Pictures of beautiful gray hair

wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
Okay, here goes... :)
As you can see, one side has a bit more "snow" than the other.

I started my transition with highlights, so you can see them further down towards the bottom half of my hair.

I'm actually thinking about getting some highlights again soon. :look:

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@wavezncurlz @Ltown

@FlowerHair
WOW!!! It is going to be sooo beautiful when it is all silver. Thanks for sharing.

Question - Is the texture different? Did you have to start using different products when you transitioned? That's part of what stops me from doing it all the way - I can't figure out how to do with the gray because it acts so different from the rest. What kind of/color highlights are you thinking of doing?
 

wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
Since some of the earlier links are broken, here are some more inspirational pictures.



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FlowerHair

Reclaiming my time
@FlowerHair
WOW!!! It is going to be sooo beautiful when it is all silver. Thanks for sharing.

Question - Is the texture different? Did you have to start using different products when you transitioned? That's part of what stops me from doing it all the way - I can't figure out how to do with the gray because it acts so different from the rest. What kind of/color highlights are you thinking of doing?
Well, the gray hair strands are going to act differently whether you color them or not. I had a lot of problems when the white took over my hair because I couldn't seem to wear it down anymore. I realized that I had to moisturize much more than I did before, so now I wash my hair twice a week and only use gel - no more butters or oils, they dry out my hair nowadays. It's just a whole different head of hair basically. I think gray hair in general is much drier than your old hair and more wiry. I had to research different ways of moisturizing my hair - something which I never really did or had a problem with before. I have to put the gel on in the shower on soaking wet hair. I never even used to use gel before, so it's really been trial and error lol! I use a clear, alcohol free, soft gel, not the dark hard kind.

I had low-lights done (not high-lights like I wrote before) a couple of times to blend the new growth better and I can see myself continuing with that. It was a blend of dark brown and lighter brown colors. It looked very natural and it let the gray hair shine through a bit here and there. With low lights, you can also go longer in between the salon visits. I went three times with 4 months in between each visit. It's important to choose cool colors for the low lights, otherwise it's going to clash with your grays. Warm honey colored low lights will not look good.
 

wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
Well, the gray hair strands are going to act differently whether you color them or not. I had a lot of problems when the white took over my hair because I couldn't seem to wear it down anymore. I realized that I had to moisturize much more than I did before, so now I wash my hair twice a week and only use gel - no more butters or oils, they dry out my hair nowadays. It's just a whole different head of hair basically. I think gray hair in general is much drier than your old hair and more wiry. I had to research different ways of moisturizing my hair - something which I never really did or had a problem with before. I have to put the gel on in the shower on soaking wet hair. I never even used to use gel before, so it's really been trial and error lol! I use a clear, alcohol free, soft gel, not the dark hard kind.

I had low-lights done (not high-lights like I wrote before) a couple of times to blend the new growth better and I can see myself continuing with that. It was a blend of dark brown and lighter brown colors. It looked very natural and it let the gray hair shine through a bit here and there. With low lights, you can also go longer in between the salon visits. I went three times with 4 months in between each visit. It's important to choose cool colors for the low lights, otherwise it's going to clash with your grays. Warm honey colored low lights will not look good.

This is helpful @FlowerHair. I've used more gels now too - also more creamy leave-ins. When my daughter got her Deva Cut, they suggested gels under soaking wet hair and it really works.
Now it makes since why it's working on my grays.
 

wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
My hairline looks very similar except that my grays are Grandpa Munster wings above my ears. However, they do stick out and resist lying down; so I figure if they're coming, they'd better come correct and I'm shooting for this as a final outcome:

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Yep Grandpa Munster wings is a perfect description!
I love her hair!
 

wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
Her hairline in a post today looks like she may be transitioning. Or, she could just be busy with the baby.
yeah. She appears to be seriously considering. She has a similar situation as mine - older mom of young child. I feel like I'm ready to go all the way and then I get called a grandma. It makes me self conscious especially when I am around the 29-30something moms of my son's play dates. I need to get over it but it's easier said than done.

Today I was with my girl scouts at a camping trip near the water. There was a wedding taking place and they left their beautiful flowers. I decided to put one in my hair and take a pic. Then I saw my hairline again and thought I kinda like the silver. One day...
 

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wavezncurlz

LHCF addict
Go for it @wavezncurlz ! :D Your silvers look wonderful.

I love how I don't have to worry about touching up my hair color anymore. My hair is so much softer and more "itself" without the hair dye.

I know, I know, it's not for everyone.
I believe you. That dye has totally stripped my hair. After my last pregnancy, when I didn't color, my hair was super soft with two white streaks on the sides of my head.
 
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