Is Going Gray The Right Choice for YOU? Pros and Cons of Ditching Hair Dye

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

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[@jessicadieckman8736]

I’m so thankful I found this! I find all your videos very inspiring! I’m 42 and have been coloring my hair since my early teens. I had grays in my early 20s. I was criticized by others and friends and decided to religious color. I feel done and feel I need to do this. Thank you for all the tips!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome!

[@marieob8810]

Starting the journey, my last roots touch was 3 weeks ago. I have a long way to go but ready for it. The roots are already showing. I am 53 and I don’t want to hurt my scalp anymore. I am not a very patient person but I want to go cold turkey and I have long brown hair that I want to keep. Please wish me good luck, I will need it 😂

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Good luck - you can do it! You might want to watch the video I did about the dye trip technique - that’s a good hybrid technique if you want to keep your length but you don’t want an obvious skunk stripe.

[@EmptyCagesPress]

Yes to all of it, Katie! Especially your recognition of the gorgeous color. I have also described it as Christmas on my head...cause it's so shimmery and shiny! Like silver thread! Good for you, Katie - I love your new UTube channel! Keep spreading the good news....You are LUCKY if you're blessed with silver hair! Wear it proudly!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂and that we agree on the sheer beauty of silver hair!

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

I feel so much more relaxed now that I cut off the blonde layer. I didnt relish a short cut but I waited 9 months with no dye and the stubborn blonde layer concealed all new grey hair! I am excited to see my hair long but for now I am thrilled to feel my silver hair growing out and looking so much healthier.

[@meganpeterson3849]

I’m struggling a little because my husband is younger than me and has brown (very little gray) but mostly I am liking it so far.

[@loriwagner2766]

Wow! Katie every pro you talked about I feel the exact same way 😊 11 months into my transition & absolutely love my natural hair. I don’t want to lose my length either, so I’m waiting it out. I totally get where your viewers are coming from with their list of cons. However, if you don’t care what others think you’re good to go from the start! Other opinions don’t bother me.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That's exactly how I felt and it made going gray SO much easier!

[@fromfuture6666]

Like from Ukraine. ❤❤ I'm 41 years old. I haven't dyed my hair for 2 years.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I bet it looks great! ♥️

[@fromfuture6666]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum 😍😍💖💖🌹🌹🌹

[@lourdes4341]

Thank you Katie for your inspiring videos. I started my journey two months almost three. I did this because I had to find the time to color my hair at home and also the fact that 2 weeks were not enough 3 days later I would find grey hairs showing through. My most important reason, to ditch the dye, my hair was falling out in chunks every time I shampoo it. My hair became brittled and very dry. I want to keep the hair 😂 i have left. and honestly, i am tired of trying to be someone younger just because society expects us to dye our hair shaming grey color. At 59 years old I want to be ny true authentic self. love my grey hair its coming out white I am sure it will change as it grows. My husband is very supportive and he was the first person who suggested this years ago. I decided to do this when I was ready and now its time. 😊 God bless 🎉❤

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, Lourdes - thank you! I'm so glad you like the videos. It sounds like you and I went through the same experiences - so I KNOW you will love going gray. My hair has never been happier! An di'm so glad your husband is supportive - it makes it easier.

[@girijag.62]

Your hair looks great and your eyes are such a beautiful color!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you! ♥️

[@sMariebc]

Such great information! Bring on the grey!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it

[@mintydookeran5553]

Got tired of dyeing,love my gray hair.

[@jodiloree3691]

Grayheadedness is a crowning glory.

[@suzannagrove7259]

Katie, I hope you are well, and all the best to you and your family. My experience was about 6-8 months behind you. I could not tolerate the dyed blond ends with the gray roots. I spent way too much $ on wigs...then eventually cut it into a sort bob. Three year later now and have medium length hair and growing. Do I love it? Yes I do! Never have been tempted to color my hair again. Thank you, once again for email that encouraged me. You were my inspiration, and may I say, you look lovely. Suzanna

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You are so very welcome, Suzanna! I’m so glad to hear that you love your hair!

[@casieblevins7253]

This might be a strange question but what does your hair look like in a side part with your underside so dark in comparison? I'd love to see it. I agree that one of the best bonuses is how unique everyone's color pattern is. It's almost like a fingerprint!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I'll try to show that in a future video. But when I do a side part, my hair actually looks MORE white, which is not what I expected. I'd like to wear my hair back in a way to show off the dark underside, but I can't find a style that suits me :-)

[@grisellecc5807]

The last hair color I got was on June 2020, my transition lasted about a year and a half. I think because I was having some hair loss I used good vitamins for hair loss and medications that I believe helped me grow it faster. Best decision ever, I love it and I get lots of compliments on my hair color.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That’s wonderful! ❤️❤️

[@jenjen2824]

Would you mind sharing the vitamins and meds you used?

[@grisellecc5807]

@@jenjen2824 I Take Nutrafol daily as well as Kerotin. I used to take Viviscal Professional but I changed to Kerotin. Since Nutrafol is kind of pricey, with Kerotin I get a 6 month supply for the same price of a 3 month supply of the Viviscal Professional and I think it is as good. I have both Nutrafol and Kerotin in subscription and that way you save a little. Good luck.

