https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:05:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge/page/2#post-1545162 Tue, 25 Aug 2015 11:14:50 +0000 Jeweled 1545162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna, with your dramatic, stunning looks, your silver (and salt &amp; pepper) hair will be a gorgeous accessory for you.</p> <p>I can see you accenting it with chunky silver jewelry or elements of white somewhere in your clothes.</p> <p>Can't wait to see your silver hair - and how you work it into the rest of your style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge/page/2#post-1544720 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:31:53 +0000 JAileen 1544720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I want to add that high contrast with your skin tone will look great. I saw a picture of myself this weekend. With my pale skin and very silvery hair, I thought I looked like a ghost! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge/page/2#post-1544712 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:08:55 +0000 rachylou 1544712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I had to come back to say I think letting one's hair go grey is totally fashion freeing. May be because it's 'neutral.' May be because it frees up funds, lol. Yes, I think it will be super fab on you and you'll enjoy it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544662 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:18:15 +0000 Elizabeth P 1544662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are going to look gorgeous... I think the contrast between your "silvers" and your natural colour will be so striking, esp with the curls.</p> <p>Good luck, and there is a ton of support to be found!&nbsp; If you haven't already, check out "going grey, looking great" or the "silver sisters cafe grey" (same site, just can't remember the official name).&nbsp; Amazing forum there.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544623 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:00:09 +0000 Sheila 1544623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are uniquely beautiful Roxanna ! The grey is going to be breathtaking on you... I know it !</p> <p>It does take a while... there are some rocky days but look at the inspiration boards or do something else... buy a great lipstick... change it up a bit. <br />I love curly grey... use some oil in it.. keep down the washings and it will stay healthy and shiny.</p> <p></p> <p>Good luck as well Vix !&nbsp; You all have tons of support here !</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544620 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:50:17 +0000 JAileen 1544620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I had gone grey earlier. I love the freedom from tyranny. Good luck, and don't forget if you don't like it you can always go back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544507 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:51:30 +0000 qfbrenda 1544507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it will look amazing! I went gray a couple of years ago at ~40 and I'm so glad I did. I look forward to update pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544420 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 01:45:35 +0000 Aquamarine 1544420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are stunning and I bet you will still be stunning with grey hair. I have been staring at my roots all day, and it's only been 3 weeks since I colored. GRRRR....I wish I had the courage to go grey but I doubt it will happen any time soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544406 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 01:18:02 +0000 Roxanna 1544406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! The thoughts you being up about skin colour changing to complement hair colour are intriguing...I never thought about it that way.</p> <p>Lyn D- you are right, Curly hair sites break up the regrowth line, which is a great bonus! </p> <p>You ladies are actually making new excited about going grey! Never thought that would happen </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544375 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:24:43 +0000 BethT 1544375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love gray hair.&nbsp; And especially when it is in high contrast to hair/skin coloring.&nbsp; So pretty!&nbsp; I think it's going to be beautiful!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544308 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:40:10 +0000 Lyn D. 1544308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will watch with great interest!<br />I am much older than you and I am growing out my grey with wavy hair too.<br />Actually the waves help to break-up the re-growth line and soften a little! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544132 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:29:50 +0000 Vix 1544132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again Roxanna --</p> <p>Now I may chicken out partway through but I'm here to support! </p> <p>[Wouldn't you know after seeing so many gorgeous greys (pewter, silvers, whites) on YLF and the internets, seemed like every woman I saw IRL last week was a non-inspiration.]</p> <p>I definitely agree with comments re hair and skin color shifting together. And whatever color you end up with will no doubt look great with YOUR skintone. </p> <p>Your "enhanced" shade looks great to me as-is, not gonna lie. So you can always go back. Aside from the money, time, and practically immediate regrowth issue I feel my color is just a bit too dark for me right now. We've [hairdresser and I] have tried to go a little lighter but with such a dark natural base and hair that pulls red it's been difficult. I'm sure if I were working with a top colorist ($$$) I could get there -- every 2 weeks!! &nbsp;-- but I'm already spending more than I'd like.</p> <p>I will say it seems to take some work to keep grey looking its best, but that's where we wavies/curlies who low- or no-poo etc and understand the hair's hydration need have an advantage. Your curls look gorgeous and healthy now, so I'm sure a few tweaks, if any, will keep them that way as your color changes!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544116 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 14:12:05 +0000 Carla 1544116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>'Conventionally flattering' is overrated, and boring. You are beautiful now, and you will continue to be beautiful as you let you natural hair come in. </p> <p>I let my curly hair go natural. It has always tended to some frizz (worse when I was colouring to tell the truth), which I don't like as much as when it is styled straight. Recently I was given a sample of a leave in oil product (Aveda) which tames the frizz and adds some sparkle and shine. If the scent of the sample it too strong for my taste, but it has me thinking more about using an oil product to tame the frizz.</p> <p>...and thanks Deb, for the inspirational link. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544096 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 13:52:21 +0000 Roxanna 1544096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my gosh. I don't know what to say. I honestly posted that last night thinking that the general response would be 'not conventionally flattering, but go for it!' I can't believe the warmth, support and wisdom I received from all of you! Honestly, I'm tearing up a little :)<br /> Growing up as not conventionally beautiful and having a very hard and very long ugly duckling phase has really shaped my opinions about myself, so I saw going grey this early and with my skin tone as just another way of me doing my own thing, even if it wasn't conventionally flattering. Your boost and your insights about skin tone vs. Hair colour have really changed that (though I don't know why I didn't think of it; I love the combination on Una!)