Should you go gray or should you color your hair? It’s a question women have to face as they age. That decision is a personal one, depending on what works best for you. While some women continue to color their hair throughout their golden years, others choose to gray, gracefully – even in their 30s and 40s.
Many younger women who turn prematurely gray have chosen to go natural rather than cover up the gray. Only a few years ago, gray hair was something to hide, as it was associated with getting old. However, today’s baby boomers are flaunting their gray tresses, making it stylish, including celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis. Other celebrities, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Barbara Walters, have chosen to cover their gray hair up by going blonde.
How Your Hair Turns Gray
Gray isn’t really a color. On the other hand, hair color pigments range from shades of white, red, brown, and black. Pigment from hair color comes from melanin (located in hair follicles). Because the human body produces less melanin with age, hair becomes gray as one grows older.
Why Do Some People Turn Gray Earlier Than Others?
Tips for Going Gray
There are women who look stunning in gray hair, while others appear older than their chronological age. It’s not just deciding to go gray, but how to do it and look your best.
Finally, if for some reason you’re not happy with gray hair, you can always go back to coloring it. However, you’ll never know if gray works for you until you try. You just may like it.
Originally published on Suite 101.
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