5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Gray

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Gray

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Sheila Ford | Healthy Hair Growth Over 40

Күн бұрын

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@cindykelly808 9 ай бұрын

My hair color is a mixture of gray and salt and pepper. My hairstylist WILL NOT COLOR MY HAIR. He says the hair color compliments my skin tone and he would rather give me a great haircut than spend time putting toner and color on my hair. I didn't ask for a cut and color when I first met my stylist years ago - he mentioned this as part of the initial meet and greet. He saved me a lot of money and time ( and having to refresh the color every few weeks). I use a purple shampoo once a week and I get regular trims. My hair looks and feels amazing.

@therealsheilaford 9 ай бұрын

I love that! It sounds like you have a really great and supportive stylist, too. That’s amazing! 🤍

@kathyandersonrobitaille1402 10 ай бұрын

How right she is! I am one of the many who stopped colouring my hair during Covid. With all the gray hair I seen with colouring it since I was 18 ( present 59 ), I thought that I would have a head full of dull gray hair. 3 plus years later, I am probably 1/4 - beginning 1/2 gray! Man, was I ever disappointed and still am! I want a glorious head of gray hair because I know that I earned every single one!!! It has crossed my mind to go and get it coloured gray, but I am so over panicking over my roots showing, the cost, the mess, the smell and colouring in itself! I have had 1 trim since Covid so my hair is past my shoulders and fine. The problems that I am having now is oily scalp/hair, which I think all the peroxide must of kept away) and flyaway staticky hair. I am going to start the suggestions in this video to strengthen my hair and enjoy my grays even more!!!

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

That’s when I started to contemplate ditching the dye. I ended up coloring it a time or two and then decided to stop. I too was disappointed I don’t have more gray. Lol. It’s all in chunks (streaks) near the front. From the back I don’t even look like I have gray hair 😂. I was hoping for a full head of glorious silvers too. Have you tried using a boar bristle brush? It can help distribute the oils from your scalp to the ends of the hair to balance out oils.

@pheart2381 7 ай бұрын

I've found(1year in) that my grey hair soaks up more of the serums,finishing creams and oils I still need to put on the dyed parts. So your problem could be too much,or too heavy conditioner,or serums. Now I can see what is happening with mine I apply most of it to the dyed areas,and just the residue left on my hands to the grey area. Hope this helps.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

@@pheart2381 that’s a great tip! Conditioning mid length to ends only and avoiding too much conditioner at the scalp (like you mentioned, just the residue to tame down any dryness or flyaways) helps, too. I have found there to be a learning curve when it comes to caring for grays vs. dyed hair. 😅

@mintsaturn 10 ай бұрын

Ive been blending with blonde for about 4 or 5 years now. I get a lot of compliments on the white. I was a dark brunette most of my life so when I show my newer friends old pictures of me they can't imagine me with dark hair, they're used to my skunk stripes

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

I can relate to that. I usually gravitated to dark or red tones. Quite a contrast to my natural color, now. Lol

@FreshGrey-pm4vw 10 ай бұрын

Its been one yr of grow out after a pixie- I just got my first compliment this week. Its quite freeing not to use any dye. It is a whole new look. Its very much a learning experience since the way silver hair acts is so different. I love my hair now.

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

It is very freeing! And, definitely a learning experience, I agree. Your color is gorgeous 🤩

@FreshGrey-pm4vw 10 ай бұрын

@@therealsheilaford thanks so much!

@carolderuelle5568 7 ай бұрын

I started growing mine out in June. I love it. As for opinions l think those who are critical have a fear. Thx

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

I agree!

@hypnosiswiththeresa 10 ай бұрын

It looks gorgeous on you

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DMG440 6 ай бұрын

Going grey was the best beauty decision I have made . My grey is silver , soft and strong. Wash n go . Yay!!

@janetp5956 7 ай бұрын

I too started growing out my grey during Covid and it took a full 2 years plus. My hair was very dark brown and I had warm highlights. So I went from warm tones to cool tones. I’m salt and pepper with stronger grey “stripes” coming in. It’s fun to see the change. Some people like it some don’t. I like it so that’s all that matters.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

It sounds very pretty! Absolutely! As long as we like it and feel confident in our choice, that’s all that really matters.

@felicelouisa 10 ай бұрын

I like the look with the grey on top and the color further down.

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

The demarcation. Still growing it out. 😊

@island661 10 ай бұрын

Gray hair is way more fragile!!! I kept wondering why my gray were snapping off 1 inch from the root. Most stylists don't know this.

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

Especially for people like me who already have fine hair. I didn’t realize this, starting out, either. Have you noticed any improvement with that over time?

@island661 10 ай бұрын

@@therealsheilaford I too have fine hair. She mixes half permanent and have demi/semi. I have her tap my face frame last because those are the most fragile.

@Pamela-hr9zi 5 ай бұрын

Mine was coming out every 2 weeks. Im growing it out now. I love your hair. I colored my hair for over 40 years. Thank you for sending out this information.

@therealsheilaford 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes! I was coloring every 4 weeks, but the grays were coming through way before then. It started to feel pointless to even dye it. lol How long have you been growing yours out?

@annapiorkowska8423 7 ай бұрын

I am waiting until I will have more gray hair, and then I will for sure stop doing the highlights . I love your makeup, Sheila.Can you please tell me what what product you use? I love the nice glow on your face.Thank you!

