Thank you, Debbie. You are sweet.
Tex, I am super flattered! And yes, that might be an option (longer) eventually, but to grow the grey out, I have to cut it all off! It will be a couple of years before it would get back to that length. Actually, it's close to that length right now, but not quite there. The issue is the long side bang -- it's driving me nuts. Looks fine in photos but is forever blowing in my eyes.
Una, thank you -- and good luck tomorrow!!
JAileen, I felt the same way.
DJP, thank you for that encouragement. I am really resolved now. It helps that I am just sick of the current hairstyle and need a change anyway. Meanwhile, I looked at some photos of my mother at my age and she was completely silver. I think I'm more like my dad in colouring and he was not completely grey at this age -- his was grey on temples and in front but darker in back -- but it still looked good on him. So...
greycat, thank you for the support.
bj1111, love her!
bella, I hear you. You want it to be intentional looking, not just no-style. Frustrating!!
Summer, Sally -- thank you!