Uptownbackinit
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Well I was about 18 there. I'll be 27 this year. Lol. So not exactly ten years. Rounding it to.
MAC x Pedro Lourenço (June 5, 2014)
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Dolly Snow
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Oh my I'll be 27 too lol
Uptownbackinit
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And your bday is a day before mine. Sept 22nd right?
KrystalAnne
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Has anyone ever told you that you resemble Jennifer Lawrence?
Black and white all the way.
A younger much better looking me.
But it is fun at any age.
Dolly Snow
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Yes lol
Mac-Guy
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The problem with most gray hair is that it is very stubborn, i.e. it is likely to be more coarse, definitely drier, and often curly or at least a different texture than your "natural color." Natural gray hair also has a tendency to turn yellow. To keep it stylish requires a lot of maintenance, but if done correctly, it can look stunning.
Uptownbackinit
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Nope, I've gotten told Britney Murphey quite a bit. Never Jennifer Lawrence though. I love her. She's one of my favorites.
Uptownbackinit
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We are awesome!
Dolly Snow
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Yes we are we should celebrate lol
Beautybuyer
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Tell me about it! I already have a few and I'm in my early twenties still!!! The first time I found one I was like wtf is that?! I thought it was some weird albino hair because it had weird texture and what looked like no color. Now I have like 5! Ugh lol I get pissed whenever someone tries to pull them out! I'd rather gray than go bald! Or thin! My stepmom owns a salon so I'll have no trouble coloring once it's needed lol
Mac-Guy
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Gray hair is actually white, but as it mixes with your natural hair, it appears to be gray. You might also end up with odd hairs that are half and half, i.e. an inch gray, and inch your natural youthful color, and then gray again. This version of gray is ideal if you want to go for the salt'n'pepper look, but I would say that most people will not be able to achieve this look. Often, life events will accelerate the graying process and more and more roots will produce gray hair. It's a vicious cycle.
Basically, gray hair is lacking pigments, which makes it also harder to dye. The color cannot grab onto any existing pigments in the hair, which makes the color fade away much faster. This is more prominent in darker hair. You've probably seen older ladies and gentlemen that attempted to keep a full head of dark brown, but it turns out as a brassy redish tone. My advice is to start early to go a shade lighter (or even two shades).
Consider yourself lucky that you have a professional in your family.
LOL at not pulling them out. I totally agree. Who would pull them out anyway? You either live with the gray hair or you dye them. Pulling them out is not a solution.
Dolly Snow
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I've had a few greys due to a stressful life. It really sucks but I color my hair so its not so much of a problem lately.
Mac-Guy
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Coloring hair can be a lot of fun. It only sucks when you HAVE to do it.
Dolly Snow
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I know and I always have to do it.
Mac-Guy
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Because of gray hair? Or just roots in general?
Prettypackages
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I have to agree with Mac-Guy, my grays are very unruly. I have a grey patch in the front, and some streaks all over. I have to keep my hair moisturized to keep them acting right.
Dolly Snow
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Usually just roots but just lately its been grays and roots. Depends on the month and what's going on in my life.
Mac-Guy
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Mac-Guy
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Moisture is the key to aging gracefully. Well hydrated skin and hair looks so much more youthful, whether your hair is actually grey or not. What makes you look old is dry, flakey skin and dry, brittle hair.
Dolly Snow
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I've told my mom this for years and after her stroke now she listens. She looks so much better now than before.
