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Sometimes they don’t get it—sometimes they do. What reactions have you been getting to your gray? (And you don’t have to name names!)
Posted by Diana Jewell on 12/11 at 07:57 PM
Great idea for a pic, Diane W. Of course, that could easily be accomplished if all you guys head out to our New York event in June. . . 
Yes, gunmetal is quite a good adjective. And the thing about transitioning is, you never know what you’re going to get. Diane, you hair doesn’t appear to be really dark brown (except in that photo where it was dyed that color), so if it is a lighter, “mousier” shade, that could eventually work to your advantage. It may be possible to highlight some streaks all the way up to white. But I’d certainly wait until I was finished transitioning to see exactly what I’ve got to work with. Then, if you want to give it a little boost, you’ll know where.
And, Louann—“silvery pewter” on your sis? Preview of good things to come! 
Posted by Diana Jewell on 10/04 at 07:22 AM
Diana,
Right now I am pretty determined to live with whatever I get in terms of color. But I know you’re right when you say to wait and see what happens. Who knows how I’ll feel a year from now.
By the way, I just returned from the bookstore (getting my weekly magazine fix) and Oprah has a new hardback out with an entire section on gray hair. The articles in the book are from past shows (which I rarely see) and her magazine. Still, it’s a nice collection of articles and photos…
Posted by DianeW on 10/04 at 09:36 AM
Who would have thought that the decision of going gray could have such an impact on those around us.That deciding to go gray could present itself as giving up and giving in to getting older. Suggesting that getting older and accepting it isn’t"hip" and maybe not up with the times, I oppose such ridicule. Today, the baby boomers are making history by so many women accepting their gray tresses proudly. I am all in for keeping your heart young and your body toned with aging. I am firmly for myself against plastic surgery and saddened by the extremes we see these days. Getting older is beautiful, it’s another chapter offering a new look and view towards ourself and others. Thank you for this site. It’s comforting to read and to share my own experience with going gray. Knowing there are so many of us ready to change the world about graying and accepting openly and joyfully getting older is promising.Thanks again.
Posted by gale on 11/10 at 01:09 PM
AMEN, silver sister!
And the other part of what we’re doing is showing the world that gray is a COLOR. Many colors, in fact. And every one of them is as beautiful as blonde, brunette, black and red. So many people are graying younger these days, so it really becomes a color choice.
Posted by Diana Jewell on 11/10 at 01:35 PM
Gale, this is the greatest site isn’t it? I have gained so much knowledge from all the women who post. Not just about hair, but all the different emotions and road blocks that have to be handled. I have a new understanding about making this decision and all the effects it can have. I so respect every woman on this site for stepping out and having courage to make this change and as so often is said, it starts you looking at other areas of your life. I guess all that could have been said by, I agree with you, Gale.
Posted by sallee on 11/10 at 02:54 PM
you know gale i was thinking (uh oh ) after reading your post ...i have such great memories of my mom who embraced her beautiful hair she had style and had alot of fun with great friends...no one ever thought about her as a little old lady (and she died at 92!) but she lived her style her way… aged gracefully… lines and all !! let me tell you she carried off being pregnant at 45 (in 1955) with style too!! when she would push the double stroller with myself and my nephew (who is 3 months older than me) she would happily point out that one was her grandchild the other her daughter!! so maybe i have a better attitude toward age because of her!
anyway this place is a great forum for all of us to shake our fist at all those people that think getting “old” is somehow tragic!!!
louann 
Posted by lainla3 on 11/11 at 07:28 AM
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