I don't color my hair. I'm almost 60 and it's still dark brown. I inherited this trait from my dad, who was just turning salt and pepper when he died in his 80s. The down side is I get lots of snark from people who assume I am dying it, and shame me for not being "natural". As women, we just can't win.
Yes Seila I do, but rarely. I did Biology at the so I understand the effects. I wear wigs sometimes when the grey is alot. If its just a little I may use black mascara to touch up my hairline at the front. My hair is also getting thin up top and I am having hot flashes. So when they leave my hair limp, I pull on a wig and head out. Tee-hee.
Yes I do and its a med brown But wow what an eye opener you shared with us! I am just gonna get my thyroid US because i noticed this last 14 months it is noticeable getting bigger! Never would have known 5000 chemicals are absorbed into my scalp! Love your hairstyle! But i am totally excited to see your new do!
I stopped dying my hair during the pandemic and am so glad I did--turns out my natural dark auburn hair complements my skin colouring far better than any box dye. I'm focusing on hair health by taking collagen and biotin supplements, using a chemical free shampoo bar, rinsing with apple cider vinegar, using a Mason Pearson hairbrush, finding a simple cut that suits me, and getting regular trims. Now at 54 I'm getting more compliments on my hair than I've ever had in my life. Thanks for the great content, Sheila!
I know some ladies that are growing out their silver hair while wearing wigs in a style they like that is silver. That may be another option for you as well. You're smart to consider your health above everything else. Thank you for another great video!
I grew out my blonde highlights during the COVID lockdown - and mine is definitely platinum. It’s very white. Most days I love it. Some days I still hate it because I feel older when I’m in a group. But my hair definitely feels healthier. I’m 63. And I’ll never go back to color!😊
I stopped coloring my hair 5 years ago and I saw my hairstylist frequently to cut off the multiple colors and layers I had. I did this for 6 months and I ABSOLUTELY love my salt and pepper hair ! 😍😍💕My hairstylist loved my new look, as well and she was such an encouragement in this process. I look MUCH younger, as a result. Be encouraged, Sheila ! You’ll be gorgeous.
When Covid shut down hair salons in 2020, my stylist took the dye with her. NEVER SAY NEVER, I went natural white. I LOVE it! You will too! You will continue to always be stunning in your colors/style. You exemplify the WOW factor and PIZAZZ! Thank you Sheila.
Annette here. The short hair will be fun! You'll love your pretty earrings all the more ❤️ Can't wait to see the transformation. Good for you for making your health a priority.
First and last time I colored my hair was in my 40's. I got tired of getting the coloring done so I just quit. Now I have steel gray hair and I love it! I am excited to see the new you. I bet you are going to look great. Embrace the natural look, girl!
I quit coloring my hair when I moved and no longer had my best friend (who was an excellent hairdresser) do my coloring for just $25 max. Sticker shock convinced me and I discovered I had gorgeous white hair under all that dye. I also quit cutting it and just wear it pinned up. What a feeling of freedom.
Going the natural hair route is a little scary and definitely takes some time to get where you want it to be. I was 68 before I took the plunge, but am very glad I did and receive compliments all the time on my color. Good luck with your process.
When I decided to grow out my hair color, my hairdresser suggested heavily frosting/streaking my hair with a platinum/white color. My white roots blended with the streaked color … I had no need to cut my hair. It was very attractive throughout the growing-out process. Something to consider.
My hair was light brown/dishwater blond. When my hair was shoulder length I started with "adding color" started with streaks of ombre up to a full head. Last time I was pink, purple, teal and blue. These were temporary color although my white hair absorbed and held it for months. Had my hair cut into a bob. Now in a pixie. I have white naturally curly hair. May add touches of color again later. I'm 63 and had fun with the colors.
Good for you Sheila, you will love your natural hair colour! After I stopped dying my hair and embraced my greys, several of my friends followed suit and they all love their natural colour.
Can't wait to see the new look! I think you will look great with short hair. I quit coloring my hair about a year ago. It was always a mousy brown, and I started coloring when the gray started to take over. I am now 74 and my hair is an amazing white. Strangers stop me to tell me they love my hair! Ha, who knew? Good luck in your transformation!
Shelia, Thank you for sharing your bravery in this transformation. We’re all cheering for you. I bet a lot of positive things will come with this change. You are a role model for all of us. Your style advice in all the videos is also much appreciated!
I went gray years ago and i love the curls naturally highlighted. Good for you!!!!! A big decision but wonderful to hear you will step away from the chemicals!!
Benefitting from your tips. So thankful! Grew my hair out over the winter and during the pandemic. I am retired so hats, scarves and headbands helped a lot when I went out. You can do it! I just let it grow and did not have color removed. Kept it short until the color was gone. SOOOO many women now have natural colors at various lengths. When it frustrates you use gel to make it look different.
Hi Sheila, I am also in my 60's and continue to color my hair. My natural hair color was dark brown almost black and I continue to color it this color. I am getting to the point where I am ready to let it go gray. Too much to keep up with the re growth etc. I applaud you for sharing this with your viewers. You are striking with your dark hair as you will be in gray hair. You are very stylish and I look forward to following you in your journey and I might be doing the same. You are an inspiration to many! Thank you!💞
Hi Sheila, I had full grey hair and have recently dyed it a dark brown with much regret. Thankyou for reminding us of the health issue's around hairdye, I've noticed my glans are more swollen than usual, so I will have this checked out by my doctor and also give up hairdye.
Bravo on the hair color decision. A talented hair professional can do backlighting to blend the transition. Change is challenging and invigorating so enjoy the ride
I stopped coloring my hair 3 years ago. I did it cold turkey which means I just stopped coloring and let it grow out. I also have long hair and I didn't want to cut it off so it took 2 years for the transition to get far enough for me to cut off the faded dye. You are a beautiful lady and I'm sure you will look great with a short style. You've got this.
I can't wait to see your transformation, Sheila! So many of our current beauty practices are toxic to our internal environment. Seeing you take charge of your inner wellness is so inspiring. Making these changes isn't easy, but it's deeply gratifying on a host of levels. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to walk this path with you. It's a liberating journey. Can't wait to see your show next week!
looking forward to your new hair style too. I had dark Burnette as a child. I colored my hair from 39 is to 64ish. I went light brow, to blonde to my natural. I am so blessed with my silver and dark natural color. However, I do miss the darker color. I did look younger to me. But, I don't want all those chemicals either. I am always looking for an attractive style and have not as yet found that one I feel my best with. love your videos.
