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Gray is the New Blonde – The Movie

by Adelina | Jan 4, 2021 | 0 comments

My Interview with Director/Producer Victoria Marie

For my very first Silver Spotlight Interview, I’m featuring Victoria Marie’s groundbreaking documentary Gray Is the New Blond a film that is truly changing the narrative around gray hair and aging.

There is no doubt a gray hair revolution afoot, and in this film, Victoria tackles the age-old perceptions around gray hair and why she chose to be dye free and natural in the eternally youthful entertainment industry right in the heart of Hollywood.

I was going to be in California last January when the movie premiered, so I decided to attend, and boy was I in for a treat! Gorgeous and glamorous silver women (and men) graced the theatre in full regalia. It was my first Red Carpet experience, and I was fully present, taking it all in.

Just one year into my gray hair journey, I got a glimpse of what was to come while observing women fully transitioned to silver hair in all of their splendor-proud, vibrant, and amazing.

If I had any doubts before, I knew then that I had made the right decision, and I would never dye my hair again. I saw all of the Silver Sister Stars that I had been following on Instagram who were in the movie like the lovely @rosas4k @vickieheath and @anna.the.gray to name a few.

This documentary is like no other, exploring gray hair perceptions in media, in beauty, and in every day life experiences. It explores some of the historical perspectives in advertising and contrasts it with how far we have come. It is long overdue, and it showcases gray hair as a beautiful thing to be coveted and shown off instead of hiding it in shame. A new breed of unapologetically fabulous gray-haired ladies is coming out from the shadows and are boldly strutting their stuff, just like the unforgettable intro to the film.

There is much more work to be done, but in this excellent film, Victoria breaks the ice and busts the door wide open for the Silver Spotlight to shine brightly through!

Check out my Interview with her here:

Download the film here:

https://www.grayisthenewblonde.com/streaming

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Sunday Service.

It’s easy to get on here and praise God when things are going well and the blessings abound.
When the prayers are answered.
When the campaigns come through.
When your money is right.
When your health is good.
When everything is going right.

Remember, he is there through the storms, even though it may not feel like it.
In the sunshine and through the storms, on the mountaintops and in the valleys, God is always there. His presence doesn’t change with our circumstances. His love never leaves us.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” Isaiah 43:2.

Just a reminder…Everything Hallelujah.

#jesusislord
#womanoffaith
#grayhairdontcare
#everythinghallelujah

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Sunday Service.

It’s easy to get on here and praise God when things are going well and the blessings abound.
When the prayers are answered.
When the campaigns come through.
When your money is right.
When your health is good.
When everything is going right.

Remember, he is there through the storms, even though it may not feel like it.
In the sunshine and through the storms, on the mountaintops and in the valleys, God is always there. His presence doesn’t change with our circumstances. His love never leaves us.

“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” Isaiah 43:2.

Just a reminder…Everything Hallelujah.

#jesusislord
#womanoffaith
#grayhairdontcare
#everythinghallelujah

Not only is Arizona literally the desert, but it’s a food desert, a natural hair desert, a diversity desert, and a little bit of a cultural desert. Not bad mouthing it, I love it here but I’m just just being real. Of course I come from New York City, so my bar for these things is pretty high.
So I was delighted to find my people, and Ms. Cherry did my hair last week at the Radiant Community Collective Salon in Prescott. Feels like home🙌🏽

#grayhairdontcare
#silverhair
#arizonalife
#prescottarizona
#naturalgrayhair

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Not only is Arizona literally the desert, but it’s a food desert, a natural hair desert, a diversity desert, and a little bit of a cultural desert. Not bad mouthing it, I love it here but I’m just just being real. Of course I come from New York City, so my bar for these things is pretty high.
So I was delighted to find my people, and Ms. Cherry did my hair last week at the Radiant Community Collective Salon in Prescott. Feels like home🙌🏽

#grayhairdontcare
#silverhair
#arizonalife
#prescottarizona
#naturalgrayhair

#ad #HaleonPartner I know what’s in my closet. My shoes? Absolutely. Beauty products? Don’t even ask.

But knowing what benefits are included in your Medicare Advantage plan? That’s worth checking too.

Some Medicare Advantage plans include OTC benefits for eligible everyday health products, including brands you may already know and use.

So girlfriend, check your plan, know your benefits and see what eligible trusted, #1 doctor-recommended products are available to you, like @voltarengel and @tumsofficial.

Medicare Advantage OTC — Yours for the Taking.

MAOTC benefits and eligible products vary by plan. Check your plan for specific details.

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#ad #HaleonPartner I know what’s in my closet. My shoes? Absolutely. Beauty products? Don’t even ask.

But knowing what benefits are included in your Medicare Advantage plan? That’s worth checking too.

Some Medicare Advantage plans include OTC benefits for eligible everyday health products, including brands you may already know and use.

So girlfriend, check your plan, know your benefits and see what eligible trusted, #1 doctor-recommended products are available to you, like @voltarengel and @tumsofficial.

Medicare Advantage OTC — Yours for the Taking.

