Going Grey

Shirt: Tucker (old) similar / Pants: Minnie Pants by J.Crew / Cardigan: TSE (old) / Shoes: Donald J. Pliner (old) similar & similar / watch: Rolex men’s / stud bracelet: Hermes (old) similar / snake bracelet: Wren & Glory (c/o) / tooth necklace: t. suzanne jewelry

I got “a wild hair” {translation: I’m impulsive and wanted to do something crazy.}. Sort of literally. I have grey hair and dye it my natural color - dark brown. But I’m tired. Oh so very tired of dying it every 3 weeks. Every. 3. Weeks. I saw a fab photo of 20 year old who dyed her hair grey which made me want to dye my hair grey and look 20. So that’s when my wild impulsive side kicked in and I wanted gray hair. Now.

I dropped in at my friend Ashley’s favorite place and my honest hairdresser graciously omitted that I wouldn’t look 20 but did say my naturally curly (frizzy) hair would fall out from being over processed and I’d be in every 2 weeks. I want to be hair lazy and I’d like to keep my hair even if it’s a love/hate relationship {we’re codependent that way}. So, my honest hairdresser recommended chunky streaks to camouflage new grey hair and said I have a week to change my mind to any other option. I’m trying to decide if I look like I belong on Jersey Shore, or if it looks somewhat stylish.

This outfit is for heading to a much younger friend’s 40th birthday bash… hmmm, maybe that had something to do with my need to cover my grey hair since I’d be the old lady in the room. I thought the red would take the attention off my hair and wearing my fave color always makes me feel great.

For all of you who have grey hair and cover it, how do you cover grey hair? {Seriously… please let me know, I’ve only got 6 days, 10 hours left to decide.}

linked at: Visible Monday, Glow Kouture, Glamamom, Style Sessions, What I Wore Wednesday

43 Comments

Ann Tebo

Glad you left a message on my post so I could find you! Love your outfit!! You look very chic.
Wish i could advise you on the hair — mine is naturally curly and probably about 40% grey but I keep it colored. Going grey is a big decision that I’m not ready to make yet — maybe in my 70s. Like the idea of chunky grey streaks, though, against your dark brown.
Stay in touch.
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style
Val Sparkle

Oh, I love those sandals!! Wow - nice!

It took me about three starts to finally give up dying, but when I was really ready it was easy. I colored my own hair, so I changed to lighter shades the last few times before I quit. That made the root line less obvious. I also didn’t leave the dye in quite as long, so it would fade out quicker. I was lucky that my gray came in very nicely, and I do not miss having to keep up on the dye jobs!
Patti_NotDeadYetStyle

I really like your blog! I cover my gray, curly hair with blonde and highlights and that’s my plan for the foreseeable future (I’m 57). But I love gray hair too - it’s striking and confident (and a lot less work). You’ll look great either way, I am sure. Thanks for linking up to Visible Monday.
pkgo

Sorry, I cannot tell you how to cover the grey hair. I was facing the same dilemma in my late 40′s when I saw a fabulous woman striding down the sidewalk in a great outfit with her salt and pepper hair swinging in a great cut. That was the end of my dyeing days. I quite like my grey hair.
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

She does sound inspiring… and I bet you in turn have had the same effect on someone! I envy you… mine isn’t grey enough yet to be “salt and pepper” it would be more pepper with unflattering stripes. I’m counting down the days!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Thank you, and love yours too. Yep, covering is in my forseeable future too
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Lucky you, I wouldn’t miss it either! (Oh, and the shoes are comfortable too, wedges rule!)
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

I will definitely stay in touch… love your blog! Sounds like we have the same issue and thanks for the advice!
http://twitter.com/thriftandshout Lindsey A. Turner

I’ve had to cover my grays since my early 20′s- yikes! Have to use permanent color but I have gone from blonde to black to red now! If you have to color your hair, why not have fun! Love your bright blouse and cool shoes!

Lindsey
Thrift and Shout
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
Blue Hue Wonderland

Perfect outfit, so wearable for so many events. Love the color and shoes. I like your style!
http://twitter.com/ChasingDavies Megan D.

Blonde hair helps hide/camo grey. But other than that, I have no advice. I’m hair-challenged.

But do love that tunic of yours! Stopping by from Monday Mingle!

Megan from Chasing Davies
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

I knew there was a reason blondes have more fun, lol!
Thank you, that tunic hides a multitude of sins and has stretch in it. One of my all time favorites Thanks you for stopping by and see you next week at Monday Mingle!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

How sweet! And yes, with a change of shoes, it can (and has) done a range of events.
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Truth! I need to stop complaining and just have a color party!
http://www.acolourfulcanvas.blogspot.com/ Sue @ A Colourful Canvas

What a refreshing and candid post. I’m visiting via Visible Monday, and I love your blog. And! I think you look gorgeous. Now, off to read a few more posts.

Sue xo
Emalina

I’m so glad I’ve just discovered your lovely blog! Looks like you have a great style, and personally I think you look great with the salt and pepper look! Linking up with Visible Monday so do pop by!
Emalina
http://www.kikiandthegypsyblogspot.co.
Jenny @ Babblings of a Mommy

Great tunic! Love your watch. I’ve had to cover my greys too since my early 20′s (it’s genetic).

