8 MONTH GRAY HAIR TRANSITION - Challenges, Advice, & Pictures of My Gray Hair Journey
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Over the past 8 months, I've finally ditched the dye and started transitioning to my naturally gray hair. This video includes my back story about when I started going gray, how long I dyed my hair to cover the gray, my attempt to dye my hair gray (which then turned GREEN), and the past 8 months growing out my gray sparkles. Lots of pictures documenting the process!
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Anyone else out there embracing your naturally gray hair? Would love to hear about your journey transitioning to gray hair!
Hey Brooke - I too am embracing my natural hair color, grays and all. I last dyed my hair October of 2018. I've been using Pravana Nevo Color Enhancer Treatment in Cocoa Brunette as a way to add a little color when I feel like I want some. I love it and it also helps smooth out the kinky grays.
@@jackyogib1 Hey Jacky! Amazing over a year! Congrats. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm definitely looking into it! :)
Im on this owning my gray journey and Im excited about it!!
Yes I'm 5 months in. Glad I found your channel 👍
Yes me too, one year grey, almost all my henna brown out, congratulations to all the ladies that are going grey, natural.
I've been going grey since I was about 12 (I'm 38 now), all the women in my family premature grey, and alllll of them religiously colour their hair.. My hair grows really fast so I was having to colour my hair every 2 weeks and I started toying with the idea of letting it grow out about a year ago, talked to my friends and family and had a LOT of push back, took me till about 4 months ago to actually commit and start the transition. I tried to ease the transition by going shorter but I'm super impatient and chopped it all off into a short pixi cut a week ago, I'm now dye free and I'm excited to grow my hair longer with my silver crown!
Such an inspiring (and familiar) story, Melissa! Congrats on just going for what makes you feel good. How is your hair looking these days all grown out?
I am 20 months in. Went cold turkey and had above shoulder hair at the start and letting hair grow as well as letting gray come in. My hair is a few inches past shoulders now. I keep slowly trimming it off. It takes patience, but I am committed and have noticed how wonderful the new virgin hair feels, compared to my old straw hair from all the box dye. You look beautiful and doing it at a good age. I am 55, and feel so much more authentic to self. I won’t go back. Many Blessings to you beautiful lady 💕
I love hearing that you're feeling more like yourself. That's incredible! Mine is all grown out now and my hair has never looked/felt so good.
Thanks, great video! I'm 52, 2 months dye free. Its my second attempt. No hilites this time, just cold turkey! I already love it! The internal journey is the best bit!! Listening to others doing it too is very helpful! Thanks again ☺
You got this! So happy you enjoyed the video. My hair is all natural now and I get compliments daily on the color. I'm just sad I didn't do it sooner. I look at pics of myself with the dyed hair and think it looks terrible. lol Live and learn! How's your grow out journey going?
OMG, I've just watched your video with you having almost totally gray hair and I'm surprised to state that your natural colour looks waaaay better than the dyed one😮 and.. Your "Cold Turkey" does not look bad at all, while it in most cases - in my opinion - does. You gave me huge courage to embrace my gray😊 Thank you!🙏
My natural hair color absolutely looks better than the dyed! You're right. :) Glad you got a little boost of confidence! you got this!
Never dyed my hair. Too stingy to pay for the colour. Now 64, slowly going grey. It has kept my hair healthy too. Must admit, I admire your decision. The more who do this, the more it will be the norm. Great vid!
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Wow! Annie that's so cool. I'm sure your hair looks incredible. My hair is all natural now and the HEALTHIEST it's ever been. :)
You are such a confident and terrific woman. I'm A LOT older than you and I'm sick of coloring my hair. You've inspired me. Thanks!
awww thanks! I hope you're journey is going great!
Honestly. I'm 35 and I am SICK of the pressure of aging and not looking old. So many women I know get botox, filler and so on. I haven't had anything done and do not want to have it done. I have attempted to stop dying my hair several times. Tried the highlights you name it. Trying again just cold turkey and keeping my hair short. It just makes me so down with the filters women use and the covering up. I wish more would come forward and just embrace and be authentic. It's what we a need i think. You look amazing
Amen! I’m with ya!
Good to know there are women doing what I did! I have stopped coloring my grays 2 years ago and I love it 🥰
Thanks! And congrats on sticking with it!