I feel your conflict! I had dark hair all of my life and it grew too fast to maintain when I started going white. I haven’t gone natural, but I am now blonde. I hated it for a couple years. Now I look at past pictures and don’t like the dark color at all. I didn’t cut it for the transition. Just gradually lightened it and use highlights. Not natural but no dark hair dyes.
Cant wait to see your natural hair color . Everyone's is different and unique. I stopped using chemical dyes 4 years ago . Used henna for 2 years after that but decided to let my true color grow out . Am glad I did . You'll look great cant wait to watch your journey 🌞
So excited for you Sheila! I made this journey a year ago and have never had a single regret. I love my platinum silver hair. Yes, it was a bit of a process but done well by my hairdresser. Looking forward to watching your progress.
I stopped dying my hair earlier this year , was easier for me as I am blond , still have a way to go . I was inspired by a friend of mine ( who had black hair ) and was developing an allergic reaction from her hair dye ( even the “natural ones”) so she embarked on the journey from black to gray , it took her two plus years and a rainbow of colours to transition ! But I admire her conviction ! She looks just as beautiful gray as she did when she had dark hair ! So much more liberating ✨ Best of luck to you Sheila as you embark on your transitional path! Your are beautiful both inside & out …and you will rock it every step of the way 👏👏👏
Congratulations on your decision. It's not an easy decision to change what we've looked like for most of our lives. In a way, it feels like we're losing who we are. But you're so smart to make this change for health reasons and I have no doubt your new look will be beautiful on you. I've been trying to use clean beauty and makeup products more often, but haven't gotten up the courage to give up dying my hair yet. I hope your journey will give me the courage to do so!
I stopped coloring my hair in 2016 & although it was hard at first, it got better as time went on & got a few flattering haircuts along the way. I have NEVER regretted it. In fact, I had a few nightmare type dreams that people were trying to color it again & I was totally upset. I absolutely love my natural hair. I now wear it longer but I enjoy it & I think it makes your skin look younger. Upkeep on my hair is so easy now.
Good morning Sheila. I think you will look beautiful with gray hair. Excited to see the changes. I need to be thinking of doing the same. Love your videos. Enjoy your day. Greetings from Arizona!!!
Great video, Sheila! Making the decision to stop coloring is not an easy one. I took the same route as you: cut my dyed (dark brown) hair short and grew out the cut and remaining color. It was a long, awkward process, but I have not regretted it at all. Natural hair is so much more interesting and dimensional, and healthier, too. Mother Nature knows what she's doing.
I went through this a few years ago and I have never regretted it ! You will look back and say why did I do this for so long ❤thankyou for sharing 😊hopefully this will help others
I decided for the same reasons you did, to let my hair go grey, only it didn't. I was looking forward to going white or grey, but it's been 3 years and my hair is brown. To my astonishment people regularly compliment the colour of my hair. You are a pretty lady, short hair, or whatever colour, you will still be you. I wish you good feelings with every change. Your body knows best. Cheers.
Good for you, Sheila! I stopped colouring my hair last December, and I think the hardest part is making the decision to stop colouring. I cut my hair very short (like you are going to do) and I’m thankful that my husband supported my decision. One never knows what your ‘new’ hair colour will be like until it grows out, and I was pleasantly surprised that mine was silver streaked. I’m looking forward to seeing the ‘new you’ next time. I also like your other tips too - thanks for your videos.
I do color my hair because I am just too young to go grey. Though being lazy, I am currently 2 inches gray, or more specificaly salt and pepper. It ages me by 2 decades so I really need to get my act together and get those greys covered. Unfortunately, darker hair makes my eyes pop. Out of laziness (and also concerns about dying my hair too frequently from a young age - first grays appeared when I was 25), I have gone for lighter browns. But dark brown really does look the best on me. So it's a struggle. I wish I were 6'1 instead of 5'1, so people were not constantly looking at the top of my head.
After 14 years I stopped colouring my hair. It lasted half a year until my silvery-grey hair had grown out even with my short haircut. In between I got red hanks, but nevertheless it was a hard time. Then I changed my style and bought red glasses and more colourful clothes. I am 60 now and see that now I can wear colours which I could not wear before, even black now fits better to me. I wish you a good change
I'm one year no dye and let my very gray hair grow. I had the color of hair yours is. I decided to let the demarcation come in and not fight it with lightening the hair as this will actually make hair very brittle. I only trimmed to a chin length bob. I use bobby pins to pin some of it back and that breaksup the line a little but I plan to just let it grow naturally. My hair is so much more healthy, less hair loss, and overall just best for me. I had deveoped so much hair loss, rashes and burning from dying my hair that I just had to stop.
How very exciting, you get to do a refresh on your hair! I don't color my hair; I've always enjoyed its natural hue, gray/silver and all (although, I did briefly got it colored a gorgeous shade of deep blue during one of my midlife crises, lol!). My mother had natural black hair and started to gray early in life, so she dyed it at home. She wound up what I call "up a tree": there came a point in her life when the color just looked a little too harsh, but she couldn't reconcile the idea of going natural (I think she would have rocked it!). I'm excited to see your transformations and how they will affect your clothing style :)
I stopped coloring my hair about five years ago. Now after hearing this, I’m glad I did. I have had enough health problems about eight years ago. I don’t have my pituitary gland. I had a tumor around it and had to have it removed. Then I had colon problems which meant two more surgeries. And the anesthesia isn’t great for your hair either. Then I had a hernia. Which I had to have surgery on. I then had a lot of skin hanging on my abdomen. So I had a mini tummy tuck. I haven’t had a surgery for four years now. And I’m so happy. I have had my hair short most of my adult life. I have natural curly hair. Which means I have no control when it starts to grow out. I tried that a few years ago. And I couldn’t stand the frizzy hair I had. So it’s been short since. I’m still waiting for my hair to go gray. I’m 63 and I figured it would be gray by now. I started coloring my hair in my thirties. Now that I want it to be gray, it’s still a lot of brown. I know I don’t look good in black hair. I put color on once and it went really dark. I had to call my aunt, who was a hair stylist, and ask what to do. I was going to a wedding in a few days. And I looked so washed out. So I kept coloring it light brown. And when I was young my hair was almost black. But as you get older, and in my thirties, my coloring started to change. I don’t think I make any of the mistakes you mentioned. I put a black shirt on today, and I didn’t really like it. So I switched to a navy blue and it looked so much better. I don’t wear any big prints, and I haven’t for years. I have bought some tops that were cropped. I didn’t know it until it arrived at my house. And it went to my granddaughters. And only one of them will wear a cropped top.
