How To Survive Going Gray: The First Year: Tips, Tricks & Hacks

How To Survive Going Gray: The First Year: Tips, Tricks & Hacks
This is everything I could think to say about my year of transitioning to gray. How to cover the white stripe. What colors to wear. How to not feel dowdy and drab. Significant others. The grow out process. Everything but wigs. That's another video ;-)
Videos I reference:
The first time I used a toner to make my bleached hair silver: • Going Gray the easy way!
The Second time: • Going Gray 2: Silver &...
The third and final time: • Going Gray 3: Toning a...
Using SilverWhite Spray: • Gray Enhancing "Silver...
Roux Temporary Color Mousse: • Covering Gray Hair (Te...
Roux Temporary Color Liquid: • Review: Frivolous Fawn...
Using Temporary Color spray with a wig: • Not Gray for a Day
Here is how I styled my hair (the last 8 minutes): • Juicy Watermelon Makeu...
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[@jenniferstoltz5912]

Im 34 years old and am going heavy grey. I have never felt pretty very much through out my life tonight i cried in my bathroom looking at myself and my 2 inch grey streak and made up my mind im going to dye it...then i watched your video. Your truly are inspiring to me . im going to continue my natural me and not care what hurtful things others have to say about me or think ..I think i shall sleep good tonight ty xo

[@pattywood586]

I'm 32 and my hair is so gray that I have to dye it all the time and it's starting to really become painful on my scalp... You've inspired me to just grow it out and feel like a queen about it!

[@galepoole6013]

I inherited my mother's gorgeous silver gray hair. I was tired of spending money on covering it, so I finally grew it out and let me tell you, I've NEVER had as many compliments on my hair when it was colored as when I grew it out. Don't be afraid to do just that, mature gals!

[@JoAnneCBlew-tl1zf]

I let my hair go grey starting at 40. I dyed my hair dark auburn for years. My husband hated the dyed hair look and encouraged me to grow it out and let it go grey. He had no gray hair at all so I hesitated because I didn't want to look older then him. He loves my silver hair and always complimented on how beautiful I looked. He finally has turn silver too. He looks very handsome with his silver hair.

[@teresaluna1936]

thanks Monique!! i went grey a year ago. i let the grey grow for about 2 months. I wore hats, scarf and hair bands till I had about an inch of grey, and cut the tinted hair off. Draw back: people thought that I lost my hair to chemo. some told me they will pray for me! but after 3 or 3 months my hair is now my biggest treasure! I looked in Pinterest to get ideas how to dress, colors and textures to use. it was great! now I am learning from you how to update my make-up to fit my age. tomorrow, May 23rd I will be 73. your videos, which I discovered today is a most suited present!!! i will get all decked out tomorrow, go out for a burger and a milkshake!!! ( SCOTH and club soda!! ) thanks again, Monique! stay beauty and real , just as you are!!! hugs

[@jennmorrison4070]

i've been grey since 16 and i'm FULLY CONVINCED that i'm just way ahead of my time :)

[@777LEANN]

I love my grey hair it's so healthy.... I often have both men and women ask me who is dying my hair the multi color grey. My answer is always god does it.

[@rosmarieecharren8172]

Monique, I just discovered your videos by chance and I just HAVE to tell you how wonderful you are. I am in my 54th year now and I think it is high time to see more women like you in the media: strong, fit, healthy and yes, grey-haired. After my pregnancy at 40 during which I didn't dye my hair anymore, I just let my hair do what it wanted, ignoring people's good advices about how much younger I would look if I dyed my hair again. It is so much easier to face reality bit by bit, so I did it for myself. Your videos are so refreshing! Thank you and please continue representing today's 50+ generation of women.

[@LeighAnnePeterson]

Found your channel by accident this morning. I'm 43 & have been doing the grow-out for about a year, & have recently been thinking that I should go back to dying my hair. But this video, & your video about doing makeup for a mature woman, has given me reviewed confidence! Thank you! And good for you for not allowing your "significant other" to beat you down! You are gorgeous inside & out from what I can see! And it has made me a little more thankful for my hubby who has actually wanted me to do this for years!

