tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post675640509615504088..comments2024-03-26T20:18:45.133-05:00Comments on The Generation Above Me: Going Gray at MidlifeKaren D. Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-45978347685648693902015-08-29T06:08:36.440-05:002015-08-29T06:08:36.440-05:00Thanks for your interest in the post. All my best ...Thanks for your interest in the post. All my best to your mom. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-76550994335976039362015-08-29T06:07:33.532-05:002015-08-29T06:07:33.532-05:00Oh, those family genes are really not cooperating,...Oh, those family genes are really not cooperating, are they? But I'm betting you got the brains, charm and winning smile from the good side of the family for those features! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-45411848308091930262015-08-29T06:05:56.699-05:002015-08-29T06:05:56.699-05:00Oh, that's a very harsh comment. Wow. Well, d...Oh, that's a very harsh comment. Wow. Well, do what's best for your skin (and eye) coloring. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-71775485578574299422015-08-29T06:05:00.332-05:002015-08-29T06:05:00.332-05:00It's good to read about your sister. All my b...It's good to read about your sister. All my best to both of you in all your worthwhile endeavors. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-51201351357624597762015-08-29T06:03:44.919-05:002015-08-29T06:03:44.919-05:00I'm happy to read about your success. What a ...I'm happy to read about your success. What a relief. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-64116340511587304572015-08-29T06:03:03.654-05:002015-08-29T06:03:03.654-05:00My friend Mabel went totally gray at a young age. ...My friend Mabel went totally gray at a young age. I knew her as a midlife person, and her hair was a beautiful shade of silver-white. But she did tell stories about being mistaken for her husband's mom because of the gray. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-17069612769200933092015-08-29T06:01:20.172-05:002015-08-29T06:01:20.172-05:00That's a good point.That's a good point. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22262646717479985352015-08-28T23:36:06.005-05:002015-08-28T23:36:06.005-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-372164011666582792014-10-24T00:37:41.020-05:002014-10-24T00:37:41.020-05:00I applaud you for making a choice that you’re comf...I applaud you for making a choice that you’re comfortable with. Thanks for sharing your story. It inspired me and reminded me of a very important person. Because of that , we featured this in our Weekly Digest. You can read it here <a href="http://www.ltcoptions.com/weekly-digest-estate-planning-going-gray-fall-prevention-technology/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ltcoptions.com/weekly-digest-estate-planning-going-gray-fall-prevention-technology/</a>. <br /> <br />My mom stopped coloring her hair at 52, just like you. I must say it suits her well and no, she doesn’t look old nor dull. It’s also a smart choice because she began having allergies due to the chemicals and she needed to cut down on expenses too. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13694450241864501869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-82551478520317277792014-10-17T21:31:44.626-05:002014-10-17T21:31:44.626-05:00I started going gray in my 30s. I blame it on my m...I started going gray in my 30s. I blame it on my mother, who had gray hair by the time I was born. My dad didn't go gray until he was in his 80s. But then, my dad didn't go bald, either. So how come I'm losing my hair?!? Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-82283249171218096492014-10-16T21:56:03.828-05:002014-10-16T21:56:03.828-05:00a number of women in my family have been told that...a number of women in my family have been told that they look "dead" when they go grey. harsh, I know. but I share their coloring, so I am not very sanguine about this eventuality.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02381934404196507026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-18106203332323095732014-10-16T21:14:30.656-05:002014-10-16T21:14:30.656-05:00So it's gray over grey. Very good to know. My ...So it's gray over grey. Very good to know. My sister stopped coloring her hair at 40 and was prematurely gray. She looks beautiful to me. <br /><br />I look forward to reading updates on your metamorphosis.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10745497165626402819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-87625272563721638632014-10-16T19:28:21.214-05:002014-10-16T19:28:21.214-05:00I have already embraced my gray. My hairdresser he...I have already embraced my gray. My hairdresser held my hand every step of the way. She said that people pay her to get the look I have naturally. No more chemicals. No more being held hostage by hair color. I receive compliments on my hair all the time. What's not to love? Cherylhttp://grandmotherdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-5663897651594400892014-10-16T18:54:56.177-05:002014-10-16T18:54:56.177-05:00I say just go with it. My husband and I don't...I say just go with it. My husband and I don't have any yet but my younger brother does. My uncle was totally grey at 18yrs old and my Mother was grey/white by 30. I don't remember her any other way. Wendys Hathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02340859628723331599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-26916767402076655962014-10-16T18:31:16.224-05:002014-10-16T18:31:16.224-05:00I love women who can go grey and look fantastic, a...I love women who can go grey and look fantastic, and there are many. I just don't think I'd be one of them.Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-78126259342203768632014-10-16T17:22:05.873-05:002014-10-16T17:22:05.873-05:00Mary: I know women who start accruing some gray in...Mary: I know women who start accruing some gray in their 20s. It's interesting to see the variety of experiences people have on when their hair color starts transforming. Enjoy your new look when it finally makes an appearance. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-40945650448872575242014-10-16T17:20:53.200-05:002014-10-16T17:20:53.200-05:00Do what works for you! Your color looks great in ...Do what works for you! Your color looks great in your avatar. It's all good. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-44313023123067601532014-10-16T17:19:53.451-05:002014-10-16T17:19:53.451-05:00Yes, skin tone is a consideration. And thanks for ...Yes, skin tone is a consideration. And thanks for the tip about AP style's view on gray (usually). Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22630210276754664782014-10-16T12:11:32.476-05:002014-10-16T12:11:32.476-05:00I think grey hair is beautiful! So far, none have...I think grey hair is beautiful! So far, none have shown up on my head, but when they do, I will embrace them!Maryhttp://www.itsallabouttheyummy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-80797947591676737852014-10-16T11:41:33.914-05:002014-10-16T11:41:33.914-05:00Good for you! I wish I could embrace the gray but ...Good for you! I wish I could embrace the gray but I just can't do it -- at least yet. I have friends who look great with their gray hair but, for right now, I will continue to pay my hair colorist's mortgage ...Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-22992350901761853512014-10-16T11:13:30.969-05:002014-10-16T11:13:30.969-05:00I think some people look FABulous with gray hair, ...I think some people look FABulous with gray hair, but I'm pretty sure I don't. My hair is about 95% gray, but I keep coloring (every 2 weeks because I use the cheap home stuff). I just don't think I have the right skin tone.<br /><br />I'll be interested in hearing your recap of comments. Smart idea. :-D And I love that you end with info on the spelling. As a former newspaper editor, I tend to go all AP style (usually), and GRAY is AP style. Lisa @ Grandma's Briefshttp://www.grandmasbriefs.comnoreply@blogger.com