Good and smart decision. I am in the process of going natural, with a couple of visits leaving more and more left gray and some highlights less and less. 😊
I also have stopped dying my hair for my health also I am really enjoying the lighter hair and its gone white streaks at the front naturally and the dyed brown bits have gone blondish in the sun !! Im not going back to dyed hair!! Xx best wishes with changing to natural colours
Hi Sheila, that's so important that you shared your hair journey. Years ago I heard that black dye causes dis ease. Its such a shame this country doesn't care about chemicals in food, air, hair dyed and terrible meds. Good luck and I'm sure you'll look beautiful however your hair is. Support here!!! This is the first day I've found you and you give good advice...most of it I've figured out myself over the years Thank you and be well❤️🌺🌈🥰🦋🤗
I think you will look FABULOUS with short hair! You will probably find that you feel sexier and more stylish with short hair. I had shoulder length hair until well into my 50s. Had to go short do to a procedure. My husband and co workers ( mostly men) constantly commented on how much they liked it.
My favorite Aunt had beautiful white hair and could wear it off her face in a bun. To me that was the height of elegance. Maybe I will find my courage following you. Thank you for your willingness to share the experience with us.
That dyed black & super dark brown hair over 60 ages most women. I noticed this in my patients while I was in the 40's & immediately decided to stop coloring. With rare exceptions your natural hair color is best. The chemicals damage hair at a time when our hair naturally thins and is much more fragile.
Awesome! Freedom from hair color! You will continue to be beautiful. I stopped coloring my hair blonde last spring and mine is growing nicely. Blonde to gray is a much easier transition, however. I can’t wait to see your transformation.
Cudos to you. I stopped coloring my hair at fifty when I was 75 percent white. I love my white hair and you will love your new look, too. I look forward to seeing your new cut.
I am no longer coloring my hair. I had strands of gray coming in so I thought highlights would be the answer. The bleach was so damaging to my hair it started breaking off like crazy. I have cut my hair shorter to cut as much of the damage off as possible. After 6 months my hair looks so much better and feels great. I will just gray naturally from this point on.
Black and red (my former hair dye) is indeed bad per my oncologist. I developed a rare form of lymphoma on scalp rarely seen outside the body. I stopped immediately after dying my hair light blonde twice. I didn’t want to cut my hair so the blonde worked well to grow out my silver. You will find that your natural color will blend beautifully with your skin tone. Wait until you discover the beautiful colors that look stunning on your natural hair such as white, cream, fuchsia and green. I get more compliments with my natural hair than ever with the red. Best of luck with your journey. Silver hair is the new power color!
I decided to go grey about 3 years ago. I worried about the affects of coloring my hair. I’m so glad I did it-I LOVE my hair the way it is now, I’m now 66. I hope your grey journey is good for you. 😊🙏🏻
Good luck with the short hair cut..you're brave. It was probably take some getting use to after having longer hair. I have seen different women try to go grey and do not like it.
I stopped coloring my hair about 10 years ago. I have never regretted it. I have some silver at my temples, but very little throughout my whole head. The cost savings is substantial. I went through chemo/radiation in 2020. It grew back slowly and I have worn it super short ever since. I did have a wig in a short hair style, but it didn’t work well as I found it too warm.
Good for you stopping the hair colour! I coloured my hair for 15 years. During most of that time I worked with the public. Stopped in 2018. My hair was light brown, and the hairdresser put blonde highlights in so the demarcation between the new growth and the coloured hair wasn't as noticeable. Yes I did go quite short, but if definitely was a faster process that way. There are quite a few you tubers who have shared their journey going grey if you are interested.
I most definitely challenge fashion rules. I am 69 years old and am 4’10” in height. I often dress somewhat classic (skinny or flair jeans, black or ivory top, blazer, and flats or heels); however, I love going for an edgy vibe which may include my Doc Marten platform combat or Chelsea boots, and a men’s jacket. I love wearing a black ribbed mini dress with tights, a cool belt, men’s jacket or pea coat, and my chunky Doc’s or Chelsea boots. I do wear flowy dresses with my boots, at times, as I occasionally like that juxtaposition of the contrasting styles. Fashion is just fun and playing with unexpected looks, especially at this age, brings me joy. I spend a lot of time experimenting with different looks and just embrace the creativity of fashion and style. I don’t take fashion so seriously as to subscribe to do’s and don’ts but just see fashion as an expression of art in which we get to be the canvas! The older I get, the more I find I don’t want to be limited by societal rules and expectations, particularly in regards to what I choose to wear. I guess I have become a bit of a rebel as whenever I see fashion videos of what women shouldn’t wear after “a certain age”, I’m like…”Oooo, let me get some ideas of some funky styles to try out”! I am kinda loving this stage of life…I don’t have to conform to social expectations and I FINALLY, got the hair color that I have always wanted…naturally….woo hoo…(for the most part) aging rocks!!!!
Hi Sheila, great decision on your hair. After thinking about it for a couple of years, I decided to quit coloring my hair during Covid. I have never looked back. My grey color looks almost blonde, which pleasantly surprised me. Because of the Covid restrictions, I wasn’t able to cut my hair during this process but that is a smart idea.. Love your videos!
I stopped dying my hair almost a year now because of health issues and now I am enjoying my natural grey hair which I keep very low cut. It looks great on me too.🥰
I made the decision also for better health to stop coloring my hair but I hate the gray. It makes me look 10 years older. So I started wearing newsboy caps and get many compliments on those.
