I’m five months in to going gray/silver! Wow can’t believe the negative comments people make! I definitely going to continue I’m doing this for me, thanks for this wonderful attitude! 💖
@amycorley1658
6 жыл бұрын
As a gray/white haired woman, I can tell you it it very liberating to not be tied to the dye. Mother nature does know what she is doing!
@jeanphilpot350
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Monique! I had beautiful auburn hair all my life. Then, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. When my hair fell out, I was told if you don.t dye it when it grows back in, it will be grey and straggly. I was scared. However, my hair grew back salt and pepper grey and I love it! People kept asking when I was going to dye it. I said never! I get so many compliments. No more hair dye , I am alive and so grateful. I agree with everything you said. It is really ridiculous the stigma that society puts on women and how they look. My hair is a daily affirmation of what I have endured. You look just lovely❤️
@marilena6037
6 жыл бұрын
Men get called Silver Fox's. You are right about the double standard. There are women in my workplace who are over 55 and don't color their hair and to me they stand out as some of the most attractive women in this workplace. They have inspired me to be natural with my hair color.
@amyralls6218
6 жыл бұрын
Monique, your hair is absolutely beautiful! Any man who has you on his arm should consider himself very lucky!!!
@shirlynssleeved1188
6 жыл бұрын
I love my "silver" & get stopped all the time asking me what color I use. Was so liberating to stop coloring and looking back can't imagine how many toxins I've soaked up in the last 40 years. I did have to cut my hair fairly short to get rid the darker blond. The only recommendation I have for anyone is to make sure you keep a modern or current hairstyle.
@GretchenVaughn
6 жыл бұрын
Shirlyn's Sleeved That's wonderful advice! I have a trendy pixie cut and when I look in the mirror, I still look younger than my age.
@kw8501
6 жыл бұрын
This is so bang on Monique! Everything you said explains all the things I experienced in my four year journey to hip length white hair. I've experienced the rudest people and the most complimentary people. I get positive comments on my hair almost daily from perfect strangers. Screw the mouthy, opinionated, and rude people and be confident and rock that gray hair! It's one of the best things I've ever done! 😘
@lindellhamilton5852
2 жыл бұрын
It's no one else's business what hair colour a person has. Good on you!!
@gloriamartinez2535
6 жыл бұрын
Never seen a woman that looks as stunning as you do with gray hair. XO
@nathalienathalie1829
4 жыл бұрын
Good example for all of us 😉
@313girl5
4 жыл бұрын
There are many gorgeous #Silversisters
@jackiehatcher8
6 жыл бұрын
monique! you have really helped me in my transition from very dark brown dyed hair to very silver! Transitioning is not for the weak 😂 but your vlogs and encouragement have been so helpful. You always give such good advice-thank you!
@brittanied.9509
6 жыл бұрын
The gray is stunning on you, it’s grown in so nicely, loving the length. That magenta color you’re wearing is also beautiful on you.
@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346
6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like those people are either jealous as hell or just mad that you look hot with your gray hair!!!! Be true to yourself 😉💖 I'm excited 😁
@giseleforcier5483
6 жыл бұрын
Because I saw you videos 2 yrs ago I decided to grow grey I am 68. I will never go back to being dark haired. I just love it!
@greenpurl8482
6 жыл бұрын
I found my first gray hair at 21. Actually, it was my college roommate who found it and plucked it out without my knowledge or permission. I was more upset by her action of assuming that I would not want it than I was by its presence. From that moment on, I could not wait to turn gray. I tried going natural, but found that the few gray strands in my 30s really aged me and looked dowdy and unkempt, so I began to color. My hair grows more quickly than most people, as I had to dye it every 10 days - 2 weeks. Around age 41, my hairdresser and I decided there was enough gray (>50%) to go for it. Growing it out was unpleasant - I am short, so my "skunkline" was visible to everyone who towers above me. I just had to suck it up for a few months. When the day finally arrived, my hairdresser cut off the colored part of my hair, leaving me with a short pixie that was silver and gray with some of my natural brown. The response was immediate and positive. 18 years later, I am rocking shoulder-length bright silver hair. I have been stopped so often by young women who ask who does my color. (My answer is always "God!") I am flattered that a business colleague told me that seeing my hair encouraged her to stop coloring. I am now 60 with great skin (no one believes my age) so the hair color is just that - a hair color. It is in great condition, thick and shiny and I love it. I have fair skin and green eyes and find my hair is so flattering to my natural coloring. I am challenged now that gray hairs are popping up in my brown eyebrows, but am finding taupe pencils are working so far. As far as dating, I seem to attract more younger men than ones my own age. Hmmm.
@rlms56
6 жыл бұрын
Monique, you were my inspiration to embrace my gray hair. I started going gray at 30 and was totally gray by 40. I’m now 61. Two months ago I stripped my hair of color (brown): bleached it then dyed it gray. Now I’m not worried about my gray roots showing and I love my hair.
@TinyTitan50
6 жыл бұрын
My mother was my biggest critic with me going gray! She said if I went gray that it made HER old! I didn’t listen but it hurt! Now I’m more salt than pepper and I get so many compliments on my hair. I also started my journey at 50.. now I’m 58 and loving it! I have to say YOU were a big part of me enjoying going gray. Thank you!
