Gray hair

quirky75

I'm convinced that after my parents had 2 girls before me, I just got whatever was left of the girl genes. Then they were all out and had a boy after me. Not the most scientific thinking, I know, but I got the smallest boobs, shortest, biggest feet and shoulders...

Now my hair is going gray way ahead of the rest of them. Damn them all! My mom and sisters all made it to 29-30 before starting to gray. I only turned 24 a month ago and I've been finding gray hairs all week. It's not even cool like a Stacy London gray streak, it's coming in all over.

Guess I gotta stop being lazy about keeping up with my hair color...

InkedMegs

That's one way of thinking of it!

I had my first gray hair my Sophomore year of college.  Then a few more each year.  Next week is the first time I've been able to dye my hair since June and things are not pretty!  I dye about every 6-8 weeks.

quirky75

I'd been dying my hair pretty consistently since freshman year of college because I liked having some red in it so I bet my gray hair started slowly then too but I was covering it because now it's more than just a few strands.

I was slacking this summer. I think the last time I did it was in June so it's really grown out and the gray was/is growing in which surprised me since I didn't know that's what was going on!

InkedMegs

Have you found a hairdresser down there yet?

ZeroOrchestra

A little opposite, but I've been getting more dark hairs. Ice always been super blonde. My mom and my sister were but turned in their late teens. Mine stayed light until after I was pregnant and now I find more dark areas. I had some highlights done before the wedding and want to lighten it a little this fall if I can afford to. 

 

erollis

QJ, my husbands like you. He had vibrant red hair when we first met. At some point his hair started to become this dark, rich red.

I have only one gray hair for about a year, at least that's when I noticed it. It's super hard to notice and this is the first time I have mentioned its excistance to anyone. I'm afraid to pluck it or cut it short for fear my hair will retaliate and grow more. No one in my family started going really gray until late 30s or later. I'm crossing my fingers my hair stays with this trend. 

quirky75

InkedMegs:

Have you found a hairdresser down there yet?

 No, not yet. I haven't really had time to find much yet. I need to find a tailor too to shorten a bridesmaid dress. I'm going to put this stuff off as long as possible because I hate 'shopping around' for the right people..

scamberlous3000

Ugh. I soooo know the feeling, and I was totally thinking this same thing last night! I so need to get my hair dyed which I'm not looking forward to at all b/c I don't want to have to keep up with it! I do have a suggestion about a hairdresser though. Have you heard of The Paul Mitchell Schools? They are located all over the US and the are FAB-U-LOUS!!!! They have the full blown salon services at just a fraction on the cost! I got all of my bridesmaids and my own up do's done plus make-up for $20 each! They also specialize in hair cuts (washed, cut, dried & styled for $10-$15) as well as hi-lites, low lites, etc. You name it, and they do it! I got my hair done back in June and had just the tips dyed 3 different colors (pink, blue, & purple) plus I got a hair cut too and I only paid $60!!!!! Check out this link to see if there is a location near you. I promise you won't regret it! Oh, the only thing I can say is that they are students so it takes a little longer than normal to get your hair done, but not paying the extra money makes it worth it to me! http://paulmitchell.edu/search/locations  

olywillis

Ugh, that sucks - I think I found the first gray at about 32 although I thought I would find them earlier due to tremendous stress that I was under in my 20s. I am still convinced stress causes more grays .  I have about 6 now at 39 and usually just pluck them, but I got highlights recently and my hairdresser ended up lightening all of my dark hair first so it wouldn't look so clashy with the highlights. I like it so far, but man, that cost $150 for all that. My hairdresser goes by the length and thickness of your hair too and I have thick, curly hair. I wish I could go to the Paul Mitchell schools, but I have to make sure they have someone that can work with Black hair textures. My friend goes to those sometimes and they do a good job.