Thank you Sheila OOOOh I am not read to et the hair dye go, however, I will watch your transformation with care and see if I can do it. Best of luck.. cheers
Fascinating! I hope the haircut and style is a success. It's encouraging to see you doing something for your health. I look forward to next week's video
Hello Sheila! I really appreciate the effort you made in this video. I agree with most of your ideas. I have to tell you, you have the most beautiful green eyes- they are unique! The rarest eye color. Anyways, I agree, black hair is not the right look. Go for a dark or medium brown. You will be surprised how much that warms and makes ladies look younger. I agree with black coats - just too stark. Go for navy, charcoal gray or camel - so warm. Also, a few years ago, there were pea coats that had peplum flare - they were so feminine and "hide" a tummy! I suspect they will be back. I agree with the 'young' styles on older women. Women get this false notion that if they were what 20 year olds are wearing - they will look twenty. No. Does not happen. The obvious contrast between older and younger person gets accentuated. However, you do not want to look frumpy, either.
Please show us how to style the combat boot. Mine are older, so they don’t have a thick platforms or super aggressive tread. Sometimes I like to style them w/ opaque tights /dresses in the fall. 🍁
Hi Sheila cant wait to see your new look, i bet it will be fabulous!...you will look transformed! I enjoy your videos and your clothes...Best wishes, from Margaret in South Australia, by the beach!!!!
I stopped coloring my hair several years ago. Then discovered my natural silver is so pretty. My profile photo is my natural color. I really like it and wish I’d let it go sooner.
One other comment, when I did go silver, had to brighten my makeup with more intense blush, lipstick and pinker base. Your skin is beautiful and will adapt well to your hair color change.
Good choice... the very dark looks artificial and harsh. I slowly moved to lighter hair colors then went totally grey and now I not only get a lot of compliments, I look a LOT younger
short hair is more becoming on a older person. I went cold turkey from dark brown to gray in 3 months. It is freeing and healthier not having to worry about dying my hair every few weeks. My hair is short and sassy. I love it. Go for it.
I let mine grow out. It took 2 years. There is a guy in Irvine Ca. that is a master at the gray transition. He has some you tube vids. I cant remember his name. I am a summer so black never looks good on me. knowing your colors really helps.
I'm 52 and haven't dyed my hair for 9 yrs. Grew out as much gray as I could cope with and had a really short hair cut, by far the best thing I've ever done..
I stopped coloring at 46. By then I had colored my hair gray (at least the upper part as it was in style and i wanted to try it)I liked it so much! However, since my hair is black getting my hair so light was damaging my hair. When it grew out I noticed I had a lot of grays (not so close together but like highlights) So, I decided to go natural. I did go shorter to get rid of the color I had on it before (was not gray at that time ... long story!) and since i already had about 3 inches of growth it didn't take that long to transition. Now, I'm almost 51 and I've been wearing my natural hair color for years. I get tons of compliments as so many people actually think my hair has been highlighted but i let them know right away that it's natural. I love my hair! I even wish I had more gray and less black. Go ahead and cut it short as the shorter it is the less time it will take and after that you can let it grow out.
I stopped coloring my hair back in January 2001. I was in my early 40s. I started getting gray/silver hair at 15. Graying early is a common thing in my family. As my hair grew out and i had cut the ends off as it grew, my hair was silver white. Today it is nearly all silver white, and I couldn't be happier. I've had more compliments from men than women. My hair is healthier in its natural state.
I went gray and I LOVE it - It is so easy, cheaper and so much more natural looking - It was easier for me because I was blond and as it grew in I just kept putting a silver toner on it and it took about two years to have totally gray hair - Cut your hair short and it will be easier - Good luck!
Do you still colour your hair?
I never have, it went from blonde to white over time
I don't color my hair. I'm almost 60 and it's still dark brown. I inherited this trait from my dad, who was just turning salt and pepper when he died in his 80s. The down side is I get lots of snark from people who assume I am dying it, and shame me for not being "natural". As women, we just can't win.
Yes Seila I do, but rarely. I did Biology at the so I understand the effects. I wear wigs sometimes when the grey is alot. If its just a little I may use black mascara to touch up my hairline at the front. My hair is also getting thin up top and I am having hot flashes. So when they leave my hair limp, I pull on a wig and head out. Tee-hee.
Yes I do and its a med brown
But wow what an eye opener you shared with us!
I am just gonna get my thyroid US because i noticed this last 14 months it is noticeable getting bigger!
Never would have known 5000 chemicals are absorbed into my scalp!
Love your hairstyle! But i am totally excited to see your new do!
Salon color for me. You've given me something to think about. You will be gorgeous and I can't wait to see your metamorphosis ❤
I stopped dyeing my hair in 2012 and never regretted it. My hair is so much healthier, and I saved $1200 a year at the hair stylist!
It is definitely a big money and time saver, I was getting it done every four weeks.
The savings and health benefits really are huge. Love it!
I stopped dying my hair during the pandemic and am so glad I did--turns out my natural dark auburn hair complements my skin colouring far better than any box dye. I'm focusing on hair health by taking collagen and biotin supplements, using a chemical free shampoo bar, rinsing with apple cider vinegar, using a Mason Pearson hairbrush, finding a simple cut that suits me, and getting regular trims. Now at 54 I'm getting more compliments on my hair than I've ever had in my life. Thanks for the great content, Sheila!
That's great!
I know some ladies that are growing out their silver hair while wearing wigs in a style they like that is silver. That may be another option for you as well. You're smart to consider your health above everything else. Thank you for another great video!
I might do that.
I grew out my blonde highlights during the COVID lockdown - and mine is definitely platinum. It’s very white. Most days I love it. Some days I still hate it because I feel older when I’m in a group. But my hair definitely feels healthier. I’m 63. And I’ll never go back to color!😊
I stopped coloring my hair 5 years ago and I saw my hairstylist frequently to cut off the multiple colors and layers I had. I did this for 6 months and I ABSOLUTELY love my salt and pepper hair ! 😍😍💕My hairstylist loved my new look, as well and she was such an encouragement in this process. I look MUCH younger, as a result. Be encouraged, Sheila ! You’ll be gorgeous.
Thanks for sharing!!
@@StylebySheila Can’t wait to see your new look next week! It’s so worth it!