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

Hey there! Thank you, you are very kind. Good lighting definitely helps for these videos. When I made the video, we had just released our new skincare makeup line. So, I was testing that out and most products were Monat Skincare Makeup. (I have a couple videos demonstrating the lipsticks and mascara) I also used urban decay eyeshadow and MAC eyeliner. ☺️

@1DoorClosesSoAnother1CanOpen Күн бұрын

Thank you so very much ❤

@therealsheilaford 16 сағат бұрын

@@1DoorClosesSoAnother1CanOpen 🥰

@gardenhappy4 7 ай бұрын

Not having to color my hair is marvelous. I love my gray hair.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

Yes!! 🙌 My only problem now is I have to remember to schedule appointments for trims. It’s easy for me to forget when I’m not going every 4 weeks for color. 🤣

@baharam98 7 ай бұрын

Your grey looks soooooooo beautiful on you. REALLY beautiful lady. God bless you always. Thanks for the great tips.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

Thank you, so much 🙏🏼 And, God bless you!

@deniseangela5637 8 ай бұрын

I went cold turkey..it will be one year 12/25/23..I had to color my hair every two weeks..it seemed to grow so fast..and now it seems to take so long..but it's ok I love the contrast on my very dark long hair

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

That’s how it felt to me, too. Every time I colored my hair, the grays seemed to grow so fast. But, when I decided to stop, it seemed to take forever to grow out! lol

@deniseangela5637 7 ай бұрын

@therealsheilaford we are getting there..have a wonderful holiday

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

@@deniseangela5637 thank you, the same to you!

@virtuosa69 10 ай бұрын

I've tried to go gray, but the color variance within my hair looked like a dog's butt. As far as strengthening my hair and adding lustrous shine, once a week I first wash my hair with sulfate free shampoo then gently squeeze out the water and add about 1/4 cup of 100% avocado oil making sure it's drenched from roots to ends. Let it sit while washing the rest of my body and then re-wash my hair to release most of the oil then adding just a little high quality conditioner after rinsing the shampoo and finally rinsing the conditioner with cool water. I've had MANY women stop and ask how I get my hair so shiny. I do however usually wash my hair twice a week, second time no oil... *I also supplement with B vitamins

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

I can understand the color variance. Mine is not totally gray. It’s more like gray streaks all in the front. Lol Hard to tell on video because I’m usually looking directly at the camera. But, I can change my look just by parting it differently which is fun. Great tips! Hydration and sulfate free shampoos make a big difference. 😊

@virtuosa69 10 ай бұрын

@therealsheilaford It definitely has for me. My hair was a wreck and absolutely depressing. At about 45, I started to lose my thick and gorgeous hair, which allowed me so much confidence in a stressful world; at least I could make my hair look good. But then, by 48, my hair was half its former volume and lost its bounce and youthful sheen; devastating. I'll be 54 in December, and my hair appears and feels to have more volume, certainly not as voluminous as before 45, but certainly not as bad as 49. I've been using the oil technique for about 2 years, so moral of the story, you can rehab your hair ✨️💖✨️

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

@@virtuosa69 oh, 100% you can! Thank you for sharing your story with me. ❤️I’m 45 now and this year was when I started to notice a change in my hair, too.

@virtuosa69 10 ай бұрын

@therealsheilaford 45 looks great on you! You're a beautiful woman 💯❤️💐💐💐

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

@@virtuosa69 you are very kind, thank you! 🤍

@CharF25 28 күн бұрын

Looks beautiful. I am growing mine out now

@therealsheilaford 22 күн бұрын

Thank you! ❤ How far along are you in the grow out process?

@CharF25 22 күн бұрын

@@therealsheilaford 2months. May get help from hairdresser in a few months.

@therealsheilaford 21 күн бұрын

@@CharF25 that will be nice! I’ve heard of some doing blending to help match with your natural color.

@claudiarosser8339 7 ай бұрын

Love the color. I am one that is letting my hair go gray.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. How long have you been letting it go gray?

@claudiarosser8339 7 ай бұрын

A year. I use to get it colored every 4 months for 10 years.

@ElizavellaB 10 ай бұрын

growing mine out and im 5 months in and boy has it been a joruney lol 😀😂

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Silver Sister club! 🤗 I hear you, it’s definitely a journey. Especially starting out! 😅 But, so worth it!

@joycej9415 8 ай бұрын

I got a super short cut and it just took a few months!

@dm7232 10 ай бұрын

Men hate gray hair, so only do it if you are prepared to be invisible to the opposite sex.

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@lizrain2210 10 ай бұрын

So thats why young girls dye their hair grey these days. I thunk she looks amazing.

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

@@lizrain2210 I’ve seen that trend! Lol thank you, so much. 🤍

@joshuabeaty2520 10 ай бұрын

If men are avoiding you, the grey isn't the reason. Trust. 😘🤣

@kristinjayne6720 10 ай бұрын

I wish they’d leave me alone! I’ve had long gray hair for 10 years.

@reneemoreno8030 10 ай бұрын

Botox forehead...

@therealsheilaford 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never used Botox and I’m not sure what the purpose of your comment is. But, thank you for telling the algorithm you like my content and want to see more of it. I appreciate the support. 😘

@karenmorton1573 8 ай бұрын

@@therealsheilafordwow, you handled that comment so well!!!! You look absolutely stunning and beautiful.

@therealsheilaford 8 ай бұрын

@@karenmorton1573 you are very kind, thank you!

@pheart2381 7 ай бұрын

I can see her forehead moving in a completely natural way.

@therealsheilaford 7 ай бұрын

@@pheart2381 thank you. No Botox, but I do use my Frownies every night. Good lighting helps too. 💡