There was a thick silver band on my head. I went cold turkey, with no bandanas, and no lowlights. I did cut my hair short on my own and then let my silvers grow.
The first year was difficult. You look clumsy in pics, people keep staring at you as if you are some weirdo, and relatives get worried and offer advice on the midlife crisis. And coworkers taunt you in more ways than one.
Amidst all this I had the support of my inner circle, my husband, daughter, parents, and siblings all pepped me up when I felt down.