I just found your channel. Great content! I’m growing out my gray now. 🤩
Awesome! It takes time but totally worth it. :)
Mother Nature has a way of knowing what looks best with our complexion and age. Looks to me she got it right. Keep on going girl. It's very freeing. I grew my hair about 3 inches and did a pixie. No one way is best for everyone. Great suggestions!
Thanks Amy! So impressed with the pixie approach. I never had the nerve...but mine is all grown out now and I'm loving it. Best decision to head into my 40s feeling fully myself. :)
I’ve begun the process its only been 2 month, i feel very encouraged to see how much fun you’re having. I think women like us have a tendency to take on challenges. I imagine by summer i will cut it shorter.
I love a good challenge for sure. How's your progress going?
I love how your hair looks! I'm tired of coloring but I'm worried about owning the gray and "looking older". The more I see women who transitioned to gray, the less worried I am. You still look young! You're inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey!
You can do it! It's not easy but it's worth it. I JUST published an updated video on what I wish I'd known before going gray. Might be helpful: th-cam.com/video/TnEfHEVaLt0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8UBJ_ZJZMWIAoUi1
Love this! It’s your body and your hair! That’s right!
Thanks!
Hi hun , your doing great so far so do not give in to box dye, i'm 15 month into going grey and at the end of my journey , yesterday was the last hairdresser app to get the very last of the dye cut off, i'm totally natural now and i must say i love it. I have a number of differant tomes to my hair and it is in supper condition the best condition for many many years now. So stick to it and the pay back is so so worth it. Dont give up👍
Thanks so much for these encouraging words! I'm proud to say that I never went back and my hair is completely grown out and natural now. And i love it! Worth every awkward day of growing it out. :)
Just found this ! Love your channel! I've been going grey for 21 months now and will have my 21 month video out soon! My hair is still longish so it will be a while before I'm transitioned. It's a process for sure. You look great!
Thanks so much! I'm all grown out and loving it :)
I'm 52 years old it's been three years ago when I said I'm done being a fake. My grey hair is white around my crown of my face and the rest is salt and pepper it's down to my waist with a natural wave. I always get compliments on how beautiful an if it natural . It about being true to your self . New world stop judging people we are all beautiful in our own way. (I don't think your strong enough.
Good for you! And your hair sounds incredible!
I love your perspective! Thank you for your positivity. We need more of that in todays world.
Awwww! Thank you!!!
Wow...you are blessed with your GREAT transition with grey hair. Seriously!!! I've been silver white for about 4 (?) years. It's funny I don't remember because @ the time, it was a pretty big deal. Or so I thought. I love my hair. I get lots of complements. I struggled a bit, occasionally...but now, I'm full blown rocking it. I own it. It's me. I highly recommend doing it. It sure is easy. All that upkeep is CRAZY!! DO IT...you won't be sorry.
I couldn't agree more! It's been a couple years now and I'm all natural. People compliment my hair every day and I'm so glad I stuck with it. Congrats on being a trailblazer in the grey hair movement!
Your hair is lovely... the demarcation isn’t too dramatic. I’m 11 months into cold turkey. My dyed hair was similar to your color, but my grey hair is silver white (I’m 52 yrs old)so I’ve been going around like a badger for some time hehe. I’m still delighted I have stuck to my decision. I’m looking forward to watching your progress..
I appreciate your journey and I am going for it; thank you!
You got this!
Hi, I'm a new subscriber to your channel and, I'm 21 years old and a few months ago I noticed grey hair in my naturally medium brown hair. (with a hint of red in the light)
I plucked them out twice and decided to just leave them alone. There are a few grey hairs in my head now and I'm just gonna leave them alone. Once i fully go grey or white, I'll just embrace them. 🖤
I'm glad you're making a choice the feels good for you. Don't ever feel pressured to dye your hair (or stay natural) by anyone. Do what feels right for you at any stage of life. :)
@@brookerobertsco update: I shaved my head because of the upkeep and I'll keep doing so every few weeks
Wow - very beautiful! I can't wait to have my hair turning grey as well and find out how it will look like. I hope my hair will also look as beautiful as yours! :) It suits you very well.
thanks so much for the kind words! I'm sure you'll look beautiful as long as you wear it all with confidence. :)
You're really inspiring and fun! LOVED your attitude! I'm already in my own transition and going as naturally as I can.. Blessings from Mexico
Thank you so much!! That was so kind, Lourdes! :)
Just Han in there. People should sometimes keep their judgmental opinions to themselves. I started graying in my 20s too. I’m now 64 and just now thinking about stopping all the every 5 week dyeing your hair madness. Thank you for sharing your experiences. There is a Facebook group(s) which I haven’t looked for folks going through this graying process. Way to go girl!!
