When I decided to go gray I was told by my hairdresser, "It will take about 18 months to complete the process, are you ready for that?" Some things in life take time. When you're trying to decide to have a baby or not, you're told it will take 9 months to gestate the little… Continue reading How to know if you’re ready to go gray
Category: Going Gray
Oh, mercy, you’ve let your hair go gray!?
As I was eating my popcorn and wondering what the heck I could write about for transformation prompt, my mind wandered. As it often does. Nibble, nibble, nibble, dip in to get extra salt...I should really watch my salt intake (someday). Yum...this is really tasty. Wait, an idea popped into my head...popcorn...yes...transformation from kernel to… Continue reading Oh, mercy, you’ve let your hair go gray!?
The black side of going gray
I remember being a small child and the thrill of finding an awesome hiding spot. It had to be a dark spot, but not too dark, just the right amount of shading. I could peer out and see others, but they couldn't see me. I could settle in and be an observer of the world… Continue reading The black side of going gray
What is it like the 1st year of Going Gray?
No kidding, it is a great feeling to accomplish the year-long goal of going gray. All I had to do was endure the changes and keep on - keeping on. Come on, that's it? Keep on, keeping on? Do tell more. What was the first year like? Did I have any expectations and fears going… Continue reading What is it like the 1st year of Going Gray?
Reflection – a look back at 11 months of going gray
The 11th month of my going gray process is today. Wow! Now that I have fully transitioned to my natural color I'm feeling a bit more brave about reflecting on the past year. While I’m not yet back to the length of hair I’d like to have, it is growing and evolving and I'm loving… Continue reading Reflection – a look back at 11 months of going gray
Going gray – being comfortable with your choice
When choosing to go gray we worry that others will think we are letting ourselves go. If you are the person going gray you know that is definitely not the case. In fact, we may be taking even better care of ourselves than we did when we were coloring our hair. Good graycious, I know… Continue reading Going gray – being comfortable with your choice