Going Silver: 3 years and NO COLOR!
I made it … three years with no highlights or lowlights! What you see is my natural color: my own highlights! If you check out the photo gallery below you will see the magnificent colors that appear under different lighting and in various settings. I still have my moments when I look in the mirror and wonder who the heck that is … but, more often than not I look in the mirror and say, “Dang girl, you look great!”
The picture below, was taken on November 5, 2013. I hope to recreate the shot in the next few weeks. Let’s hope the fall colors cooperate, so I can share “before and after” photos soon! It’s so exciting to get to this point and I’m proud of myself for persevering! I’ve met some naysayers along the way, but far more people have encouraged me to buck the cover-up trend and to “be me”! I’m so glad I did, because I am much more confident today than I was back in 2013. Further, this process of digging under the layers of cover-up has made me realize that deep down, I am truly awesome and do not need to hide! In fact, I learned to celebrate my sparkly silver strands as a badge of honor for a life well-lived! And, I encourage you to do the same!
Fall has always been my favorite time of year, but even more so now … as I move into the “fall” period of life … I find it is a time of reflection and celebration. What an awesome opportunity to look inwards, to discover the richness that life experiences offer, and to shine and sparkle with all my silver might! How refreshing, exhilarating, and empowering! So, to all you wonderful people who are on the fence about letting those silvers shine … I say, buck the trends and be yourself. It will change your outlook on life, you will learn to love yourself THE WAY YOU ARE and, as a result, you will love others in a much more vibrant way!
And, if you need some encouragement along the way … sign up for my blog! I plan to keep posting about my experience. I run into people on a daily basis who are ready to give up coloring their hair … you are not alone! So many are afraid! I realize a lot of people just need to see their friends and neighbors standing strong and accepting their age and everything that comes with it! So, join me and many others on this journey down Silver Linings Lane!
4 Comments
MsLadyLaurel
November 6, 2016at 1:53 amI agree just love the shades of grey it is taking me two years already I think I will be the three year itch too it does take awhile when you have longer hair.
glenda nelson
November 12, 2016at 11:03 amHi Laurel! I’m so glad to hear that someone else is enjoying the shades of silver/grey that we encounter on this journey. Congrats on making it two years. In no time, it will be three years! Time flies … enjoy the process! I’m so grateful that I had the courage to do it … it’s been an amazing process of personal discovery! I hope you are experiencing the same. All the best!
Betty Coleman
December 30, 2017at 8:37 pmI’m also gray with hair all one length and a little longer than mid back. Do you always wear your hair down? I’m 67 and my husband feels that is too old to wear gray hair down or in a pony tail. Any suggestions? It’s very fine, straight, and not as thick as yours.
glenda nelson
December 31, 2017at 12:58 pmI wear my hair down in the cooler months and up in the summer. I’m not trying to say your husband is wrong, but I get compliments fairly often from people of all ages. Mine is fine, as well. But, has turned rather curly in my older age … a nice change from when I was young and getting perms! I put my hair up in a bun or with small clips. I buy real lightweight clips because they tend to hurt my scalp. I put one on the top of my head and pull the rest of my hair together at my neck where I put another one. I will look for some pix and try to figure out how to post them so you can see. I wore it with the clips in China and a friend my age thought it was a great idea and started doing it. Hope this helps …