Gorgeous and Long Gray Hair That Will Inspire You

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When I was a little girl in the 1970s, I was dazzled by my sister’s godmother.

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Brush Stroke The 1970s were all about hair, and since I was little back then, it really imprinted on my brain that long hair was the epitome of beauty. Learn more

I stopped dyeing my hair in 2018 after 25+ years of coloring. My natural hair is now silver on top and black underneath. You can’t get this color from a bottle, and I wish I hadn’t fought it for so long.

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Unfortunately, that old 1950’s mindset that a woman over 40 MUST have short hair is still going strong.

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Some women find that their hair thins a bit as they get older. Layers are a great way to add volume and movement to thinning hair.

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If your hair is thick, on the other hand, layers can remove weight.

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Make sure to check out the long gray hair tips at the end of this article to find a super-easy method of getting waves!

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