I've been fantasizing for weeks about coloring my hair all brown again.
So today i did it!
i bought a temporary hair color product
used it this morning
i did a good job
but, ya know, i don't like the brunette either.
it doesn't look natural.
interesting.
i think i am more ready to be gray than i had thought.
I am curious to see what i think when the dye wears off...
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
I want to color the gray!!!
Wow.
Woman overboard.
I haven't had this urge for months. But i want to color over my gray and be brown haired again. I have about two inches of gray roots now. Very gray. quite a beautiful silvery-gray. But for some reason, today, I want to color it, be brown-haired again like before.
This too shall pass.
Woman overboard.
I haven't had this urge for months. But i want to color over my gray and be brown haired again. I have about two inches of gray roots now. Very gray. quite a beautiful silvery-gray. But for some reason, today, I want to color it, be brown-haired again like before.
This too shall pass.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Gray Rebels needed...
Gray hair.
Try it
Don't dye it.
Here's what we do. We want to stop coloring our hair - for various reasons. Some because we don't want to use the chemicals any more, some because we can't afford it. Well, let's use this opportunity to our advantage.
Send me your story about why you want to stop coloring your hair and what project or issue you'd like to work on during that journey. If your story is chosen for publication in my book, I will pay you $25.00. That PLUS you get to be involved with this amazing movement!
The idea is then that 50% of the profits from the book will be used to give small grants for projects to women who are making a difference in the world. This plan is, of course, subject to change and enhancement and woo hoo.
What do you think?
Try it
Don't dye it.
Here's what we do. We want to stop coloring our hair - for various reasons. Some because we don't want to use the chemicals any more, some because we can't afford it. Well, let's use this opportunity to our advantage.
Send me your story about why you want to stop coloring your hair and what project or issue you'd like to work on during that journey. If your story is chosen for publication in my book, I will pay you $25.00. That PLUS you get to be involved with this amazing movement!
The idea is then that 50% of the profits from the book will be used to give small grants for projects to women who are making a difference in the world. This plan is, of course, subject to change and enhancement and woo hoo.
What do you think?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Challenge - Save the World
[First the disclaimer: If you like coloring over your gray hair and don't want to change, then you shouldn't. This post is not meant for you. I'm not saying everyone should stop coloring their hair. If you like it, rock on!...however, you can also participate in the challenge!]
Ok, saving the world IS a big challenge. But we can do it.
If you WANT to quit coloring over your gray hair, but are nervous or uncomfortable about it, come on in ! Let's take all the time, energy and expense we put into coloring our hair and use it for something else. Something good. We can change the world, one gray head at a time. Think of the energy, determination and passion we could put into motion!
What is it that you've always wanted to do, or a cause you've always wanted to help. While your gray is growing in, use all the energy and anxiety you might have about your hair looking kinda "funky" and funnel it into a project or issue of your choice. The idea is to get our minds off of our hair and onto something that really matters. It has worked for me so far. I've been growing out my gray for about 3 months, I have about 1 1/2 inches of gray roots. Sure people look at my hair and think whatever it is they are going to think. I actually don't care, because I am charged up about the project I am working on.
Let's say NO to peer pressure !
Let's make our OWN cultural norm !
Ok, saving the world IS a big challenge. But we can do it.
If you WANT to quit coloring over your gray hair, but are nervous or uncomfortable about it, come on in ! Let's take all the time, energy and expense we put into coloring our hair and use it for something else. Something good. We can change the world, one gray head at a time. Think of the energy, determination and passion we could put into motion!
What is it that you've always wanted to do, or a cause you've always wanted to help. While your gray is growing in, use all the energy and anxiety you might have about your hair looking kinda "funky" and funnel it into a project or issue of your choice. The idea is to get our minds off of our hair and onto something that really matters. It has worked for me so far. I've been growing out my gray for about 3 months, I have about 1 1/2 inches of gray roots. Sure people look at my hair and think whatever it is they are going to think. I actually don't care, because I am charged up about the project I am working on.
Let's say NO to peer pressure !
Let's make our OWN cultural norm !
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Peer pressure in our 50s? Really?
Why do we still succumb to peer pressure in our 40s, 50, 60s, etc.? You'd think we'd be beyond that by now.