@leahwhite115
6 жыл бұрын
I used a Color remover from Walmart to take the brown away. It worked like a charm! Some yellowing, but used purple shampoo and it knocked down the yellow. Then I had my hair cut as I usually did... After 2 hair cuts, it was all mine... I found out I was white in the front that blended to dark gray in the back. I have people asking who my hairdresser was and did I know what products she used to get my hair the way it was? I told her my hairdresser is God and mother nature!
@Pussycatfeathers
5 жыл бұрын
Did the colour remover take out all the dye from months of dying, and you were left with grey or peppered hair?
@hairrum
4 жыл бұрын
@@Pussycatfeathers Did you ever get an answer
@Pussycatfeathers
4 жыл бұрын
@@hairrum i didnt but ive used colour B4 at least 4 times and its worked well every time removing the colour but leaving it fairly patchy and never going back to my original colour (hard to remember what that is though?)......its a very time consuming process because of all the rinsing but ive also had it turn dark again immediately because i didnt rinse properly or long enough...all in all though its a great product to get rid of unwanted colour and hair, though a little dry at first, soon recovers
@vcjtx
6 жыл бұрын
I did the extreme haircut method - Chopped off my dyed auburn hair to a Susan Powter length! I kept trimming it as the gray grew out & soon it was gray all over and I could grow the length. I love my gray hair!
@kathybuckley2338
4 жыл бұрын
Your hair is fab x
@MichaelaLogueCoach
6 жыл бұрын
You are not old, it's just a hair color! THIS WAS THE STATEMENT THAT COMPLETED THIS VIDEO FOR ME. Thank you for sharing.
@danielspencer1829
6 жыл бұрын
I personally think you are at the most beautiful in your career. your hear color makes your skin glow and your eyes pop. Do what you want. You look beautiful! (My opinion)
@paulsidney77
6 жыл бұрын
Monique I think you look amazing with your natural hair tone. I’m 40 and went silver when I was 16. I’m now about 90% white. I think women look amazing with silver hair so keep it up !
@paulsidney77
6 жыл бұрын
I forgot to measure the social measure of woman going grey but, I completely understand the diffraction between man and woman. It’s something to concentrate and bring to the normal cycle of being human. I find beauty in what’s not magazine defined. Just you true self is beautiful. Ps. You are. Love your videos.
@SABOREAME68
6 жыл бұрын
It strikes me funny, that you're touching this subject since I recently went from soft brown to White Snow. Having said that, I think I'm out of the norm, and I say this because most of my friends and my hairstylist said to me why do you want to look older? However, once I got it done all white now people say you look even younger! I love your gray/white hair it makes you look more exquisitely glamorous... Abrazos y OLE~
@womanofacertainage5892
6 жыл бұрын
I truly don't believe it makes anyone look "older." No one is really fooling anyone when they are over 50 or 60 and you have zero gray. That would be very unusual. :) So to me, it just made me feel and look inauthentic (when I was still coloring). I A D O R E my platinum hair!!!!
@tarasullivan4211
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I get stopped often by people who compliment/ask about my hair. I stopped the coloring drudgery when I was 40 and have never regretted it. Glad I didn’t listen to those who warned me of “looking older”. They were absolutely wrong.
@joannarichardscraig3442
6 жыл бұрын
Tara Sullivan berated
@joannarichardscraig3442
6 жыл бұрын
Birthday Irrylhsay
@joannarichardscraig3442
6 жыл бұрын
Hi sweetie thank you Birthday
@cafefay
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, I'm 3 years dye free with salt and pepper. You are correct, you never know what you will end up with. Wouldn't change a thing..loving it everyday 💚
@carolnewlands8630
6 жыл бұрын
You are a GEM..in EVERY way..you share,you are honest..you had such lean times in the past and yet shined your light for us always...nothing makes me happier then to see you busy in your profession and in a fabulous relationship..so well deserved...You were one of the reasons I went grey...your way..chopped it off..now it is almost shoulder length..and my hair is thicker and more fabulous now then the 25 years I dyed it every color in the book..BTW..I get asked out more now..men tell me it is a sign of great confidence...BUT!!I have to be twice as attentive to makeup and style..you just enjoy your life now...you deserve ALL good things..THANK YOU for being part of our lives....xoxo
@2lmdi
6 жыл бұрын
The deeper issue is: Why is it bad to be old? Discrimination based on gray hair means its really discrimination based on age.
@genie674
6 жыл бұрын
Doesn't apply to men though. 😠
@SynergyCeleste
6 жыл бұрын
For the most part although not all gray haired people are old. They are EXPERIENCED!
@becauseiam7915
5 жыл бұрын
@@SynergyCeleste Smiles*
@SynergyCeleste
5 жыл бұрын
Not just hair, but you can be discriminated against if you are overweight, just being out in public... If it doesn't inconvenience anybody, people should be left alone.
@yavonae
4 жыл бұрын
We were not created to grow old per the Bible. Some people don't believe in the Bible, others do. Most people want to look young and there's nothing wrong with that. I love silver hair especially if it looks as good as hers in this video. There is no discrimination with most people but gray hair usually comes with getting older. Just the way it is. Consider 9:11.
@paulam8382
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you and all of the wonderful videos you share, I had the courage to finally ditch the dye. I’m 7 months into my journey and I haven’t regretted my decision for a second! Thank you so much for giving me the little nudge I needed. 💜
@diannedballard2372
6 жыл бұрын
This video needed to be done. Thank you for doing it!
