Feel liberated, but.....

I know you said you have given up on make up, but do give it another try.

As I am going greyer from being very dark and have very pale skin I felt I was looking colourless, so went & got myself done at John Lewis. I now use a tinted moisturiser, soft blusher, & a bit of lipstick sometimes mascara too. It all takes a few minutes to do & really makes a difference.

The stuff lasts ages too.

Thanks for the responses.

I have practically given up on wearing make up but I do rather like the idea of the colour mousses, will have a look on line, as I haven't seen any in the shops around here!

I got fed up with doing my roots and the hairdresser now puts some ash highlights in the lift the grey, also a sliver toner. I also use a blue / lilac toner from Superdrug which really brings out the silver and makes it shine. Agree about different colours and make up. I find blues/ greys/ pinks and white the best colours and can't wear greens/ browns/orangey shades so much any more.

I don't know about the UK, but in Australia even young women are dying their hair grey! Seems to be the fashion. I love my grey hair. There are more important things in life to worry about than the colour of my hair!! And I remember my mother dying her hair into her 90s and she looked hideous! I think natural is always better!!! Who are we kidding anyway.

I put light ash brown on my hair. A fiver every six weeks and it just lifts my hair from the grey.

Hadn't read Maw Broon's post when I posted my last - good advice as always!

I had mine cut very short and decided to go natural,which is a sort of steel grey.
Kept it for about 18 months, and then asked my hairdresser to make it lighter, preferably white. It went yellow blonde and looked awful.so I needed up colouring it myself, so now it's back to mid brown,and to be honest I prefer it.

Thankyou Revis! I'm happy with my almost grown out hair but would like to try products specifically for it. Now I'd like new lipstick, one that stays put and doesn't dry your lips out!

I developed a scalp rash and stopped colouring my hair about 6 months ago
When the hairdresser gave me the mirror last Friday I freaked out to see self with white hair! Friends have asked me if I've gone blonde and some have not recognised me! I too am thinking I'll have to wear softer colours and maybe go for a lighter shade of foundation. Have saved a lot of money! It's actually quite a nice colour not grey but white.

Like cornergran I would say reassess your wardrobe. It doesn't matter how much you liked that camel/brown/green thing , you need to look at what will brighten your face. Ironically, I find grey plus white best, then cobalt blue and at long last pink!!
White near the face reflects light on to it. Try it and see. Lipstick and bolder makeup may also be called for
You will know when it is right. Getting a shone into grey /silver hair is also important, a quick spritz with Moroccan oil shine does the job for me.

I also went natural grey when I got fed up with my hairdresser and wanted a change. Condition is very important, I use Faith in Natue organic coconut shampoo and conditioner, finished with a spritz of Inecto coconut oil.

Also, it's a new look. Clothes, make up. It's a whole new ball game and it's quite exciting. ?

Hello phoenix. I did exactly the same thing and for the same reason. Cost, fast growing hair etc. I do feel amazing and so liberated. The hair round my face is quite silver while the rest is sort of black going to grey. A few people have commented on it, said how good it looks. My dear partner however isn't so sure. He says he likes it but I do get the odd comment like, "do you think you look like Teresa May". Really, I'm a titch at 5ft. But I really like it. It's here for keeps.

Sorry. phoenix, iPad-itis!

phisnix I did the same things. Yes, give it time, but also look at your clothes. I needed a change of colour near my face, sometimes just a scarf did it, gradually I have changed the colours I buy. I get lots of compliments, I'm sure you will too.

My hairdresser recommended Bleach London Rose shampoo as I swim most days and don't want to spend a fortune on colouring. This shampoo warms up my greying hair and in some lights there is a hint of pink - if you know it's there. I leave it on during my after swim shower and then rinse it off. Noone has noticed the colour but I've received compliments. It certainly feels soft and smells pleasant. I'm now thinking of getting the conditioner.

Please don't go down the wig route. My dear MIL has always dyed her hair. She is now over 90 and says that people don't expect her to have grey hair! As she/and her hair dresser are now unable to dye her hair she has resorted to a wig. A black pixie cut. She asks if people can tell it's a wig. No it is totally normal for an 91 year old to have jet black thick hair. I am a great disappoinment to her as I have refused to dye my hair. I am happy to age naturally - got more important things to worry about

15+ years I decided to stop colouring my hair (blonde) & was going to let it go back to mousy brown, never happened, I have a lot of grey in my hair, result is I have lovely natural blonde hair. Hairdressers always ask if I have colour on. How lovely not to spend hours (& money) at Hairdressers any more, just a cut & blow dryOh & I'm only 61 now so been natural since my 40s

A wig! Seriously - I've been considering this as I'm unhappy/ bored with my hair.
You can get some lovely funky colours now.

I've been naturally grey for several years and find Argan Blonde Silverising Shampoo & Conditioner from Superdrug is great. It "naturalises yellow, brassy tones" and has UV filters. I finish off with Indola Silver Color Mousse (internet) and for something special use OSMO Blinding Shine spray which always brings lots of compliments (far more than when I used to dye my hair)

When I started going greyish I started having high/low lights & I love it. My hairdresser uses something that is not bleach & very gentle & my hair has never been in such good condition.

I am not ready for grey yet but I have the odd streaks of it which look natural & more like blondish.

My hair is more 'pepper and salt' these days and I don't mind it one bit. In time you'll get more used to it. How about a pair of colourful earrings, a nicely draped scarf and flattering lipstick to balance your face?

I am currently growing out my dyed locks as bleaching every few month is so damaging to the hair. My DM, who has steadfastly refused to go naturally grey, is horrified that I could give in to "ageing." I must admit, I didn't realise I had so much dark hair left but I am still about 60 percent grey, possibly more. I want to try out some natural dyes (like a coffee rinse) when I have completely grown out the grey and live in hope they may just help give a little colour to the "transparent" hair!

After retiring I decided to stop colouring my hair as couldn't be bothered. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I have brown hair with the odd grey renegade. I went to the hairdressers last week and she said I like this shade on you it's a bit lighter than usual. I had to tell her it must be because I go swimming 4 times a week lol.

Going natural was the best thing I ever did and everyone compliments me on the colour of my hair. A friend told me it would cost a fortune to get all the colours in that I have in my grey/fair hair artificially.