What is the ONE unexpected thing that happened when YOU stopped coloring your hair? Comment below so all of the women who are on the fence can read and learn from the ladies on the journey ahead of them. I can't wait to see what YOU learned!

Preach! Hair dye on my skin, itchy scalp, fed up, feeling fake, embracing my age, liking myself as I am and living my life in this day, in this moment, being true. Thank you for making this video.

"Demarcation Line". And I just lost it. Last night I stood in my driveway while my husband cut off 10 inches of 20 months of color grow out. Living in a ponytail the entire time. The relief almost brought me to tears. Even more so when my dear hubby said WOW, that looks so much better. Any you are right on the money about your complexion! Sometimes the best of personal growth is owing our age! Grey and all.

I’m growing my grey out at 44 because of brave women like yourself. I think it looks stunning. I went grey in my early 30’s and I wasn’t going to dye it but I buckled to the pressure from others. Anyway, last year I had an undercut both sides, as it was where most of my grey was. I knew I couldn’t handle the grey line coming out, with brown dye. I’ve nearly dyed it a couple of times, but each time I resisted. I then had it cut asymmetrically to get rid of as much dye as possible. I’m now at an amazing stage where I am loving it so much!!!! Thank you for putting yourself out there. You are an inspiration! 💕

People pay a lot of money for hair like yours. Bot with the curles and dying their hair grey. I would love to have your hair 👌

I so appreciate you speaking to us about that gray hair. Cause i was so scared of going gray. I would dye my hair every chance i got. But when i watched you video my confidence was build up. I am your age. Thanks a lot

I regret ever dyeing my hair, and putting it through all those years of abuse. Since I quit dyeing my hair 3 yrs ago, it's once again healthy, shiny & soft; no more breakage and it stopped falling out. I embrace my glitter now and pamper it.

Renee, you are a gem!! I first saw you from your heartwarming vis about adopting sweet Pollux (made me think of Castor and Pollux, Of Greek and Roman mythology). Your kindness and gentleness came shining through, and I Loved your beautiful hair, so was thrilled to see this vid! I coloured (Canadian spelling!) my hair for years when I was working, What a royal pain. Always said that I would stop when I retired. Well, life intervened, and I got boob cancer, then of course was Mr Clean with the chemo. When it started to grow back, it came in salt and pepper, and I thought “I can live with this”. And you articulated all of the positive changes I have come to feel. I retired early at 59 (you reset your priorities after cancer) and am so happy in my own skin now, and my grey hair is part of that! Thank you for being such a shining light of positivity, especially during these weird Covid times! Bless you and your family and the pups! ❤️from 🇨🇦! Diane

I wish I never colored my hair, ever!!!!

You could never look bad!... no matter what color your hair is!... you are a natural beauty!

Proverbs, Gray hair is a crown of splendor. 16:31 I love my gray , y hair is a!so healthier☺️😊😚

Well Renee, I finally did it! I couldn't stand my damaged colored hair any more, so yesterday I had it cut into a pixie. It was so freeing and I was so excited! Blessings!!

I’m 51, curly girl and not dying hair either and SO glad to find your channel!

Hi I am brand new to starting my transition. With it being 2020...the year of sooo much stress & drama, I decided no more dyes. I am 38 and have lots of new gray/silver. Mine seems to grow wild and in random patches. Your videos are soo helpful. Your personality matches your outter beauty.

I am 53 and I have been letting my grey beauty show. I have gotten so many compliments. I have been on this journey for probably 3 years. And my hair has never been so healthy.

Renee you have inspired me to go gray .I'm 57 and I've been wanting to go gray for years . I love your hair and you look great 👍

I am 70 years old and have necver colored my hair. I have gray hair not white, and it's brilliant!

Love this video - allowing your hair to display its real colour, allowed you to become your authentic self. No more hiding, no more lying - just out in the open. Great! Thank you for doing such an honest talk about yourself.

I wore my hair up in a Claw growing it out. I use to die my own hair, too expensive to have done. I could not sit in a chair for 2 hours no way. lol. I will never die my hair again. I don't care what others think. I have pretty silver hair and I am me and only me.

I found my first gray hair at 17. Never dyed itI like my gray.

