When I started going grey, it didn't happen gracefully but instead showed up in a big clump on the right side of my head. 
So, I started getting it colored and was ok with that...then started to cut it shorter and shorter and added various colors to the palette, like fushia and purple for awhile. Got tired of that and now wear it shoulder length but still have it colored with highlights (my colorist uses three different shades), but I do this because I barter my hair care by training my hair stylist. I don't know if I'd go to the expense if I had to pay for it outright.
Going grey isn't in the cards for me right now. I'll never say "never", but it's one of the few things I indulge in. The other (also bartered for) is massages.
Vertically challenged, but expanding my horizons.