https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:21:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209635 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:39:49 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>JenniNZ&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; I am also drawn to monochromatic looks more lately.&nbsp; Believe it or not particularly to light grey, which I have never worn much of.&nbsp; You would think it would be a No Go but I really like the effect with my silver hair.&nbsp; Ha yes I will change my profile info </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209569 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 22:00:24 +0000 Jenni NZ 2209569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Star it looks great. You might need to change the hair colour in your profile from “brown”!<br /> Interesting thought about the vibrancy near the face. I still wear vibrant colours in summer especially but in winter I now wear a lot of monochrome, I find black and white combinations and patterns look good with my salt and pepper hair!<br /> I do try to keep it cut well, it makes it feel more intentional to me and I get compliments every new cut ( which I do enjoy ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209461 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:36:23 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; Good to hear of another who is happy with their natural, unique colour.<br /><b>LisaP&nbsp;</b>Thank you too!&nbsp; I actually surprised myself that the self-cut turned out quite well.&nbsp; My hairdresser is ill and once I know what I want to do I am reluctant to wait - this applies to all areas of my life.&nbsp; So true about hair damage.&nbsp; As I commented to Janet my natural hair is more soft.&nbsp; In my case it was just Enough Already with the dye.&nbsp; Hang in there, it definitely is an adjustment to see ones self without a vibrant dye but eventually your eyes adjust and the pros outweigh the cons.&nbsp; Keeping a cut that you find flattering now is vital, I think.&nbsp; Also a tweak in make up colour and clothes colour, particular near the face, can make a difference in bringing vibrancy that is now missing from the hair colour.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209326 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:08:32 +0000 Anonymous 2209326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great ! &nbsp;Kudos to the self cut too &nbsp;I'm going cold turkey too. Not loving it as I'm used to seeing myself with more vibrant and lighter hair, but I'm committed to not going back. My stylist - also a super close friend - reminded me that at our age, colouring was doing more damage than anything .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209320 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:37:18 +0000 Irina 2209320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You “new” hair looks gorgeous! I went cold turkey myself back in 2014. I had less grey hair than you at the time so it was noticeable but not dramatic. I never looked back! I love my unique color and sure you will enjoy yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209315 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:48:22 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aaah&nbsp;<b>Rachylou</b>, Debbie Harry always has been one of my favourite Rock Chicks, you just made my week </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209304 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:01:12 +0000 rachylou 2209304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Angie said! Totally Deborah Harry </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209282 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:48:37 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for that explanation! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209280 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:44:36 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FashIntern&nbsp;</b>Thanks for sharing that throwback pic!&nbsp; As I understand it hair strands become colorless and then pick up color from the other hairs around it.&nbsp; So the more colorless strands you have the more lighter your hair will look.&nbsp; Example, if hair has turned completely white it means all the strands are colorless.&nbsp; Mine looks silver because there are still a few dark brown strands that are reflecting and making the colorless strands look silver.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the future I guess I will have full on white hair, which I am looking forward to.&nbsp; &nbsp;Probably why natural blondes don't go silver and dark brunettes do.&nbsp; Very interesting about you and your sisters all having different shades of hair now and before.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey/page/2#post-2209275 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:32:27 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>RobinF&nbsp;</b>Thanks!&nbsp; I read many gray hair transition stories and many women echoed what you said about wishing they had rather left their grow out alone and not tried to lighten it or color it during the transition period, hence I decided to go cold turkey.<br /><b>Ophelia&nbsp;</b>those transition stories on the internet have definitely kept me going.&nbsp; I always love the end results.&nbsp; So interesting and probably true about hair dye becoming widely available in the 50's and how it has influenced certain generations more than others.&nbsp; I love your analogy of the calico cat - that is exactly how I see myself.&nbsp; &nbsp;Fortunately I love cats </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209267 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:49:47 +0000 RobinF 2209267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! I did the bleach-out-the-old-color version and by the time it got as long as yours really wished I had left it alone. The yellow bleached hair was awful and I was really excited when the last bit was cut off.