I have a nice 3-4 inch skunk line and i will not re color. Thank you for all of your information and encouragement

Your channel was in my feed I guess because of the dogs. I can say that the first thing I thought when I saw you was that I really liked your hair. Then I continued watching because of the dogs.

You hit the nail on the head 10 times!! I am 52 and I'm 13 months into growing out my gray hair and completely agree with everything you described. It's unbelievably freeing!! You reinforced what I've been suspecting about how I feel about it. I just found your video and you're adorable!! Thank you!

Thankyou,thankyou,thankyou....this video was what I really needed.. I m 46,curly hair and in my 4th month of transition and this last weeks were very dificult and I was thinking to color it again,but you gave me the courage I need to continue my journey... ❤🙏 Im not going to give up...

I stopped coloring my hair for the exact same reasons as you. It’s been a year for me and love it. So freeing yes.

I just found your channel, and I’m so glad I did. Your hair is so beautiful!!

You look so much better in grey hair....I too have grown out my dark colored hair (which was actually orange) 2 1/2 years ago and I love it! Also with all the issues we are dealing with being in quarantine, makes it so much easier knowing I don't have to deal with grey roots! :)

You were the first one I started watching about going gray. I decided almost 10 months ago! Getting there, but it is a process. Also bought your signature tee, love it!!

Great video, Renee! The number one thing for me when I stopped having my hair dyed AND highlighted was just how dark my natural color was. I had completely forgotten about the dark brown my hair I was born with. I loved the cost savings of ditching the dye. I'm like you, I hated the dark staining on my forehead and the itchy scalp. I stopped dyeing after I left Corporate America in 2012 and have never looked back. Honestly, I wish I had more grey...I think it's so beautiful. I try to compliment people I see (whether men or women) on the beautiful grey crown of hair that only God can give us! He knows what he's doing! Keep up the inspiring videos!

You are so genuine and honest, Renee... thank you so much !!!

My grey hair is my Badge of Honor. I earned every gorgeous grey hair on my head. Can't wait for it to be completely grey. Love your hair, grey and curls really show off your personality.

Everything you are saying was true for me! The one difference is my hair was always straight. I did not expect the the body and waves I'm getting now. I'm lovin' it. I too am getting compliments! My complexion is better too, it glows more! Thank you Renee for sharing! I just love you! You look beautiful! I'm loving gray!!

Love that pink T-shirt.. I’m almost 65 and am gray/ white hair.. been so for a long time and love it.. growing older gracefully!! Love your videos

I love everything about this video, especially how you discovered other things that you weren’t going to allow to permeate your mood. This is fantastic information for those of us curlyheads who are graying. Thank you!

Stumbled Across this video today. I stopped coloring my hair at age 46. I was just tired of the cost of it, the time it took and the constant upkeep of it. I had silvers popping thru the dye within 2-3 weeks of getting it colored. I had a few negative comments mostly from relatives in the beginning. Honestly I think it was their own fear of aging that sparked their comments. I had the full support of my husband and kids, in fact they are the ones who helped convince me to just grow out the hair dye. It helped that I had gradually started going lighter with my hair dye over the years so that the transition wasn’t too harsh. I had a lot of hair cuts, trims and layers added, which made the grow out process quicker for me. I believe it took me 16 months to fully transition.I get a lot of compliments now, and it’s continuing to change as years go on.I am 52 now and in most photos my hair appears blonde, but in some photos it’s Silver and very light brown. I was a medium brown naturally most of my life. I love it and wouldn’t go back to hair dye for anything. Thanks to Covid-19, the closing of beauty shops for months and KZfaq tutorials I have learned to cut my own hair. I am saving so much time and money.

I am at month 10 on growing out my grey. I had a false start at the very beginning of COVID and chickened out. My last color was applied Nov 2020 and i am not going back. I had been coloring my hair for at least 30 years. The funny thing is that I was coloring it 30 years ago to cover grey! At 30 years old my hair was almost all a dark grey! My maternal family grayed very early in life. I never knew my Grandfather without white hair. Never had I seen him when his hair was dark. The same with aunts and uncles. I knew when I stopped the color my hair was not just going to be gray, it was likely going to be white. And it is! That has been my biggest shock! The brown color has faded into a mocha color on the bottom and blends in with the white color. So many people have stopped me and told me how they love my hair!! Like you, these are complete strangers! I found your channel right before I decided to go for it. Your insight and sharing really did help me to decide to move on with it. I have to admit thought that if I just catch a glimpse in the mirror I wonder who that person is staring back at me.