[@ellentuthill1800]

I so appreciate your openness with all of us on the emotional difficulty of this transition, and also your kindness and graciousness towards those who say mean things. You are very wise and I think your forgiving attitude is lovely. 🙂

[@mati261000]

Monique I want to thank you for giving me the courage to go gray. It was you that totally inspired me to do it. Now after a year my white/gray hair is out and I am in love. The texture of my hair is so much better and so much healthier not to mention that I can now wash my hair with hot water and not be afraid of a color change. Thank you and know that you are absolutely beautiful and a great mentor to many of us. Women are not OK with going white. They can be so hurtful and after, when they see you succeed in your journey, rarely give you a compliment. Compliments usually comes from strangers, and to those....I am truly grateful.

[@peacockgirl8898]

Have decided to take the plunge.My shoulder-length, brunette hair was last coloured 4 weeks ago. I consulted with a colourist yesterday. we've hatched a plan to make the transition... using a lighter coloured, non-permanent colour less frequently. His main message was that there is no easy way to do this and it's tough.I feel it's the right decision for me at this point.Maybe I should re-direct the money I save on hair dye and buy alcohol... lol

[@Emilia-ps2th]

You do look vibrant & feminine & I love the suggestions you made. Very inspiring! I'm 62 & have coloured my hair again the last 6yrs when my girlfriends came over & decided my grey was too drab(& I agreed). Watching your video now I realise I didn't treat my grey hair with lovely products etc which I think would have helped. These days I'm being more attentive to my hair & love the improvements. Wishing you well in your career. You're delightful! Thankyou.

[@teddyzuder9359]

This has got to be the best haircut on you I’ve seen!

[@teddybear0473]

I'm 46 and just started turning white/silver about 4 yrs ago....thank you thank you thank you!!!! I promised my husband that I'd "let it go natural" but it's killing me being this young and feeling so old. Your words touched me so greatly :) you are a Godsend!

[@joanjoank9377]

Your comments and thoughts are spot on. I did the "grow-out" 10 years ago at 50 years old. Everyday was a re-examination of discovering who I was and how I felt about myself as a woman at 50 in our "culture of youth." It was really hard, but so worth it! Your observations about the critical comments from other people are sad but true. It does say more about how they feel about themselves, and that can be disappointing. Smiles and nods from other silver-haired women kept me going. Now I feel truly free and liberated from the old- fashioned stereotypes of how other people think a woman my age should look. Forget that!

[@cheryl4729]

so inspiring for me! Thank you.

[@dpfeifer2194]

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[@lorenrobertson8039]

Thank you for this encouraging comment Joan. I transitioned after the death of my Mother...she just wouldn't accept my gray hair. My family seems to love my gray hair now. I want it to be whiter and don't know how to get it there with a natural look. I need help! But cannot afford a hairdresser! Disabled and zero income as I await disability to finalize. Since I am home bound I guess it doesn't matter really, but I WANT IT Whiter! Bless all of my brave sisters going natural or going gray!

[@sooome9294]

I did the same in my 50 and do not regret it.

[@pinkroses8714]

Thank you .... I am now 100% grey and you helped me stay on the road - I have tried twice before . I have a short pixi hair cut and it was wonderful when the last of the dye was snipped off a week ago .... I now have great grey hair. I will never go back. You are my sliver sister ! LOL

[@Anae252]

OMG! this is just what I needed to hear!!!! I am one inch gray, just starting my journey and I am going through a lot of the things you said. Well, I was liking it becoming gray haired, but after watching your video, I am more excited than ever and I love being gray! I am embracing it, I am proud of myself and I am being strong! Thank you very much!!!!

[@susiemiller9018]

Thank you really loved your chat, lovely to see such practical ideas that I can do from home. Going grey for me was a process but I kept my hair trimmed more often and now wear it at a much shorter length and I think it looks better on a 59 year old with my shape face. It was great to feel validated by your strong, happy message.

