Michel, you look just lovely. Thank you for sharing your story and pictures. It is really helpful and inspirational for those of us in the middle of the transition stage, to see others with beautiful gray/white hair.
Posted by on 04/05 at 12:57 PM
Michel’s Story
GOING LONG AND LOVING IT!
Canadian Michel Brown started seeing gray in her teens. By her twenties, she was well into salt-and-pepper territory. Today, at 38, she has a fabulous silver mane (although she says she still has some of her original brown color underneath it all. Who’s looking?)
This isn’t a transitioning story – it’s a LONG story – for all of you out there who say you want to see more great grays with long hair! I’ll let Michel tell you how she feels about gray in her own words:
”When I look in the mirror, I am reminded of my Dad and my Grandma with their beautiful, soft, white gray hair. I am proud of this family heritage.
I was once asked the name of the salon that had streaked my hair silver. My reply was, “Genetics.”
I am quite proud that three women have told me that after seeing my hair, it inspired them to go au natural. Two are now totally gray, without any dye left, and the third is in the midst of letting her gray shine through. They are all beautiful.
Vanity is a wonderful thing. I receive many compliments from men and women on my striking hair colour. It’s good to feed the ego.
Thank you for a great site.”
Ed. Note: Thank you, Michel. You’ve given us just another good reason why the words “gray haired old lady” should be banned from the English language!
THE MANY LOOKS OF MICHEL
Michel says she “really babies” her hair, and has some great tips for taking care of long gray hair. Knowing that gray hair is more fragile, she lets her natural curl air dry and rarely uses a diffuser. Michel has learned not to “over shampoo,” and concentrates on the scalp, just rinsing the ends. She also applies a conditioner to the ends, adds a styling cream or light gel , and simply finger sets it. Michel deep conditions at least once a week, and will use a clarifying shampoo to remove product build-up (she likes Neutrogena and Pantene.) Once or twice a year, she may get her hair straightened for special occasions, but otherwise just goes with the flow of the natural curl. Results? Her partner brags about her hair, and he cringes every time she gets it trimmed.
Let’s welcome Michel (who posts with her middle name, Leigh), and share your comments!
Thanks, you will get there too and start basking in the glow of the compliments. 
Posted by on 04/05 at 02:46 PM
Michel, thank you for sharing these spectacular photos. I just love the one with the background falls. With your curly locks cascading down your shoulders, it just all works so well!
Since I have always worn my hair fairly long, you have given me hope that once I have transitioned, I will go long again!
Thankyou!
Posted by on 04/05 at 03:03 PM
Shara—what a great eye you have! The ripples in the silver/white water do seem to echo the ripples in Michel’s hair. D.
Posted by on 04/06 at 09:20 AM
It is awesome to see my life-long friend glowing!!! You are a beautiful person on the outside as well as on the inside Michel...the Hislop gang loves you!!! I really like the last two pictures...I see a modelling career in the future!!!!!
Posted by on 04/06 at 07:12 PM
Michel,
I love the length and the fullness of your hair! It looks so healthy… Truly an inspiration for all of us! 
Posted by on 04/07 at 06:14 AM
Michel-
Thank you for sharing your story with us! Seeing beautiful ladies like you, is what keeps me going through transition.
Posted by on 04/07 at 06:49 AM
Michel
Your silver hair really is an inspiration. I love the naturalness of the waves and color.
The waterfall picture is an outstanding juxtaposition.
Silver hair is very flattering to your complexion, like light shining around your face.
Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!
Carol
Posted by on 04/08 at 05:35 AM
You and your hair are beautiful! I’m playing the waiting game now ( see the newbie section to see my pics). I love your color od silver!
Lori
Posted by on 04/12 at 10:27 AM
So awesome to see someone my age with such gorgeous silver hair! Mine is still short but my husband is so excited to see the peek-a-boo gray under the black dye. It has been his idea and encouragement...and definitely my motivation!
Feels GREAT to be free of the mess and hassle of coloring yet still feel sexy!
Gray hair is so empowering!
Thank you for sharing your pics!!
Posted by on 05/08 at 06:41 PM
Hello Michel, I love the photos of your long curls - so inspiring. I too have curly hair but have only ever seen my curls with dye on them. I’ve recently cut my hair down to the roots to grow out my natural hair and am looking forward to having long silver curls like you one day.
Posted by on 05/15 at 04:16 PM