I think it looks just beautiful! You are truly embracing this journey and you exude that. Your turning 40 with confidence and that is such a gift! I love my line between color and sparkle 🙌🏻 Excited for our collaboration 🙌🏻🧡🍑Lisa
I've taken the same journey on the same timeline! I am 42. Lately I've been second guessing because simply wanting to change things up, but I've come so far! So glad I stumbled onto your video!
I’m also at 11 months 👍🏻 went cold turkey. I have a very dramatic Mallen streak so there was really no way to hide it. But I love my streak it’s pure white 😊 Thanks for your channel found it late but it’s been of value to me. I did the temp pink at the bottom, it was originally dyed dirty blonde, I loved the pink because it was something different for my 20th anniversary. But it took SO long to come out. Now just trimming it every 2-3 months. I do use No Yellow Fanola shampoo once a week. Thx!
Congratulations on your journey! I'll also be 40 this year. I'm a light redhead, and I have a few white hairs coming in. You can only see them if you get up really close in the mirror. I'm on the fence on whether to dye or not.
So excited for you! Excellent progress! I’m currently at about 3 months of grow out. For the one year hair cut, would you do maybe a chin length bob?? It would look so great on you, with the dark bits on the ends- I think it would look pretty cool 😎
At this stage, I think you would look great just cutting it short and just being done with it. I started going grey when I was 17. I dyed it back to the original brown (see my profile pic from a few years ago) up until right at my 50th birthday last October. Fortunately, I live in a state that has not been completely closed for CoVid except for a very short time so our salons have been back open for a while. I would’ve just gone the grow out route except my daughter is getting married in April and I didn’t want her pictures to be marred by my 1/2 brown 1/2 grey hair. My incoming grey pattern is great, so I was trying to just have lots of highlights along the way to hide the grow out process. The only problem was getting ahold of the wrong stylist who over-processed my hair and destroyed sections of it. I never intended on going full blonde but that’s where I am right now. The one thing I always hated about brunettes who go blonde is when they use a color that is way too brassy for their skin tone and unfortunately I’ve spent a little time along the way with that exact problem. As such, my daughter isn’t a fan of the blonde. Here it is mid-February and the wedding is in 6 weeks. I can’t lie - I’m seriously considering having my hairdresser do a semipermanent color back to brown just for the wedding and then get back to my journey.
I was using the special shampoo and conditioner for silver or blonde hair and my hairdresser told me it was not good to use it too often so I only use it about once a week now. Your hair is looking great!
I am 4 months in on my growth. I am determined to let it grow out..but I have 3 colors in the length. I am thinking of going lighter on the ends . Good luck
Hey Cat! Happy 11 months. It’s looking great. I love the idea of a pop of color on you. They are two shades from Arctic Fox (temp color) that I think would work on your brown hair: Ritual and Purple Rain. Check them out. I use Arctic Fox all the time on my highlights. I’ll send you a pic on Insta. But if you want to really have some fun. Through in a few highlights once salons are open. Why not??? Then you can do some lighter or brighter shades. Have fun!!
I'm just a few years younger than you with a birthday next month as well. Happy Birthday! I stopped dying my hair about 8 years ago due to being lazy and get nothing but compliments as it is "the thing". I didn't know it could change color due to the sun but I usually have it up when outside for long periods, I will look for other videos but can you please give as much info as you have on products? My hair has been so dry now for years.
You look great! I was too busy trying to correct my orange highlights that I didn’t even think about adding color to it. I think if you want to, then by all means do so! Play around. Have some fun! You do you!!
She had to bleach it out it was that bad. Now I have white halfway down and blonde the rest of the way down. It’s much better now. This was all pre-pandemic. I have purple shampoo that I use sometimes too. I cut it every 8 weeks. It’s about shoulder length. Maybe a touch longer. 🤗
My husband stated my hair looked scruffy with 2 toned hair ( it did need washing & was scraped back) I must admit I needed to hear that 😉 so I got to thinking how I could make it look better 🤔. I put my hair up higher & had some loose strands & parted the fringe ( letting it grow) he said soooo much better, a bit of make-up does help 😉 your grey hair softens your face 😂👏🏻xx
I love it!!! Just the way it is..ombre The lighter hair brings out your eyes. Love it!!! Do whatever you want...you will look great with and cut or any length, because YOUR beauty shines from within my dear. 😁 I'm 52...& no dye for years, my kids LOVE my "highlights" What I find is that similar to bangs, dye has to grow back out. You're patient and tough. I'm proud of you for going public. Those wash out colors would be perfectly fun. You can always use a stripper shampoo. Nevermind the hecklers who only live to complain and correct folks. They don't create their own content, they don't step out in courage and they don't post any video of their own that would be equally open to critics and naysayers and worse. . Keep going 👍💃😍 if you WANT to. Always do YOU And do it YOUR way. 💐
Pinks and purples look pretty against the grey hair - and you can use crazy colour toners like Manic Panic, Arctic Fox or my fave La Riche Directions. Beware of using greens and blues as they can stain your hair.
