I used to tint my hair auburn (it's naturally medium dark brown with natural highlights) just for kicks, then stopped because of the bother. A couple-few years ago the grays started to make their presence known, but I resisted the nagging of my in-laws (they're in the hairdressing business - my MIL is a colorist) who told me I should dye it because "You don't want to look older than your husband, do you?" Then last year, at the age of 40, I was job-hunting. Got loads of interviews that never seemed to go anywhere. Finally I caved and started dying again. I took this picture before I went the Clairol route:



I liked that gray streak, but not long after I "washed it right outta my hair" I got a job. (It's an awesome job, too, totally worth it.) So now I just touch it up every month. My hair is very healthy and it takes the dye fine. My funds for personal grooming are not unlimited, so I choose to spend on the cut. Not that you can tell from the photo. I've since gone for a long layered cut that brings out the waves.