<br /> Maneera, thank you for the sweet words - now that I think about it, you are right! I do have a lively, outgoing personality and I think of my Curly hair as part of that - wouldn't want to change it!</p> <p>Deborah - I so LOVR that inspiration board! That's going up on my wall </p> <p>Vix - let's do this together can't wait to see your photos!</p> <p>Thank you everyone - you made my day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544044 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 12:09:45 +0000 lyn67 1544044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see you silver! BTW your actual coloring is also fab, but I definitely think you do have a good complexion and hair quality&nbsp;for going grey this young&nbsp;and still look extra fabulous!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1544015 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:24:15 +0000 Karie 1544015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I starting going gray very early (in my 20's). Good for you for stopping the dying cycle. It is bothersome and expensive to have to go every 6 weeks. I think you've got a good plan for growing it out.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543999 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 09:25:40 +0000 Helen11 1543999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, you look terrific in the photo, and I think you wil continue to look fantastic as the grey comes through. Your curls will keep your look lively. Looking forward to your updates : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543995 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 09:11:06 +0000 Summer 1543995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, too, think you will look stunning with grey locks. &nbsp;Your curly hair is beautifully cut and styled and will look equally good in your natural colour, plus, you have lovely features and skin tone to set off the grey - you'll look fabulous.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543993 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 08:27:15 +0000 Deborah 1543993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you will look gorgeous! &nbsp;Have a look at some of these, they are stunning! &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=grey%20curly%20hair&amp;term_meta%5B%5D=grey%7Ctyped&amp;term_meta%5B%5D=curly%7Ctyped&amp;term_meta%5B%5D=hair%7Ctyped"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=grey%20curly%20hair&#038;term_meta%5B%5D=grey%7Ctyped&#038;te" rel="nofollow">https://www.pinterest.com/sear.....ed&#038;te</a>...</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543992 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 08:12:17 +0000 Vix 1543992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna --</p> <p>Totally echoing all the above!</p> <p>Check out the facebook group "going gray looking great" for more inspiration.</p> <p>I'm 3+ weeks (and 1 inch of roots) into my going grey journey/experiment so we can twiddle our thumbs til we get to the GOOD part together. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543973 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 06:14:12 +0000 retailgirl 1543973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your gray hair will go well with your skin tone. Gray is your natural color and your skin changes as your hair grays, too. Nature knows what shades look good together! As for curly hair meaning no shiny bob, you have the option of sleek or curly, if you want, on occasion, to straighten or iron your hair. It's easier to make curly hair sleek than to make straight hair curly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543965 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 05:15:33 +0000 Maneera 1543965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are going to look stunning with grey hair. I LOVE the texture of your hair....Ive always thought that curly hair has the most spunk! Women with curly hair look younger, bubbly, friendly and the hair gives their personality a certain 'playfullness' that never happens with a sleek bob. Also, curly hair has something so 'naturally sexy' about it :)</p> <p>Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543957 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:53:46 +0000 deb 1543957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a friend in college at 18 years old that had partially grey hair already. Her sister at 24 was totally grey. Both had olive complexions and were absolutely stunning. You will look as beautiful as you do now, I have no doubts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543953 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:41:16 +0000 Ankita 1543953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roxanna you are STUNNING!<br /> I say go for it! Think you'll look beautiful ☺ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543950 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 04:37:19 +0000 rachylou 1543950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this picture of you! You look so alive and the necklace with the top is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543914 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 02:23:41 +0000 catgirl 1543914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you kidding? You will look amazing! Shevia is perfect example. It's really so much easier once you get over the mental hurdle. I am humbled to have inspired anyone - there are days when I wonder if it's the right decision but mostly it's all good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543911 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 02:17:18 +0000 Roxanna 1543911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - what am amazing group of women you are! I have always been particularly hard on myself when those greys started peeking out as I thought it was bad with my skin tone...so interesting to hear that some of you prefer it! </p> <p>Isabel and smittie - you for the very sweet ego boosters...I still sometimes struggle when I look in the mirror every day and you don't know how much those comments mean to me (and frankly how much they surprise me!) </p> <p>Shevia - so hear you on not making it an ideology; I'm completely willing to go back or do something different if it doesn't work. We'll see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543891 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 01:09:07 +0000 Echo 1543891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree completely with shevia. Curly hair is gorgeous grey, and you don't need any particular texture of hair for it to look good grey. And I don't believe you need a particular skin tone, either, as there are plenty of light skinned people and dark skinned people and warm skin tones and cool skin tones who ALL look great grey.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543882 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:57:42 +0000 Jaime 1543882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't need straight hair to go grey! The more gorgeous younger women that do it, the better I say. Actually your skin tone will look stunning with grey in my biased opinion. And you can always go back. (I am all for grey hair but not for elevating it into an ideology if you know what I mean.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-grey-at-38im-taking-the-plunge#post-1543869 Sun, 23 Aug 2015 00:24:40 +0000 Anonymous 1543869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're pretty gorgeous so it can hardly go too badly! <br />I'd try not to have too many preconceived ideas about how it's going to look, or what impact it's going to have on your style.</p> <p>Personally, I'm totally confident that it's going to look great, I think women with your coloring have a real advantage. I like the drama and electricity of the grey with darker hair, skin and eyes. </p>