To be or not to be - gray

[KnottedYet]

Yes, I am vain, but, hey, I accept it.

Doesn't sound vain to me. Sounds pragmatic. Good on ya!

[malkin]

I don't mind it.
When the subject comes up, I call it "going platinum."

[Catrin]

I change my mind on this one - right now I dye my hair - the gray streaks washes out my complexion and makes me look about 15 years older than I am. My profession is very male-dominated, and I've noted that I get treated with more respect - and they seem to listen to me more - when my hair is dyed. I don't think it should matter, but for now I will continue to color my hair. I reserve the right to change my mind again in the future

I don't think it would be quite the same if I had a full head of silver - it is the in-between stuff...

[Bike Chick]

I will agree that when I see pictures of myself as a brunette, I consider dying my hair again because I look so much younger. I think the gray adds about 10 years to my face but when I remember having to dye it every 3 weeks and wear a style to keep the grow-out covered, I reconsider.

You do have to change the color of your clothing and makeup to keep the gray hair from totally washing out your complexion. It's a big change.

[kmehrzad]

I don't mind it.
When the subject comes up, I call it "going platinum."

Speaking of platinum, have you seen Emmylou Harris' hair? That's one gorgeous head of 'platinum' hair. It used to be gray, if I recall correctly.

[five one]

I'm soon to be 58 and began getting gray in my mid-thirties. A natural dark brunette, I made the decision to go short and layered (from a chin-length bob) and not color my hair. I've never regretted it. It's about 30 - 40% gray in front and a bit less in back. As fast as my hair grows, I'd have to do the roots about every two weeks to combat the halo effect of the incoming gray. I have better things to do with my time and money. I get compliments from both men and women and my DH loves it. That's good enough for me .

Joan Baez is my role model for going gray.

It's certainly a personal decision. Do what makes you feel good.

[Chicken Little]

Do whatever you want, but I am just ignoring mine. A good cut can make any head of hair look good.

[kmehrzad]

Joan Baez is my role model for going gray.

It's certainly a personal decision. Do what makes you feel good.

I agree, Joan Baez does have beautiful hair, even when it was salt and pepper, the blend was lovely.