I know the battle starts at home itself.
Not everyone is lucky to have a family that would agree and say,” Go ahead, it’s your hair. Do whatever you feel like.” You may come across the questions like:
“This is not the age to go gray.”
“You will look old.”
“Wait for a few more years before you quit dying your hair.”
The chances of getting such reactions and suggestions are more if you are young. Well, but YOU have made up your mind. Right?
These questions may arise from any of the family members ( including your spouse). The reason behind their reactions to your decision must be out of their protective attitude and concerns or not liking the very idea, both in a positive and negative sense. They know it’s your hair, and you have the right to take any decision, but you need to handle their reactions politely. Convincing them by putting up your strong reasons and points for embracing natural hair is advisable. Let them know how the dye is affecting your health in general and your hair in particular.
You may persuade your family by suggesting a mutual path of ‘Let me give it a try. Assuring them, you can always go back and colour your hair again. This way, at least, you may start your journey with their consent.
Thank you for this wonderful wealth of support for those choosing to go au natural! I have just started my transition (accidentally at first as I hadn’t ordered a new supply of henna before lockdown nor did I have the energy to waste time hennaing my hair when not seeing people anyway!) Then something strange began to happen, I was starting to LIKE my grays, becoming so much more comfortable and confident with being myself and the current Covid situation just adding to the ease of embracing these new found feels of acceptance.
I have poured over your website, joined supportive groups as you have suggested (even announcing my pledge on one!) and set up a private Instagram account to document my exciting new adventure. I also have the advantage of having support from my own beautiful Mama who is herself a ‘silver sister’, that gave up henna a number of years ago, she made transitioning look easy and is absolutely rocking her silver locks.
I can’t thank you enough! My Instagram is @silvers_the_new_black
xxx
That’s wonderful! I am happy to know your mama is their to cheer you up. And yes, its the best time to embrace your natural grey hair. Best of luck!!