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Retro4Life · 07-14-2014, 08:00 PM

I think I am one of the very few people at my place of work that does not dye his/her hair. I could...I'm nearing 50 years old and my hair has been graying since I was 40.

It's cool if people do, I just find it odd that just about EVERYONE opts for the dye. I reason that this is what 50 looks like for me, why try to hide it? It costs money, it's not good for you, and it's a bother.

Vahan · 07-14-2014, 08:08 PM

Good question, Michael.

Nope, I am proud of my short hair, which is currently brown, but wouldn't care should, and if, it turns gray.

Family Ties Forever! · 07-15-2014, 02:28 AM

Never have and never will. The smell of the chemicals used in the dye are way toooo strong for me to handle.

biffbronson · 07-15-2014, 04:30 AM

It's funny you mention this because I was just thinking about what it would be like to do something about my gray. It's coming in more and more at the temples. I'll turn 50 in less than 6 months...!

But I'm leaning toward leaving it alone, because the lady I'm interested in has never dyed her hair -- it's 100% silver gray and looks good on her! Any day now I'm going to surprise her as she's never seen my beard come in (always clean-shaven before) -- and she'll probably be shocked by how it's about 75% gray!

MrCleveland · 07-15-2014, 12:49 PM

Only if I'm in a movie...I'd dye it blonde...my hair is dark brown.

Chocolate Moose · 07-15-2014, 02:32 PM

You can get henna, which is a vegetable dye, in several colors. It's not bad for you.

Janice · 07-15-2014, 02:44 PM

I have my hair colored blonde at a salon. My hair stylist Liz is very talented and does terrific work. It does cost a lot of money and is time consuming. I spent three hours at the salon last week, but to me it's worth it. I look better as a blonde than a brunette.

If a person feels better with colored hair and can afford to maintain it, then it's a personal decision. I don't see how it's bad for me. I use high-end products to keep my hair in good condition.

Retro4Life · 07-17-2014, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vahan

Good question, Michael.

Nope, I am proud of my short hair, which is currently brown, but wouldn't care should, and if, it turns gray.

Thanks, Vahan, I'm glad you liked it. And thanks for your participation.

HuntingtonM15 · 07-17-2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

If a person feels better with colored hair and can afford to maintain it, then it's a personal decision. I don't see how it's bad for me. I use high-end products to keep my hair in good condition.

I agree. I have no reason to dye my hair right now, but when the time comes, I definitely will. A guy at work is in his late 30's, but could totally pass for 50 due to the gray hair. I know that many don't mind, but that will not be happening to me.

Torgo · 07-17-2014, 07:33 PM

I'm almost totally gray. Started going gray in my early 30's. Have no desire to dye it, plus my wife loves my gray hair. What anyone else thinks I couldn't care less.

JamesG · 07-17-2014, 07:40 PM

I lost my hair rather early instead of graying, so I don't have much to dye.

My facial hair has natural red highlights (being 1/2 Irish).

comedyfreak · 07-18-2014, 05:07 AM

I toyed with the idea, bought Grecian formula but never went through with it, I still may in the future. My mustache is almost all gray.

OH Nuts! · 07-18-2014, 07:27 AM

I've toyed with the idea but practically everyone is telling me I look good in salt and pepper hair, so I'm leaving it be - for now anyways.

Penny Lane · 07-18-2014, 01:48 PM

I was about 20 when I first dyed my hair.I had rather dull brown hair so I went to a medium blonde. I have had auburn, dark brown, very light blonde (almost white). But I now am sticking with medium blonde. It suits my skin tone. Underneath it all I am fast getting very very gray. I don't intend on going that route!

Dianne3 · 07-18-2014, 04:44 PM

I'm surprised at all the no's.

I am a born natural blond, but now that I'm older, I have to keep coloring it to keep it that way. The roots are the worst. It's more than still wanting to be blond. The dark roots make my hair look dirty and I have a hard time managing it.

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07-14-2014, 08:00 PM	#1
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Do You/Will You Dye Your Hair? I think I am one of the very few people at my place of work that does not dye his/her hair. I could...I'm nearing 50 years old and my hair has been graying since I was 40. It's cool if people do, I just find it odd that just about EVERYONE opts for the dye. I reason that this is what 50 looks like for me, why try to hide it? It costs money, it's not good for you, and it's a bother.
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07-15-2014, 02:28 AM	#3
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Never have and never will. The smell of the chemicals used in the dye are way toooo strong for me to handle.
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07-15-2014, 04:30 AM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,404	It's funny you mention this because I was just thinking about what it would be like to do something about my gray. It's coming in more and more at the temples. I'll turn 50 in less than 6 months...! But I'm leaning toward leaving it alone, because the lady I'm interested in has never dyed her hair -- it's 100% silver gray and looks good on her! Any day now I'm going to surprise her as she's never seen my beard come in (always clean-shaven before) -- and she'll probably be shocked by how it's about 75% gray!
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07-15-2014, 12:49 PM	#5
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	Only if I'm in a movie...I'd dye it blonde...my hair is dark brown.
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07-14-2014, 08:08 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Good question, Michael. Nope, I am proud of my short hair, which is currently brown, but wouldn't care should, and if, it turns gray.

07-15-2014, 02:32 PM	#6
Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,886	You can get henna, which is a vegetable dye, in several colors. It's not bad for you.
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07-15-2014, 02:44 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I have my hair colored blonde at a salon. My hair stylist Liz is very talented and does terrific work. It does cost a lot of money and is time consuming. I spent three hours at the salon last week, but to me it's worth it. I look better as a blonde than a brunette. If a person feels better with colored hair and can afford to maintain it, then it's a personal decision. I don't see how it's bad for me. I use high-end products to keep my hair in good condition.

07-17-2014, 07:33 PM	#10
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,025	I'm almost totally gray. Started going gray in my early 30's. Have no desire to dye it, plus my wife loves my gray hair. What anyone else thinks I couldn't care less.
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07-17-2014, 07:40 PM	#11
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,039	I lost my hair rather early instead of graying, so I don't have much to dye. My facial hair has natural red highlights (being 1/2 Irish).

07-18-2014, 05:07 AM	#12
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I toyed with the idea, bought Grecian formula but never went through with it, I still may in the future. My mustache is almost all gray.
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07-18-2014, 07:27 AM	#13
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I've toyed with the idea but practically everyone is telling me I look good in salt and pepper hair, so I'm leaving it be - for now anyways.

07-18-2014, 01:48 PM	#14
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,046	I was about 20 when I first dyed my hair.I had rather dull brown hair so I went to a medium blonde. I have had auburn, dark brown, very light blonde (almost white). But I now am sticking with medium blonde. It suits my skin tone. Underneath it all I am fast getting very very gray. I don't intend on going that route!
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07-18-2014, 04:44 PM	#15
Dianne3 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 07, 2002 Posts: 1,056	I'm surprised at all the no's. I am a born natural blond, but now that I'm older, I have to keep coloring it to keep it that way. The roots are the worst. It's more than still wanting to be blond. The dark roots make my hair look dirty and I have a hard time managing it.