MAOTC benefits and eligible products vary by plan. Check your plan for specific details.

Older doesn’t have to be Old y’all…
#thisis69
#seniorcouple
#grayhairdontcare
#interracialcouple

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Older doesn’t have to be Old y’all…
#thisis69
#seniorcouple
#grayhairdontcare
#interracialcouple

After perming, straightening, and pressing my hair for decades, when I was pregnant with my youngest son Kris, I decided to stop all of that and go Natural. I mean, I stopped putting perm my hair. I used to go to an old-time beauty salon where they would still use a hot comb to straighten your hair and as my perm was growing out, she would put vinegar in my hair and wash it. I can still smell it thinking about it. IYKYK.
Ms. Frances made my hair grow out so long, thick,and healthy in that little shop on Fulton St. in Brooklyn. After he was born, I used to bring Kris along in his little carrier, and set him down beside me.
He was such a good baby.
I never put those chemicals in my hair again. I do still switch between straight and Curly, but I usually blow it out and flat iron.
After 30 years, I have perfected my twist out game.
Anyway, thanks for walking with me down memory lane in the days before my grays…
Throw Back Thursday.
#naturalhair#curlygirl#blasian#brooklyngirl #tbt

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After perming, straightening, and pressing my hair for decades, when I was pregnant with my youngest son Kris, I decided to stop all of that and go Natural. I mean, I stopped putting perm my hair. I used to go to an old-time beauty salon where they would still use a hot comb to straighten your hair and as my perm was growing out, she would put vinegar in my hair and wash it. I can still smell it thinking about it. IYKYK.
Ms. Frances made my hair grow out so long, thick,and healthy in that little shop on Fulton St. in Brooklyn. After he was born, I used to bring Kris along in his little carrier, and set him down beside me.
He was such a good baby.
I never put those chemicals in my hair again. I do still switch between straight and Curly, but I usually blow it out and flat iron.
After 30 years, I have perfected my twist out game.
Anyway, thanks for walking with me down memory lane in the days before my grays…
Throw Back Thursday.
#naturalhair#curlygirl#blasian#brooklyngirl #tbt

Oh…
I just needed a little bit of this and that!
Enjoying this beautiful weather!
Happy Weekend Fam!!

#coupleswhoride#grayhairdontcare #thisis69#grayhairdontcare

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Oh…
I just needed a little bit of this and that!
Enjoying this beautiful weather!
Happy Weekend Fam!!

#coupleswhoride#grayhairdontcare #thisis69#grayhairdontcare

So this is what we look like now…
Just staying Fly!

hey y’all, we found love at 60 this is proof that love is possible at any age!
Follow me and sign up for my newsletter. Link is in my bio.
Stay tuned for my e-Book about finding love over 50…
#over60#maturecouple#babyboomers#fyp

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So this is what we look like now…
Just staying Fly!

hey y’all, we found love at 60 this is proof that love is possible at any age!
Follow me and sign up for my newsletter. Link is in my bio.
Stay tuned for my e-Book about finding love over 50…
#over60#maturecouple#babyboomers#fyp

I may be late for Grandparents Day, but loving these beautiful souls is an everyday celebration.

They are my raison d’être—my reason for being—and the reason FlyGrannyBK exists. They’ve filled my years with laughter, pride, purpose, and more love than these 20 photos could ever hold.

The truth is, I’m only a Fly Granny because they made me one—and it will forever be one of my greatest blessings.
They are growing up so fast… The last photo is them now and I’m sure they’ll be taller next photo I capture-Lord willing🙏🏽.

#tbt#grandchildren #granny #grayhairdontcare#thenandnow

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I may be late for Grandparents Day, but loving these beautiful souls is an everyday celebration.

They are my raison d’être—my reason for being—and the reason FlyGrannyBK exists. They’ve filled my years with laughter, pride, purpose, and more love than these 20 photos could ever hold.

The truth is, I’m only a Fly Granny because they made me one—and it will forever be one of my greatest blessings.
They are growing up so fast… The last photo is them now and I’m sure they’ll be taller next photo I capture-Lord willing🙏🏽.

#tbt#grandchildren #granny #grayhairdontcare#thenandnow

Fall is here.
Was not a big fan of barrel pants because I’m on the shorter side, and I thought I might look a little squatty- but I’m loving these pants and sweater by @scoop from @walmart believe it or not.

Similar silhouettes were popular in the 80s and 90s.

Are you rocking the trendy barrel pants?
Trying it with my animal print belt, and a belt bag that happens to match perfectly.
Which do you like better???

#fallfashion#over60style #walmartshopping #grayhairdontcare

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Fall is here.
Was not a big fan of barrel pants because I’m on the shorter side, and I thought I might look a little squatty- but I’m loving these pants and sweater by @scoop from @walmart believe it or not.

Similar silhouettes were popular in the 80s and 90s.

Are you rocking the trendy barrel pants?
Trying it with my animal print belt, and a belt bag that happens to match perfectly.
Which do you like better???

#fallfashion#over60style #walmartshopping #grayhairdontcare

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