Well said! And thanks for the encouragement! I'm all natural now and loving it. :)
I found you as I’m 20 years older than you and have a youthful face( no surgeries, no injections) but I’m still too chicken to let my grey come in. . . But when a millennial like you has the balls to do this, why not me ( a dreaded Boomer).? Thanks for loving your real self. . . . I am inspired obget go of the dye in 2020. . xx
Teri Saccone thank you Teri! You do you, girl! When you’re ready for for it. Don’t feel pressure to go natural OR to keep dying. You’re beautiful no matter what!
10 minutes ago, I just heard on the radio that hair dye increases a women's chances of getting breast cancer. One more reason not to color. 💙
ginasutube seriously! That’s crazy!
Me too
"OVER 70 STILL GLAMOROUS " :) yes permanent hair color is harsh but I,v ONLY used semi.permenent for the last 20 rs. or so and only on the crown and frount. I,m still not ready to go silver LOL hug connie
Please don't believe scientific and medical facts you hear "on the radio". Especially considering the amount of misinformation, bias, and economical interests in spreading fake facts regarding "women products".
Great video. You have a good energy and are fun to watch. I'm 11 months into my gray transition and at 58 I wish I had more silver. I have less than you :( but I am very happy to be authentic and feel better than I have in years. Keep growing silver sister.
Thanks so much for watching and the kind words. How's your transition going now 2 years later?
I started my journey this year as well and I’m SOOO happy I did. I think you look great!
Thanks Rene! How's your grow out going?
@@brookerobertsco All grown out, for over a year, and LOVING it!!
It just looks like silver high lights. It looks lovely
Thanks Janie!
I have been natural for 8 years since I was 50. I am free of the whole mess and the cost is ridiculous to ruin your hair. My hair is much healthier now. Its no biggie really. I embrace aging period because no sense you fight it.
That's wonderful to hear!
Kudos to you! I am 68 and have just decided that I’m tired of colouring my hair! So far I’m at 2 months and hope to go for high and low lights to transition more gradually. Yours is looking good and I may try what you did for awhile with The semipermanent.
Good luck Brenda! How's it going 2 years later?
Brooke, you are an amazing human being no matter what you look like or age. Keep being you. :)
Thanks Sami! Appreciate it! :)
I went gray years ago, and am glad I did. Your gray hair is going to be pretty
Thanks! all grown out now and I get compliments all the time. :)
You did a great job of working with your internal needs. For women we always have the stress of looking youthful. You look great and youthful. A good haircut and style we love will help with the transition. Blessings.
Thanks! Yes, I think we all need to be better about asking ourselves what would be best and feel best for us. :)
I'm going from black box color to my natural white/silver/grey. I'm at 1 inch so far. I figure I'll be all grey in a year. My hair grows pretty fast. I'm ok with it right now. My husband is very supportive.
How's the progress Yolanda?
@@brookerobertsco It's going great! I need a haircut. Lol
Brooke, you always look great no matter what! That might sound biased coming from a friend, but it’s true.
I always appreciate the support. Thanks, friend!
Inspiring! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed!
Love it, beautiful🤗
Thank you! 😊
Yes, I am embracing my natural grey especially since I cannot go to the salon. I am 7 months into my natural grey journey! I hate the line of demarcation but I am embracing it.
How's the progress a year later?
Thankyou, Go girl
Woohoo! thanks!
The Gray is natural and looks normal. Good luck on your hair journey. I think a good conditioning treatment once a week will help you kick some butt!!
Thanks!
I would like to be able to, but as a career woman, and someone with curly hair, I just can’t yet. You voice the challenges very well. I can totally relate. I also asked my hair stylist about dying my hair grey and got the same response. I’m just not fully committed. But that’s because I am older and don’t really want to look it. Your straight hair will look terrific when it’s all gray.