@classyhk9624
6 жыл бұрын
YASSS!!! You are so on point and on time for me. At 67 I have decided to go COMPLETELY grey on my 68th birthday in a couple months. My 1/4 inch roots are showing now. i have been doing research on "going grey" and have decided (for me) to grow out my grey hair under various styles of wigs. I have always been a changer of hairstyles and colors since I was in my early twenties. My mom had gorgeous silver grey hair but hated it so she dyed it. In transition I will also take advantage of the many highlighting and coloring options you have spoken about. It is somewhat different for me since I am also growing out a perm into a "natural" curl pattern. How much natural can ya get than white? So, that is my plan for going through and into the "grey veil". I am thinking of doing a written journal with pix. Perhaps I will post it when I'm done so that others may take courage to travel the the feminine road to the blank slate (as I like to call white/grey hair) or "old age" (as others less informed may say). YOU ARE A GREAT INSPIRATION. Rock on Lady! Smooches.
@energeticsoulhealer888
3 жыл бұрын
How did it go? I'd love to see pics!
@manthamac1
6 жыл бұрын
You have just made me feel invincible, I'm a natural redhead and don't colour my hair, it is fading through strawberry blonde but the hair at my temples is pretty much white now. You saying that a woman with grey/gray hair is a strong woman was just what I needed to hear, I shall continue letting it fade away to white and ignore anyone who says I look old. You really are inspiring.
@sharonrich829
6 жыл бұрын
manthamac1 zz
@marionfullarton3167
4 жыл бұрын
I'm a natural red head gone through the strawberry blond now I'm quite silvery white, my hare is very coarse how to keep your grey hair looking healthy ?
@nise5281
6 жыл бұрын
Your silver hair is beautiful and I LOVE that hair style on you!! The beachy subtle waves gorgeous!
@judyberends4586
6 жыл бұрын
nise 52 BEAUTIFUL
@gailspangler9024
6 жыл бұрын
Yaasss!! My high school senior photo has me with dyed hair, too!! At 17 it had gotten to the point where I couldn't continue to "yank out" those white hairs, because my hairline was receding from all that pulling!! I, too, stopped dying at 50, and fully embrace my silver hair now (I'm 63). My favorite part of this video (and I LOVED all of it!!) was when you said your viewers were "grown-ass women"!! You got THAT right!! It's my hair, and I love it!! If someone else DOESN'T, then they should stop freakin' looking at it!! #GrownAssWoman
@staceycurnow3439
6 жыл бұрын
Monique, I started going Grey in my early 20’s. I am now almost 54. I started thinking about letting my grey grow out about a year ago. I found your channel and it gave me the courage to actually let it grow out. I want to thank you so much for helping me to have the courage to go natural and I am loving it. I am now 7 months of no coloring and I am loving it! I am using some rinses and things like that to help tone down the old colors while I grow it out. Thank you!!!!
@heatherwright3981
4 жыл бұрын
Good grief she is a genius! I'm 47, and I am finally getting "noticable" grays coming in, and have been debating going gray. I have colored my hair for fun since my 20's, been every color under the sun bc I just wanted to do different stuff, not bc I was covering gray. But now, that my hair is back to a "virgin" state, I am wondering if letting my hair go gray is the next chapter. Thanks for all the information!
@judithanndohar
6 жыл бұрын
Monique as I said before, I found your video's when I decided to go gray. You were such a big help to me. Truly. Also your beauty encouraged and continues to encourage me. You look good, maybe we can too! It's been 2 years now and I am happy with my decision. You are right it wasn't always easy, that's for sure. Thanks for the encouragement and the realism. You know, you are blessed with an openness and an acceptance that translates to a kind of love. I hope that love and acceptance always comes back to you tenfold. Rock on !
@eiyiyiyi
6 жыл бұрын
Love, love, love this!!!!! My favorite comment that I get is "oh I love your hair, wish I had the courage to go white but I don't want to look old." Last time I heard it I just burst out laughing and said "too late".
@jojorey6886
6 жыл бұрын
Eileen Ramspacher great response:)
@KODoch48
6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂! Perfect! ... And they deserved it!
@Pussycatfeathers
4 жыл бұрын
thats quite a mean reply to someone whos giving you a compliment?!!
@krystalcarey
4 жыл бұрын
@@Pussycatfeathers yep, so mean. I was thinking the same thing.
@Mar-velousMarlenak8
3 жыл бұрын
@@Pussycatfeathers that's not an actual complement. It's what is considered a backhanded complement. An insult hidden in passive aggressiveness.
@bethparker1500
6 жыл бұрын
The habit to Dye itches on me sometimes, so I buy wigs... My hair finally sparkles, long before I make-up. At 66, glad I listened to your channel last year. And bleaching out is the most decisive method to facilitate the change.
@JNoMooreNumbers
6 жыл бұрын
Beth Parker I fear bleaching being brown haired and never did dye it. People said I would probably fry my hair trying blonde so just going a bit darker instead. Makes my hair look a little thicker since fine hair soaks up dye easier.
