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10 Mistakes NEVER to Make When Transitioning to Gray

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Going gray from dyed hair can be a liberating and fun experience but there are definitely some pitfalls to avoid if you want to have a smooth and successful transition.

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After all, if your gray hair journey goes smoothly you’re more likely to stick with it and reach your ultimate goal: a beautiful head of naturally silver hair.

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One of the biggest mistakes is listening to your friends’ opinions about your decision to go gray (or about how your transitioning hair looks).

Listening to Your Friends’ Opinions

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If you don’t know yourself very well when you choose a method of going gray you might choose a method that isn’t suited for your personality, your hair type, your pocketbook, or your temperament.

Not Understanding Your Going Gray Needs

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Going gray cold turkey with long hair.  This is a fantastic method for somebody like me who did not want to cut her hair, did not want to keep dyeing it and did not want to go gray quickly.

Not Researching Different Transition Methods

A lot of women feel like they need to immediately discard all the products that they’ve been using on their dyed hair and start fresh with gray-friendly products. But that is NOT necessary.

Discarding All Your Old Hair Products Immediately

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WHAT SHADE OF EYEBROW LOOKS BEST ON YOU?

A lot of women toss out their favorite clothes and makeup products after they decide to go gray because they assume that their favorite colors will no longer flatter them once they go gray.

Tossing Out Old Clothes and Makeup Too Quickly

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Just remember, if you made some of these common gray hair transition mistakes, don’t fret!

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