When Covid shut down hair salons in 2020, my stylist took the dye with her. NEVER SAY NEVER, I went natural white. I LOVE it! You will too! You will continue to always be stunning in your colors/style. You exemplify the WOW factor and PIZAZZ! Thank you Sheila.
Thank you!
Annette here. The short hair will be fun! You'll love your pretty earrings all the more ❤️ Can't wait to see the transformation. Good for you for making your health a priority.
Thanks!
First and last time I colored my hair was in my 40's. I got tired of getting the coloring done so I just quit. Now I have steel gray hair and I love it! I am excited to see the new you. I bet you are going to look great. Embrace the natural look, girl!
Thanks!
I stopped about 15 years ago and I like having the white blonde hair (cotton top) I had as a toddler in the fifties. I was so surprised!
I quit coloring my hair when I moved and no longer had my best friend (who was an excellent hairdresser) do my coloring for just $25 max. Sticker shock convinced me and I discovered I had gorgeous white hair under all that dye. I also quit cutting it and just wear it pinned up. What a feeling of freedom.
Going the natural hair route is a little scary and definitely takes some time to get where you want it to be. I was 68 before I took the plunge, but am very glad I did and receive compliments all the time on my color. Good luck with your process.
When I decided to grow out my hair color, my hairdresser suggested heavily frosting/streaking my hair with a platinum/white color. My white roots blended with the streaked color … I had no need to cut my hair. It was very attractive throughout the growing-out process. Something to consider.
What was your natural colour?
@@StylebySheila - My natural color was dark brown. When I went grey/white, my hair was dyed a medium red.
My hair was light brown/dishwater blond. When my hair was shoulder length I started with "adding color" started with streaks of ombre up to a full head. Last time I was pink, purple, teal and blue. These were temporary color although my white hair absorbed and held it for months. Had my hair cut into a bob. Now in a pixie. I have white naturally curly hair. May add touches of color again later. I'm 63 and had fun with the colors.
Good for you Sheila, you will love your natural hair colour! After I stopped dying my hair and embraced my greys, several of my friends followed suit and they all love their natural colour.
I color my hair with henna. Every three weeks, at home in the shower. So easy.
Sheila, I think you’re going to look fabulous with your new hairstyle. Can’t wait to see it! Thank you for your excellent videos.
Can't wait to see the new look! I think you will look great with short hair. I quit coloring my hair about a year ago. It was always a mousy brown, and I started coloring when the gray started to take over. I am now 74 and my hair is an amazing white. Strangers stop me to tell me they love my hair! Ha, who knew? Good luck in your transformation!
I love white hair and I'm hoping that's the colour my hair will be.
Shelia, Thank you for sharing your bravery in this transformation. We’re all cheering for you. I bet a lot of positive things will come with this change. You are a role model for all of us. Your style advice in all the videos is also much appreciated!
Thank you so much!
I went gray years ago and i love the curls naturally highlighted. Good for you!!!!! A big decision but wonderful to hear you will step away from the chemicals!!
Sheila, I did this last year, my hair is now fully grey no colour and I cut it off to achieve the look. My hair is healthy and so am I.
That sounds great. Getting there is mostly about time.
Benefitting from your tips. So thankful! Grew my hair out over the winter and during the pandemic. I am retired so hats, scarves and headbands helped a lot when I went out. You can do it! I just let it grow and did not have color removed. Kept it short until the color was gone. SOOOO many women now have natural colors at various lengths. When it frustrates you use gel to make it look different.
I wore a Halloween dress today. That's as stylish as I can get. Want to reward the children in my neighborhood. They were so well behaved all summer.
Hi Sheila, I am also in my 60's and continue to color my hair. My natural hair color was dark brown almost black and I continue to color it this color. I am getting to the point where I am ready to let it go gray. Too much to keep up with the re growth etc. I applaud you for sharing this with your viewers. You are striking with your dark hair as you will be in gray hair. You are very stylish and I look forward to following you in your journey and I might be doing the same. You are an inspiration to many! Thank you!💞
Thank you. It is a lot to keep up with and maybe you'll be inspired to do the same. 🙂
Hi Sheila, I had full grey hair and have recently dyed it a dark brown with much regret. Thankyou for reminding us of the health issue's around hairdye, I've noticed my glans are more swollen than usual, so I will have this checked out by my doctor and also give up hairdye.
Bravo on the hair color decision. A talented hair professional can do backlighting to blend the transition. Change is challenging and invigorating so enjoy the ride
Thank you so much!!
I stopped coloring my hair 3 years ago. I did it cold turkey which means I just stopped coloring and let it grow out. I also have long hair and I didn't want to cut it off so it took 2 years for the transition to get far enough for me to cut off the faded dye. You are a beautiful lady and I'm sure you will look great with a short style. You've got this.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to it.
I can't wait to see your transformation, Sheila! So many of our current beauty practices are toxic to our internal environment. Seeing you take charge of your inner wellness is so inspiring. Making these changes isn't easy, but it's deeply gratifying on a host of levels. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to walk this path with you. It's a liberating journey. Can't wait to see your show next week!
looking forward to your new hair style too. I had dark Burnette as a child. I colored my hair from 39 is to 64ish. I went light brow, to blonde to my natural. I am so blessed with my silver and dark natural color. However, I do miss the darker color. I did look younger to me. But, I don't want all those chemicals either. I am always looking for an attractive style and have not as yet found that one I feel my best with. love your videos.
Thank you!
I feel your conflict! I had dark hair all of my life and it grew too fast to maintain when I started going white. I haven’t gone natural, but I am now blonde. I hated it for a couple years. Now I look at past pictures and don’t like the dark color at all. I didn’t cut it for the transition. Just gradually lightened it and use highlights. Not natural but no dark hair dyes.
Cant wait to see your natural hair color .
Everyone's is different and unique.
I stopped using chemical dyes 4 years ago .
Used henna for 2 years after that but decided to let my true color grow out .
Am glad I did .
You'll look great cant wait to watch your journey 🌞
Thanks
So excited for you Sheila! I made this journey a year ago and have never had a single regret. I love my platinum silver hair. Yes, it was a bit of a process but done well by my hairdresser. Looking forward to watching your progress.
Love it!!
I stopped dying my hair earlier this year , was easier for me as I am blond , still have a way to go .
