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Gray Expectations
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 9 ส.ค. 2022
Join me as I experience the highs and lows of my gray hair journey!
Yay, I'm Gray!
It's been 2 1/2 years since I stopped dyeing my hair and this is the final result. In this video, I'm "spilling the tea" on my gray hair journey and sharing some of my tips and experiences.
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Gray Expectations: Drab to Fab!
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Join me on my gray hair journey as I share the highs and lows of letting my hair go natural. It's been . 16 months since I ditched the dye! Lately I'm finding that certain colors can make me look a bit washed out, so I've been experimenting with wearing brighter colors and accessorizing with costume jewelry, red lipstick and colored hair bands.
Gray Expectations: One Year In
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This update marks my 1 year milestone of ditching the dye and letting my hair go natural. Join me again as I share my journey and the simple hairstyles that I've been doing to help take the focus off my tri-color hair. See my earlier video here: th-cam.com/video/3wqkQr5mGcY/w-d-xo.html
Gray Expectations Episode 1
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Join me as I ditch the dye and embark on my gray hair transition journey!
Congratulations, you and your hair are beautiful! 🎉❤
I would do anything to have that lightness in the front. Im 66 and barely have grey ,let it grow now for 5 months an finnally cut it real real short so i could keep track more. Now i have to wait for it to get long so i can see some kind of pattern. Im complaining because i dont have enough grey!😅 i have always luved grey and silver from a very young age.
I love the hairband trick! And I like the hair color variations. Thank you for sharing!
Wow you’ve got a lot of hair!
Beautiful !!! Same here with the white. Thinking of lowlights to. Thank you
Hi Diane! Thank your for your message. We're in the same boat!! ⛵If you decide to get lowlights, I'd love to hear about your thoughts on that. 🤩
I’m seven months no color. Like you, almost platinum in front. I also have very thick hair. Everyone in my circle love it and pay me compliments which helps. Thank you for your tips and tricks. You’re beautiful. 💓🌺🌷
You've really got some traction going; 7 months is great progress! I found the first 6 months to be the hardest. Having the support from your circle helps so much! 🌹🌺🌷
Really beautiful hair though. The mental part is a bit of a Rollercoaster. I'm seeing it through and not turning back. I'm mostly salt and pepper with silver highlights. So true. Younger women love my hair.
Hi Clemmie, I agree the mental side is a much longer process than I expected and full of ups and downs. I love that younger women love your hair! 🥰 I'm cheering you on through your journey!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Were you once a brunette? I am 12 months dye free and I'm not thrilled with my variety of hair color, but I am encouraged to stay the course after watching your video. With sincere gratitude, Teresa
Hi Teresa! Yes, I was a brunette on the auburn spectrum. I found it hard to deal with 3 colors of hair too! Honestly, it gets easier with time. 12 months is amazing progress!! You're doing it! 😍
@@grayexpectations5686 I agree with everything you shared and look forward to being done with the complete grow out. Thank you again-I am encouraged by your experience. 😊
P.S. I'm 27 months of no dye 🎉😊
I may have seen you a long time ago, so I'm happy to watch this video of your 2.5 yr grow-out journey. My pattern is VERY similar to yours: "Bright" all around my face, dark on top, back & underneath. My hair is finally touching the top of my shoulders 🎉 I'm letting it grow. Naturally wavy, so "Oiling" my scalp & ends has Really helped keep the frizz in control. LOVE the "headband" style...I'll try it. Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement 😊❤
Hi Erin thx so much for your message., So interesting that we have similar color patterns! I've been letting my hair grow a little longer too. I'm very interested to know what type of oil you're using on your scalp; I'd like to try it. 🤩
@grayexpectations5686 I use the Carrier Oils from VITALITY ESSENTIALS. I started in March of this year. Once you buy from them, they send out alot of sales. Their Fractionated Coconut oil is great. I also have Castor, Hemp, Grapeseed... Hope this helps (no, I'm not a sales person or Influnencer 🤣)
2.5 years for me also. When coloring my hair, I thought I had much more gray than I actually have, my pattern is much like yours with white in only the front. The freedom and money saved is the best!