A couple years ago, a former coworker said to me "you'd look ten years younger if you colored your hair". At first I was unaffected by her comment. But it silently began to eat away at me. A couple months later, I went to the hair stylist for a hair cut. She said "hey, why don't you do some lowlights and that will cover up some of this gray?" YES, I said, let's do it! I gave in. I caved. Yes, I wanted to look 10 years younger.
WHY? Why did I want look ten years younger? It was nice for a while. Fun. Afterall, I looked ten years younger! Many people commented on how fabulous my hair looked and how good it was to get rid of the gray.
WHY? Why is it good to get rid of the gray? I agreed with them at the time, but now I'm not sure. Why do people feel it's ok to comment about your gray hair and that you should get rid of it.
Our culture is very youth oriented. It is time we say no. We can look our age, our hair can be the color it naturally is, our bodies can look the way they naturally look. We can be more comfortable. There are many more important things to worry about in the world than what color our hair is.
A couple years ago, a former coworker said to me "you'd look ten years younger if you colored your hair". At first I was unaffected by her comment. But it silently began to eat away at me. A couple months later, I went to the hair stylist for a hair cut. She said "hey, why don't you do some lowlights and that will cover up some of this gray?" YES, I said, let's do it! I gave in. I caved. Yes, I wanted to look 10 years younger.
WHY? Why did I want look ten years younger? It was nice for a while. Fun. Afterall, I looked ten years younger! Many people commented on how fabulous my hair looked and how good it was to get rid of the gray.
WHY? Why is it good to get rid of the gray? I agreed with them at the time, but now I'm not sure. Why do people feel it's ok to comment about your gray hair and that you should get rid of it.
Our culture is very youth oriented. It is time we say no. We can look our age, our hair can be the color it naturally is, our bodies can look the way they naturally look. We can be more comfortable. There are many more important things to worry about in the world than what color our hair is.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Power Gray !
"Power Gray: It’s not your mother’s soft, silvery tresses. It’s a fashion statement with a purpose. It takes the ultimate symbol of aging — gray hair — and literally stands it on its head, declaring it an asset rather than something to be colored away. It allows the wearer, when walking into the room, to subliminally convey the notion: 'You think growing older is a bad thing? Think again.' "
From the article, "The Silver Tsunami: Is Gray the New Power Hair Color for Women?" By The Staff at wowOwow.com
From the article, "The Silver Tsunami: Is Gray the New Power Hair Color for Women?" By The Staff at wowOwow.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Not the best photo, the shiny part is gray...Intentionally UNcolor.
August 3, 2008, was the last time I colored my hair to cover the gray. It has grown out about one and a half inches. I am thinking of cutting it off where the color ends. Radical change. It is exciting. It's only hair. It will grow back.
There have to be many more people out there just like me.
I've colored my hair for several years, but no longer want to continue.
I don't want to spend the money.
I don't want the chemicals touching my scalp any more.
The transition is difficult.
I can't afford to have a professional ease me through it so I have decided to go cold turkey.
I work in a professional job in a large corporation. Most everyone around me is dressed to the nines and their hair is beautifully coifed and, of course, the right color...intentionally a particular color. I guess mine is intentionally UNcolored. Rebellious.
You see, I think there is more to life than worrying about my hair color. So what if my hair is gray. Yes, it's a BIG adjustment. But it is not the end of the world.
The end of the world is losing someone you love to violence
or not having food or a roof for your children
or so many other horrible things that happen in the world.
The thing that has helped me through these 3 months is that realization along with action. I have intentionally taken part in civic activities to get my mind off of hair color (a trivial worry).
More about that later.
There have to be many more people out there just like me.
I've colored my hair for several years, but no longer want to continue.
I don't want to spend the money.
I don't want the chemicals touching my scalp any more.
The transition is difficult.
I can't afford to have a professional ease me through it so I have decided to go cold turkey.
I work in a professional job in a large corporation. Most everyone around me is dressed to the nines and their hair is beautifully coifed and, of course, the right color...intentionally a particular color. I guess mine is intentionally UNcolored. Rebellious.
You see, I think there is more to life than worrying about my hair color. So what if my hair is gray. Yes, it's a BIG adjustment. But it is not the end of the world.
The end of the world is losing someone you love to violence
or not having food or a roof for your children
or so many other horrible things that happen in the world.
The thing that has helped me through these 3 months is that realization along with action. I have intentionally taken part in civic activities to get my mind off of hair color (a trivial worry).
More about that later.
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