I watched your video of pollux adoption and became addicted to your channel. Your personality is addictive your amazing and you look fantastic. Your an inspiration and everything you do is perfect

Yes!!! When you spoke about how you looked in the mirror and something just wasn't right-I have been feeling that. Also hyper aware that my complexion and skin in general has changed somehow (just couldn't put my finger on it)! I've recently embraced my waves and now growing out my natural-thank you so much! Love your videos, they're so helpful!

Great video! Im 45 thinking of finally taking the walk into grey! I had to tell u that the skunk line actually looks so cool to me! I think you look great in that photo! I hope I can make it thru that period lol I havent told my stylist yet but I will break it to her soon

You are my hero. : ) I've made the decision to go gray! Can't wait to see how my transition goes.

You Are such an evolved woman Rene. I’m so much like you in my philosophy of getting older. I didn’t think I would like my grey hair but surprisingly I’m loving it.

Omg!!! I've stopped dying mines in December 2019. I'm loving my white hair that's coming in. So, I'm like you because I'm just doing me and taking one gray, white or silver stand that comes in.

Been following you for last 6 to 8 months. My hair is curly like yours. You hair cut and color are quite flattering. I’m starting to go gray at the temples. Right now, I color about every 8 weeks. I know I will start transitioning in the next couple of years when I get more gray hair!

You look amazing because you have found real you.

Hey Renee, love your channel, your hair, and your accent!! I am only about two months growing, but I am so glad I decided to do it , and my hair is just as curly.That first photo you showed is me!!!

The best thing for me is how much I absolutely love my natural gray hair! The texture is thicker and not dry anymore. The gray color is variegated and so beautiful, like having beautiful natural highlights!

I’m just so glad to learn that curls show the demarcation differently! Thank you.

You're an inspiration! And a natural beauty; so pretty! I haven't dyed in 4 months and have been looking for support to continue on my journey. Thank you! ♡ Might get one of those t-shirts, too ♡

...and I bet you’ve saved so much money. Never coloured my hair because I’m too stingy with money. Haven’t been to a hairdresser in 4 years. Your hair suits you. Well done!

You gave me even more confidence in growing out my grey hair, alot of my grey hair is actually a beautiful silver, I haven't dyed my hair in 2 months and after watching this video I'm going to keep going, I'm at that point where the difference between my dyed hair and grey hair is looking like people are probably thinking (dang lady you need to dye your hair) but I don't care....I'm going to keep going, and your video helped! Thank you! I subscribed after watching this video and I am excited about watching more of them. You look beautiful! 😊

I was sick of how damaged my hair was and decided to stop coloring it after 30 years of sitting in a salon chair.. I am 51 and have not colored my hair for 3 years. It is such a freeing experience and it does affect more than just your looks. I wish I actually had more gray, but it's just a neutral brown shade with a few grays in the front. I like to call them my wisdom highlights It is definitely healthier and a completely different head of hair than I've ever had. Thanks for your inspiration and I also enjoy seeing you doggers❤️

Your hair looks awesome from what I've seen in all phases. I can't wait to watch your make-up application videos. Yeah, I'm 64 and I've gone back and forth with coloring because of the cost. But you are so right about the benefits. You are still a youngster. Keep enjoying the journey, Curlfriend, you're on the right path. May the Grey Force be with you. 😂🎶🤣🎶😁

Best video ever!! You make so much sense to me on what you are saying..thank you!

I switched to temporary dye about 3 months ago. It's my attempt to grow my grey out long enough that it's not so awkward. Crossing my fingers.

I'm not there yet, but good for you! Your curls look fantastic!

I just found your channel & so glad I did! I really do feel people look their best when they embrace their natural beauty! Loving your videos & hair 😊

You look very beautiful. I started going grey as a teenager and been dying it for about 21 years. Two years ago I had about 12 operations over a 18 month period so couldn’t dye my hair. Then once it got past the annoying stage people started commenting how much healthier my hair is. I am now about 75% white, 43 years and embracing it. Much love to you, your family, Max and Pollox 😘

When I colored my hair I would lose a lot of hair; black hair all over the sink. My husband would have to clear the drain pipes every so often and pull out the blob of hair. I haven’t colored my hair for two years and the drain hasn’t clogged up once; I lose a lot less hair, probably 80% less.