@bethparker1500
6 жыл бұрын
J Moore . I know it's all scary and it can be too expensive. But I remember Monique showed her hair first cut short then lightened, maybe it was couple of years ago. And I did a copy-cat of her, to celebrate my retirement. Have a great day
@RnR-Rebel
6 жыл бұрын
J Moore - Started greying heavily at 16 (genetic, my parents, siblings as well) so I always dyed my hair. I went from dyed black to platinum in one day, no damage. I was a professional hair/mu artist at time but have seen great salon results as well! Bleach will make your hair appear thicker as well. Do it in steps if you’re scared to bleach at once. If you want it bad enough you’ll find a way! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🦇
@dawnpleasant2319
6 жыл бұрын
Haha. I threw out my "emergency " box of dye recently. It's been years and I'm still getting used to the gray.
@Ann4U2000
6 жыл бұрын
Monique...we started our silver journeys at the same time! You helped me tremendously...just knowing I wasn't alone. I had no angst about letting my natural silvers coming. I was excited and couldn't wait to see what the end result would be. I am pewter and peppers...and LOVE my hair like this. My skin tone and eye color looks 'right' now! We are the representatives that show our authentic selves . Shoulders back ladies...we are wonderful!
@kimmarie9919
6 жыл бұрын
Ann4U2000 You are inspiring, I'm just starting my journey .
@Ann4U2000
6 жыл бұрын
Kim...enjoy the journey...it's about so much more than just hair. :)
@mariawelling4194
4 жыл бұрын
She one of the most stunning women I've ever seen with grey hair..she's beautiful!
@amyselin6333
6 жыл бұрын
I hate when people say society forces them to do things. You can live your life the way you want. Just ignore other people.
@edennis3202
6 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking about the woman whose boyfriend dumped her because she had gray hair. Really, she dodged a bullet; he was so shallow, if it weren't the hair, it would have been something else sooner or later. I once (accidentally) dated a man who told me that he divorced his first wife because she gained 40 pounds when she was pregnant with their son. Speechless.
@edennis3202
6 жыл бұрын
I say that I accidentally dated this guy because I wouldn't have dated him if I had known he was so shallow. That just scares the bejeebers out of me.
@lisasalinas3314
4 жыл бұрын
What a horrible person
@hwilliams7831
4 жыл бұрын
Men are very, very fickle..even the “good” ones...🤢🤮...it really is shameful
@Janilouify
6 жыл бұрын
You are stunning... I’m 10 years older than you and decided 60 was the time to embrace my true color. My husband was not fully on board with my decision.... I told him if he wanted me to keep coloring my hair he’d have to start coloring his. We both are growing old gracefully.... I love my hair... he loves it too. I love your videos.... good to see back on KZitem.
@TinyHouseBigMusic
6 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this video. Thank you for articulating so well the many complexities of going gray.
@davethomasset5122
6 жыл бұрын
Tiny House Big Music &
@dlm8763
6 жыл бұрын
British television and movies have many older people with grey hair and wrinkles. It is normal there. Here by the time you hit 40 as a woman you fall off the face of the earth. I prefer British entertainment because it feels more human, more relatable
@pam164
6 жыл бұрын
T Leigh Am british and a lot actress's say that after 40 and esp 50 jobs are very hard to get because of there age so ageism is rife here and also normal jobs.
@MsDeMandeville
5 жыл бұрын
I’m British and you’re right, it’s not as bad but ageism is still here. More so in London and the cities. Our soap actors/actresses aren’t employed on their looks, that’s for sure. My father was from Trondheim in Norway and I always see a lot more mature grey haired women there. I’m 54 now and 5 months into growing out the grey and it’s a really nice silver colour and, frankly, I don’t care if ‘I don’t look 45 anymore. I am what I am.
@hwilliams7831
4 жыл бұрын
Helen Mirren is the most beautiful actress on the planet hands down- she’s what I would strive to look like if I had a magic wand...& I’m only 41 😣
@happygirl6521
6 жыл бұрын
Monique I dyed my hair just before I saw your first video, that was a year and a half ago! I bought the dyes (takes 4 boxes to do this long, thick hair) and they are still sitting under my sink. I keep thinking that I will dye it the next time I get it cut but then I watch your latest video and become brave enough to solider on. Thank you for putting it out there, for allowing us on your journey. Thank you for your inspiration and pep talks! Much love
@antoinettekelleher8307
6 жыл бұрын
One of the things I appreciate most about your channel is how much you allow your viewers to be adults. You never talk down to us. Thank you!
@zainylainy1
6 жыл бұрын
You and Eliza are my favorite persons on utube. I love your rambling as it’s not rambling to me it’s informative. I’m 11weeks into transition and your information has continued to help me. I just absorb everything you have to say. Especially love the product info. You should make a video about us women that have dyed ends. What products are good for us. I hilighted to light blonde, so my gray is virtually unnoticeable, but am stumped on what products to use because they act differently on the two types of hair.
@hildysmookler9781
6 жыл бұрын
i have been fully gray for over a year and my hair has never been healthier. I had been dying my hair for over 30 years! absolutely love your videos and all your support !!
@ibelieveinangelsyesido7436
6 жыл бұрын
I never, ever thought of silver as 'granny grey'. I embraced the process! A woman who knows who she is, who is comfortable in her own skin & is confident attracts good people! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
@margaretfite3633
6 жыл бұрын
And, while we're at it, what is wrong with being old? I'm about to turn 59 and went gray three years ago. I made the decision after, like many of my contemporaries, dealing with bad haircolor - expensive, not shiny, not healthy, not natural looking, always fretting about the "skunk stripe." My best advice for someone growing out their gray? Learn to French braid your hair - it helps!
