katie goes platinum
But what does “old” really mean? It’s so subjective. After all, the women asking me this question range in age from their early 20s up through their mid-80s. I’m sure “old” means something different to each of them.
WHY DO PEOPLE ASSOCIATE GRAY HAIR WITH OLD AGE?
Hair dye has been around for a long time. But 65+ years ago, when at-home coloring kits became readily available, women started dyeing their hair in droves.
Advertisers pounded it into female consumers that natural gray hair was drab and frumpy, and it got to the point where so many women dyed their hair (up to 75% of the female population in some countries), that only the very elderly let their hair go naturally silver.
Flaunt your gray hair. Own it. Remember that women pay hundreds of dollars at the salon for the hair color that you get naturally.
Remember: Gray hair is just another shade of hair color, so you don’t have to adhere to a specific style or length once you go gray (or once you are over a certain age).
If your gray hair is healthy, it will enhance your youthful appearance. To keep your gray hair healthy, try to avoid over-using heat tools and styling products, as these can lead to unwanted yellow tones in your gray hair.