Joining the Grey Curly Club

in Going Gray
I'm 40 and I started going heavily grey at 38. I'm naturally medium brown. My hairdresser suggested highlights to hide the grey but also avoid that skunk stripe along the part you get when you dye your grey hair brown.
Well, turns out bleach isn't the best idea for fine, thin curls, so I think my only option is to accept going grey. I've seen some absolutely lovely grey curls on this site, so I'm hoping I'll eventually like it. I'm biting the bullet and growing it out. I'm already growing out heat and bleach damage, so why not grey, too?
Anyway, I hope there's room for one more in the Grey Curly Club!
Well, turns out bleach isn't the best idea for fine, thin curls, so I think my only option is to accept going grey. I've seen some absolutely lovely grey curls on this site, so I'm hoping I'll eventually like it. I'm biting the bullet and growing it out. I'm already growing out heat and bleach damage, so why not grey, too?
Anyway, I hope there's room for one more in the Grey Curly Club!
CG since May 1, 2016
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner
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i think you did the right thing. bleach is hard on any hair and probably worse on fine hair as it is really fragile. it's easier to stop coloring now as you are probably more salt and pepper than gray. we'll support you on your journey!
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner
Anyway, welcome to the club, I hope your journey is as painless as it can be.
thanks!
3a, some 2c & 3b, medium texture, porosity normal, low elasticity :-(
washing/cowashing, conditioning, protein tx: curl junkie products
leave in:curl junkie conditioners and treatments as leave in
styling: curl junkie
sealants - jane carter nourish & shine
My hair is fine, thin and fragile and for now I'm using a demipermanent in my natural medium brown to cover the greys. It looks fairly natural as it grows out and fades, but eventually I'd like to just let the grey come in.
I hear if you can get past the first few inches, it's a lot easier.
Poos" Nioxin, Devacurl, Jessicurl
Leave in: Ouidad Moisture Lock/B'leavein
Rinse out: VO5 Kiwi Lime, Mane and Tail,Too Shea
Mousse: Oscar Blandi Hair Life, Ouidad Playcurl
Gel: Devacurl Light defining gel