@gayleelms7982
6 жыл бұрын
Margaret Fite I taught myself to braid my hair in a mermaid tale and I get compliments every single day about the wonderful light brown, blonde and silver hair I have. On the other hand I have had people tell me that I used to be so pretty, and that if I insist on being gray I need to cut my hair short. SMH
@overthehill9999
6 жыл бұрын
Gayle, don't buy into that garbage. I'm 63, white silver with highlights to hide my old crappy box color brown. NEVER will I cut it short. And my hubby still thinks I'm gorgeous. :)
@kw8501
6 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a comment I've heard that is fitting to this discussion... "I am not here to decorate your world"...😉
@karriebelle49
6 жыл бұрын
That is so spot on
@cherylolsen4420
5 жыл бұрын
I love your comment! Thank You for a new mantra.
@melaniewalker5226
5 жыл бұрын
Haha I love it, I'm here to decorate my world
@wendyyanez9109
4 жыл бұрын
18 weeks into my natural grow out. I am loving it and at this time when you really can't go anywhere, it's the perfect time to go for it. I've been told over and over, "We're too young to go gray!" "No, you can't do that!" Well I'll be 59 in six weeks and while I feel this is not old, I just want to be me and own my own hair color. I am not saying anything is wrong with coloring your hair if that makes you happy. I have watched many of your videos and just love you and your honest open view of going gray! Thank you!
@robyn9059
6 жыл бұрын
I have been with you from the start of your channel. You do have a back bone and that's what hooked me to your videos. You are a rock star. R
@HipFitSoooGood
6 жыл бұрын
I agree. I'm totally hooked too!
@davethomasset5122
6 жыл бұрын
Robyn #
@roseelliott2728
6 жыл бұрын
I am right at the starting point of growing out my natural color. How perfect you published this!
@lourdesbarrientos5564
6 жыл бұрын
Beauty Boomer .... do not give up. One whole year, but it will happen! I Did it!
@kimmarie9919
6 жыл бұрын
Me too , I'm about two months regrowth . I'm not liking the contrast of the white roots around the front with my brown dyed hair .It seems to be salt and pepper on the roots at the back ,which I'd be happy with .I might have to think about 'stripping' the colour so not such a contrast ,but worried about the condition of the hair afterwards . Still early days and still positive it will look great in the end :-)
@jessicathompson8231
5 жыл бұрын
@@kimmarie9919 I am at this exact point right now, with same colors and coloring history. I'm researching trying to figure out how to best navigate this journey to grey. I'm also thinking of stripping the (years & years) of brown dye using Vitamin C tablets and shampoo (found method on YT) to reveal hopefully close to whatever my natural color is now (?)... it looks to be a bit salt and pepper on the half inch of roots I have showing. But, like you, I'm apprehensive about what shape my hair will be in after stripping it. Did you end up stripping out your color or not? If so, what did you use? I'm just curious about the results of a fellow going-silver traveler who (was) in a similar situation. ☺ Thanks!
@c.j.raymerauthor7346
5 жыл бұрын
I love you so much! I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and your honesty. I’m 51 and eight months into my transition (for the fourth time). I’m not giving in this time around. I came across your vid with the pink wig. I watched it because I thought it was so cool! Then I discovered that your channel was dedicated to your silver journey. I fell down the rabbit hole that day. I watched most of your videos and discovered others as well. Then found support groups on Facebook. I spent the entire day feeling validated and building my resolve to stick with my journey. I even found the strength to share a “revealing” pic of my growth on Instagram and just posted my first vid about my journey, today. I have you to thank for that. Had I not come across your video last week, I would be Auburn again. (I was really having a hard time and was about to cave until I found you by “accident.”) Thank you, again. From one silver sister to another. You rock!! Xoxo
@marcybele
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing gray-haired women into focus. We need this! Love your videos
@jeannemarie3704
4 жыл бұрын
I love this topic. This is one of my favorite of yours..thank you. For encouraging us mature women to embrace gray... change... and be bold!
@robynwilliams993
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve been going naturally grey for about 6 months. I just throw a violet toner on to remove the yellow tinge every month. It’s so freeing not to worry about it anymore. You know the monthly coloring to cover the grey! I’m embracing it!!
@theastewart6721
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for all the great suggestions! I started dying my hair at 21 and I’m now 62. I have had it. I am beyond sick of the whole process. I have a wonderful hairdresser but gone are the days when I felt excited to go. It’s such a burden. Luckily my husband and kids have always encouraged me to let it grow gray. It’s actually pretty white. I think I will get a full highlight and let it grow out. Thanks again!
@drematedesco4095
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been the girl with the pixie cut. Now it’s sticking up all over and coming in a beautiful silver. I’m loving it.
@valerielawson6037
6 жыл бұрын
Same here. I've just turned 70 and love rocking my spikey grey pixie.
@drematedesco4095
6 жыл бұрын
valerie lawson I turn 72 in November, good for us girl!
@Danadane314
4 жыл бұрын
Keanu Reeves is dating a grey-haired woman! I love that guy! He's so modern!
