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In fact,research showsthat people typically start seeing silver in their mid-30s to mid-40s.
Courtesy of Blakely Jones and Danielle Johnson
I quit dyeing my hair during the pandemic out of sheer fatigue.
Toward the end of 2020, I got pregnant, and my hair was growing uncontrollably.
That meant that in my home, there were never any negative connotations associated with rocking the silver.
Becca Grey
Ultimately, my decision to go with my natural grays was so, so worth it!
An obvious benefit is how much time, money, and damage to my hair Ive saved.
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Mackenzie Williams
However, many people have also given me compliments.
(In fact, some think I dye it this color on purpose since its a trend.)
My roots would always show within a few days after touching them up.
Blakely Jones
My hair was dry, damaged, and brassy.
So I decided it wasnt worth itfor the sake of my hair healthto keep concealing my grays.
I no longer cared about aging myself, and my grays added to my mystique.
Arielle Stewart
Ultimately, its all about perspective.
I often refer to my grays as silver strands or glitter.
I remind myself that theyre a beautiful gift that Ive inherited.
Amy Stretten
But overall, Im simply owning up to an honest version of myself.
Since then (around three years ago), I decided to just grow my natural hair out too.
Randi Honeycutt, 39
I stopped using harsh chemicals when I was pregnant.
Caitlin Gardner
Randi Honeycutt
Danielle Johnson