[@Lindasplaylist]

When I was 17 I colored my hair grey. It is such a beautiful color, I cannot wait to have it one day. I will definitely not hide it!

[@scadet718]

I just found your channel...finally a mature tutorial. Loved what you said about husband comments. I am older than my husband and when I was going gray he said he didn't want an old woman beside him. Now he's bald. LOL!!!!

[@metsl1870]

lmbo,😂😂😎

[@DODITOvlogs]

Love your comment 😂

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

I love Monique she helps me. Shes younger than me, keeps me strong from redying, i sm nearly 61 been dye free nearly one yearni got a short cut

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Your awesome Monique!

[@joanncoopertroupe3506]

Ty Monique For being so awesome you make my day girl!! I love all your fantastic !videos

[@bateriadepetaluma]

You are wise! That's my favorite thing about getting older. We get wiser...as long as we keep an open mind and embrace our growth.

[@andreabradful]

Thank you for the encouragement that we need as we do the "grow out". I am almost at 3 mo. and some days are for sure harder than other days. You mentioned so many of the emotions and feelings and it so helps to feel heard, as we journey. Appreciate you! You look stunning with the grey/silver! Cheers to others on the journey...stay strong...we got this!

[@sabinabirnie3761]

Hi Monique, I'm not grey yet although a few strands are appearing but this is a super video offering the greatest support and kindness to all those ladies whatever their age who are struggling with the process. Thank you for taking the time to make these super videos and being an inspiration to us all x.

[@cyndydavis7978]

I did the grow out, and no regrets. I have long hair and I did the blonde and grey highlights along with lowlights to grow it out. My hair grew out with streaks of grey, ( I didn't have all grey) so it looks like I highlighted with grey. My husband was supportive, along with my friends. I think you look beautiful! I hope you get a part as a permanent cast member on a tv show, and, or a major blockbuster film. Thank you for the video!

[@solarhellas6687]

There is a lady in my neighbourhood who actually decided to this and grow her real grey hair. And everybody told her to die again, she was so happy when i got into the shop and told her how beautifull her real grey hair was. And i said the truth! It was so shiny and beautifull that made the died part look faded and unatural. She was so happy to hear somebody encouraging her. Finally she cut off the died part and now she has this beatifull shiny white grey hair.

[@jd-no7rw]

When I was a teenager, I saw an older woman (who is probably my age now, lol) and she had the most beautiful gray hair, and I said when I got older, that I would just let it go gray. I'm now 43, and I only have about a dozen grays, so I still have a ways to go.

[@StinkyButton]

I just turned 50. I'm a vet with a very busy practice, plus I volunteer at a sanctuary. It's nice to see an intelligent, accomplished, mature female on YT. I've dyed my fine hair for over 20 years. The grays are really starting to populate my scalp. I've been thinking of transitioning into a silver fox. This vid was tremendously helpful. Thank you. I'm new to your channel. I just subscribed. Two videos watched, so far. I'm going to binge watch to catch up. Wishing you infinite blessings, including health, wealth, happiness, success, and personal fulfillment.

[@judywhite7782]

StinkyButton - "Silver Fox" =^..^= you go girl.. lol, Meeee too

[@jsebastian72]

Great video, thank you so much for all the tips. I went thru the grow out for about a year, and honestly I LOVE my salt & pepper hair. My hair has never felt so healthy and shiny.

[@marjonwhite2854]

This was awesome to watch! I love your attitude! I'm feeling better about growing older and I've taken on board everything you've said! Here's to grey hair and the privilege of getting older 🥂

[@phoebepaxford7184]

Thank you for doing what you do! I'm transitioning, I'm 44 and have been grey since 25 I have to stop because it causes migraines for me. So theres no option for anything other than stop all chemicals, no blending with products etc. You made me feel better for saying its hard, it feels vain and trivial to be upset by this forced change, but you helped me feel ok about feeling upset by it. And gave me positive tips for not feeling drab and down. Thanks, i think you're just lovely!