My hair grows super fast which is wonderful, but three week root touch up was a huge pain. I think I'm about 50% gray. So I quit dye four months ago and I am loving it. I have around three inches of salt and pepper now. Now I'm debating: to cut or not to cut? *halp*
Even the temporary colors stay too long on the hair, even on the previously dyed part. This might be annoying. Please try the temporary dye on a strand of hair which can be hidden away before you decide to put it on all over your ends. You can find many girls on YT trying to get rid of the dye that is supposed to fade away in a couple of weeks. Even if it fades the hair may not return to its original colour. Reds are exceptionally difficult to remove. That is my personal experience...
A dark purple would definitely take to the bottom color, you could also do red, just don’t do blue because it’s gonna mix with the orange and turn muddy!
oh my gosh ....I really thought you were in your 20's or very early 30s ..really.. I'm 30 I could not even believe my age..but my grey hair started at 23...but 2 or 5 hairs...now ...I have like hundreds..but I am not ready ..cause I don't like grey...Not for other reason...I rather prefer white..real white...well ..sorry I have a real question... my hair..was really strong... Do you think grey hair can reach a state of health to be like "heavy"?
We're almost at the same grow out 7 inches - I cut my own hair to a bob so I have 6 inches of box dye. I turn 5O in August. I always thought that was the big birthday - I will keep my vaccinated butt home until Dr. Fauci says it's safe.
Don't do a dye ..... I asked my hair Salon for a silver to help transition, first shampoo it turned my coloured ends YELLOW !!! Do only rinse, that washes out after 5-7 shampoos. Love my silver, still have yellow ends!!! Even using purple shampoo !!!
Have you considered Overtone? I've heard good things about their products.
Also, SKINCARE routine videos please! Your skin is gorgeous!!!
Happy 11 Months!!! It’s so bright now, I love it! X
Thanks Cath!!
Hi ladies 🧡🙌🏻🍑Lisa
Looks perfect the way it is👍🏼
I think it looks just beautiful! You are truly embracing this journey and you exude that. Your turning 40 with confidence and that is such a gift! I love my line between color and sparkle 🙌🏻
Excited for our collaboration 🙌🏻🧡🍑Lisa
turning 40? Never would've thought that. Looking great and young!
@@googie0goo 🙌🏻🍑
Hurray!! 40!!! It's a great decade!! 40 is wonderful...I'm just 2yrs and change ahead of you
I can't wait to see the rest of this journey! You seem like a really lovely human.
I've taken the same journey on the same timeline! I am 42. Lately I've been second guessing because simply wanting to change things up, but I've come so far! So glad I stumbled onto your video!
I’m also at 11 months 👍🏻 went cold turkey. I have a very dramatic Mallen streak so there was really no way to hide it. But I love my streak it’s pure white 😊 Thanks for your channel found it late but it’s been of value to me. I did the temp pink at the bottom, it was originally dyed dirty blonde, I loved the pink because it was something different for my 20th anniversary. But it took SO long to come out. Now just trimming it every 2-3 months. I do use No Yellow Fanola shampoo once a week. Thx!
I started my journey the middle of March 2020. I think your hair grows faster than mine. Darn!
Thank you for the slow turning around. I think it looks good as it is.
Congratulations on your journey! I'll also be 40 this year. I'm a light redhead, and I have a few white hairs coming in. You can only see them if you get up really close in the mirror. I'm on the fence on whether to dye or not.
A Pixie- Cut would look so cute!
I think I may be too chicken for a pixie cut, but I am thinking about going shorter!
Try the pop of color, I love that idea! Just have fun and thank you for these very helpful videos.