@GeorgiaMountainGal
6 жыл бұрын
Looking gorgeous Monique! Yours was one of the first KZitem videos I watched at the beginning of my gray hair transition 2 years ago. I decided to bleach and tone the same as you and it made my transition so much easier. I must be blessed with super polite people surrounding me because I never heard any of the rude comments. But then again I never had a stranger compliment me. But no matter what, I love my gray hair and luckily never had any of those self doubting moments. Love your videos - you inspire us all!
@amyl.9066
6 жыл бұрын
Monique, thank you for the KZitems on the grey hair. I was on the fence until I was sidelined at home for 3+ months. I am letting the grey grow out and and am not sure how it will look, but it will be mine. I was getting really tired of the chemical reaction between the sun and the hair dye on my head changing the color. Now I am ready for the ME to shine. Thank you for you videos!
@ann-marieparkes6723
6 жыл бұрын
Been on this amazing journey with you for the last few years. You’ve inspired me so been doing the highlights and toner grow out. Got two blue streaks underneath either side too just to add some edge. Sure it’s maintainace, but I’ve never had so many positive comments. Strangers come up to me (seriously both men and women) and tell me they love my hair! My kids and husband tell me I look hot. At 56 at last I’m owning it! Love you bunches x
@keirahjohnston6373
6 жыл бұрын
I love this lady. she seems to be very honest. You absolutely look gorgeous! I really like the silver! I've been wanting to do since I was in my 40's.....I am 62 and still haven't done it. But have colored my hair since my 30's.
@marylinsadventures1677
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. At 45 I am at the start of my gray journey and am so excited.
@debrah4241
4 жыл бұрын
Getting ready for work and needed your encouragement "pep talk". 5 months in, no dye. Thanks Monique .
@blackraven4756
6 жыл бұрын
Probably the best ever KZitem video made! You deserve an Oscar for this one. You are so wise, sensible, deep, convincing and just fantastic! I wish I had the courage and hair to go all grey, but my pepper &salt color is right out extremly horrible to my complexion/eyes) so I am back to deep brown. And my daughters begged on their knees not to go grey. But so many women rocks it!!
@cristinasujoy
6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful insightful video. You inspired me to go silver and I couldn’t be happier. I went gray by cutting it short and liked itvso much I kept it short. And yes, people approach me to commend me on my hair. Thank you so much for your help.
@Melissabella
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this. My hair was white when I was 17 as well. I dyed it until I was about 50. Just the other day I got a box of blonde hair color. I wanted a change. When my kids saw it, they yelled, "NO! Your hair is beautiful!". Needless to say, it's still white. :-)
@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346
6 жыл бұрын
Melissa Latimer You have wonderful children 💙😊!!!
@Melissabella
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Good idea!
@emarcelina
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I started growing out my hair 8 months ago. At first it looked looked great and I got a lot of compliments on my ombré hair! Then it really started to fade and I had it cut into a shorter style which removed the last of the faded color. I’m now 100% gray. Sometimes I love it and sometimes 🤔 . But I’ll never go back to the fake color again!
@robinswaytoday
6 жыл бұрын
You have made very good points on women with gray hair in the media. My husband has nice gray hair and I wish I had his hair color. You look electric in gray hair.
@wagherbert
6 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely stunning. I have started to go grey naturally and I've decided to let it come through. It is what it is. There is no shame in aging, it's better than the alternative. You are so lovely to speak up about this issue. Thank you sister !
@sveana
6 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful. It helps when your hair goes grey. Some of us must sort of add upp all our features to be in this "beauty balance" in order not to look drab and old... But kudos to you, for taking this stand.
@lorill2631
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Monique! I’ve been watching you off and on for several years... primarily on the silver hair process. I’m joining you on the silver journey. I’ve been coloring since age 21 and at age 56, I’m done! I think I’m nearly 100% silver in the front and likely 60% to 80% silver in the back. I’d love it if you would re-tell your silver story ... I’ve seen you cry and celebrate on your channel and have appreciated your truth telling. Continued good health and beauty to you😘
@maryannc7223
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, Monique. It was seeing how beautiful your grey hair is - and the hair of a woman I work with - that gave me the bravery to give it a try. I was so tired of getting my roots done every 3-4 weeks and I felt like it was really negatively affecting the health of my hair. I followed your advice about the purple shampoo. I also used a root touch up kit to color in a few critical stripes (as few as possible!) to help blur “the line” - That has made the growing out period tolerable. Now I’m six months in, I’ve got about 4-5 inches of grey and I have never gotten so many compliments on my hair! Some compliments are from people who really like my grey “highlights” and others are women who are also tired of coloring their hair and are envious of my bravery. Like you, I find it more important to have something bright - lipstick or clothes or something. But I’m loving it. And my hair is already healthier and even a little curlier! So I appreciate your continuing to talk about your hair and your life. Bravo for your messages about how beautiful we can all be.
@daniellekennedy3629
6 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR BEING HONEST !!! Sadly so many women have to be told it's ok to love themselves " as is " . Thank you for giving " us " a voice !
@kham7571
6 жыл бұрын
Great conversation Monique. You are one of my role models when it came to ditching the hair dye! You look stunning, and I love your back-round in this video, peonies? Some people have told me I look younger now, so how did I look before ?! Scary 😱. My son says I look more tan, never thought it might be related to positive complexion changes sans the dye.
