Still going strong

I have been getting a lot of compliments lately - more of people marveling that I had the guts to go "natural" - I admit that it took a while - if you are someone who can wear your hair back - I think it might be easier for you - and if you want to cut your hair short - then it takes almost no time - I am so happy that I did this - and when the day is sunny and your hair shines in that sun - it is magic.....

Growing it long - 2 1/2 years after the last time dying

I decided to grow it out a bit.  During my transition I saw a great picture of a woman who grew her "silver" hair long and it looked great.  So that is the quest - not too long - but I like the way that my hair shines and sparkles when the wind hits it.  Hard to believe that it has been 2 1/2 years since I stopped dying my hair.  I don't look in the mirror and wonder who is looking back at me anymore - this just feels so right.  For everyone who is in the process of growing out their gray - it is so worth it - try to have patience.  And for those that are contemplating doing it - if it doesn't feel right to do it now -don't worry - your silvers will be there waiting for you when you are ready.

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Before and After shot

The before is a bit fuzzy - but you can get the idea.   I am so pleased with what my hair looks like now.  I love the "natural" highlights that my hair has.  For everyone who is starting the journey - keep with it - it is so worth it.  I am growing it a bit more and will be interested to see how it "lightens" up as time goes on.  I will post pictures every few months so you can see.

18 Months - now letting it grow

I am letting my hair grow a bit since am fully transitioned now.  Still looking for a before picture that was not taken 5 years ago - but no luck - so my before/after pics may have to wait a bit.

People's reactions have been amusing - the majority of them love it and can't believe how good silver hair looks.  I tell them that it is just so freeing to not have to worry about it.

16 Months and maybe 1/4 inch left to cut

Just got my hair cut and I was told that I might only have 1/4 in left in some spots so I am feeling like I am done.  Now the thing to witness is my hair getting lighter since it is very salt and pepper in many places.  I am loving it.  The next post will be a before and after and then from there my posts might not come every month since it won't look that different.  But I will document it getting lighter as the months/years continue.

15 months

Again not too much different since I haven't gotten my hair cut yet.  But what is new is the picture of the back of my hair.  Finally got my husband to take one since I was finding it impossible to do so.  Now when I look at past pictures of me with my dyed hair it is jarring.  To me it looks so fake.  So happy with my real color.

14 months - and really pleased

Jut got my haircut - always exciting to see more of the brown being cut off.  Cut it a bit shorter this time since I wanted to get as much of the dye off as possible without going too short.  So happy with the way it is looking.