Greetings to you, I just found your channel, and I am 47yrs... Almost 2 weeks ago I buzzed my head, as I was sooo sick and tired of coloring and trying to cover the greys.. Now I start off with about 75% naturally grey hair... Thank you and you're very beautiful.🙏🏼🤗

I remember watching both Emmilou Harris & Bonnie Raitt gradually going gray and always thought it was beautiful. Same with you🙂

Younger people have also commented on how much they like my grey hair. I agree with everything you had to say in this video. I am so happy I quit coloring it.

No matter if I see you video after a month or two later I still enjoy it ,thank you

Great video! Just started my grey hair journey ❤

Im glad you decided to give your natural color a chance, it will look amazing!

I"m a curly red head and never have colored my hair. I have some greys coming in and I can't wait to see what it does. Stumbled on your video and loved it. You are beautiful and I love your curly hair. I'm enjoying mine too!

your hair looks super duper great !!!

You need a t-shirt with the slogan : 50 SHADES OF GREY ..... HAIR Well done on your journey - yes, I know this is an older vid (I have been watching the more current vids - I love your dogs).

Great video! I am 4 months in now and it's not easy like you said, but I thought it would me much harder. Should have done this already a few years ago! Also I stopped putting chemicals in my hair and I stopped blow drying. It's such a difference! I have also curls like you and I am doing the girly girl method. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy. It's one of the reasons that makes me stick to my decision of stop dying. It feels so good!

Thank you so much for making this video!! You are so motivational and I am excited to embrace this journey fully. I am just so excited! Your the best

I believe the fact you have the awesome curly hair. And the complexion you do has helped a lot xxx 💕❤💞

Your grey hair picture made your skin look brighter..I am thinking of going grey,,i am , 71 ,I get my hair coloured blonde,,and I think it is about time to stop...thank you for giving me confidence to do it,,,

Thank You for yr video. I'm in a beginning stages of Gray 😃

Freedom!!!! Healthy beautiful hair. Never ever more hair dye, every difficult time under the transition is just soooooo worth it. You look stunning😘💞

Thank you for the is video, I"m in the 3 month horrible stage right now and you're videos are so inspiring, your hair looks amazing!!

Totally agree about the dark colored hair versus my complexion. I was so surprised. After I was completely grown out, I posted a photo to Facebook comparing a photo from about 3 years before (with my copper brown dyed hair) to a current photo with my natural (gray) hair. Several friends said I looked younger with the natural hair. Also, I now can see others of all ages that have the mismatch. Thanks for sharing.

I give you credit for getting through that awkward outgrowth stage. I'm not sure if I could do it myself and figure I'll probably go salt and pepper/silver all over and then let the gray come in when I'm ready. I can't see myself dying my hair for the rest of my life either.

Your "bad" hair days were so gorgeous 😍

You are amazing,inside and outside!! Taking you as a role model, today is the first day of my (going) gray hair journey. ❤️

I think the picture that you showed of the outgrowth of grey hair looks good. We all think pictures of us look bad. Found your utube channel by accident. Love it, I especially love max and Pollux.

The difference in the photos are amazing! In the later one your natural beauty just shines. You look totally at peace, completely open and honest, not like you are worried about trying to hide something. Not saying that you look dodgy in the first photo, but it shows how you thought long and hard about the decision to go grey. With hindsight, it looks like it's on your mind subconsciously. Your hair is beautiful. Take care, Poo

Thank you so much for your videos, they are very good, useful and wonderful.

I am sooooooo with you!!! My mother had the prettiest white/ silver hair....I kept saying “if mine would be that colour I would let my hair go in a heartbeat”. Well, my mom died three years ago and unfortunately I was still coloring and straightening my hair. A few months later...I had missed a couple of hair appointments and figured....well, I have a good grow out going....I’ll do it!!! I really hated the time and expense of coloring my hair and knew, as we age, we loose color in our skin and even though I had gone lighter on my hair color....something was still wrong! I felt like a skunk for about 5 months... but it has been so worth it!!! I now (after years of straightening) have my natural waves and curls back, my hair is in wonderful condition and a really pretty white/silver color!!! Plus, that money I was spending getting my hair done....I can now spend on something more fun!! 😊. I too have received lovely comments from strangers on my color and curls and surprised comments from friends and family on how it makes me look younger!!! I wish I had done it sooner!! By the way.....I LOVE YOUR CURLS AND COLOR....BEAUTIFUL!

