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TrendyNannie6 Wed 11-Mar-20 13:38:52

Reading through a mag this morning, I came across a article The singer Robbie Williams at 46 has decided he’s too old to dye his hair, which got me thinking how many of us still like to dye our hair, well I certainly do, and I don’t believe we are ever too old to do anything.

Namsnanny Wed 11-Mar-20 13:42:36

Yes I do, but when does it begin to look slightly strange, having block died hair and a saggy old face?
If i had the confidence i might get something done about my puffy eyes but not so far.
I dont bear much scrutiny to be honest!

grannyactivist Wed 11-Mar-20 13:43:58

I'm 66 and went 'accidentally' blonde about twenty years ago when a reddish tint on my hair went blonde in the sun. I've been blonde ever since and I find it a really quick and easy thing to keep up with (it's aDIY job).

Now and again I ask The Wonderful Man if he thinks I should change the style or allow myself to become grey (I ask him because he has to look at it, I don't grin), but he really likes my hair the way it is.

Eglantine21 Wed 11-Mar-20 13:46:40

I’m bright pink streaks at the moment. ?

SalsaQueen Wed 11-Mar-20 14:32:59

I started to go grey at 25, so dyed my hair black (it was black originally), and now at 60, I'm sick of doing it, so about 3 weeks ago, I put some stuff on (3 packets of it) to strip all the dye out. My hair went bright orange, but after a few attempts at getting it decent, it's now a dark blonde. I had it cut to collar-length, too, from almost shoulder length.

tanith Wed 11-Mar-20 14:58:37

No more, I’m free of that ritual and I love my grey hair it was a relief to stop.

Allegretto Wed 11-Mar-20 15:01:46

I also love my undied hair. I stopped colouring several years ago and it is fantastic to no longer sit for hours at the hairdressers. I’m lucky in that I have gone white, which I like. I try to keep it a wee bit choppy and funky.

Calendargirl Wed 11-Mar-20 15:02:57

Used to have medium brown hair naturally, coloured blondeish about fifteen years ago. But last year decided it looked a bit brassy, wanted it more ash blonde, then thought what the hell, might as well just go grey. It’s shoulder length, growing out, do I look a bit witchy! Probably. Don’t think it will be an attractive grey or white, just a steely colour, but ...whatever!

GagaJo Wed 11-Mar-20 15:04:57

I dyed my hair a darkish brown for years but it's become harder to keep up lately (my preferred dye, has been discontinued). Daughter suggested I have a bright, fake colour combined with a very short cut. Good move! I'm short and red now. Yes, I'm too old. No, I don't care.

Bridgeit Wed 11-Mar-20 15:04:59

Me too.

Coolgran65 Wed 11-Mar-20 15:08:34

I also try to keep mind choppy and a bit ruffled.
It's honey blonde with ashy streaks and a few violet.

I used to do it myself when it was just blonde but i.like my time in the hairdressers. I've been going to her for 15 years and we have a great time putting the world to rights.

annep1 Wed 11-Mar-20 15:35:23

Yes. I use a semi permanent. Not ready fod grey yet (age 68)

Oldbat1 Wed 11-Mar-20 15:43:22

Started going grey at 30. Had my hair dyed at hairdressers for 20yrs then it needed doing every 3wks it was expensive. I’ve been naturally grey for over 25yrs with no regrets

SueDonim Wed 11-Mar-20 16:01:38

No. I’m very fortunate at the age of 65 to have just a smattering of grey in my auburn-y hair.

My MiL had bright red hair when young and never went grey. Instead, she faded to a pale fawn and still had lovely hair when she died at 93.

nannybaxter Wed 11-Mar-20 16:04:38

Don't know how grey I really am I don't give my hair the chance for the grey to surface. I have dyed my hair for years I start by having hi lights done springtime at the hair dressers then its a diy job for the rest of the time. Come winter its needs an all over darker shade to even it out then its back to the hi lights.Keep thinking I am going to let the grey come through but I haven't got the patient for an all over grey . I guess its going to be a bottle job until the end.

seacliff Wed 11-Mar-20 16:10:28

I did have dark brown hair with chestnut glints. I dye it myself with semi permanent, a dark blonde, which looks light brown on me.

I think grey hair would make me look older and washed out. I know I'm fooling no one. It just makes me feel better so I still do it. Just the roots, about every 4 weeks, takes 20 mins..

Nannylovesshopping Wed 11-Mar-20 16:11:54

I still love to have my hair coloured, I have a great hairdresser and I have a gorgeous copper streak right through the front at the moment, I have never had just complete block colour, that is ageing in my opinion?

BlueBelle Wed 11-Mar-20 16:12:22

No I ve never coloured my hair and I m happy with its colour Im blonde/white and keep is short and choppy

mumofmadboys Wed 11-Mar-20 16:24:05

I have never dyed my hair. Used to be auburn , now grey.

NotSpaghetti Wed 11-Mar-20 16:24:44

My lovely friend with longish hair has just had hers dyed sunshine yellow.
It's really bright and looks fabulous on her. She looks 20 years younger!!

Bossyrossy Wed 11-Mar-20 16:37:25

I stopped using a permanent colour and changed to semi permanent while the colour grew out. Once that had happened (it took about a year) I washed out the semi permanent colour to reveal my white hair, which I love.

52bright Wed 11-Mar-20 16:42:34

I have mine dyed at the hairdressers. Mid/light brown. A shade or so lighter than my original colour. It doesn't take too long to do because I only have my roots done. I occasionally have lighter streaks put in to break it up. Not that often because they last quite a long time. When the roots come through I touch them up with those quick spray root colour things. Great if I'm going out and haven't time for a quick dash to the hairdressers.

Eloethan Wed 11-Mar-20 17:06:23

I have light auburn and light blonde highlights. They look very natural and attractive for a little while but the auburn seems to disappear fairly quickly. The hairdresser suggested I have them done every couple of months or so but I can't justify spending £100+ so frequently. I am tempted to colour my hair myself as I did when I was younger, but a block colour can look quite flat and unflattering and then there is the roots issue so I suppose I'll stick with highlighting.

Happygirl79 Wed 11-Mar-20 17:21:52

Oh yes. Every three weeks my hairdresser colours my hair
I change the colour often and also the style
I get bored very easily

CanadianGran Wed 11-Mar-20 17:23:41

Still colouring. My sister pulled out my first grey at 16! I started colouring at 23 and will stop when I hit 60 (not too many years off). I'm hoping it will be a lovely silver, but not sure. My Mum was more of a steel grey.

Both my sisters colour their hair, and my brother is bald, so i have no guide to what my hair should naturally look!

My friend is a hairdresser and does my hair off-hours for cost only, so it gives us a chance to visit. She has said she wants me to keep colouring since it will keep me younger looking, but I think at 60 it will be time to go natural. I keep admiring women with lovely silver hair, so I am working my way towards it.