Hi Pamela, I agree the freedom is the best! No more 2.5 hour hair appointments!! I'm surprised at how many ppl have a similar pattern with white framing the face. Thx so much for your message! 🥰
very nice 7 months for me and I'm hanging on :) connie murphy
Hi Connie! Hang in there, 7 months is great progress. I found the first 6 months to be the hardest but as I gained traction, I became more comfortable and determined. You're doing great! 😍
I think your hair is beautiful, I wish I had that much. Im 66 and im almost all white with some gray underneath. Most days I love it but sometimes I miss my fire red. Ive been natural for about 1yr and a half. Heck I ask for my senior discount. Lol😂
Thx so much for your lovely message Cindy! I'm with you completely on sometimes loving my natural hair and sometimes missing my auburn. The senior's discount is a great perk; I just got in my head about it when it happened for the first time. I'm over it and know I'm in great company! 🥰
Its looking amazing. I love the grace and acceptance you have had with this journey. i also wanted to say that you look so youthful and healthy! You actually look younger with your natural colour. Your grey pattern is really lovely. I am thinking of starting this journey too and luckily have very scandanavian blonde hair and its fairly white underneath. my Mum and grandmother were pure white too so i am cheerful because i love their naturalcolour. Keep going because you look amazing and youthful and healthy and gorgeous 🙂
Your hair is gorgeous 🙂
HI Your hair looks great. Are you still white today sept. 2024? I'ts been a year since I last commented and After 15 x trying I finally love my grays at 4 1/2 months. my twin is thinking about it also. connie
Hi Connie! So pleased to hear you are finally embracing your grays! 4 2/1 months is great progress. I'm still in the game too! I've been working on my update video and I'll get it done very soon. It's still a mental adjustment but I can't imagine dyeing it again. I feel if I ever did, I would immediately regret it. Thank you for being in touch. 🥰
Could you post another update please. Your natural color is beautiful
Hi Marianne, I'm working on it! Thx so much for your message. I will post one soon.
Thank you for your great suggestions and thoughts. I wish I had a little more hair.. as mine is very thin and fine. But I will try some of these too. You look fantastic! 👏🏼🥰
I just started my transition - I’m almost 70 and have been dying my hair for decades so it’s a bit scary, but I’m learning so much from all the beautiful women posting about their own experiences with transitioning. Thank you for sharing your styling tips, that’s extremely useful! You look lovely and I’m looking forward to seeing more about your hair journey over time.
I’m doing it! Your suggestions are great! Thank you!
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You are Blessed to have thick beautiful hair!😊
Thank you for sharing your story and experiences. So much of what you said resonates with me. This is a difficult process and your support is very helpful. With gratitude 😊
I would like to see what your hair looks like in the back with your hairband braid. I just braided the front but the back looked awful with my darker hair- it looked like a sore thumb. The front looked very nice.
I am so glad to find your video and others; these videos are inspirational.
I really like your headband braid. I need to try this.
I got my hair cut in a short bob. It has been 1 month since I dyed my hair med brown. At this point I have white hair on left temple..a small amount. The hair dresser said she did not notice any gray. I turned 62 in March and taking the natural hair color journey. My 19 yr old got her hair cut in a pixie.. She has 1 side natural and 1 side pink..we are both going the natural route together.
You’re beautiful!
You look beautiful like a movie star
Great video and so easy to watch . I started the gray journey 6 weeks ago and I’m ok with it except for the brassy / reddish highlights. I absolutely hate it . I bought blue shampoo (my hair is dark brown) and it didn’t do much . Do you think purple shampoo would work to tone down the brassiness of my hair . I sure would like your opinion. Thank you
Hi Catherine! Thank you for commenting on my video! 🥰I'm not a hairdresser and not very experienced with hair products other than doing "root touch ups" at home.Like you, I had brown hair and I found if I was out in the sun a lot or tried to extend my salon appointments by touching up my roots, my dyed hair would get a little brassy. At the time my solution was to get myself to the salon for a reset. Of course the dye took care of the brassiness. While I was growing out my natural hair, I tried hard to keep my hair covered to avoid over exposure to the elements. From my understanding brown pigments are prone to breaking down over time leaving orangey/red "highlights." I've read that blue shampoos will help tone these down. Purple shampoos are good for yellowish tones. I would definitely ask a professional hair stylist for their opinion and tips. Good luck! Let me know how things work out. 6 weeks is great progress💞
Great video and so easy to watch . I started the gray journey 6 weeks ago and I’m ok with it except for the brassy / reddish highlights. I absolutely hate it . I bought blue shampoo (my hair is dark brown) and it didn’t do much . Do you think purple shampoo would work to tone down the brassiness of my hair . I sure would like your opinion. Thank you
Merci pour votre vidéo from Paris :) Thank you very much for you video =)
You are beautiful!
