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Gray, Bald, or Hair Product?

Posted by Phil Black
  
  
  
  

Topic #53

Mental Edge Monday: Gray hair - friend or foe?

I've been noticing a steady increase in the number of gray hairs on the sides of my head these days. What's up with that?

Sometimes I don't notice the gray at all -- other times, in the right light, I feel like I'm working a full-on Anderson Cooper. I also fear that when I don't see the gray, that maybe it's because my eyes are starting to fail me too. Crap!

I'm not sure what to think about this. I'm not against gray hair, per se, but I don't feel like I should be getting gray hair in my early 40s. I know some people think it's okay to work a little salt-n-pepper action, but I'm not sure I can pull that off. Clooney, yes - Black, not so much.

I know going bald is probably worse, as they both call into question our youth and self-perceived virility.

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I have a constant internal debate about whether I should consider using "product" to rid my head of these gray intruders. Am I crazy? I can't really imagine using product to get rid of a little salt in my hair, but they're a constant reminder that I'm not getting any younger.

What about shaving it all off? Is that an option?  It seems like some guys can maintain a shred of dignity with a bald head. I'm not sure if I'm that guy.

I know women sometimes have these issues as well. Somehow it doesn't get as much attention as it does for men. Maybe women have an easier time hiding it. They're often more adept at using product.

I don't think graying is anything to be ashamed of, I just would prefer not to start so early.

What are the options? Use product? Rock the gray? Take the hair down to the scalp?

I'm curious how others out there are dealing with this issue.

What do the men think? What do the women think?

Until next week, Keep the Edge.

Phil Black (FitDeck Founder)

 

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Comments

Better gray than away..I have some strong thoughts on this one. Yes I'm 39 and I'm losing the battle. Father time is undefeated you know. I have embraced the gray I view the coloring option as too vain and soft. I'm going with the gray, the only reason why you think early 40 is too young is because most of your peers are using bad dye jobs. My biggest issue is when someone comes up to me and announces to me that I'm going gray...thanks for update, I don't own a mirror. Meanwhile the person making the announcement is bald and fat...people baffle me at times. I would never announce to a room full of people that someone is grossly out of shape!
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 11:24 AM by mx
go with it! It looks great on you and max. We need to embrace these changes and age gracefully.
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 11:44 AM by nat
I say go with the gray...it is actually considered an asset for guys. It makes them appear mature and solid and reliable. Women actually like it on their guy, certainly more than a bad coloring job. And, once you color it you have to keep up with it every other week, a total pain! Now, when will it be en vogue for women to let it gray?!?!
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 1:17 PM by Cyndi
Leave it as it is. I've always said I'm never coloring my hair and now that a little gray is coming in I'm sticking to that. I don't have time or money to keep up with something fake. Take what God gave ya!
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 1:38 PM by Melissa
If you start it is really hard to stop. The shock is terrible because you get more gray every day...sorry for the bold truth! It is also a lot of work and a commitment. However, it looks more sexy on a man than on - me! lol The only easy day was yesterday!
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 4:09 PM by Nancy
So far we have a unanimous vote. Not great news for the makers of "Just for Men". I'm selling my stock in that company. I forgot the upkeep demands of coloring your hair. I don't want any part of that. I will drive on and let the gray strands fall where they may. Thanks for the input.
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 6:20 PM by Phil Black
I was just thinking about this yesterday as we all ate brunch. Will share thoughts in private. LB
Posted @ Monday, April 09, 2012 8:58 PM by linda
I think it should be as natural as possible: In other words, go grey if you've got it. Go bald if you don't (have hair that is). Leave the products for the vain.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 10, 2012 2:54 AM by Nick
Mx, you bring up a good point and one that I will never understand. What possesses someone to make a comment like, "Hey, I can see you're really starting to get some gray hair up there, heh?" The comment/question is so awkward and socially inept. How is the person supposed to respond? It boxes someone in and gives them nowhere to go except to admit that "yes, I'm going gray. I guess that's what happens to some of us as we get older". What did that accomplish other than to make the graying person squirm? There are some other comments like this that rank on the Wall of Shame, like: "Wow, you're really starting to get some crow's feet around your eyes" or "Hey, I've never noticed the dark bags under your eyes before, is that new?" or "Man, you sure are looking gaunt these day, are you sick?" People make these comments all the time. I will never understand it. Why put someone in an unbelievably awkward situation with no way to recover? What makes these comments even worse is when they are asked in a big group situation so everyone can hear and watch you squirm.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:10 AM by Phil Black
Phil, I think it looks fine and I believe you have earned everyone of them. As someone who stared greying at age 23 has continued greying for 16 yrs I have learned to "highlight" the grey.
Posted @ Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:17 PM by Betsey
George Bush the Younger had this also: 
"... in the right light...." (it looks really gray).....AND I HAVE HAD IT FOR YEARS. So? No biggie. 
Posted @ Monday, April 16, 2012 11:31 AM by Joe
Men should rock the gray. IT's sexy.
Posted @ Friday, April 20, 2012 12:10 PM by Ween Dibley
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