I am not coloring my hair anymore. You're probably asking yourself why on earth I would post such a ridiculously silly thing. Well, I'm posting it because others who have done the same thing, said to tell everybody I know that I am doing it. Then (supposedly) I won't feel as awkward while I have the "skunk stripe" in my hair as it grows -- and I'm less likely to give up and go back to coloring again. I personally feel awkward just telling people but it's easier than wearing a hat all day... every day... for many months... even in summer...
After starting to get gray hair in my teens and switching to permanent color nearly 20 years ago, it's time to call it quits. The color barely works anymore and coloring roots as often as I have to (like every 10-12 days!) is not only excessive but I think a constant use of chemicals cannot be healthy. It seems as if my brain cells are quitting on me anyway these days so I don't need to help them along. :) Plus my hair is breaking off and that's not good.
So I'm embracing the "growing older gracefully" thing as much as I can. I even posted on my facebook page.
I was surprised to find there is an online support group for women doing this! Yep, there is. I'm sure men are allowed to join as well, but I didn't notice any guys. Telling everybody you know is one of the steps is right after "get rid of all spray paint that might tempt you at 2 a.m."
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