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Gals, I'm going grey!! Need words of encouragement

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FocalFry Mon 22-Jun-26 18:46:47

Okay y'all, I'm 53. Not a gran yet, but I've started identifying as one because I have a great niece whom I adore.

And oh well, the greys are taking over and at this point, I can't spare the time or energy to keep getting them dyed. What do y'all think of the current look? And any advice for me?

Georgesgran Mon 22-Jun-26 18:52:25

I’m grey, helped with a bit of purple mousse.

Sorry to be negative, but I think you should ask for your photograph to be removed.

FocalFry Mon 22-Jun-26 18:54:17

How do I get my photo removed?

MollyNew Mon 22-Jun-26 18:58:00

Use the Report button on the top of your post and ask GN to do it.

butterandjam Mon 22-Jun-26 19:00:41

on your photo post, hit the "report" button. This will connect you to Gransnet and a space to type your request. They'll take it down for you.

This is a public forum open to the world, not a good place to share any ID.

Farmor15 Mon 22-Jun-26 19:20:30

Current look is great! I dyed my hair for a short time but didn't like it, so just let it go grey. Seems to be more common now.
Most people here prefer to stay anonymous so don't post identifiable photos. It's not a rule, so it's OK to leave your photo there if you want.

MissAdventure Mon 22-Jun-26 19:50:19

I think it looks great!'smile

Luckygirl3 Mon 22-Jun-26 19:55:04

I have always said I would die my hair pink when I go grey .... but it is stubbornly brown!

MissAdventure Mon 22-Jun-26 19:59:59

You have a similar look to this lady, and she looks glorious, just "as is". (Just a few seconds video)
youtube.com/shorts/1CEU6NoAVwY?is=9WbCWRjgqwitX0a7

AGAA4 Mon 22-Jun-26 20:00:46

Grey hair looks good and yours is lovely. Don't dye it.

Fallingstar Mon 22-Jun-26 20:04:42

I used to dye my hair until in my mid sixties then just couldn’t be bothered anymore so at 76 my hair is now grey/white and I use a purple shampoo and conditioner to keep it bright.
Have no regrets
You look stunning and would just let the greys come through but keep your hair nicely styled. I think it will be a really attractive look for you ✅

notgran Mon 22-Jun-26 20:07:54

Make a friend of a hairdresser who will restore your hair to the colour it was or in my case the colour I always wanted.

V3ra Mon 22-Jun-26 20:12:12

FocalFry welcome to Gransnet, this site is not only for grandparents and there are lots of threads about a wide variety of topics.
A great-niece sounds lovely though 😊

Your greys are coming through evenly and look very distinguished!
Mine are doing the same although my natural hair is lighter than yours.
I've stopped dying my hair and am enjoying my new look. If you're happy to do so, you can just enjoy your new natural colour. It looks great to me!