I was inspired by a friend of mine ( who had black hair ) and was developing an allergic reaction from her hair dye ( even the “natural ones”) so she embarked on the journey from black to gray , it took her two plus years and a rainbow of colours to transition !
But I admire her conviction !
She looks just as beautiful gray as she did when she had dark hair !
So much more liberating ✨
Best of luck to you Sheila as you embark on your transitional path!
Your are beautiful both inside & out …and you will rock it every step of the way 👏👏👏
Thank you! I have no idea how it will look but I"m looking forward to it.😍
Congratulations on your decision. It's not an easy decision to change what we've looked like for most of our lives. In a way, it feels like we're losing who we are. But you're so smart to make this change for health reasons and I have no doubt your new look will be beautiful on you. I've been trying to use clean beauty and makeup products more often, but haven't gotten up the courage to give up dying my hair yet. I hope your journey will give me the courage to do so!
Maybe it will🙂
Hi Sheila, I love you pointing out what we shouldn't wear, I'd like to see more examples of what we should wear. Thank you 😊
I stopped coloring my hair in 2016 & although it was hard at first, it got better as time went on & got a few flattering haircuts along the way. I have NEVER regretted it. In fact, I had a few nightmare type dreams that people were trying to color it again & I was totally upset. I absolutely love my natural hair. I now wear it longer but I enjoy it & I think it makes your skin look younger. Upkeep on my hair is so easy now.
Shorter hair would suit you Sheila , you have lovely features and a change of style is very rejeuvenating too ! You'll love it ! 😊
Oh thank you!
My hair is brown and curly. I started getting grey in the front and sparingly in back. I decided to do highlights to blend my gray. I love it.
Good morning Sheila. I think you will look beautiful with gray hair. Excited to see the changes. I need to be thinking of doing the same. Love your videos. Enjoy your day. Greetings from Arizona!!!
After watching my transformation, you'll know more about if you want to do it.
@@StylebySheila Oh Yes. I need some guidance. We are all cheering for you. Exciting!!!
Great video, Sheila! Making the decision to stop coloring is not an easy one. I took the same route as you: cut my dyed (dark brown) hair short and grew out the cut and remaining color. It was a long, awkward process, but I have not regretted it at all. Natural hair is so much more interesting and dimensional, and healthier, too. Mother Nature knows what she's doing.
Thank you. That's true, Mother Nature does know what she's doing.
I went through this a few years ago and I have never regretted it ! You will look back and say why did I do this for so long ❤thankyou for sharing 😊hopefully this will help others
I hope I love it.
If you truly love your dark hair, research coloring the regrowth with indigo or a combination of natural dyes. That way, no need to cut your hair!
I decided for the same reasons you did, to let my hair go grey, only it didn't. I was looking forward to going white or grey, but it's been 3 years and my hair is brown. To my astonishment people regularly compliment the colour of my hair. You are a pretty lady, short hair, or whatever colour, you will still be you. I wish you good feelings with every change. Your body knows best. Cheers.
Good for you, Sheila! I stopped colouring my hair last December, and I think the hardest part is making the decision to stop colouring. I cut my hair very short (like you are going to do) and I’m thankful that my husband supported my decision. One never knows what your ‘new’ hair colour will be like until it grows out, and I was pleasantly surprised that mine was silver streaked. I’m looking forward to seeing the ‘new you’ next time. I also like your other tips too - thanks for your videos.
Thanks for sharing!! I know it's like a surprise waiting for you. LOL
I do color my hair because I am just too young to go grey. Though being lazy, I am currently 2 inches gray, or more specificaly salt and pepper. It ages me by 2 decades so I really need to get my act together and get those greys covered. Unfortunately, darker hair makes my eyes pop. Out of laziness (and also concerns about dying my hair too frequently from a young age - first grays appeared when I was 25), I have gone for lighter browns. But dark brown really does look the best on me. So it's a struggle. I wish I were 6'1 instead of 5'1, so people were not constantly looking at the top of my head.
After 14 years I stopped colouring my hair. It lasted half a year until my silvery-grey hair had grown out even with my short haircut. In between I got red hanks, but nevertheless it was a hard time.
Then I changed my style and bought red glasses and more colourful clothes. I am 60 now and see that now I can wear colours which I could not wear before, even black now fits better to me.
I wish you a good change
Thank you. I'm sure something good will come from it.
I'm one year no dye and let my very gray hair grow. I had the color of hair yours is. I decided to let the demarcation come in and not fight it with lightening the hair as this will actually make hair very brittle. I only trimmed to a chin length bob. I use bobby pins to pin some of it back and that breaksup the line a little but I plan to just let it grow naturally. My hair is so much more healthy, less hair loss, and overall just best for me. I had deveoped so much hair loss, rashes and burning from dying my hair that I just had to stop.
How very exciting, you get to do a refresh on your hair! I don't color my hair; I've always enjoyed its natural hue, gray/silver and all (although, I did briefly got it colored a gorgeous shade of deep blue during one of my midlife crises, lol!). My mother had natural black hair and started to gray early in life, so she dyed it at home. She wound up what I call "up a tree": there came a point in her life when the color just looked a little too harsh, but she couldn't reconcile the idea of going natural (I think she would have rocked it!). I'm excited to see your transformations and how they will affect your clothing style :)
I stopped coloring my hair about five years ago. Now after hearing this, I’m glad I did. I have had enough health problems about eight years ago. I don’t have my pituitary gland. I had a tumor around it and had to have it removed. Then I had colon problems which meant two more surgeries. And the anesthesia isn’t great for your hair either. Then I had a hernia. Which I had to have surgery on. I then had a lot of skin hanging on my abdomen. So I had a mini tummy tuck. I haven’t had a surgery for four years now. And I’m so happy. I have had my hair short most of my adult life. I have natural curly hair. Which means I have no control when it starts to grow out. I tried that a few years ago. And I couldn’t stand the frizzy hair I had. So it’s been short since. I’m still waiting for my hair to go gray. I’m 63 and I figured it would be gray by now. I started coloring my hair in my thirties. Now that I want it to be gray, it’s still a lot of brown. I know I don’t look good in black hair. I put color on once and it went really dark. I had to call my aunt, who was a hair stylist, and ask what to do. I was going to a wedding in a few days. And I looked so washed out. So I kept coloring it light brown. And when I was young my hair was almost black. But as you get older, and in my thirties, my coloring started to change. I don’t think I make any of the mistakes you mentioned. I put a black shirt on today, and I didn’t really like it. So I switched to a navy blue and it looked so much better. I don’t wear any big prints, and I haven’t for years. I have bought some tops that were cropped. I didn’t know it until it arrived at my house. And it went to my granddaughters. And only one of them will wear a cropped top.