Thanks for feedback, Michele. And I think everyone has to find the style and look that works for them. Someone in a comment told me if I changed my makeup I'd look better. Thanks, but I like my makeup. To each their own, ya know? Rock whatever makes you feel good. :)
I Loved your video...🌻🌻🌻
Thanks so much!
Beauty comes from the inside out!! That's right every day is a gift!! You are also a beautiful person made in God's imagine!! I am also going gray!! Go for it!! That's true ware your grays!
Yes! Thank you!
I like your good vibe!
Thank you!
You're beautiful with a great personality!😊
thank you so much!
I have dark platinum roots and just a few white streaks, not many yet. I like my root color and how super shiny it is. Every month or so I mix up a small amount of box dye in a cool dark brown shade and get very strategic with an old mascara brush to blend the two tones. Don't use too much! With extra time now I also pull very small baby lights thru a cap around the front. You may have to invest in a few shades and strand test until you find a good match.
That is amazing! I didn't try anything to make it blend but I wish I'd experimented a little. Luckily it's all grown out now and I'm all natural. :)
It’s harder to go natural at 74 when you’ve dyed your hair for 50 years, medium to dark brown. That demarcation line is horrible.
A couple yrs ago I went really short pixie and stripped my color to add back gray. My hairdresser and I tried several gray colors, but after about 6 or 8 months decided the gray made me feel old. I’d like to go gray ... dying every 5 or 6 weeks is really harder for me to do and my hair dresser charges $75...
I'm sure it is more dramatic the more grey/white you have. And I think everyone has to come to it on their own time...you may never be ready...and that's okay too!
Love your hair your beautiful.Thank you for the encouragement
Thanks Kay!
This was great thank you....huh it's a tough decision
Thank you! And 2 years later I'm so happy I did this.
Love your hair.
Thank you!
"OVER 70 STILL GLAMOROUS" HI thanks for sharing. I still cant seem to go silver yet maybe never will. I only use SMI. PERMENENT COLOR.only on the crown and front. hug connie
Everyone is on a different path. Do what feels good for you. :)
I feel you!
Thanks!
You look cute with bangs too!
Thanks!
63 during this pandemic I’ve decided to just let the grey come in. Never really like grey but I’m going to keep trying it. I will most likely cut it into a pixie cut when the grey is taking over. Makeup changes u need some color on lips and eyes so focus on that. It’s a trend to be grey so why not just give it a try!
Thanks for your suggestions. I like my makeup. :)
42 and about 1/3 silver long hair. My husband wants me to keep it and due to psoriatic arthritis I will not chance having bald spots because of my hair color that I naturally have. I like the shine and I still get mistaken for 25 so 🤷♀️ I am keeping it.😏
Good for you! :)
Did you try a wash out rinse? I’m trying to figure out what to do about my gray, and I just thought about that.
I didn't try any of these cool tricks. I was too lazy to research it. I just stopped coloring.
I cut mine all off in 2013 at 58 or so and let it be totally natural, now mind you I'm like your grandmother I wear it short and it's all-natural. What followed when I decided to change jobs is the horror part. I graduated with my undergrad in 2014, as I went for interviews the horror was no one and I mean NO body would take a chance on me. This I do believe is our culture of youth and that anyone with age is on their way out. I've been single since 2001 so having a good job is important. But at 59 after my company that I had worked for 6 years was sold I found myself working in fast food and most anything I could get due to the stereotype of "she is gray and older better now hire her" I won't color it ever again my hair color is part of who I am just like my eye color. Age discrimination is real and it can really hurt., now at 61 I am along way from retirement so I'll keep on working where ever I can till I'm ready to retire on my terms.
I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with age discrimination Carol! Sending you good vibes that you find an organization that values your unique knowledge, skills, and experience very soon. :)
I am going to a hairdresser to help me with going grey I have blonde highlights but my grey is almost two inches now and I am going to do one more time and then I am done I am so ready for this new change
Good luck!
U look great I also did a bob it helps with my transition loving my silver hair
Love the hairstyle! I just stopped coloring my dark brown hair about 4 months ago. I had my hair bleached to help blend the demarcation line and it backfired. My hair is so fried and damaged-and guess what-I’m locked into a cycle of toner if I want to keep it an ash tone. That’s just as bad as having to color it. So, forget it. Now I am just going cold turkey and my hair is fading into a trump orange auburn color with the gray crown showing. Oh well. Natural is the way to go. I’m embracing it!