-Jenny

http://www.babblingsofamommy.com/2013/03/my-spring-staples.html
http://www.momlostfound.blogspot.com Rlutz

That tunic is fabulous…love the print and color. I recently started covering my gray…such a pain and it keeps popping back up every few weeks…make me feel so old when I see it!
Jan Graham-McMillen

It is so tricky to wear these colors and not look like Halloween. But you did it so beautifully … you look so of-the-moment, and thoughtful with your choices without being self-conscious. Skillful!
I have considerable gray beneath my auburn. I color myself (always have) and manage every four weeks with a standard, 10 minute root-cover after two weeks. My hair is string straight, though, and so fine that any volume must come from “damaged” roots. It’s still in good shape (for which I thank my stars!) I admire your willingness to go gray, and wish you well in the process!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

I love root cover ups - I can’t imagine life without them! And Halloween is one of my favorite holidays… but more for the candy Thanks for your kind words!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

The bright makes me feel cheery. Somebody told me grey means wise… so let’s go with that, right?!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Thank you, I’m “holding” the watch for my son. Hopefully, he’ll forget it about it when he’s old enough for it, haha! My daughter (17) already sees greys, so I guess she’s blaming me!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

I’m so glad you came by and I definitely will! I try to visit the blog of every single person who comments because I appreciate it so much and love discovering new blogs and friends. Thank you
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Thank you, how sweet!
http://www.facebook.com/agi.mayer.35 Agi Mayer

Just visiting from STyle Elixir’s link up. That blouse is beautiful. Love the way you styled it.

Agi:)

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Antionette Blake

I love the color of your blouse and you look lovely. Grey hair…brown hair…black hair - you have hair….enjoy it!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

Thank you!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

So true, words of wisdom Thanks so much for visiting!
http://barefoot-duchess.blogspot.gr/ barefoot duchess blog

Love this!! Especially the shoes! You look sassy!!
http://twitter.com/citizenrosebudz Citizen Rosebud

You look smashing- I didn’t notice any grey- just one beautiful woman with all ages style. Rock on, mamasan. You’re now on the +40 Blog Roll. Hello. (Would love if you put a +40 Blog Roll widget on your side bar) And looking forward in seeing more grey (and stylish color) from you! -Bella Q
http://www.facebook.com/jennaepetersen Jennae Petersen

You look amazing, gray hair or no gray hair. I love the shoes and the flouncy top. That pattern is fabulous! And BTW, I’m 30, and I have my share of gray hairs too. It happens I’ve learned to embrace them.

Found you via Style Sessions
Find me at http://greenandgorgeous.net
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

You rock! Look for Citizen Rosebud on our blogroll! Love it!! The widget is on our About page - which is undergoing transition as we keep revamping the site with our transformation
http://twitter.com/stylerevival Style Revival

Ditto all these comments, you look fantastic and nothing like your age! My hairdresser suggests blond chunky stripes (MUCH better than it sounds) in my brunette hair to cover grey and it works! I also like having a modern cut and colour. I couldn’t see the grey streaks properly in the photo so if you’re game, post a close up. It looks like a really flattering haircut too. By the way, so impressed with the amount of comments you’re getting - what’s your secret!!
lisa schron

your outfit is SO CUTE! love the whole thing, but i have a love of … maybe an obsession … with shoes, and those are fab! my only comment about the hair is that you should do what you’re most comfortable with. we’ll all be there some day, and i’m storing up wisdom now to tap into later … so let us know what you decide!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

That’s exactly what I did- blonde chunky stripes! I love them, but think mine aren’t chunky enough. Next time IDK the secret to the comments… I’d have to say it’s the website redesign. Click on the link at the very bottom right of the page and talk to Tiffany. She has amazing designs (custom & pre formatted) and once we got a new design the comments started rolling in. DM me on Twitter or email me if you seriously want more info. It’s been an amazing change!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

TY!! And I’m embracing… slowly but surely!
http://twitter.com/BonBonRoseGirls Kristin & Megan

You look fabulous…hair AND outfit!
http://gracefully50.com/ Jeannie

Hi Kim!
You’re wearing two of my fav colors! You need to go to a UT football game with me…you’d fit right in!!
I go to my stylist every6-8 weeks to cover my grey streaks. She only colors the new growth but it’s a pain in the rumpus! I would go all naturale but my grey is harsh, not soft and pretty.
So happy to have found your blog!
Magda

Love this colors on you, you are amazing!
http://twitter.com/SmartyCassie Cassie Piasecki

I’m totally a slave to the colorist because of the damn gray! Every three and a half weeks. I can’t believe that I’m there! I feel so much younger than my hair looks. How did this happen?

Congrats on your cool blog and recent press. that is how I found you! I have an 18 year old daughter and we love to collab on stuff, too!

http://www.itsmecassie.com/
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

3-1/2 weeks. Lordy, I’d be broke! Have you tried any of the home color products? I used to use them, but just got all fancy with stripes in my hair to help hide the chunks of grey and now have to go, but try to stretch it as long as possible. So I pull out the scarves at about week 5!!!

Thanks for the kind words and so glad you found us… checking out your blog and can’t wait to see how y’all collaborate!
http://twitter.com/SmartyCassie Cassie Piasecki

My colorist would kill me if I tried something in home! Lucky for me, my hubs likes a little high maintenance wife. Some men like bootys, some like chests….mine likes good hair and high shoes. Perfect!
http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

This made me laugh out loud! And give him a big hug, lucky gal

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