Good and smart decision. I am in the process of going natural, with a couple of visits leaving more and more left gray and some highlights less and less. 😊
Yes. I still color my hair. I use medium ash brown. Am considering letting my hair color go silver!
I also have stopped dying my hair for my health also I am really enjoying the lighter hair and its gone white streaks at the front naturally and the dyed brown bits have gone blondish in the sun !! Im not going back to dyed hair!! Xx best wishes with changing to natural colours
Hi Sheila, that's so important that you shared your hair journey. Years ago I heard that black dye causes dis ease. Its such a shame this country doesn't care about chemicals in food, air, hair dyed and terrible meds. Good luck and I'm sure you'll look beautiful however your hair is. Support here!!!
This is the first day I've found you and you give good advice...most of it I've figured out myself over the years Thank you and be well❤️🌺🌈🥰🦋🤗
I think you will look FABULOUS with short hair! You will probably find that you feel sexier and more stylish with short hair. I had shoulder length hair until well into my 50s. Had to go short do to a procedure. My husband and co workers ( mostly men) constantly commented on how much they liked it.
Thank you! I hope you're right. I've had short hair before, it's the white that will be different.
My favorite Aunt had beautiful white hair and could wear it off her face in a bun. To me that was the height of elegance. Maybe I will find my courage following you. Thank you for your willingness to share the experience with us.
Thank you!
That dyed black & super dark brown hair over 60 ages most women. I noticed this in my patients while I was in the 40's & immediately decided to stop coloring. With rare exceptions your natural hair color is best. The chemicals damage hair at a time when our hair naturally thins and is much more fragile.
Awesome! Freedom from hair color! You will continue to be beautiful. I stopped coloring my hair blonde last spring and mine is growing nicely. Blonde to gray is a much easier transition, however. I can’t wait to see your transformation.
Cudos to you. I stopped coloring my hair at fifty when I was 75 percent white. I love my white hair and you will love your new look, too. I look forward to seeing your new cut.
Thanks for sharing!!
I am no longer coloring my hair. I had strands of gray coming in so I thought highlights would be the answer. The bleach was so damaging to my hair it started breaking off like crazy. I have cut my hair shorter to cut as much of the damage off as possible. After 6 months my hair looks so much better and feels great. I will just gray naturally from this point on.
That's the other problem with changing the colour from dark to light, the bleach is very damaging.
Black and red (my former hair dye) is indeed bad per my oncologist. I developed a rare form of lymphoma on scalp rarely seen outside the body. I stopped immediately after dying my hair light blonde twice. I didn’t want to cut my hair so the blonde worked well to grow out my silver. You will find that your natural color will blend beautifully with your skin tone. Wait until you discover the beautiful colors that look stunning on your natural hair such as white, cream, fuchsia and green. I get more compliments with my natural hair than ever with the red. Best of luck with your journey. Silver hair is the new power color!
You're right, white hair does have a lot of potential.🙂
I decided to go grey about 3 years ago. I worried about the affects of coloring my hair. I’m so glad I did it-I LOVE my hair the way it is now, I’m now 66. I hope your grey journey is good for you. 😊🙏🏻
I think it will be. Thanks for the encouragement.
Good luck with the short hair cut..you're brave. It was probably take some getting use to after having longer hair. I have seen different women try to go grey and do not like it.
I know, it'll be a big change and I might not like it. We'll see.
@@StylebySheila it's more difficult than you think. Wishing you the best. You seem quite determined. Can't wait to see the new cut.
I stopped coloring my hair about 10 years ago. I have never regretted it. I have some silver at my temples, but very little throughout my whole head. The cost savings is substantial.
I went through chemo/radiation in 2020. It grew back slowly and I have worn it super short ever since. I did have a wig in a short hair style, but it didn’t work well as I found it too warm.
Good for you stopping the hair colour! I coloured my hair for 15 years. During most of that time I worked with the public. Stopped in 2018. My hair was light brown, and the hairdresser put blonde highlights in so the demarcation between the new growth and the coloured hair wasn't as noticeable. Yes I did go quite short, but if definitely was a faster process that way. There are quite a few you tubers who have shared their journey going grey if you are interested.
Thanks for sharing!!
I agree with everything you said. Also, ironically, I think older women should avoid pastels especially pastel pink.
I most definitely challenge fashion rules. I am 69 years old and am 4’10” in height. I often dress somewhat classic (skinny or flair jeans, black or ivory top, blazer, and flats or heels); however, I love going for an edgy vibe which may include my Doc Marten platform combat or Chelsea boots, and a men’s jacket. I love wearing a black ribbed mini dress with tights, a cool belt, men’s jacket or pea coat, and my chunky Doc’s or Chelsea boots. I do wear flowy dresses with my boots, at times, as I occasionally like that juxtaposition of the contrasting styles. Fashion is just fun and playing with unexpected looks, especially at this age, brings me joy. I spend a lot of time experimenting with different looks and just embrace the creativity of fashion and style. I don’t take fashion so seriously as to subscribe to do’s and don’ts but just see fashion as an expression of art in which we get to be the canvas! The older I get, the more I find I don’t want to be limited by societal rules and expectations, particularly in regards to what I choose to wear. I guess I have become a bit of a rebel as whenever I see fashion videos of what women shouldn’t wear after “a certain age”, I’m like…”Oooo, let me get some ideas of some funky styles to try out”! I am kinda loving this stage of life…I don’t have to conform to social expectations and I FINALLY, got the hair color that I have always wanted…naturally….woo hoo…(for the most part) aging rocks!!!!
I grew out my gray because I hated being a slave to getting it colored and it ruined the texture of my hair. I love it, so liberating!