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree it is really nice seeing more women embrace their gray hair. I hope the next generation won't make assumptions about age based on hair color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209264 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:26:46 +0000 ophelia 2209264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh &amp; yes, the oxidizing of old hair color, ugh. Even the ash &amp; neutral colors turned yellow &amp; orange on me. And trying to go lighter I --fried--my hair.<br /> I just kept reassuring (deluding) myself that I looked like a calico cat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209263 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:22:45 +0000 ophelia 2209263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Star I'm rather gray hair obsessed myself. There are *tons* of women sharing their experiences on youtube (search gray hair &amp; gray hair transition); it really helped me get through the rough moments--which I still have.</p> <p>It seems, at least as far as I can tell, hair color became accessible in the 50's, &amp; that generation went all in for it. My mom started in the 60's, but neither of my grandmothers dyed their hair &amp; it would not have been something they even considered doing.</p> <p>I often wonder what my mom would think of my hair; she dyed hers, until she couldn't...<br /> ...one of the things I find most interesting is the wide &amp; wild &amp; ever-changing varieties of gray hair patterns &amp; shades! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209257 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:39 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>ST </b>Definitely harder for brunettes, and usually dark hair goes silver so the contrast is shocking.&nbsp; For me the worst is my dyed brown is warm and my silver is cool.&nbsp; Honestly it has been quite hideous until now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209255 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:53:29 +0000 Anonymous 2209255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay from me!<br /> I think it's harder to grey as a brunette compared to blonde since it's such a drastic change. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209252 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:46:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2209252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the comments on demographics of who does &amp; doesn’t like natural-colored hair. </p> </p> <p>ETA on the transition for brunettes vs blondes. My blonde sister's hair has gradually become darker ("dishwater"/"mousy" I don't know any positive descriptors commonly used for this color) as it has become grey. She has highlights--more each time. Mine seems to be getting lighter in general--grey in some places, lighter brown in others. This pic was taken in 2006. I had one streak then, but generally the same hair color I had as a kid. Out of the two of us, I think I'm luckier. (Our other sister has always had kind of medium colored hair, the kind it's hard to find a positive descriptor for. She has had a reddish hue for years, sometimes more red than others, says she thinks it's still the same underneath, but doesn't want to find out).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209251 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:44:43 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; I did try and go blonde a couple of years ago with the idea of doing a refined transition and it looked&nbsp; hideous on my cool skin tone.&nbsp; I could not get passed the yellow stage so I reverted back to brunette.&nbsp; But even the brunette was always too warm to really work for me.&nbsp; My own brown hair back in the day was very dark.&nbsp; Interestingly salons here have remained open throughout mostly, just a couple of months in 2020 they were closed, so my going natural is not pandemic driven.&nbsp; However it certainly is driven by the fact that silver hair is now considered modern, and that I know it is going to suit my skin tone and pale blue eyes much more.&nbsp; The growing out phase is just so awkward and seems to take forever.&nbsp; Funny thing, it seemed to grow so fast when maintaining my dyed hair, my stripe was popping out earlier and earlier! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209238 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:48:38 +0000 April 2209238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous.&nbsp; As one who did the "gradual shift via lightening with dye" route, I salute your freedom.&nbsp; At least the year of salon shut-downs jump-started many of us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>FWIW, my FIL's lady friend (84 or 85) went from coloring to silver as well during the pandemic and she looks *so* much better.&nbsp; At this moment in style history, in the eyes of the young, silver is hip.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209230 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:39:20 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; You know I love the rocker reference :)<br /><b>Shevia&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; Yes, although a controversial topic I tend to agree that I have noticed older woman are less supportive of the natural look.&nbsp; Generalising of course.&nbsp; Case in point, my neighbour of 73 who still dyes her hair told me in no uncertain terms that she does not like grey hair on young woman.&nbsp; Ha!&nbsp; But I am 55 :).&nbsp; Yet when I went to the optician a couple of months ago and had to remove my hat for a specs try on session, the young assistant, in her 20's, told me how modern silver hair is and that it so cool.