[@janfox6097]

You hair is so pretty and so are you! I am 52. A few years ago I realized that I was missing part of my aging journey by covering my grey as I age and I wanted to experience it. So, just like you said, several people told me what a mistake it would be. Still, I cut it off and grew out the grey. I love it! My hair is healthy and I've been able to grow it long again because it is so healthy. I get compliments now, but it doesn't really matter. My gray makes me feel stylish and true to myself. I love how you have added such vibrant colors in jewelry, etc. yay you!

[@maureenhorn2310]

I've been grey for 10 years, I am now 62 and wouldn't change it. I get more compliments on my hair in the last 10 years than I had my entire life.

[@Craftytutu]

This video is a godsend! I've just sought it out AGAIN because I was finding my resolve crumbling and I was considering dying it blonde. I tried going grey last year then thought I'd balance out the dark hair at the back of my head by doing an all over "smokey grey" permanent dye......It turned BRIGHT PURPLE 😱 The result was a No4 buzzcut to get rid of it 3 months ago! I feel anything but pretty but I can now look in the mirror occasionally and not feel horrified at my hair. I just can't wait to get some length to it so I can style it 😄 💕

[@ladonnapopovich5846]

There are very few people that do gray with elegance and class! But it really looks beautiful on you! You look stunning!

[@rhondadiamondninfo5352]

You are the best. We all need to love ourselves and not let others tell us what to do. I don't have visible gray but am leaning toward it. I can see the freedom it wold give to be natural in everything. Thanks Monique for being you.

[@moon0halo]

So many great ideas here-ideas that work! Fabulous video Monique!

[@Sarie2727]

I had chemo. I can't say it's more fun than the grow-out but I did it. 😂😂 I love you for saying "stay strong!" There are so many ppl with hang ups about silver!! 😘

[@jawjagrrl]

Wish I had bleached it at the start, but I doubt my fragile curls would have withstood it. 18 months to grow out long hair, but glad I did after 30 years of coloring! Products for brassiness will help me feel better about it. But boy, the changes for clothes, makeup and hair!! Goodbye brown and cream, but white has been indeed a surprise...

[@IMSiegfried]

Ya, the one time I went Platinum blond my face looked totally washed out and my clothes made me look worse-all the wrong colors. I never wear black, gray or white so I don't look forward to this. :-/

[@rowenabennett9502]

Thank you Monique, this is one of the best videos I have watched on the subject of 'transitioning'. It's soooo practical, down-to-earth and great fun. Your video is inspiring. Thank you soooo much.

[@RednailVal]

You encouraged me over a year ago to chop my hair off and just let it go! I absolutely love it now, I have beautiful silver / grey hair in long layers!!! Thank you!!

[@natalieedwards919]

Oh my goodness, I've found you and now subscribed. Thank you Monique for all this wisdom!!

[@LyndaMakara]

I loved this! It really is an emotional journey going to gray hair. Your silver hair is stunning. I had very dark hair that I tried to bleach to platinum but it never came out the right color. Now I've discovered I really love lavender hair as I'm waiting for my natural gray to grow in.

[@lori23rd]

Monique, I am almost 59, with auburn hair and Carmel highlights. I only have gray along my sideburn area. Not ready for the all gray look yet. I want to thank you for letting me get a huge lesson on "going gray". I don't want to feel dowdy and old when the time comes. I will be saving these videos to charge myself up when the time does arrive. Thank you, you are beautiful.

[@dea6172]

I'm glad the kids are taking up grey, and silver hair!!!

[@Willowy13]

You are stunning and an inspiration. Going gray was the best decision ever.

[@thechevygirl]

I absolutely loved this video. Thank you 😊❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@catlarsen2295]

You go Girl! I'm proud of you. I'm Going Grey with you. You are GORGEOUS and FABULOUS!