@barbaracossentino2313
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Monique. I went gray right along with you. Love it. Never going back.
@Life.with.Henry.the.Maltese
6 жыл бұрын
I really love the grey hair (silver) its beautiful. Im in the process of transitioning into my grey.
@gailmclendon3247
6 жыл бұрын
On my! What an encourager you are! I'm 61 years old and have been naturally silver for 10 years. I have transitioned twice because first go around I colored my silvers after having a "frumpy" day. And like you said...I immediately regretted it! Those closest to me (other than my adult daughter) either were critical of my going gray or said nothing. On the other hand, complete strangers complemented my hair color (usually men. Even one telling me he wished his wife would go natural!) It's still not the norm but that's okay. I feel brave. A little rebellous. And comfortable in my skin . You are beautiful! Keep on encouraging women in their journey.
@rookablackbird
6 жыл бұрын
I took the plunge two years ago...I'm so glad I went for it. I love my white streaks with my natural alburn hair. Monique, thank you. Your video was one of many I saw during my research. Thanks for your awesome info....it's been a great help in my journey ❤️
@dixiechic60
6 жыл бұрын
Amazingly, my husband is the one who finally pushed me to go gray. My sisters have mentioned it for several years. I guess hubby didn't want me to look too young for him lol I'm 13 months in and hubby is the one who keeps me in it. Thanks for the video and all the tips. You and your hair are gorgeous.
@audreygeneve1028
6 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I had my hairdresser clip my hair down to it's gray roots and wore a gray wig until my hair was long enough to be shaped into a pixie cut. I never had anyone tell me not to go grey or to dye it back. I had made up my mind in my 40s that I would make peace with my gray hair by the time I was 60 - I was not going to be someone still dying their hair at 70 and 80. The first part of your video, I think, really overstated the whole process and the negatives. A person will look the same age whether they dye their hair or let it go gray because if you let yourself go when you were dying you will let yourself go with the gray also. That is what makes a person look old. If you had a routine of keeping yourself as attractive as you could be, then you will be just as attractive when you go gray. Looking old is about attitude, not gray hair. That is why I feel the negatives you talked about were off base. The positive of having people tell you your hair is attractive I agree with 100%. I've had that happen over and over. I've had people tell me I look like Helen Mirren. If I had known before I went gray that it was going to look so nice, I would have gone gray years earlier. It has been a very positive and freeing experience for me and now I can were colors I could never wear before and sometimes the effect is simply stunning.
@jennycorey8968
6 жыл бұрын
Audrey Geneve I agree with everything you said. I stopped dying/bleaching my hair about 2 1/2 years ago,with Monique's inspiration and help, but occasionally I look at myself and think I might look younger if I went back on the bottle. Then I realize, I'm 74 years old and I'm going to look 74 no matter what my hair color is, so once again, I make the decision to embrace my silver hair and just be the best looking "old" lady skin care and makeup can provide.
@audreygeneve1028
6 жыл бұрын
Good for you! We should always strive to be the best we can be at whatever age we are and the positives of having a natural hair color are too much, in my opinion, to ever go back. Saves $$, saves time, and makes one focus on other things in their "person" that may need some improvement. So, I think it makes us better people overall.
@alexamcgill756
5 жыл бұрын
Audrey Genev
@MomsCoffee2
6 жыл бұрын
We Love your "rambling" go all over the place! 😉 Your real!
@edennis8578
6 жыл бұрын
I love your hair. Hair like yours makes me look forward to when my hair goes totally gray. I'm chomping at the bit, actually: the gray hairs that have come in are curly! Yay! My husband has curly hair and I've always been so envious. 💃💃💃💃💃
@mati261000
5 жыл бұрын
Monique, you were my inspiration to go silver. I am so very happy I did! My gray hair is gorgeous like yours. Never loved a color more. Thank you for being strong and courageous. Love you girl, and thank you for your support!!!!!
@trae4529
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have recently begun the process of going silver. And yes- silver is a beautiful hair color!!!👍
@patriciasizemore5133
6 жыл бұрын
Once again. Thank you, Monique. I have been grey for 3 years now and still catch flack. My mom at 82 still asks me all the time why I let myself go. Why do I want to be old? I don't, I just want to be me!
@lourdesbarrientos5564
6 жыл бұрын
Patricia Sizemore, I'm with you! Mom is 93, wearing her brunette wig, and I am sporting the glistening silver strands, no yellowing at all, and she INSISTS I colour it AGAIN, so that she won't look like the daughter, and I, her mother, hahahahahaha....ain't gonna happen! Lú
@edennis3202
6 жыл бұрын
My mother-in-law dyed her hair for 40 years until she was 90, then her system finally rebelled against the chemicals and most of her hair fell out! A specialist finally figured out that it was the dye causing her hair loss, so now that she's gone natural, her hair has grown back quite a bit, but it shows that dying your hair isn't risk free.
