3. Gray hair or graying hair needs more moisture
It’s worth noting that graying hair may not act like the rest of your hair. If you already have grays then you know they do not always play well with others.
They can be wiry and dry and there are reasons for this that, I discuss in Do Gray Curls Have Their Own Hair Type?
There is always the option of coloring your gray and there are some very non-harsh products to use or using henna, but the main tip is to keep your hair moisturized.
4. There are accessories that are as conservative or as funky as you want to be
I know that some older women may feel they want a more conservative style for work, or just for themselves.
Many women who choose to do the big chop hate the short hair but you can dress it up and look great. When I was sporting a TWA, I wore scarves as a headband* and got plenty of compliments.
Do not feel that you have to stick with the norm. Think outside the box to find something that compliments your hair and work with it. Flowers, scarves, color, etc. Do what makes you feel beautiful.
5. Relaxed hair is not natural hair
I am not trying to be funny but when I first went natural, I was STILL using my relaxed hair products. We may have been working with relaxed hair longer than some of our younger counterparts (I was relaxed for 22 years) so that means you have to, once again, think outside the box.
You will need to do some homework on products to see what to try and no matter what you initially choose there will be trial and error. Now there are so many products for natural hair so read labels, try samples, do it up!
6. Natural hair can help thinning hair but you need proper hair maintenance
I cannot stress this enough. Many older women are dealing with thinning hair. Nearly 40% of women experience some degree of hair loss by age 60, mostly around the crown leaving hair thin and lackluster this is just a reality and while many older women embrace natural hair to combat this they must realize that taking care of their hair and body is necessary.
Eating right, exercising, drinking water and proper hair maintenance will help with hair thinning to a degree but just going natural alone will not do it.
Many of these tips are great for younger women too so feel free to gain some knowledge as you make your transition into natural hair.
As I said before, it is more than just changing hair products and way more than just letting your relaxer grow out. It is a big decision that is so worth it so making it as easy as possible will only ensure your success.
Maria Pagan says
Beautiful lady…
Treneisha Jones-Vincent says
So pretty lady
Patricia Jansen-Balrak says
Nice hair
Kathleen D. Taylor says
Beautiful
Jiselle Beauviae says
This sistah is Gorgeous!
Natalie Williams says
her hair is beautiful.
Priscilla Mayes-Nelson says
So beautiful!
Treneeka Cusack says
Her hair is BEAUTIFUL!
Raniey Harris says
Lovely
Callie Jordan-Smith says
Yea..gray hair is an animal all to itself. I’m 34 and been graying since birth. Being natural is a struggle, but worth it to learn how to have healthy hair.
Sabrina Richmond Perkins says
Absolutely!!
Prince Maxwell Ansong says
BTFUL WOMAN
Nessa Jay says
Oh how beautiful
China Living Good Dyess says
Cute
Mieshel Jett says
My kids just say power to the people! My granddaughter just wants to play in my hair..I love that I, my daughter, and my granddaughter are natural!
Shayla Lawrence says
She is gorgeous!
Harriet Odonkor says
so fabulous!!!
Helen Anderson says
Beautiful, it look amazing on her, wow i cant wait for more salt than pepper
Samantha Giles says
Simply Beautiful!
Christine Carter Thompson says
Love her look!
Stephanie Blackmon says
Beeeeaauuutyyyfulll!!!!!!
MiKi Kariuki says
gorgeous
Robin Smiley says
Fabulous curls.
Lateaya Woodard says
She’s so gorgeous.
Crystal Thompson says
Just beautiful
Flo Mathis says
I luv da hair..
Marilyn Murrell says
Very beautiful
Patricia Lonzanida-LaTour says
Beautiful and elegant.
Linda Aunt Faye Pettis says
Beautiful sis!!
Francina Cogle says
I have a head of hair and I am thinking of going natural HELP
Tonya Woods says
Pretty
James Vaughn says
Nice
Deborah Keeton says
Sophisticated
Denise Martin says
Love it.
Althea Knox says
My hair is natural & natural curly. I get compliments all the time. I love my natural hair because and can wash ‘n go! This lady’s hair is absolutely beautiful.
Maggie Duarte Gomes says
wow…this lady is rockin it…..she’s making grey look chic and sexy 🙂
Sabrina Perkins says
She sure it.
Shamika Byrd says
STUNNING
Carolyn Spencer Shy says
Beautiful grey hair!
Hazel Broomfield says
BEAUTIFUL…………………………SMILE
Rina Ellis says
I love this look, go girl….
Teresa Jessie says
She is beautiful!
Pedro Cruz says
Very sophisticated
Renata Mckinney says
I ALWAYS WANTED GRAY HAIR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL..GRAY HAIR IS AWESOME…..BE BLESSED…
Felecia Douglas says
Beautiful hair
Quita Samuels says
Now this is elegant
Shirley Hampton says
THANK YOU FOR THIS POST OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SEXY WOMAN. LOVE ESPECIALLY HER HAIR, HER SKIN, HER SMILE.
Suzy Wong says
Elegant!!!! One Love xxx
Cyprienne Lemon says
Want to but know the process is taxing; daughter & granddaughter have gone natural. Maybe winter would be good time to start. She’s rockin’ it!
Marie Myers says
I LIKE VERY MUCH
Tanya Mays says
Absolutely beautiful
Vera Pierro Harris says
I love it,
Byrdie Byrd says
Love this!!
Curtis O'neal Buck Sr. says
I like the look!!
MamaLita Jones says
BEAUTIFUL SILVER GRAY ON YOU a PRETTY BLACK WOMAN WHO ROCKS 🙂
Guynelle McEntire says
Beautiful!
Amanda Fair-Evans says
Omg. Beautiful.
Robin Sturdivant says
Love this grey mixture, I pray mine come in nice like this.
Sabrina Perkins says
My gray has been playing nice but today I woke up with a gray smack dab in the front of my head that is straight as a board! I cannot understand why it has to show out. LOL
Cheryl Henry-Fowler says
FINALLY … been looking for a Gray natural! What gorgeous, beautiful hair! Please share your regimen, especially how you keep the “yellow” brassiness at bay. #fire
Pia Shantee says
OMG – she’s gorgeous and that HAIR – perfect!
DaddysQueen Siempre says
Beautiful 🙂
Barbara Myers says
Beautiful hair !!
Anitria says
First let me say a heartfelt “Thank You” for doing an article on older women going natural. I’m 53 and this past July I stopped relaxing me hair! Scare to death I have been relaxing my hair since I was 14, 40 YEARS of damage. I began noticing my hair thinning at the temple and relaxing made it worst. I am lucky, my daughter has been natural for 8 years and is tickled pink that I’ve decided to put down the “cream”. The BIG CUT is schedule for the end of January. I’m very excited!! I used to wear a short sleek haircut when I was relaxed. Any suggestions? I want my short hair to be more than a TWA And is there any bloggers for natural hair and older women. I excited about this journey and advice, help or suggestions would be most helpful.
Lystra Mckay says
I’ve had grey since I was about 30 yrs old, I’m now 60 yrs and in transitioning to natural my dilemna is how do I keep my grey hair
clean and grey, without the use of products containing dyes?
Jessy Barrett says
Beautiful stuff
Jessy Barrett says
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