I found in the beginning that there were people who were like, “are you going to color your hair?”….almost as if I came out of the house with my hair not done (“are you going out like that?!”).
I ultimately use the same products for my hair that I used before I went gray. I do find that I have to be careful with some colored gels or products that can stain gray hair.
Another inspiration for my gray hair is a woman named Ty Alexander from gorgeousingrey.com Seeing her as a young woman of color embracing her gray, never dyeing it, and appreciating it, was so inspiring!
My advice to those thinking of going gray: You won’t know until you try. You will be scared, insecure and impatient and that is okay. It will be better than you think and you will gain a confidence that can’t be beat!
When I stopped allowing what others think to affect my decision to be who I was authentically was, I felt so free! Ironically, you become more attractive when you are being you.
People are drawn to those who are genuine and feel comfortable in their own skin. I was beyond surprised at all the reactions I would get from complete strangers.
I also feel great when different women let me know that my grays affirmed to them that it’s ok to embrace their roots. That you can still be beautiful and look youthful with gray hair.