I am 2 years into this. Right now I am thinking about coloring it. I have so much brown with the silver. My silver is shoulder length and the old dyed hair is below my chest. Trying hard not to dye it.
You've made such amazing progress with 2 years of growth! I can relate to your feelings for sure and still have the occasional day where I question myself on this decision. When I've had a wobble, my hairdresser has encouraged me to take some time and sit with my thoughts because she didn't want me to do anything impulsive. I was thankful for that advice because if I had acted impulsively, I think that I would have immediately regretted it. It can be hard but shifting the focus away from your hair will help, that was my goal in making this video. At the end of the day, you need to do what makes you happy and what feels right for you. I'm here for you. 🥰
Thank you for the inspiration.❤
Some days can still be a bit of a wobble and your message inspired me! We're in this together. 💝
Your hair is beautiful and very different.❤ I enjoyed this video and your personality is very welcoming.
Love your styling ideas!! Great video! Your hair is lovely. Thank you!
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Yep I was at a restaurant and one of the waitresses said I looked like Queen Elizabeth. I was crushed!! She's dead for God's sake! I went back to coloring my hair. Not o ly because of that stupid comment but because I feel more me. And I don't like ppl coming to conclusions about me in just a glance. Trust me they do!
Hi GG! I'm watching "The Crown" right now and I can see why you felt crushed by that comment. Some ppl say things without thinking and those comments can be hurtful. I know that as much as I enjoy the freedom of my natural hair right now, there are negative aspects to it as well. Like you, I can always go back to dyeing my hair it if I choose to; that is up to me and I'm open to that. You made the right decision for yourself and what's important is that you feel good about it. Gray hair isn't for everyone and it doesn't have to be a permanent choice. I agree ppl judge us by how we look and hair color is a big part of that. Thank you for sharing your experience. 🌺
@grayexpectations5686 We'll I think it did me good to talk about it because I have decided to go gray again. I didn't thunk I'd miss it as much as I do. So after 3 months I'm done with the dye,again!
That's the thing. I went gray 15 yrs ago. Loved it however what happens is you keep getting grayer and grayer. My hair changed to almost completely white. Didn't look good anymore. So after 15 yrs I colored it again. I'm in my 70's. And I literally look so much younger. My skin is bright again. And I feel like me again. My daughter who is 50 has beautiful gray hair.
Hi GG! Thank you for sharing your experience. I totally hear what you're saying. Nothing is set in stone and obviously you made the right choice for yourself when you decided to dye your hair again. As you said, "you feel like yourself again!" What could be more important? Who knows, I may one day decide to dye my hair again too.
Your hair looks beautiful. You have very thick and healthy looking hair. My last dye was August 24th, 2023, so i am only 4 months in the greying process. I love my color so far. I have about 2 inches of silvery white new hair growth. My colred hair is med brown and my hair is very long, so i have quite the demarcation line. Your styling tips are very helpful in hiding this. Thanks for taking us along on your journey. I am looking forward to your next video. It's nice to know we have others going through the same process. 😊
Thank you for your lovely message Karin. 4 months is great progress and honestly, probably the hardest part of the journey. You're doing great! 🥰I have found that styling my hair and using accessories has helped me take the focus off my hair color. I'm glad you found the styling tips helpful. I'll be posting again very soon and look forward to your comments.
I love it
Your hair is great it looks fabulous I am just doing the same now I am 6 months in I did enjoy your video clip for sure thanks for that it was very encouraging for me I would love to see upcoming clips ❤
Hi Giovanna! Thank you for your encouraging comments. 6 months is great progress! Honestly, I think the first few months are the hardest, when it doesn't quite look intentional yet. I think the journey gets easier over time, so hang in there! I'll be posting my update video very soon and look forward to your comments. 🥰
Thank you for sharing your video beautiful and well done !!!!
Thx so much Mary! I really appreciate your message.
You are such an inspiration! Thank you! I am about 9 months into growing out my colour and your videos are really helpful!
