https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/apr/25/fade-to-grey-why-women-should-stop-dyeing-their-hair
I am seriously considering this.
This whole #10yearchallenge has got me thinking.
The fact is In 11 days time I turn 49yrs old.
Quite frankly after all I’ve been through in my life I feel I should embrace being alive and just fucking rock it. Frankly I’m proud I’ve made it this far! There was a time I didn’t think I would. Maybe the time has come to just own it with some sass 😳 I’m literally not getting any younger, at what point does it become unbecoming and a mockery to pretend? We’ve all made judgement on people with obvious and bad dye jobs....think Paul McCartney!! He looks much better now btw,I’m glad someone told him to stop!
But why is there so much pressure to be seen as young? And why is it that on a man it’s seen as sexy and termed ‘ silver fox’ and a woman is just seen as old? Ian is a year younger than me and he’s been silver for years, he looks great. I’ve never known him any other way, but when I mention me embracing it, he says “ nooooo!”
As he’s 6ft2” I’m on a hiding to nothing as he’s the first to point out that my ‘ silver highlights’ are showing again.
Why? Why do I need to pretend that I’m something I’m not....is it not possible to be naturally grey and attractive?
I’m already having to embrace my natural curls at the moment as I can’t dry or straighten my hair at the moment ( Bethany my curly shampoo is lovely, my hair feels very soft ) so maybe this is the moment to grab the bull by the horns as I can’t home dye it at the moment either.
I’ve Ive been thinking about it for a while.
A friend, younger than me has bravely led the way and taken the plunge. I’ve spoken to my girlfriends and there are definitely 2 camps with this problem. The ‘Dye’ hards or Dye nots.
I figure I may as well do it now rather than wait until I’m really grey as it will be easier to grow out although I may get some professional help, some highlights or colours put in to help with the transition (Amy I would be interested in your thoughts and professional opinion please)
So ladies......gentlemen..... over to you for your thoughts ?
