My first grey hair appeared when I was 18! In my 30's I had a grey patch much like the one Jay Leno had at the front but a little wider! Of course it was always coloured so it only showed when my hair grew. I had streaks for a while but then I had to go full blown colour as my grey patch was looking more like a skunk than the nice Jay Leno stripe that started. I tried most of the colours the beauty salon offered. My hairdresser and I became good friends. She still is my friend and still cuts my hair.
In my mid 50's I continued colouring and perming my hair. I had knee problems, was on strong pain medication and had three surgeries. After my third surgery, I went to get my hair coloured. After she rinsed off the colour my hair was falling out! It was horrible. She cut it as short as possible and just let it grow in. When it grew in it was shiny and healthy looking! To this day I have never put another chemical on my hair! I embrace my well earned grey hair.
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