Gray Hair Transition Update

by | Nov 27, 2020 | 0 comments

How Choosing Gray Hair Changes Everything.

I am about 17 months into my transition in these photos. The first photo was taken in March in a photoshoot I had with Susie Lang @women.60. plus, and the one below was taken on my stoop in Brooklyn. Both photos were taken on the cusp of the pandemic and nobody knew exactly what was ahead, and the fear in the air was palpable. Susie and I completed our shoot, and then scurried home.

For months afterwards, most of my shoots were taken on my stoop, or a few blocks away from my home. Nobody was venturing too far from home in the early days of the virus. They were frightening days indeed. Especially in the cities. Especially New York City.

I was in full grombre stage here. Half gray, half colored hair creating an ombre effect, thus the term grombre was made famous in the community coined by the inspirational Martha Truslow Smith @grombre

I post a lot of photos with straight hair because the gray hair looks more pronounced and I can see exactly where I am. At this point in the journey, I am committed and comfortable with my gray hair. The two or three colors no longer bother me, and I am starting to get compliments from passersby. What has choosing to go gray changed in my life?? For one thing, as a creative New Yorker, I wore black and gray most of my life. Now, I am exploring brighter bolder colors more often, and feeling more comfortable in them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 

In chatting with Susie Lang before our photoshoot, she mentioned feeling invisible after a certain age, and wanting to take charge by doing something different. That birthed her amazing Instagram page featuring her stunning photos of women over sixty in all walks of life ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 

Same here. Since going gray I am exploring new things and approaching life with boldness. A literal coming of age. 😀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

 We are not fading into the background the way previous generations did, we are taking charge, and looking fabulous while doing it!

What are you doing differently since becoming a silver sister? ⠀⠀⠀⠀

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We made it through another week.
Friday vibes. Have a wonderful weekend fam
#fridayvibes#thisis67#grayhairdontcare#styleover60
I bought this top in the 80s when I was still figuring out who I was.
Now I wear it as a woman who knows exactly who she is.
This @betseyjohnson floral top saw the 80s in all its wild glory—and here we are, 40 years later, both still standing, still turning heads.
Vintage top, vintage me. Still got it. 🌺
Jeans: @levis men’s 505s
Shoes: Calvin Klein
#over60style#over60andfabulous#thisis67
#VintageVibes #BetseyForever #AgingLikeFineFashion
Growth looks good on us, baby. 🌹
#VintageStyle #BoldAtAnyAge
Just another day in Tampa…
There is power in the name of Jesus—to break every chain…As I stood on those steps, framed by that black gate with the lock and chain, I couldn’t help but reflect on the bondage I’ve known—fear, shame, pride, and sin that tried to own me. But in Christ, those chains didn’t just loosen, they shattered. The enemy builds gates to keep us trapped in the shadows, but Jesus—He is the Key, He is the Way, the Truth and the Light. Through Him, we walk boldly out of darkness, no longer defined by what once held us back.
These photos reminded me: the chains may look strong, the gates may look final, but the truth is, when you are in Christ, you are free indeed. Not just free to walk away from what bound you—but free to walk into purpose, into joy, into His marvelous light. 
I’m not who I was, and I don’t dress like defeat. This is the look of deliverance. His power breaks every chain—and this power is for everyone who receives it.
This Granny is Fly and Free…

#sundayservice
#womanoffaith 
#faith
#jesusislord 
#grayhairdontcare

How’s your spiritual life right now?

📸 @letmetakeyourpicture
Throwback Thursday-2018 and Now.
Wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Remember, age is just a number. Let’s celebrate every year with confidence and grace. These are my last few weeks at level 67, and I look forward to 68!
Thanking God for each year, each trial and each blessing🙏🏽
#Inspiration#AgeGracefully#Flygrannybk#tbt#thenandnow
Posting this because @dianebrittsmith reminded us to be silly and joyful no matter our age! This is a repost…
Have a silly and joyful weekend y’all- no matter your age!!
Extra Fashion
Extra workouts
Extra dancing
Extra Silly…
We do it all for the gram!!!
#weekendvibes#iver60andfabulous #joy #silly 
#thisis68 and still silly!!!😂
Are you extra and silly for social media?
Sometimes you just need more coffee.
Layover was 5 hours instead of 2.
Making the most of my travel time. Cheers!! lol #blessednotstressed 
#silversister#coffeelover #ontheroadagain
Bye Old Man Winter!!👋🏼
Hello Spring!!!
Coming out of hibernation and finally feeling alive again!! Happy

Are you ready to dress up again??

Spring y’all!!
#styleover50
#styleover60
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