@patriciasizemore5133
6 жыл бұрын
A skin condition helped me make the decision. That and my very thick hair started thinning. My mom started bleaching my hair when I was 10 or 11. So, for 50 years I was coloring my hair. I can't make myself believe putting all those chemicals on the scalp every four weeks is in anyway beneficial. I no longer have dead skin covered clothing and some of the hair has come back. I have a cousin that let hers go grey and I decided to try it. Since then a few other family members have also let theirs grow out naturally. My mom is now wearing wigs because she lost her hair due to chemo and as soon as the peachfuzz came in she dyed it. The hair never came back. I do not know one person that has dared to let there hair grow in naturally that regrets it.
@peggymuller4588
6 жыл бұрын
I have spent the past few days watching several of your videos. They have been a balm and an inspiration. I am 54 and have gone through what I refer to as, "Motherhood on Steriods." Long story short, one of my children has a mild heart condition and another has been through three surgeries. I was also a homeschool mom for ten years. My kiddos who are now young adults are finally at a point of good health. Taking care of me got put on the back burner for a lot of years. Watching your videos has reminded me it is okay to take care of me. As I have watched you laugh and cry, I have appreciated your authenticity, playfulness, and humanity. That too has been a reminder to embrace all of me. Thank you!
@CandCbyPegi
6 жыл бұрын
I am so lucky to have come across your videos here on KZitem, Last week I decided to go grey. I am actually buying products to help me this weekend. I am very lucky because my husband supports my decision 1000% Thank you for giving all of us Silver Bells a voice.
@dharlander59
6 жыл бұрын
I love you to pieces. You are completely on point. I was exactly like you, silver before 20. I dyed my hair until 50. When I made the decision I never looked back. Not an easy decision, but in a way it was so freeing. You have been such an inspiration to me. Hugs and love to you.
@mindjoystudio6436
6 жыл бұрын
Your hair, your make-up, your skin, your eyes, your voice. It is a jealousy-inducing package. You are beautiful and thank you for going gray. And thank you for representing someone who does their own thing against other people's opinions. I grew out my dry, colored hair a couple of years ago. What sold me when it began to grow out (against all the negativity from other people) was how incredibly SOFT and healthy and natural it looked and felt. I was in love with the natural beauty factor of it all. Love your videos. Thank you for your help and your honesty.
@traceygervais5452
6 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely stunning, thank you for the information. I have chosen to go gray after 27years of dying. Thank you for showing Hollywood and the world we are more than our hair color.
@isobellagilbert3941
6 жыл бұрын
You are the reason I decided to bit the bullet and go gray I went and got a really snappy short cut and waited to see what colour came through Joy I have white hair and love it 😊 I get nasty remarks now and again but that’s there problem not mine also get the old woman treatment but gently change there attitude So in one word THANKS 😁
@stephaniestamper3959
6 жыл бұрын
I stopped covering my grey/white at 42 and will NEVER go back. But it takes awhile to undo the little voices in your head that tell you "you are too young" "you will look old" "you have young kids and you will look like their grandmother". Also it look awhile to stop doing double takes every time I caught my reflection in a mirror. The best advice I think I can give is if you want to do it grow it out and give yourself time. Grow it into a style you love. Then give it at least a year. See how you feel then. You can always color if you don't like. But honestly I have got more compliments since I have stopped the dye. So do it! Save money! Save time! So many reasons to do it I can't list here. Thank you for this video
@FriorSoap
6 жыл бұрын
Love this ..... I want to go grey but I’m also afraid of it ... so I’m still in the “thinking about it” phase. You, however, are gorgeous grey. Keep on rockin that grey ❤️
@julierechtin5005
6 жыл бұрын
You are so absolutely GORGEOUS! Never change your ATTITUDE!
@AngelaGarcia-bu9so
6 жыл бұрын
Going gray was the only "gift" that breast cancer gave me. I had been considering going gray for many years. I had been touching up my hair weekly for about 5 years and it was getting so very tiring. I had also begun dying my hair in my early 20's and was very seriously considering just letting it grow out. Then my breast cancer diagnosis came along. Cold capping was suggested which is a process many women use. It's basically freezing your scalp as the chemotherapy infuses in order to preserve the hair follicles. I decided against cold capping and actually looked forward to seeing what my natural hair color would be once it grew in. I love my color now, and it really does go so much better with my complexion. I found your channel at the beginning of this journey and have learned so much from you. I had no idea how to take care of my new head of hair and your videos were a godsend. I'm 2 years out, with no evidence of disease now, and it's been quite a roller coaster. Thank you Monique for your matter-of-fact, honest insights!
@christinelabrie1430
6 жыл бұрын
OMG, OMG, OMG, I just saw your Fab Fit Fun commercial!!!! Way to go!!! Oh and I am going gray and never ever going back!!!
@kathleenodorizzi7073
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, what a positive and encouraging video! I saw an earlier video you did from about 1 to 2 years ago that I watched with great interest then. I have 2 younger sisters that have both taken the natural route and do not color their hair at all. I have not wanted to do that yet, but it does percolate in my brain. I have always been fairly vain about my hair as I have always gotten compliments on it. It is long, naturally curly and a dark auburn with gold highlights which is my natural color, though it is dyed and highlighted by my hairdresser now. I am 67 and don't feel it looks inappropriate for my age yet. I take really good care of my skin so do not have alot of wrinkles. Great suggestions for specific products and techniques too. As I said before, I loved thia video!
@fullylush
6 жыл бұрын
My Man is 60 soon and has gray hair and beard, I love my silver fox, Ive always loved Gray hair, I think you look really really classy Monique, xx
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