Eva's Amazing Hair Evolution: From Brunette to Silver Hair

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I think I was around twenty years old when I noticed my first gray hairs.

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I identified with my dark tresses. My heroes were all pale models or movie stars with really dark hair. I loved it. I thought it was beautiful.

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I would be honest with people if they asked if the dark brown was my natural color. I would tell them it was box color and my natural color was probably all gray by now.

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I wanted to grow out the gray. I wanted to be fierce and embrace it. I started researching pictures online. Watching YouTube videos. My inspirations on YouTube were Deb Arndt, Monique Parent, Elisa in Montreal, Beauty101byLisa, and especially Nikol Johnson Sanchez from Beauty Reinvented.

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I tried to explain that I needed to just let my hair decide its course. I needed time to say goodbye to my dark hair identity. To humble myself as well.

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My only advice to anyone wanting to take the plunge and stop dyeing is to do what is best for you. Be true to yourself.

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