I'm 41 and I long for grey hair

[Kittysbigpinkbow]

I have greys, but sporadic ones.

I keep seeing videos of women aged about 40/50 who have full grey roots and go to the salon to have their hair done grey all over.

Every single one looks magnificent. Gorgeous.

I want it.

Impossible for me of course, would be just as much upkeep as going platinum blonde or light red (am a brunette) but my gosh, how pretty it would be.

The transition period is awful isn't it?

If I could snap my fingers and have a full head of silvery grey hair I'd do it, And have the odd pearly/platinum blonde balayage to brighten it up.

But I've still got so much dark hair (50s), so highlights and grey blending it is. No way would I do a box dye or all over colour - the grey is all concentrated around my hairline and part so the regrowth would look awful.

I'm sure your hair looks lovely! I don't think my hairdresser was just saying that to me, as either way I'd need some colour treatment.

What dye are you using ?
I’m allergic to PPD and use those shampoo in temp colours but they leave green / red undertones.

Completely grey can be beautiful.
The transition period is gorgeous on women with naturally black hair and olive skin , that’s a beautiful combo .
Ive tried to let my dark brown hair go natural a couple of times but it’s just a mousy yellowish mess , it’s very annoying .
pic of Salma Hayek

I am 54 and completely white. It is quite a nice colour but I hate it. I look older anyway and it really doesn't help. I started going grey aged about 30 and dyed it for years but got to the point that short of dying it every couple of days, I had awful white roots. It is thin as well. Am considering a wig!

This ! Mine is pure white thin limp and shows my scalp if I don't colour it . Be careful what you wish for!

I think you're probably right about overall health and style of hair - mine was in a bit of a state at the time my kids were referred to as grandchildren due to chemo etc, but it still stung enough that I'm in no hurry to go natural again any time soon.

I had no idea who Sarah Harris is so just had a google. My hair is just like hers but not quite as long, it’s naturally curly but I’ve been wearing it straight for the past three years or so. I do get compliments on the colour and unlike a PP I have the exact opposite experience at the hairdresser in that I’m told NEVER to dye it.

I'm in my early 40s too, and I'd love grey hair too.

I have a few strands which look awful when my roots come in against my dark hair , but now I've grown the dye out , I only have a smattering.

We always want what we don't have , don't we.