[@warriorgoddesscrystalgeome6337]

I'm a hair stylist, and I enjoyed and agree with you on this subject. I would love to go gray. Love your channel.

[@judyvanderploeg2556]

Love the tips. I have got to find that silver spray and shine spray. I'm right there on that significant other and friends/family opinions. I started telling them that they are responsible for every grey I have and I've survived so far. That makes me a strong woman. A my ear worm song of the day came when you put on the beret. I started singing "Raspberry Beret". Thanks again and have a blessed day.

[@user-hp8wx6lq3w]

i'm so happy i came across one of your videos! here in russia it is even more difficult to go gray, nobody seems to understand why you're doing this. your ideas are really a great support. i love your style, i think you look gorgeous with your natural colour!

[@kylie3289]

Monique, I just got moved by something you said which was - growing out your gray showing your strength and fortitude. Thanks.

[@bruxalivre-espiritualidade9981]

thanks for existing, pretty woman! i'm 39 and i am going natural hair for 2 years. you are pure inspiration and i am your fan already!

[@ciampieri]

Thank you Monique, this is so helpful, you're the best!

[@elenafunes2086]

YOU ARE FABULOUS. PERIOD. Hopefully I will age just the half as good as you did!

[@ontexastime6690]

Thank you! You are amazing. Your videos are informative, interesting, and enlightening. Yes, you ARE vibrant and alive. You have given me a renewed sense of hope as I continue on my journey as a “maturing” woman. I have been wanting to take that scary step of letting my hair go gray--and you have helped give me the courage to do it! Your videos are uniquely uplifting and I hope you continue to make them for a long time to come. Thank you for being real. You are a beautiful woman--inside and out.

[@TinyTitan50]

You are such an inspiration!!! Love you for your down to earth attitude, love you for your straightforwardness also love you for getting out there for the rest of us "going through this journey ". Keep going to those auditions, get a gig and we can't wait to see you on screen! My journey was easy, I cut my hair very short and went for the grow out! Easy to do when it's short as it doesn't seem to take as long. Keep on living the dream! XO'S

[@rebeccaparr8305]

ENJOYED the video - thanks for the tips and encouragement. Watching was like sitting down with a good friend. I am planning to go gray in the near future - sick of coloring. Started going gray in my late twenties and now at 60 , there is probably a lot of gray! We will see...

[@Lpops2136]

I am absolutely thrilled that I came across this video! I have been letting my grey hair grow out, not really by choice but just because I haven't had time or the energy to keep up the color. I enjoy doing my own color, have been doing it myself for years with the advice & guidance of my hair professional sister (of 30 years). My natural color is a ashy, dirty blonde and now have white w/silver around my face with darker tones from the ear back just as you described. I started shaving the right side and the shimmer shows even more there! I get a lot of compliments on the silver like its a dye or something I did on purpose, HA! I like pink so I've tried several tones with Rose Quartz the latest, on the ends. It washes out too soon, however. I was going to bleach the darker roots, about 3 inches, this weekend to get the color to grab on and stay longer, but after your video I am inspired to continue to grow it out and just keep color on the ends. I may try a wig since here in south Louisiana the humidity kills even my best styling once I walk out the door (watching that video next). Loved your "Drab to Fab-Glamour" video too. Enjoy your classy yet relaxed manner plus your words of inspiration in your videos. I just turned 45 this year and trying to embrace my age glamorously, if not gracefully.

[@jcarroll1202]

Loved this! Thank you so much. I've been going grey naturally for 2 or 3 years now. It's a commitment to self for sure.

[@toniemarlow2508]

I love that you shared all of this with us "almost ready to embrace out silver" women! I have a friend who, when she first saw some grey in her hair, started to use a soft, graphite art pencil on her eyebrows (Easy peasy in the morning, light or dark, no problem) and she's never gone back. You might want to experiment with this for the eyebrow question. I LOVE your sassy style and your powerful persona - Brava!