Happy Birthday!!! You look amazing!!!!! Love the grey grow out. I am 1 year this month If grow out. No color!!!! Enjoy your birthday.
Thank you so much!! And congrats on 1 year 🎉
So excited for you! Excellent progress! I’m currently at about 3 months of grow out. For the one year hair cut, would you do maybe a chin length bob?? It would look so great on you, with the dark bits on the ends- I think it would look pretty cool 😎
Thank you 😊 A shorter bob is on the table, so we'll see!
It looks like ombre, which is cool!
Oh. I LOVE your grey. You have that pretty salt/pepper going on.
Thank you!
At this stage, I think you would look great just cutting it short and just being done with it.
I started going grey when I was 17. I dyed it back to the original brown (see my profile pic from a few years ago) up until right at my 50th birthday last October. Fortunately, I live in a state that has not been completely closed for CoVid except for a very short time so our salons have been back open for a while. I would’ve just gone the grow out route except my daughter is getting married in April and I didn’t want her pictures to be marred by my 1/2 brown 1/2 grey hair. My incoming grey pattern is great, so I was trying to just have lots of highlights along the way to hide the grow out process. The only problem was getting ahold
of the wrong stylist who over-processed my hair and destroyed sections of it. I never intended on going full blonde but that’s where I am right now. The one thing I always hated about brunettes who go blonde is when they use a color that is way too brassy for their skin tone and unfortunately I’ve spent a little time
along the way with that exact problem. As such, my daughter isn’t a fan of the blonde. Here it is mid-February and the wedding is in 6 weeks. I can’t lie - I’m seriously considering having my hairdresser do a semipermanent color back to brown just for the wedding and then get back to my journey.
Sorry to hear about the damage to your hair. That's frustrating. I hope you find a solution for the wedding that you are happy with!
I was using the special shampoo and conditioner for silver or blonde hair and my hairdresser told me it was not good to use it too often so I only use it about once a week now. Your hair is looking great!
I am 4 months in on my growth. I am determined to let it grow out..but I have 3 colors in the length. I am thinking of going lighter on the ends . Good luck
Have you considered adding fairy hair? Google it. It's a way to add fun without dye. It makes your hair sparkle.
Oh, I've never heard of that! Does it get on clothes??
Looking good!
Hey Cat! Happy 11 months. It’s looking great. I love the idea of a pop of color on you. They are two shades from Arctic Fox (temp color) that I think would work on your brown hair: Ritual and Purple Rain. Check them out. I use Arctic Fox all the time on my highlights. I’ll send you a pic on Insta. But if you want to really have some fun. Through in a few highlights once salons are open. Why not??? Then you can do some lighter or brighter shades. Have fun!!
Purple is passe
I'm just a few years younger than you with a birthday next month as well.
Happy Birthday!
I stopped dying my hair about 8 years ago due to being lazy and get nothing but compliments as it is "the thing". I didn't know it could change color due to the sun but I usually have it up when outside for long periods, I will look for other videos but can you please give as much info as you have on products? My hair has been so dry now for years.
Your hair is gorgeous!
I love it .
You look great! I was too busy trying to correct my orange highlights that I didn’t even think about adding color to it. I think if you want to, then by all means do so! Play around. Have some fun! You do you!!
Blue shampoo cancels out the orange :)
She had to bleach it out it was that bad. Now I have white halfway down and blonde the rest of the way down. It’s much better now. This was all pre-pandemic. I have purple shampoo that I use sometimes too. I cut it every 8 weeks. It’s about shoulder length. Maybe a touch longer. 🤗
My one year dye free anniversary is in March as well. Excited
That's so fun! A big milestone!
My husband stated my hair looked scruffy with 2 toned hair ( it did need washing & was scraped back) I must admit I needed to hear that 😉 so I got to thinking how I could make it look better 🤔. I put my hair up higher & had some loose strands & parted the fringe ( letting it grow) he said soooo much better, a bit of make-up does help 😉 your grey hair softens your face 😂👏🏻xx
The hair up high with loose strands sounds nice!
Woohoo. Making progress. I'm at where you are. Your hair seems to grow faster. March 3 is my bday. 34. Ugh.
Why ugh?? Congrats on your progress!
