — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:34:51 GMT

I have silver/ gray hair so I guess I have no friends here. That's fine.

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tends2dogs — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 13:41:22 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
I have silver/ gray hair so I guess I have no friends here. That's fine.

I'll be your friend, @OKPrincess . I left the coloring merry go round several years ago and haven't looked back. It was really freeing for me.

I have nothing against people coloring or not coloring. Do what makes you happy!

@homedecor1 Your hair looks great!

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Trinity11 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:15:29 GMT

Your cut and color are beautiful @homedecor1 !

I was watching the film "The Age of Innocence" and when they aged Daniel Day Lewis at the end, they made him gray. Same with many films from the 40's and 50's. Undeniably gray hair 👩‍🦳 is designated as a sign of aging. It can be pretty, though, and there is nothing wrong with being older. It's really dependent upon how confident you will feel having gray hair and the image having it projects. Definitely a subjective topic.🌺

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4kitties — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:36:49 GMT

You know, it just depends on each of us as individuals. We each have different skin colors and different ways of aging. Some of us may look younger than our years and some of us may look older than our years.

Hair color and length depend on the individual. I noticed this very much at our last class reunion. Our 45th. Some still looked great with their long hair and some not so much. Same with hair color.

We each need to do what is best for us. Personally, if my hair was that beautiful pure white, I would grow it out in a heartbeat. But mine is dingy and only a partial gray. Really ugly and does not go with my skin tone. So I color.

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smoochy — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:33:17 GMT

@50Mickey wrote:
@candyagain wrote:
Looks great! Beautifil thick hair and nice cut.

I'm not a fan of grey. Very few women look better with it, only a rare few, in my opinion.
@candyagain I agree candyagain, very few women can carry off grey hair. Those who can are fortunate. I have always been fair and now that I am in my early 70's, I have almost no color in my face. If I were to stop coloring my hair I would look like I was dead. As long as I can drive to the salon and can afford monthly color services I will color my hair.

Speaking for myself and probably many others- we didn't stop coloring our hair and let it be grey because we thought we would look "better". What a silly notion. You will naturally look your age with grey hair. I have embraced my age and the things that define it. Like grey hair, wrinkles, sagging parts 😆 I use make up to enhance, brighten my complexion as this is a must with silver hair. I don't do cosmetic procedures. I'm also fluffy, by about fifteen extra pounds. So to each their own. I don't mind being viewed as an older lady (70) because that's exactly what I am. Humor and Gods grace are getting me through my senior years.

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On It — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:43:28 GMT

@OKPrincess wrote:
I have silver/ gray hair so I guess I have no friends here. That's fine.

You have plenty of friends here. I colored my hair until the COVID lockdown. Then I let the color grow off. I am cutting my own hair as well as my husband's. Life is much easier without the dreaded root issues needing to be addressed. My makeup brightens my face when I want to bother, but I will for the foreseeable future wear a mask when in public.

Age has changed my priorities. I used to care how I looked. Now I only care about how I feel.

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RooRoo — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:55:34 GMT

@homedecor1 You look great!! Glad you are happy with your decision! I wish I had a complexion where my gray would be complimentary, but I don't. I've brought up the topic w my hair dresser & she always says NO! I hate touching up my roots, but that's life & that's okay for me. My hair is lighter than when I was younger though. Brownish with gold is how I would describe it. Enjoy your new "do"

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Regal Bee — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 15:58:18 GMT

@homedecor1 Your hair looks great.

I will have my hair colored and wear makeup as long as I can. Just makes me feel better.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:08:59 GMT

@homedecor1 - Your color and cut is beautiful! Great decision! Glad you're enjoying it. The free cup of coffee was nice too.

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FastDogWalker2 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:15:47 GMT

You have beautiful hair! Enjoy the compliment - I know I would!

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Katcat1 — Sat, 13 Nov 2021 16:18:55 GMT

@OKPrincess Yes, you have a friend here. My hair is salt & pepper with the pepper being underneath. It's healthy and shiny and I receive compliments on my hair. Silver hair is not for everyone if you bad looking silver hair. I am so happy I do not have to color my hair.