[@jenjen2824]

@@grisellecc5807 Thank you ❤☺

[@kathypensock5880]

I so enjoy your videos very informative I made the decision to go natural almost 2 years now I have long hair went cold turkey and I'm enjoying the process. I live in the US and thank you silver sister!!❤️

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re so welcome! It’s so nice to hear that you enjoy the videos as I still have to work at the courage to make each one. I’m hoping to become more self-confident the more I do this! ❤️

[@janiewhitcomb7600]

Wow great video! I’m almost 8 months no dye, what a process! I feel like I need to change my makeup and my cut. Any suggestions? So glad I found your channel! Still having hard time with the transition.

[@Newlaw289]

Yes, I can see where my hair is coming in super shiny, so I'm like, why am questions letting it grow in with the silver?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Exactly!!

[@chenanigans]

Your hair looks gorgeous miss mama girl! I think silver is so pretty! Im only 30.

[@Laurat103]

Hi I'm 27 months in...still hàve about 3 inches because i don't want to cut my hair. I was light ash blonde so the grow out wasnt too bad. I love the dimension in the color..cant wait til the last cut. Also...i dont give a crap about others comments. Guess its just being 57 lol good luck to all on your journey😊

[@bellalobela]

I’ve always LOVED grey hair! I can’t wait to reach my mid 30’s or 40s and get grey! I won’t ever dye it

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Wonderful!

[@QuickSilverHair]

Excellent points on both sides. ❤❤

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks!

[@theotherkangaroo]

Beautiful hair & love it on you long!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks!

[@kerryleighbrett5576]

Thank you love your video

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I'm so glad to hear it - thanks!

[@denisewellenstein9291]

I am curious about the thought of going gray (or being gray) being more difficult for introverts. I have always been an introvert, but I have also always been an artist who believes strongly in being authentic to myself. I understand the push-pull of wanting remaining invisible (undercover) while also wanting to “shine”. The thought that a shy person may not have the fortitude to thrive as a silver-haired person the way an extroverted person might makes me feel sad. I’ll have to sort out how I feel about that. In the meantime, looking forward to your videos that discuss the best ways ti handle unsolicited comments!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi! I certainly didn’t mean to imply that introverts might not have the fortitude. I come from a family of introverts, so I thought I had a little insight (maybe not!) into how introverts might feel about the constant unsolicited comments, since they made even me (an extrovert) uncomfortable at times. It’s just a thought I had, feel free to ignore. Xoxo

[@silvercurlszelda]

You hit good points on both sides! It's funny the, you will look old, comments are trained in our brains. When I first went natural I stopped relaxing my hair first and then a couple weeks later I stopped coloring it. Great video 😊

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks!

[@Healinglove]

I'm starting to grow out my hair from highlighting it blonde, do I need to use a purple shampoo? If so, what brand is good? ❤

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, you don’t need to use a purple shampoo, unless you’re experiencing problems with yellowing on your naturally gray or (dyed blonde) hair. But if that’s the case, the one I prefer is Bold Uniq. But there are a lot of good options out there. ❤️

[@barbkelly9604]

I have very curly hair which i feel is my identity. You're the second person I've watched that said the curls could become straighter. That really scares me the most. I'm going to try to go gray but I'm only 9 weeks out from my last color and don't want my curls to straighten. That would be a nightmare for me because that would be two major changes in my hair rather than just the graying. Don't know if I could deal with that😮

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

@@barbkelly9604 I totally understand how that might turn you off. What was your hair texture like as a child? If it was curly as a child - pre-puberty - there’s a very good chance your gray hair will be curly too ❤️

[@barbkelly9604]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum A little curly as a baby, then got kind of straight, then got VERY curly but don't remember at what age (must have been fairly young). I guess it will remain a mystery. Thanks for your response 😁

[@VousEtre]

What about wearing wigs while your grey goes out?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That’s also a great option - I did a video about that a while back.

[@evasingh7231]

You look great! ❤️

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you!

[@normanlucas9363]

Great video! :)

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks!

[@create2liberate]

Educating myself on going gray has me thinking 1.) Gray/Silver is GORGEOUS!! I love it so much!! 2.) the fact that people are going to have their own personal issues with this (constant comments) really shows us where we're at collectively when it comes to aging. THAT is sad.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I agree with you on both counts! Definitely be prepared for the comments. It is sad - and what’s really sad, is a lot of the rude comments come from other women. The good news is that if we can put up with that and show it doesn’t bother us, it will help the younger generation, so that maybe they won’t have to go through this too. Maybe they will be more accepting of aging, gray hair , etc!

[@create2liberate]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum yeah - the patriarchy isn't held up by men alone. I have a pretty unconventional haircut and the shaved (undercut) portion is predominately silver. I hope the top ends up that way too. My daughter will love it!

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I love my grey hair. I am rocking the red lipstick. Kids run up to me and tell me they like red. My nickname is the snow queen.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I love it!

[@helennoble9587]

Going grey as a child? Jeez, I’m doing well then , I’m turning now aged 51.. natural red head turning white …

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Yeah! I’ve met a few people who got their first grays as toddlers ! Genetics are crazy 😜