I love it!!! Just the way it is..ombre
The lighter hair brings out your eyes. Love it!!! Do whatever you want...you will look great with and cut or any length, because YOUR beauty shines from within my dear. 😁 I'm 52...& no dye for years, my kids LOVE my "highlights"
What I find is that similar to bangs, dye has to grow back out. You're patient and tough. I'm proud of you for going public.
Those wash out colors would be perfectly fun. You can always use a stripper shampoo. Nevermind the hecklers who only live to complain and correct folks. They don't create their own content, they don't step out in courage and they don't post any video of their own that would be equally open to critics and naysayers and worse. .
Keep going 👍💃😍 if you WANT to. Always do YOU
And do it YOUR way. 💐
Thank you so much for your kind & positive messages! I appreciate it!
congratulation!!!!!!👍
There is no way you’re nearly 40!! I thought you were only mid 20’s at the most!! Xx
You are gorgeous girl - even if you were bald you’d be gorgeous, your hair doesn’t need a thing done to it. .
Pinks and purples look pretty against the grey hair - and you can use crazy colour toners like Manic Panic, Arctic Fox or my fave La Riche Directions. Beware of using greens and blues as they can stain your hair.
My hair grows super fast which is wonderful, but three week root touch up was a huge pain. I think I'm about 50% gray. So I quit dye four months ago and I am loving it. I have around three inches of salt and pepper now. Now I'm debating: to cut or not to cut? *halp*
Glad to hear you are loving it! As for the cut, only you can decide what's right for you. The good news is that it's hair and it grows back ;)
Omg you look amazing for 40 , what skin routines do you have ❤️
A couple people have asked, so I'll do an upcoming video about my skin care routine.
I cut it really short to let the new hair start anew. It grows eventually.
I think a sleek short bob cut would suit you! ✌
I never wanted to color my hair. I prefer the Silver Fox look.
I would try overtone!
Even the temporary colors stay too long on the hair, even on the previously dyed part. This might be annoying. Please try the temporary dye on a strand of hair which can be hidden away before you decide to put it on all over your ends. You can find many girls on YT trying to get rid of the dye that is supposed to fade away in a couple of weeks. Even if it fades the hair may not return to its original colour. Reds are exceptionally difficult to remove. That is my personal experience...
Great point about the test patch! I have seen some horror stories online and how hard it is to undo.
(When salons open) Have you thought of cutting it to a chin length bob? Or, are you going to keep the length during the entire transition?
I've had many thoughts 😂 I'm not tied to any specific idea, so I'd like to see how I feel when I get in the chair!
Chin length bob sounds too short. Then you can't tie your hair up.
Have you talked about Olaplex in a previous video? If so, which one? I want to start using it, but I'm not sure which number/numbers I should use.
Yes, I mentioned the No. 6 Bond Smoother & No. 7 Bonding Oil in the last video: th-cam.com/video/dTpJxAiXE2Y/w-d-xo.html
Please can you show us your skin care routine.
Thanks for asking. I'll add skin care to the list for upcoming video topics!
You look beautiful
Thank you 😊
You are such a beautiful woman ☺️
A dark purple would definitely take to the bottom color, you could also do red, just don’t do blue because it’s gonna mix with the orange and turn muddy!
oh my gosh
....I really thought you were in your 20's or very early 30s ..really..
I'm 30 I could not even believe my age..but my grey hair started at 23...but 2 or 5 hairs...now ...I have like hundreds..but I am not ready ..cause I don't like grey...Not for other reason...I rather prefer white..real white...well ..sorry I have a real question... my hair..was really strong... Do you think grey hair can reach a state of health to be like "heavy"?
We're almost at the same grow out 7 inches - I cut my own hair to a bob so I have 6 inches of box dye. I turn 5O in August. I always thought that was the big birthday - I will keep my vaccinated butt home until Dr. Fauci says it's safe.
You're over half way!!
The mask is BS. Take it off.
Greyombre!! 😆🤣😂
how does your grey hair look in a ponytail?
Not nearly as grey! You can see my hair pulled back in a video for my work channel: th-cam.com/video/2P1ETlamcl4/w-d-xo.html
Don't do a dye ..... I asked my hair Salon for a silver to help transition, first shampoo it turned my coloured
ends YELLOW !!! Do only rinse, that washes out after 5-7 shampoos. Love my silver, still have yellow ends!!! Even using purple shampoo !!!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I would only be looking at wash outs at this point.
I think your hair would look pretty if you cut it just above your shoulders.