Question 1

Will my gray hair suit me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nature rarely makes mistakes with haircolor. You may want to think differently about your overall appearance. Consider a refresh of your hairstyle, makeup, and even personal style to compliment this significant change.

Meital, global silver advocate (she’s in the film). Offering personalized remote hair/makeup/style consults for women in transition and beyond. Hebrew and English. 
IG: metalsilversister

Stefania Vitale Italian coach for silver transition stefaniavitale.it

A clean makeup line with a compact system: whooshbeauty.com

Magazine devoted to empowering silvering women:. TangledSilvermagazine

Question 2

Will I still be able to wear color?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Your gray hair may be lighter and brighter, and may give you the feeling of being washed out if your dyed hair was darker. You should play with colors that you didn’t necessarily wear well before.  There are no rules. Be curious.

Jacqui Getz, personal stylist, closet whisper, offering remote and in person closet edits. thedetailsofstyle.com  
IG: thedetailsofstyle

Question 3

What is the best way to transition to gray hair?

Accepted Answer

The best way is the way that makes you most comfortable. A bold cold turkey says to the world, “I’ve ditched the dye.This method is defiant, can look cool, but demands confident answers to the questions that will be coming at you. For some, a few months of growth and a pixie chop is a blank slate and a fresh start. For others, a gradual less obvious approach works best, you’ll want to work with a colorist who is an expert in gray blending.

The Silvering Sage App, an expert gray hair grow-out tracker and guide thesilversage.com

Katie Goes Platinum KatieGoesPlatinum.com

Question 4

What is “gray blending”?

Accepted Answer

First gray hairs can appear on girls and teens, a low maintenance hair color technique using highlights, lowlights to seamlessly mix gray strands into natural and dyed hair providing a visually graceful transition to silver hair.

Question 5

Does gray hair require special care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Gray hair is delicate and prone to yellowing; it has a thinner cuticle and is often more porous, leading to dryness and a coarser, sometimes "wiry" texture.  Gray hair needs hydration. Today there are new brands on the market designed to address the special needs of gray hair. It’s an exciting time to be silver.

These are Roots approved brands for “slaying the gray”
silveringbeauty.com 
Hairstory.com 
Silverist.com www.silvera47
silvinalondon.com/en-us  
wellbel.com

Question 6

What are Silver Sisters?

Accepted Answer

Silver Sisters  began as an online movement of women choosing to “ditch the dye.” They support each other by documenting and sharing their grow-outs. They share the trials, tribulations and joy of getting free from the cycle of needing to cover their gray. We explore this movement in the film.

Check out groups on FB by looking for silver hair, you will find your tribe.

mymenowell.com

Question 7

How do I prevent my hair from turning yellow?

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors, UV rays, and heat  styling tools can cause hair to look yellow or brassy. Heat protectants for hot styling, and products designed to care for gray hair help keep the color cool and bright. We’ve come a long way since the days of purple shampoo!

These are Roots approved brands:
silveringbeauty.com www.Hairstory.com  
Silverist.com www.silvera47 
silvinalondon.com/en-us
mymenowell.com

Question 8

Will gray hair make me look old?

Accepted Answer

It is common to see gray hair on teens, and even girls, but we never see it because it is usually covered up with hair dye.  For way too long we only saw gray hair on the very oldest of people, hence anyone younger considered themselves pre-maturely gray, hence the dogma that gray looks old. Long answer short, is no. What makes us look older than our years is poor health, a tired attitude, and a combination of choices that may make us look frumpy, out of step and irrelevant. It is not the color of the hair.

A Roots Fave for nourishing the hair from the inside out: wellbel

Question 9

How long will it take me to grow out my gray hair?

Accepted Answer

It generally takes between 18 to 24 months to fully transition, though this depends on length; a pixie cut may only take 3-9 months, while shoulder-length hair can take up to two years. For the best hair grow-out, consider nutritional support.

Vitamins, and haircare essentials formulated for all genders and those who are peri/menopausal wellbel

Question 10

What is the "line of demarcation”?

Accepted Answer

This is the harsh, visible line where the new natural gray roots meet the old dyed hair.

Question 11

What will my natural gray look like?

Accepted Answer

The pattern of gray is unpredictable. Gray blending expert Farrah Hurdle calls it your animal print. It can range from solid white to charcoal salt-and-pepper, often showing more in specific areas like the temples.

To see what this looks like check out check out the IG account:  greyblending

Question 12

What if my stylist is unsupportive?

Accepted Answer

Many stylists are still stuck in the mindset that gray is unattractive and must be covered up. You need to find a stylist that is progressive enough to understand how to support you, and with the skills required to help you transition.

We are working on a national database of gray blending experts!

Gray blending salon educator, greyblending

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