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[quote=Anonymous]I had my last hair color done in October 2017 when I was in my late 40s. I was tired of the expense, and it was a losing battle: grays seemed to pop up within days of coloring. I also felt as though my hair didn't match my face, and I was worried about 20+ years of chemicals. I have long hair so the full transition took years. When you are covering up the grays, they seem to appear instantly. Parts of the transition were fun and freeing. Other parts were not, such as when the CEO decided it was time for everyone to get new head shots done. I do not miss the expense or sitting in the stylist's chair for two hours every month. I do miss the color and highlights, and my natural hair did not magically become soft and manageable and frizz free like some other women report. I look my age (early 50s) and sometimes feel old and invisible, which is hard. There are lots of blog posts and YouTube videos of women who have done this, and it was helpful to read and watch them during the first year or so. There are some private Facebook groups with thousands of members. It helps to see pictures of women with gray hair because it normalizes it. Many people look great with their natural color; it suits their skin tone and eye color. I looked better and younger with dyed hair, but I'm not planning to go back to it. [/quote]
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