Silver Hair (2)
With the tinting comes the old mindset. With the silver comes the new trendy look, that says, "I may have a few years, baby, but look at me now!" Doesn’t silver jewelry make you feel like a queen? Think of the match! At times, it seems that everyone is blonde, but few people make the most of what they really have and that is the precious, natural silver hair look. I speculate that 98% of women today dye their hair.
Their reasoning could be:
1. Covering up their gray
You’ve gotten the mindset that your gray hair is aging instead of silver, wisdom, and class, so the first sign of the gray; you begin to cover it up; to continue to give the illusion of youth. So it's the old "gray" theory instead of precious silver thought.
This is when you don’t see the value of what you were born with. You do not see the richness of your individual color. You tell yourself, "I need something different," and of course, there are times when your hair needs to be refreshed to make you feel better about yourself.
3. They just do not like their own hair color
Sometimes you can dislike your own color because you've been comparing your hair with others. Everyone is unique and special and shouldn't be compared to each other. Be the best apple you can be and don't try to be a second-rate banana.
4. Following the Trend
Everyone is foiling or shading their hair over their silver hair and you do too. The truth about foiling the hair over your silver hair is that it makes it look yellow, unless the hairdresser first covers the silver hair with a darker blonde/light brown color and then highlights your hair. Usually only a touch-up is required in a month, and then the foiling begins again.
Remember, coloring isn't a "one size fits all" process. There is the communication and counseling process at the outset. There are many who continue to put the wrong color on their hair and keep insisting on the wrong haircut when it not only doesn't do anything for them, but detracts from their beauty (more about this later). This is not the hairstylist's fault, because the hairstylist wants to bring out all your best features in the color and haircut. The true trend of today is actually looking great with your silver (gray) hair. Ask yourself, how do I see myself and how would I like to see myself?
5. To please others
Your family and friends are all doing it, how could you be any different? But, you are different and do not have do the same thing!
6. For fun
This is quite understandable, especially if you are artistic and into colors. There was a time when I used to keep my hair a pastel pink or lavender. However, to become a Sexy Silver Fox, you drop the pink and bring out the silver.
There are times when your hair begins to turn "gray" that you seem to "gray out" everywhere, especially in your face. If this is the case with you, then; you need more warmth in your face. Try some reddish tones to your hair color instead of an ash blonde. The reddish tones will put warmth in your skin tone and bring out your eyes.
Don't forget to put on color instead of wearing neutral colors. Wear warm colors like rose, coral, or gold; these are colors that will counteract the gray in your face, and be sure to put on bright-looking scarves and jewelry. Don't be afraid of makeup. Wear pinks and corals and learn how to blend your foundation and blush.
Some turn gray prematurely. If you are young and have become silver before your time, many times a light blonde tint will help make you feel better at your young age for a season.
Hairstylists examine every head of hair that comes into their sight. They can't help it; it's inside of them whether it's conscious or subconscious; your hair will be analyzed and they'll know in seconds to a minute whether you dye, perm, or both. It doesn't mean anything personally; their brains are on autopilot all of the time.
Don't feel intimidated, that's just how we are, but be warned: whatever you do, don't make a fool of yourself and lie to them saying you haven't colored or permed your hair. The more experienced professionals won't argue with you, but turn away shaking their heads over what you are trying to get away with while underestimating their intelligence, experience, and training. It just doesn't work. The younger colorists will be shocked that you are trying to get away with saying such a thing. The only one you're fooling is yourself.
When we watch television, we automatically know who is wearing extensions, who has dyed their hair, and who hasn't. We also visualize how someone would look with a better haircut. We can see how it would improve them, so when we see a newscaster wearing the same old drab haircut day in and day out and covering up their gray with a dull dark brown that does nothing for them, we just want to get our hands on their hair!
Summing up, there isn't anything wrong with covering up your "gray" hair when you are convinced that this needs to be done. The final difference is with those who see the silver instead of the "gray." It is how you see yourself. In the end, you are the one who must be at peace with your hair and this means feeling really good, maybe even a Sexy Silver Fox.
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See also:
Simulate gray hair
Hair and the aging woman
Hairstyles to look younger
A look at long hair and the mature woman