&nbsp; I only have gotten odd looks from older woman.&nbsp; I always have been an individualist and in my small town Hair Dye is the thing, to such an extent that lots of people have exactly the same shade of dyed hair, by virtue of going to the same hairdresser.&nbsp; My point being I actually enjoy looking different, so once it is grown out in full I will enjoy knowing that no-one else can have my color.<br /><b>Suz&nbsp;</b>&amp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<b>Sal&nbsp;</b>Thank you both for the support!<br /><b>Judy&nbsp;</b>You got clever early on and Yes, it does feel very freeing!<br /><b>Bella&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp; I actually have seen those links but thanks for sharing them.&nbsp; I am kind of Gray Hair obsessed so always looking at related articles to keep up my morale in this regard<br /><b>Echo&nbsp;</b>Thanks!&nbsp; Maybe the girl kids actually think your hair is kind of cool.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209162 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:33:47 +0000 Jaime 2209162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful! I have found that younger women are more supportive of grey hair than older ones (generalizing here).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209103 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 21:00:42 +0000 Sal 2209103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic! It works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209093 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:28:21 +0000 Suz 2209093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hair looks great -- enjoy the process!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209091 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:24:26 +0000 judy 2209091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely with your gray hair!&nbsp; Bravo.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I let the grays take over 20 years ago at 46.&nbsp; It's a wonderful freedom, I find.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Loved seeing the pics of Andie McDowell.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209072 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:39:07 +0000 bella 2209072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woohooo! Congratulations on your journey, hang in there, it's worth it!&nbsp;</p> <p>You are also in very good company, with SJP and Princess Caroline :)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/sarah-jessica-parker-grey-hair">https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty.....-grey-hair</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/princess-caroline-grey-hair">https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty.....-grey-hair</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209059 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:06:03 +0000 Echo 2209059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a gorgeous natural color, and I agree that the grey ombre is a look in itself. I colored my hair fun colors when I was younger, but I haven't colored in years. I am starting to get grey at the front, and I think I am the only teacher in our building who doesn't color their hair. I figure the kids think we're ancient anyway, so their opinions aren't really relevant! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209016 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 17:45:38 +0000 Angie 2209016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a rock star two-toned look! Rocking it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2209000 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:32:46 +0000 Star (Lise) 2209000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Runcarla&nbsp;</b>and&nbsp;<b>Fashintern&nbsp;</b>thank you both for the lovely compliments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><b>RoseandJoan&nbsp;</b>thank you and Andie McD is gorgeous - a great inspiration.<br /><b>Mainelady&nbsp;</b>thank you for your good wishes!</p> <p>Wow!&nbsp; Such lovely compliments, I know you guys are really nice people but I did not expect so much support, as going natural is not for everyone, you guys are the best and I will share pics again once it is all natural. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2208999 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:26:52 +0000 Star (Lise) 2208999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Nikki </b>Thank you!&nbsp; In part seeing your grow out looking so attractive gave me the confidence to bare mine!</p> <p><b>Minaminu&nbsp;</b>Thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Slimcat&nbsp;</b>Thank you! - Yes I was eyeing out pics of Shaggy bobs on the internet all day yesterday and hopefully I captured the essence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2208995 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:22:13 +0000 Star (Lise) 2208995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ophelia&nbsp;</b>thank you so much for the lovely compliment.&nbsp; I think mine is growing slowly actually!&nbsp; &nbsp;Yes Gray is really everywhere which makes me happy, although not so much in my small town.&nbsp; You should share pics when you feel ready. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/gray-hair-goals-cold-turkey#post-2208991 Sun, 11 Jul 2021 16:18:12 +0000 Star (Lise) 2208991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet </b>Wow your hair does grow fast.&nbsp; It does seem like it will all be silver eventually.&nbsp; The texture of my natural hair seems quite soft, more soft than my dyed hair, so I am quite excited about that.&nbsp; Your hair is very pretty, it seems to sparkle.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>