[@pamd4068]

I love watching your videos. Your energy is great! 😊

[@nikkifallon8420]

I just came across You and your inspirational videos. I'm 52 (brunette). I've last colored my hair March 2016. Yes, I'm doing the 'grow out' and it is difficult and yes, I do get comments - "You need your color!" Haha! My hair is very thin and fine, similar texture to yours. I don't have the courage to go short as you did. I feel determined to go the distance. Thank you for being so supportive and Gorgeous in Gray!

[@deborahburdzy5480]

What fun you are! Your personality is a delight. Thank you for encouraging us to be joyful in our maturing. Bless you!

[@BadgerandBee]

Thank you Monique! I am in the process of going gray... 5 months in now (and getting lots of encouragement from my gorgeous daughters). Your tips are fantastic, and you are an inspiration to me!

[@nicoledcarroll]

I love your hair, it looks very sophisticated. I am also going natural, so your video is very helpful. Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@drahhh]

Thank you for this video. I decided this year at age 51 to dye my hair gray rather than grow it out. There's been a lot of tears through the process but now i feel so free. Luckily my husband was very supportive but my work colleagues were not.. and that has been the most difficult part for me. You're right, their words are hurtful, and it meant a lot to me to hear your supportive words. Thanks again for representing vibrant gray women everywhere! xxx

[@coop5791]

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[@lindavirgilio8464]

Thank you for this insightful and honest video. You had me in tears discussing significant others. Mine is not supportive of my desire to go grey and it keeps me shackled to dyeing my hair. He just says 'no'. I'm working on screwing up my courage and doing it for me and forget the rest. Luckily my hair is a short A-line. So I think I can do it in a year easy !! Please send courage my way... At 55 years old, I'm sick of being a bottle red head.

[@shoegal7]

Linda Virgilio, I wish you courage. Do it for yourself and when your husband sees how happy you are, he will realise that that is more important than some coloured gunk out of a bottle. Hugs. x

[@violetta47]

My husband likes my silverwhite hair but i hate it...I will divorce from him..HE LIKE MY HAIRCOLOR NOT ME..i am an ugly freak with my silverwhite hair...pale skin light green eyes and silverwhite hair..I am like an albino..😢😢😢😢

[@lizturner316]

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[@Bobkat1980]

Thank you SO much for this video! How much this is needed for those of us who are graying. I'm so glad i stumbled across it, and it was well worth every minute of the time. I thought it would be hard to watch such a long one, but was very glad i did. I know it's 2 years old, but it's still timely.

[@ridingnorthernlights]

I'm so happy to have found your videos accidentally. I absolutely love you! You've given me the courage to reattempt my journey to gray hair. Thank you so much for taking the time and energy to put these videos together. You're my inspiration!

[@hollidayjohnson]

I have just stumbled onto a few of your videos and I absolutely ADORE you! I am 52 and am a "natural blonde" with an enormous amount of hair that has to be colored bc of the gray coming in UNEVENLY. You are such an inspiration! I have a blog and will be sharing your story for sure!! Keep up the good work girl! I would love to meet you sometime!!

[@lezaki8970]

I lost all my hair to chemo and then had to go on job interviews with the grey hair that had grown out. It looks very similar to yours. I dcedided, and it was kinda decided for me to grow out this way, but still I decided I was just so tired of dyeing it and it looked fake anyway. The job interviews are brutal, so, that's my whole point of writing. Show "them" we are still here and still want to work and still have so much more to give. And we're not just going to give up.

[@anon6116]

So glad to find you! You're right, the gray/white has come in fully at the one time that I'm feeling who I am, and it's just a part of the me. It's reaffirming to actually hear it from others. Thank you.

[@j-mariec3521]

You just got a new fan. Love your honesty and sensitivity for those of us who struggle to feel pretty. Thank You, Monique.