Hi Sheila, great decision on your hair. After thinking about it for a couple of years, I decided to quit coloring my hair during Covid. I have never looked back. My grey color looks almost blonde, which pleasantly surprised me. Because of the Covid restrictions, I wasn’t able to cut my hair during this process but that is a smart idea..
Love your videos!
Thank you. That was a very good time to do it.
I colored my hair for years & when i stopped it only took a few months to get to all gray because I wear very short hair. I love my hair now!
Lovely! I love to hear that.
I stopped dying my hair almost a year now because of health issues and now I am enjoying my natural grey hair which I keep very low cut. It looks great on me too.🥰
I made the decision also for better health to stop coloring my hair but I hate the gray. It makes me look 10 years older. So I started wearing newsboy caps and get many compliments on those.
I haven't heard of that.
Thank you Sheila OOOOh I am not read to et the hair dye go, however, I will watch your transformation with care and see if I can do it. Best of luck.. cheers
I know, it isn't easy.🙂
Fascinating! I hope the haircut and style is a success. It's encouraging to see you doing something for your health. I look forward to next week's video
You can rock any style, you want! Your hair will look more natural in a lighter color!
Good for you
Hello Sheila! I really appreciate the effort you made in this video. I agree with most of your ideas. I have to tell you, you have the most beautiful green eyes- they are unique! The rarest eye color. Anyways, I agree, black hair is not the right look. Go for a dark or medium brown. You will be surprised how much that warms and makes ladies look younger. I agree with black coats - just too stark. Go for navy, charcoal gray or camel - so warm. Also, a few years ago, there were pea coats that had peplum flare - they were so feminine and "hide" a tummy! I suspect they will be back.
I agree with the 'young' styles on older women. Women get this false notion that if they were what 20 year olds are wearing - they will look twenty. No. Does not happen. The obvious contrast between older and younger person gets accentuated. However, you do not want to look frumpy, either.
Please show us how to style the combat boot. Mine are older, so they don’t have a thick platforms or super aggressive tread. Sometimes I like to style them w/ opaque tights /dresses in the fall. 🍁
Great suggestion! I'll put that in my Q & A video
Hi Sheila cant wait to see your new look, i bet it will be fabulous!...you will look transformed! I enjoy your videos and your clothes...Best wishes, from Margaret in South Australia, by the beach!!!!
By the beach sounds great!
I stopped coloring my hair several years ago. Then discovered my natural silver is so pretty. My profile photo is my natural color. I really like it and wish I’d let it go sooner.
I stopped wearing the tops with an asemetrical hem because I thought it made my hips look larger. I feel the same way about ankle pants.
I switched to grey easily over night and it was fine
Use a natural Henna?
Thanks for sharing another wonderful video. I would love to see a video on styling combat boots for over #50! Have a great night!
Great suggestion!
Can not believe how more beautiful and stylish with grey and short hair you become. I could not imagine it. It motivates me to think about it.
Thank you !
I dye my hair “rich dark cocoa”. But maybe I do need to go lighter.
Great videos 💎
One other comment, when I did go silver, had to brighten my makeup with more intense blush, lipstick and pinker base. Your skin is beautiful and will adapt well to your hair color change.
Good choice... the very dark looks artificial and harsh. I slowly moved to lighter hair colors then went totally grey and now I not only get a lot of compliments, I look a LOT younger
You’re going to get SO many compliments on your natural hair color! You’ll wonder why you haven’t done this sooner.
short hair is more becoming on a older person. I went cold turkey from dark brown to gray in 3 months. It is freeing and healthier not having to worry about dying my hair every few weeks. My hair is short and sassy. I love it. Go for it.
Have you ever tried Henna? That might be a better option.
I don't know anything about that but I'll check into it.
Where can the pea coat be purchased? I need the second one shown with lower buttons, and slightly fitted. You look fantastic for over 50!
Thank you, I'll take a look to see if I can find that coat again.
I let mine grow out. It took 2 years. There is a guy in Irvine Ca. that is a master at the gray transition. He has some you tube vids. I cant remember his name. I am a summer so black never looks good on me. knowing your colors really helps.
What about organic hair color?
Good idea
I am going to miss you hair color, it really is flattering on you. I tried black once it wasn't a great look on me but it was fun to experiment.
Me too.
I have my hair coloured at the hairdressers every five weeks and can’t see myself giving it up
I completely understand.🙂
I stopped dying my hair several years ago. My hair iwas very dark brown and now is mostly silver with some dark still.
I'm 52 and haven't dyed my hair for 9 yrs. Grew out as much gray as I could cope with and had a really short hair cut, by far the best thing I've ever done..
Look forward to your new hairstyle
Your black hair looked beautiful and your grey hair I am also vwey fond of. You look gorgeous with both
Thank you ❤
I stopped coloring at 46. By then I had colored my hair gray (at least the upper part as it was in style and i wanted to try it)I liked it so much! However, since my hair is black getting my hair so light was damaging my hair. When it grew out I noticed I had a lot of grays (not so close together but like highlights) So, I decided to go natural. I did go shorter to get rid of the color I had on it before (was not gray at that time ... long story!) and since i already had about 3 inches of growth it didn't take that long to transition. Now, I'm almost 51 and I've been wearing my natural hair color for years. I get tons of compliments as so many people actually think my hair has been highlighted but i let them know right away that it's natural. I love my hair! I even wish I had more gray and less black. Go ahead and cut it short as the shorter it is the less time it will take and after that you can let it grow out.
Shorter makes is easier for sure. I suspect when the grey starts coming in noticeably I'll be getting it cut shorter.
When you get your hair cut get some gray highlights and it will not be so harsh growing the color off.
I stopped coloring my hair back in January 2001. I was in my early 40s. I started getting gray/silver hair at 15. Graying early is a common thing in my family. As my hair grew out and i had cut the ends off as it grew, my hair was silver white. Today it is nearly all silver white, and I couldn't be happier. I've had more compliments from men than women. My hair is healthier in its natural state.
I went gray and I LOVE it - It is so easy, cheaper and so much more natural looking - It was easier for me because I was blond and as it grew in I just kept putting a silver toner on it and it took about two years to have totally gray hair - Cut your hair short and it will be easier - Good luck!
Wonderful!