To Dye or Not to Dye, that is the question? Why are so many beautiful women afraid to wear their hair without covering the gray; or as I prefer to say, covering the silver? When you see a woman of a certain age, beautiful, confident, and well coiffed with salt and pepper hair, she stand out from the crowd, she looks distinguished and self possessed. She’s seems sure of herself and her value. If you have salt and pepper hair PLEASE post a picture of yourself on this blog. If you cover you silver and want to stop the repetitive cycle tell me why. If you refuse to let your silver show, tell me why. I want to hear from all the Silver Foxes out there, even the ones who are hiding.
December 13, 2007 at 5:42 pm
I wrote a post about going gray a few months ago. Out of the 160+ post I have written, this gets the most attention.
http://mhlcoaching.typepad.com/the_health_and_life_mixin/2007/09/gray-hair-is-in.html
December 13, 2007 at 7:04 pm
Thanks for the link Terri.
January 9, 2008 at 9:27 am
I have been dying my hair for a number of years. Recently the day or two after I put a wash in I had three to four new gray hairs. I am not dying to cover the gray I just like my face framed in reddish brown. I may need to consider creatively having khamit kinks add more gray to creative a tapestry of color that excites me! I think you inner beauty speaks louder than anything else!
January 9, 2008 at 10:05 am
Dear Sherri,
As far as I know there’s no way to add gray. We can however, lighten or lift your natural color for more vibrancy. We look forward to serving you.
January 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I began to gray in my 30’s and wore it as a badge of wisdom, haha. Now that I’m in my 50’s I cover my gray on a regular basis. Part of the reason could be I don’t like the way the gray is coming in, nor do I like the mousy color of my natural hair. If there was a way to leave the gray but add vibrancy to the rest of my hair I would probaly consider this. Either way, I do not plan to cover my gray forever. I can imagine that when I hit the big 60 I will let my gray–mousy color and all– shine through. Wait a minute, maybe more like 65 or 70.
March 18, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Hola!
Great article. Check out a guy’s take on Gray Haired Beauties:
(sorry about the title, we’re authors “against” fiction)
http://fuckfiction.wordpress.com/2008/03/18/gray-haired-beauties/
April 5, 2008 at 3:24 am
I started sprouting grays in junior high school. I’m 34. I have had 2 sets of locks over the last 14 years. I was very concerned about permanent color damage to my hair. Which for as long as I can remember is admired by both sexes for it’s lushness, texture and elasticity! I started with highlights 8 years ago and loved them. I decided to go all the way. It was a change that I welcomed and complimented me, made me visually softer somehow. I consider myself a red head. I do wonder about transitioning from color to gray but I have plenty of time for that. What color system does Khamit Kinks use? I’m a Clairol lady.
April 5, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Wow,
Junior high school is quite young to start sprouting silver hair. I know what it means to be a red head. I did that for both of my first two sets of Locs. But now that I have my silver coming in, I only color my tips.
Our color system is Clairol. I find it works well with penetrating Locs and resistant hair that hasn’t been compromised by chemical straighteners. We do also use the Clairol Compliments which is cream based a bit gentler.
We hope to see you soon.
September 14, 2008 at 7:19 am
Alright..here it is:
I’m 55 years old, I’ve got kinky hair that I have kept very short for many years and the intention here is to keep it this way. I have also colored it for many of these years. I’m not concerned with the maintenance of braids, extensions, straightened hair, locks or any other high maintenance that African-Americans sport these days. Simplicity and economy, along with elegant good looks are my main concern with my hair.
Now… I’ve come to the point where I finally have some silver in my hair with which to flash – and I like it; which relieves me of having to bother coloring it any longer, since my natural color was just rather blah.
What, I ask, can I do to emphasize the silver in my salt and pepper hair? There are hair colors for silver hair and every other color, but nothing on the market to eccentuate the silver portion of salt & pepper hair.
Anyone with any reasonable or professional advice/suggestions?
Robin622
September 16, 2008 at 9:47 am
Dear Robbin,
There are products on the market to brighten the silver. There are special shampoos and Clairol sells a product call Glorious Grays. It’s a rinse and it too will brighten the silver.
November 28, 2008 at 2:03 am
My hair is salt and pepper. I love the color of my hair and I lovewearing it natural. I think I want to loc my hair……?????
December 29, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Hi Anu,
I found your site today. I went natural in October because I was tired of the perm eating up my scalp. It was a hard decision, because I wore twists for two years and I had a hard time with them because I felt like I looked like a mop.
I’m 41 and the silver took over when I cut off the perm. I tried dye before I went natural and the silver would pop back out in a weeks time. The last dye, my hair turned green. So now I’m afraid to try dye again.
My question is how to do I bring out the black in my hair? It looks dull against the silver. Everyone says I look regal with the silver, so I’m trying to rock it, but I hate the dull look of the black.
How can I make my hair shine?
Thanks and happy new year.
December 30, 2008 at 8:39 am
Dear LaShaunda,
Sounds like you’ve been through it. Kinky hair does not “shine” in the way that straight hair does. One of the things that can give it a sheen is moisture. And dying your hair robs it of moisture. Make certain that your hair is receiving a fair amount of moisturizing treatments on a regular basis like hot oil or other deep conditioning treatments. You could also use an oil sheen. It’s best to use one that’s in a pump as opposed to an aerosol.
December 30, 2008 at 8:34 am
Dear Marion,
Only you of course, can make that decision. If you are in the New York area, we’d love to consult with you on the process and what you can expect. Give us a call or fill out the consultation form on our website.
January 15, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Thanks for the responds Anu, I wondered why I couldn’t get the shine I had when it was permed. I will look for the sheen in the pump. I’m assuming you’re not recomending dying
I’m still trying to wrap my head around the gray. Somedays I like it some days I feel older than 41.
Thanks for having a forum where you can ask questions.