[@georgesaugar2072]

Thank you for this awesome video Monique. It's 2: 13 am and you have inspired me. I'm 69 yrs old and I have fine hair and I have four different colors in my hair (brown, copper and blonde tones) and I definitely need to make a change and start embracing my gray hair. I will be talking with my stylist and I hope she will encourage and support me on this new adventure. Pamela Saugar

[@gobeagirl]

I just love you and your channel. I'm 50 as well and I have dark brown with touches of gray and I don't intend to dye it. I love my hair color and I love owing my age. Thanks for sharing. Hugs LisaG

[@sharonthorne1359]

Thank you for being honest and being absolutely gorgeous! We need more and more and more of you!!!

[@isabellabuson7260]

Thank you so much Monique! When I first watched your videos (Jan this year) seeing your beauty with your gray hair made me think of it for the first time: up until then, it was not even an option! I'm 47 years old and people keep telling me I look 10 years younger, so I couldn't even think of going gray. But... without the dye, I'm probably 90% white and I'm tired of dyeing my hair. Also, you made me realize there is still a life after going gray, and when I look at you, aging looks quite amazing! So after watching your videos and spending hours at collecting gray hair pictures on Pinterest (couldn't find a picture of you there, why??) I've decided to take the plunge and start this journey. Thank you for being such an inspiration!

[@annabrooks8042]

Thank you; that video is great on so many levels. Pragmatic suggestions, personal experience, and deep well of insight. I think your perspectives are spot-on. What I appreciate most of all is your support and encouragement of other women, in the world and in the media, representing us as vital, sexy, thriving people. I started growing my silver out a couple of months ago and I'm committed to the process. I'm finding it freeing, at least so far, and it's great to know about the helpful transitional products. Thank you so much for sharing who you are with the world. I love you bunches, too!

[@leadingman9322]

I finally cut it of at the line of demarcation between my natural color and the dyed. It ended up just a little bit shorter than yours is. Much longer now. Past my shoulders in 2 years with just having my ends trimmed occasionally. 😁 your hair is beautiful!

[@suzanneribas2796]

I have been watching the Monique Parente videos for a couple of weeks now and love her personality and spunk in the midst of change and adversity. She is grace under fire personified. I've learned alot from her and even organized makeup and am considering new hair-do. I am in Puerto Rico so we are watching you out here also. It is uncanny how we seem to have so much in common.

[@SharingSpot]

You’re such an inspiration. I am more than ready to go down that path. I am done with dying my hair. Thank you so much for the amazing tips. You look fabulous!

[@mariedevita4341]

I love your hair! Love love love it. My mother went grey at 13 years of age. I was lucky and started to grey at 50. Now at 67 I’m salt and pepper. I want to turn my grey to your color! I’m going to use the manic panic this week. I hope it turns out like yours. Love it 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@indigosolar3975]

Monique,I am a new subscriber and I like your video on 'going gray'. At 48 I tried it once and my biggest challenge was the freezies and the social comments. I was even labeled as drepressed because I was not coloring my hair regularly.Now I try to color every 03 months. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@remiska8655]

Very inspiring thank you!! The colors do it!!

[@ronnakeith4630]

Thank you so much for this video. I am in the grow out stage of my going grey journey. It's hard but you have given me hope.

[@beverlyhollenbeck3406]

Jumpin' catfish, you're awesome! I'm 57, no where near as sparkly as you, but learning, finally, to like myself. Just at the beginning of growing out my gray. Again. For about the fourth time. Trying to make it thru. I just stumbled on your vids. WOW!

[@valjohn3562]

i am almost fully gray at 28 years old. some days i own it and others i feel like it makes me look old. God bless my husband for loving this #silverfox!

[@leceroe2485]

You are such an inspiration. I'm considering coloring my hair grey now. You are right about our daughters, she is the first to tell me to touch my roots up.

[@AnOceanView]

I love you !!!!Thank you for being brave and leading the way for us to follow! You are so beautiful, funny and kind!

[@evanycamargo]

your hair is really beautiful.