"trump orange" HILARIOUS! How's it looking now 2 years later?
You can put in some purple/lavender demi permanent color to tone down the brassy parts and leave no line. That's what I did. I didn't put any on my natural parts/roots. It made growing out match so much better.
I'm now at 2 years and it's all grown out. I went to a bob and now a shorter French looking bob. So much fun!
Thanks for the tips! I never tried any of these kinds of tricks, but wish I'd experimented a little. But now I'm all natural and really happy with the result. :)
My hair is all grown out too! Super ashy.
57 and stopping the process of coloring. It will be 7 weeks
Exactly the same but 3 months later! 💁♀️
suzanne schulz 56 today and stopped coloring two months ago
Congrats! How's the transition going 2 years later?
The length the gray is now, you can do a cute pixie cut which would get rid of most of the colored parts...I think it would be hot! 😃 After 2 months of lockdown during this pandemic, I’m thinking of growing mine. Mine is curly, and I normally keep it short...which has its own challenges. I also live in a very hot place so can’t wear a hat...not looking forward to going back to work so may have to cut vey short within the next month to get rid of the color. We’ll see how things go but yes really hate the dying process which is thinking my hair. 😭
I wish I had the courage to get a pixie. My face is so round I think it would look terrible. Luckily, it's been a few years and my hair is all grown out and completely natural. :)
Keep going ...your beautiful
Thank you! You too!
You look great.
Thanks!
You've got a young face so you'll look fabulous with grey hair! You just have to be patient ...the transition isnt great but worth it in the end ! Great video ! Love Angie from UK x 💋
Thank you, Angie! Sunblock and lots of moisturizer is my "secret"! lol And I'm trying enjoy this process as much as I can. It's all just a part of life, even if it's uncomfortable. :)
I’m at 3 months. My hair is WHITE a little more shocking. I’m determined to stick with it.
You got this! Has it all grown out now?
I'm 61 and decided about 5 months ago to go gray hair lot healthier
My hair also looks much healthier now that's all natural. :) How's your progress going?
You are so pretty. It would not matter if you even had no hair
Awww thanks! I wish that were true. I would not look good bald! lol
I want to embrace it, but I still don't know if I can go cold turkey. What semi permanent did u use before you stopped dying?
I can't remember the brand. It was whatever was available at Target. ;) They had one option I believe. Good luck!
You look like Becca from pitch perfect xx
Hahah! I get that all the time but I don’t see it. Huge compliment though!
I would love to go grey but my complexion is brown....it looks terrible
I'm sure you look beautiful in any color. :)
looks pretty with your eyes
Thank you 😍
They myth is true , you kill one and 5 come to the funeral! With a face that pretty your hair could be green and you’d still look great. Me?? Nooooooo never, I’ll keep coloring 🤣
Haha! You're too funny, bu that's for the kind words. :)
How about a cure for gray hair? Just ask, I can help.
I have the least gray of any friend I see of my same age (59).
I had more gray and found out what you eat is probably 80%
of the answer. Take care!
What's the cure?
Potato skins (if eaten they should be well cooked).
Other things like greens and certain fats (eaten) also help.
Do you eat at restaurants?
Several times a week eat potato skins or the outer 1/4 inch of potato.
It may take a few months for results. I only eat about 1/4 of the potato at a time. It does work. I have heard (but not tested) that potato skins make a natural wash to color to original your hair.
Can I call you KC?
Gray hair is supposedly a copper deficiency. Many don't absorb it. Co-fact if with iodine
interesting point of view. Thanks for sharing!
Why not grow that fabulous colour hair long,you would so rock long hair with your amazing face
thanks for the advice. I was growing it long...it just takes time. :)
It astonishes me that talk about "embracing our age", what other thing could we do? It is just a frame of mind.
I dyed my hair up until 3 months, not for youth reasons, but for aesthetic ones. Now it is the right moment to let it grow a nice shade of gray with white streaks. I do not plan any plastic surgery to conceal my age, but if I changed my mind, I am entitled to do as I please, and it will not be for whatever other people may think.
It is striking that in the era of radical feminism which someatimes leads us into ridiculous stances, self-proclaimed independent women fall still prey to this kind of mental slavery.
Freedom and independence is not bestowed from without, they come from within us.
Thanks for your insights. :) So happy you're so confident and doing what feels great for you!