I love your hair! You look fabulous!

Hi I just discovered you!!! I too have curly hair and decided to go grey at 58...I’m 63 now and have never regretted it! I kept having the conversation with my hairdresser about not colouring but she kept saying oh no, so when I decided it was time to stop the colour I’m afraid we parted ways. I too kept thinking my complexion had changed and my makeup has all changed now and colours I could never wear look great. It took about two years to completely grow out, as you know curly hair just keeps on giving😁 I look forward to viewing all your other videos and will definitely add you to my instagram. Cheers from a curly grey sister in Australia 😁

You are like a butterfly set free from a cacoon I aspire to be that way someday soon thanks for sharing

❤️❤️Natural curls rock!! Come on Hot Mamma ! 👏🏾👏🏾

Your hair is beautiful!

I am 57 and am finally all grey. Took 2 years...UGH! But I totally agree, it is sooo liberating! My best friend just decided to let hers go grey, and that was also what I told her...Liberating! 😆 I just subscribed to your channel, my daughter and I are both curly girls too. You’re so cute, and your hair is beautiful!

You look great! I can relate. I experienced many of the same things!

Hi you look beautiful, I also went grey about a year and half also I feel very natural and confident thank you.

I come into your Paducah CTC location and am always checking out your hair. I had no idea you were on KZfaq!!! I am going to give this a go. You have inspired me to embrace my gray!! You look great. ❤

Besides everything you stated, I also realized when I stopped coloring my hair, my rosacea didn’t flare as often! Genetically, I have been blessed with good skin but the increasing skin sensitivity and rosacea was an issue. After I stopped coloring, I funneled that $$$ I spent on my colorist and began seeing an esthetician once a month and what a difference to my skin and rosacea! And, I am bolder with my make up also and my clothes and realizing I lean towards a boho style that I tended to ignore and dressed more classically (still do but throw in more color now), but now, it’s like I have the freedom to choose whatever I want to wear that I like and not what society made me feel I had to wear. I am almost 58 and being a silver vixen has freed me to be me!

I'm in my 4th month, its definitely getting easier.. BTW, love your hair... 😉💕

Thank you so much, I have been debating this every day since the lockdown and I am pretty sure I am going for it ! And I have sent this to friends !

I’m at 5 mos. I feel I have reached the point of no return, but you are right - its impossible to style it. I have been wearing bandeaus and scarves. I can’t wait until I have some more growth and can chop it!

I've found Overtone's line of silver coloring conditioner is amazing for blending that demarcation line. I'm not growing out color but my gray has some weird patches. It's bolder around my face, which I love. But I have a big light silvery patch in the back on one side. I occasionally use Overtone Extreme Silver, as a deep conditioner. My curls love it. It tones my brown strands and cools them down. And it darkens my lighter spots so they blend better, without permanently coloring...without ditching the gray. It would work wonderfully when transitioning.

The Mauve top is so complementary to your hair and pearls, what brand is it?

Oh...where to start! You are looking fabulous! Look into David Zyla’s book, Color Your Style. It’s a lot of fun and your girls will get a lot out of it also. My natural hair was dark auburn brown, then colored similar for 10 years. Now my hair is dark charcoal grey with light streaks. No red, no brown at all-charcoal and silver. WEIRD! So totally nothing like my prior 45 years. I had to learned new colors, styles and make up. I get compliments all the time now! I can hardly wait to see your hair with no dye! You’ll love it!! So excited for you!

LOVE your hair!!! And you are so right, WOW, your complexion is absolutely glowing. You were beautiful before, but you are totally stunning with your grey hair! I am in the process of growing my hair out, though I do not have many greys. Many people are so worried about their greys but I can say that I will absolutely embrace it. I think the grey is an honour to be able to experience - not everyone gets the privilege of having greys and getting older (I know, some grey much younger than others). So thankful for every birthday and every grey I get to experience

Beautiful hair, beautiful gal, beautiful family, beautiful home, cute dogs. Renee has it all.