[@sleevedaftersixty4255]

It took me 18 months to grow my natural color out. My colorist helped me make the transition, she used a platinum to highlight some areas. I love my gray hair. I had no idea how attractive it would be. I do use different products to keep the color bright. I have been more willing to use different make up. I have noticed that dry shampoo gives me more body and brightens the gray. BTW my 85 year old mother was not happy when I told her I was going grey, I think she's having a difficult time having an over 60 year old child. I've gotten a lot of compliments from a lot of people, especially young women.

[@francesmallon6979]

My 92 year old mother hates my grey. She is still dying her beautiful curly hair but it is going so thin. Maybe that was gonna happen anyway. I'm 67 and it's still very black at the back and grey on top. I'll keep on trucking but.. don't know how long I can take the little snide remarks..from rude people.

[@jeanicewatts315]

@@francesmallon6979 When you get "snide remarks from rude people," it is about them, not you! You "keep on truckin," keep on owning it, you do you. It is your life! What a grand sense of entitlement it is to make rude snide comments about how someone else lives their life. Get those people out of your life! Do not allow them to project their insecurities onto you. You stay beautiful ( because you are!) Do not let the crabs pull you back into the bucket. Rise above. Don't let them tell you. You tell them. Or...you could lower to their level and say "Well, I like the way I look, but it must suck to be you!" Lol

[@suederemer]

You can do it.... all those remarks are really mean is that they are minding your business instead of their own!!!!! Look on the positive side of this ... would they have noticed you before you let your true beauty show :)) Hang in there it will be worth it !!!@@francesmallon6979

[@marycummins9540]

Wow...this has gotten me thinking about taking the plunge! Thank you!

[@shineismyidol1033]

Hi Monique, I am from Sydney Australia. I have been mainly grey since 52 years of age. I became my husbands carer and found I could not afford to have it salon dyed. Shop bought didn't work. I have come to love my hair. I get more compliments than ever before. Like you I had my hair cut really short. I love that I can wear all the colours I had not been able to wear with my coppery dyed locks. I love your hair. We have have the same type of hair. I am 72 next month in August. I love what I can wear now. Pure white is my colour. Red, navy, emerald, hot pinks and lovely bright colours give me such a lift. You couldn't look more beautiful. I watched your videos last night including make up. Keep going.

[@czickgraf]

I'm 40. I'm not quite as badass as you are yet. But I have always said I plan to get better with age. You are an incredible resource for me. I haven't known anyone else yet who can help with my questions. I have many about my life's next phase. Thank you.

[@rebeccatalley6084]

Thank you! Loved your comments!!!! My hair has stopped holding color. My wonderful husband told me let it go grey that I would be beautiful. It is hard. I feel older and not so pretty. Your video did inspire me. It has helped me look at myself differently. Thank you!!!!

[@stephenieknot9086]

Your suggestion on color and etc are so smart . Very good advice . Thank you so much . I'm so happy you posted this thank you

[@BedtimeStoriesForBecca]

I'm glad I found you as my hairdresser told me I had to do the grow out. I used fancifull and it helped tremendously.

[@wandasteeves5239]

Such a natural BEAUTIFUL lady, nice to hear at 53 the greys around my face, I'm going to go thru radiation for a rare brain/ear tumour in Feb. I will enjoy watching ur channel! TY 👍🏻👒🌹🌹🌹👉🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦😊

[@pagewizards340]

Wanda Steeves I hope all is well with you.

[@pechem9982]

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[@parryhouse]

I hope everything is good and turned out ok

[@ehaberfield2300]

Wanda Steeves . '

[@samanthamcglamery5503]

I am so hoping you are doing well. Sending thoughts of love, peace, and health.

[@elsadedegwitz5499]

Hi Monique, thank you so much for your honest advice. Now, I am more than ever convinced that I am letting my gray hair grow completely. I am not letting anyone convince me otherwise!. PS: You look better with your own short hair than with the long hair wig.

[@altann6797]

I find your personality so admirative, not ready myself to go grey yet but your message resonates well in me . Good on you 👍🏼

[@LCK1964]

Oh I just love you. Thank you for creating these videos!