These Women Said Goodbye to the Dye And Embraced Their Gray Hair

In our episode titled “The Root of It All,” everyday women talk about aging fearlessly and embracing their gray hair. Blogger Carly Riordan, school teacher Heren Mercedes, dermatologist Dr. Uchee Okereke, and freelance beauty writer Blake Newby don’t hold back in our sit-down all about the relationships we have with our hair.

 
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[choconethotcoco]

I stopped coloring my hair in my early 40s because when my grey came in it's thick and course. The dye dries it out and causes it to break. I also stopped relaxing my hair when I was in my early 50s and went natural and now my hair is streaked with grey and I love it!

[cinthiasmith]

I said enough to coloring my hair a year and half ago. I really don’t care what anyone says. I love my grays!!

[michelelanham]

I'm going gray and I it. My self esteem has increased and I get so many compliments. Also, the time and money I save is incredible. Gray is beautiful! Let's embrace aging....

[michelledowner]

I was born with gray hair (my children also) and have always color my hair. But after I was diagnosed with cancer. After I complete my chemo treatment and and my hair started growing back, it was all gray 🤷🏽‍♀️..it is what it is... I am embracing my gray hair❤️❤️❤️

[carmaela]

As far as comments about "letting yourself go", I find that it never comes from men. It is always other women. I realize they are speaking from their own insecurities. Their problems with it are theirs. Their problems shouldn't be your problem. It may sound cliché but a woman who fully embraces her authentic self unapologetically is a very powerful force.

[beyondskin]

Going Grey has brought so many surprises! When I first started to go grey in my 30s, I got a lot of negativity & quit. When I went grey in my 50s the biggest surprise was modeling opportunities💜

[thesooffle]

I think gray hair is beautiful❣️I’m glad they embraced it.

[priya-lzoj]

Why is it that women who color their hair are emboldened to ask those naturally gray why we don’t color your hair? It’s not because I’m lazy and not because I can’t afford it; it’s my choice to be authentically me and be comfortable in my own skin. In the words of my illustrious cousin, you do you, Boo!

[veronicamwarren]

I love my grey hair.I was nervous at first but during the pandemic I stop coloring and yes it was a process but I felt I was embracing me. I did get some family members that were not encouraging but I tuned them out. I've been natural for 7yrs. God created.

[jackie]

Both ladies hair is BEAUTIFUL. GOD don't make mistakes. I started graying in 8th grade. It's definitely hereditary. I use to get a rinse and also relaxed but now I embrace my 4c natural salt & pepper hair and I couldn't feel more Beautiful.

[michelehawkins]

I stopped coloring my hair in 2022! Embracing the gray and loving it!!!

[theacartwright]

Gray is beautiful...there's a whole movement behind it

[futrpdr]

They're both beautiful women and their hair matches their personalities. I wish more people, not just women, would embrace their gray hair, but society still frowns upon it; especially for women in the workforce.

[alicisaperkins]

I was coloring my hair prior to my cancer diagnosis. Lost all my hair and now it’s growing back very very gray! I sent a picture to a friend so excited to show off my growth and she says it’s cute you just need to dye it! That hurt a little BUT I will not color it ever again!

[Freebird]

Love this! I’m 38 and recently decided to embrace my natural gray as well. I’m excited!

[monicanicolecable]

Gotta love the silvery grey glory & it's so beautiful 😍 Glad to see others are embracing and not forsaking or despising. Whether the embrace of grey or not, be bold brave & beautiful Queens

[brigettemccoy]

I have gotten nothing but compliments for my gray hair and styling 😌

[SL-lzjr]

I used to follow Carly’s blog. She’s always been down to earth and honest about things. I like that she embraces her gray hair

[dsainte]

I stopped dyeing my grays this June before turning 47 and it wasn't a big deal because I didn't talk about it.
I did my research and decided for myself that it was time. I've noticed my colleagues looking at them but they haven't said anything & neither have I. This is what 47 looks like now 🤷🏽‍♀️👩🏾‍🦳🙂

[scallywagsmith]

I get senior discounts and I'm not a senior 😂🤣