Thank you so much Lynette. Some days may be a struggle but 9 months is amazing progress! Woo hoo! 🤩
Almost all gone and loving my natural hair more than my coloured hair!!! Who'd have thought?! :) @@grayexpectations5686
Hi, I randomly found your channel. I watched all 3 episodes. It is fun to see all the progress you made. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I have not officially started a hair transition but I missed my last hair color appointment and now I really don’t want to reschedule it. I started the hair coloring process almost 20 years ago. I never really wanted to color my hair but honestly I got a lot of social pressure at work and from my mother to cover my gray. So I tried a semi permanent color back then, it looked so nice but it then got me into this color rut. I really don’t like it. Plus I remember reading a few years ago that hair dye can be linked to cancer. I want to just let go of the coloring hair process. It feels like such a burden. Although I have concerns over the growing out process and how I will look. I think I will toy with the product “color oops”. Perhaps it will make the line between the gray/white less painful (I will test it out 1st on a small underneath section). I also would consider a semi permanent gray white highlights. … it sounds like you almost regret the dye strip. I honestly don’t know how I feel about that option. Well, I hope you will post again. If I actually stick with this perhaps I’ll post too. My last dye was 6/29/23.
Hi Theresa, thank you so much for messaging! 😍I agree that coloring our hair can feel like a burden because in many ways, it is. It takes time, money and planning and we're putting chemicals on our hair, which isn't good. The process of growing out our natural hair, can be long (depending on hair length) and honestly, it's hard to look in the mirror and feel we're not looking our best. Women are under more social pressure than men to dye their hair and look younger; it's complicated. My mother in law once told my husband that his gray hair, made her feel old!! Maybe your Mom feels that way too. There are some great, fun, color options if you decide to go that route. The dye strip technique was good bc it helped me through the first few months, which were the hardest, but it set my overall time line back. Honestly, it's what I needed to get started. Maybe check out a couple of the facebook groups for inspiration and support. I'm happy to support you on your journey too! I'd love to see your post if you decide to go natural. You are seriously considering this and that's how it started for me. I thought about this for many months before I made my decision and I kept reminding myself, that this is my choice and I can always dye it again. You can do this! 🌺
no you dont look 75 7 months in i have those days im not liking it but i know im not going back to the dye so just keep going wish i was as far in.
7 months is great progress! The more time passes, I think the more committed we become to this process and honestly it only gets easier with time. Like you, I'm not going back!
I found lots great hair accessories at Ross and all very inexpensive and I could select ones that would go with my long gray hair 😁😊
Hi Bea! Great hair accessories really help take the focus off your hair as it transitions to your natural color. You have great options with long gray hair. I ordered a bundle of accessories on line but many of them are for much longer hair. Still fun to experiment though!
Good ideas for focusing on something other than the colors of my hair, thank you!
Your hair is amazing! I'm 63 soon & the hairdresser said my hair is about 65 percent grey now & I've been thinking hard about whether to let it grow out or to keep getting it coloured. It's such a scary thought that i feel like I'm losing my youth. I'm still bad that it's the 1st thing i notice on someone else & even my hubby is all grey with the remainder of his hair. My hairdresser who is about 10 yrs younger than me says she's growing hers out & that she's so excited to have grey hair. I didn't believe it! Am I vain? That's what i think other people must think of me. But it's actually an age thing, not getting old & hanging on to my youth. I know it will happen one day & mentally gave myself a timeline of doing it at 70. I have fibromyalgia & am mostly bed ridden & can't really get out the door & have had to cancel my last 2 appts so the grey regrowth is a few inches now & it would actually be the perfect time to just leave it growing out which is easier for me & getting out of the house problem. Anyway thanx for your video & understanding this situation. Like i said your hair is very beautiful & thanx for your courage 🙏
So nice to hear from you Ida! 🤩 I completely relate to your feelings about not wanting to look old. Honestly, I wish I had done this years ago because in some ways, I think it's easier to accept gray hair when you still look youthful. I agree that going gray is associated with aging and for me, the adjustment to accepting my natural hair color was almost as much mental as physical. I thought about doing this for about a year before I actually took action and thinking about this now, allows you time to process your feelings. 70 might be the right time for you! I found the first few months quite hard because I didn't like the 3 colors of hair that I had going on. Some days are easier than others and with time, I question my decision less. I'm happy to support you when and if you're ready! Thank you for your message.