As a teenager, you can’t bypass the feeling of looking awesome and perfect. That’s what happened to me as I saw some pesky silver strands peeping out of my dark brown hair. I was so disappointed and discouraged. A feeling of low self-esteem as I thought something was wrong with me. So I started covering those few silver strands with Heena.
After a few years, it was difficult for me to cover the stubborn greys with Heena as their number increased. Then at the age of 23 came the hair dye. Dyeing hair gave me the power of ‘hiding’ the silvers and made me feel better than Heena, so I continued colouring my hair for about 14 years. For years I kept searching for how to cover the greys naturally, as the hair dye damage was visible in my dry, brittle and lifeless hair. Then, while scrolling on the internet, I saw a beautiful young girl with natural grey hair. It provoked the urge to give up dye in my mind. Then I started digging for more ‘stuff’ on the internet as I was in a dilemma to go grey at such a young age. And I come across some FB groups with a lot of inspiration and encouragement for women giving up the dye. Everyday inspiration from those groups and positive consent from my husband gave me the courage to take the decision.
36, I found it the best age to embrace my natural colour, and I ditched the hair colour.
You look amazing, I am so happy that I have chose also to embrace my gray hair.
Thanks a lot.
What a fantastic inspiration you are. You look years younger with your grey hair, the style you have chosen is bold but you carry it very well. I’m just starting my journey to embrace my grey and I cannot wait to see the end result. Thank you for sharing your story.
Thanks a lot, Glad to know that. Just focus on why you are on this journey and stick to that thought. You will be unstoppable!!
Have a great time..
Hey…. you are awesome not just with looks but your attitude towards accepting yourself…. I’m too almost your age and since last year stopped coloring my hair(since September’19)….. and also follow the same Mantra “this too shall pass”….
It’s very liberating actually…. people everywhere are the same get mixed reactions all the time….it is rewarding when someone says “you inspire me to go gray” or when someone says “you carry your look so gracefully”. Thanks for penning your experience.
That’s so awesome! I am so glad more women in India are coming up with this bold decision that too with confidence. Best of luck and keep inspiring!
hi there, thanks for sharing your story, its really inspiring!! i am also 36 and on the grey journey. However since of the massive dying, my hair is tuning light brown before whitening, by any chance can you recommend any gentle color remover.
Thanks
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Anjana, your story is so inspiring. I am 33, I have quite a few strands of grey right in the front. But your journey has inspired me to embrace my greys. Thank you.
Thank you Dr. Rajshree! There is no age to embrace grey hair. It’s always the perfect time when you are ready. This blog is filled with tons of information and support to help you get through the journey. Good luck!