Growing my hair out gray has been one of the scariest and most rewarding experiences of my life. 🏆

But the actual decision process was not something I took lightly. I’m a people pleaser and I didn’t want to do “the wrong thing.” Negative comments I received weighed heavily on me.⁠
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Now that I’m on the other side, I can say with 100% certainty, listen to YOUR gut (no one else’s gut!).

And if your gut isn’t saying anything rn, give it time. You will know when you are ready.

And when you do jump in (or if you’re here because you’re diving in already), you’ll want these tips for what NOT to do when you go gray.

Of course you can do whatever you want but these are some tips that will help streamline your experience!

1. Don’t use blue shampoo
2. Don’t start until you are ready
3. Don’t go it alone
4. Don’t limit your options
5. Don’t listen to naysayers

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What would you add to this list?

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I tried 786 beauty products in 2024 and my number one overall pick was… you guessed it, @Nerrabody. #ad Well guess what, NERRĀ just launched at @Nordstrom (!!) and to celebrate, they are offering anyone who goes in to shop this line, a free Exfoliating Glove Set as a gift with qualifying purchases. 🎉 In case you missed me talking about them non-stop all last year, and again last month, NERRĀ is a Mediterranean-inspired bathhouse ritual that is COSMOS CERTIFIED ORGANIC (the gold standard when it comes to beauty certs).  Their Bathhouse Ritual is so so chic. It delivers a robust sensational experience laden with innovation and luxury. Get this, they even created the first ever Microbiome-Friendly Certified exfoliating glove. If you can swing the entire ritual, try it—it will change your life. And if you can only pick one thing, go for their Dry Body Oil, it’s *chef’s kiss*!  Go check out NERRĀ at Nordstrom now! #bodycareproducts #bodycareroutine #healthyskin

“I want to spend $75 on my hand cream.” - Said no one ever. We’re all just out here trying to make better choices for us and our families without breaking the bank. So when I found EO products at Sprouts - the first thing I had to do was tell y’all! #ad Sprouts prioritizes organic, fresh and sustainable products so they are a go-to for staples. Like, I couldn’t find organic brussels sprouts at WF of TJs last week but I found them at Sprouts! AYE!  Also, EO has a range of bodycare products (that meet TNK standards) that are super affordable. Like their hand cream that comes in 4 scents (including unscented) for less than $10! But it doesn’t stop there, they also have hand soap, hand sanitizer, shower gel, bubble bath and more. I can’t recommend a stop at Sprouts for some EO products enough!   Check out the new @EO Products at your local @Sprouts Farmers Market!

Run and get this body oil! Use code TNK20 to save 20% @Nerrabody #bodycareproducts #bodycareroutine #healthyskin

Its called Going Gray On Your Terms and you need in on it! This course is like my third child—I’ve been working on it for so long and can’t wait to put it out into the world because it’s so much more than a how-to. It’s freedom, it’s empowerment, it’s feminism, it’s equality, it’s mentorship, it’s leadership. And it’s the most rewarding work I’ve ever done, bearing witness to women’s gray hair transformations. Only 5 days left to save big on this gray hair new new! Lib or goinggrayonyourterms.com Rooting for you! #grayhair

True story. Several years ago, my dad was in the hospital for over 3 months with a rare infection and one day, a nurse walked in while I was sitting w him and asked if I was his wife lol 😂😭 First of all; no. Second of all; ew. The truth of the matter is, if you stop coloring your hair and let your gray grow in, you may get a comment like this or two. It stings and it can send you into a spiral BUT it doesn’t have to! Going Gray On Your Terms (our *brand new* and 100% original course) will show you how to go gray AND FEEL 👏GOOD 👏ABOUT IT👏. We dig into the deeper layers with M.Ed Counseling & Human Development, Certified Professional Coach @ahhhhbree As a self-love coach, Aubree will be your guide from the beginning, helping you identify why going gray is so hard, what you can do when you want to quit, how to transform your mindset, how to find your support system AND MORE. This work will help you move through these awkward moments (because yes this sh*t will happen) but instead of feeling hurt, ashamed and embarrassed, we will show you how to move through it in a way that feels expansive and empowering. 📣Just 9 days left to get 50% off this life changing course‼️ Trust me, you want in on this! LIB for all the deets! #grayhair #greyhair #teachme #howto

OMG there really is life after gray hair lol! Just 10 more days to get 50% off of our brand new (never before seen!) course: Going Gray on Your Terms! We teach you how to go gray and feel good about it! Don't believe me? Check out this testimonal: “This course will help everyone whether they are just at the first steps and thinking about going gray or have completely transitioned. Lisa's stories are very uplifting and similar to my own. It is reassuring to know that I am not ‘the only one’ that has emotions about my hair. I love the sense of community and being about to reach out to others that are in the same situation.” -Linda And we can do this for you too! LIB for all the deets and access to our 50% off launch offer that ends in 10 days! Rooting for you! #grayhair #howtogogray #grayhairinfluencer

I was that person who literally said, "I will live my healthiest and best life but I will never stop coloring my hair." I guess there's a reason for the saying "Never say never." lol #itme Sharing because I'm not your stereotypical, Teva-wearing, granola-making, tree-hugging, centered and spiritual, gray-hair-wearing type of gal. (Although if we are being honest, I do make my own granola and I have hugged a tree before but gad-dammit you will never see me wearing Tevas lol). In other words, I am just a regular person who decided to stop dying her hair. Going gray was not "easy" for me. This was a decision that felt very much against the grain. But here's where it gets interesting. Before I skipped that first hair color appointment, I thought this was just going to be me, growing out my hair gray, period. But what it turned into was so much more than that. I struggled with feeling judged, staying true to myself, re-writing my story, body shaming, vulnerability, self-confidence and so much more...and all in the name of bumping up against hundreds of years of cultural conditioning that's convinced us that... ❌Women who have gray hair have no value. ❌Women with gray hair are ugly. ❌Women with gray hair are not hireable. ❌Women with gray hair are not sexy. ❌Women with gray hair don't matter. And on and on and on. But I'm here to tell you a different story and to support you through this process so you CAN go gray and actually feel good about it. 📣Introducing Going Gray on Your Terms! A course and community that will reframe what going gray is actually about plus give you practical and tactical ways to grow your gray hair out and how to take care of it. 🤩Yes, this BRAND NEW, LIFE-CHANGING COURSE will actually teach you how to go gray AND feel good about it. To celebrate this new course, we are offering our highest tier at a 50% discount. That means, for a limited time only you get: ▫️6 modules to help you navigate the main phases of going gray ▫️45+ tools, videos and exercises ▫️My personal guidance along the way ▫️Plus guidance from guest experts ▫️Access to our private going gray community- forever! ▫️Q+A office hours with yours truly ▫️A printed, full color spiral-bound workbook delivered to your home ▫️And an exclusive BONUS bundle with 15+ add-ons Link in bio for all the seets plus access to a limited time sick launch offer! #gogray #grayhair #howtogogray

"All my makeup brushes are clean and sanitized." - said no one ever!🤪  Well not any more friend! Now we can clean our makeup brushes in 2 seconds flat with no soap or water or basically any effort. LIKE MAGIC! @Jenny Patinkin ‘s new Spray Away is the sh*t.  Instantly cleans, instantly sanitizes and instantly dries - so you can instantly move on. Want to try? Use code TNK20 for 20% off all full priced items at jennypatinkin.com P.S. Cheers to you and me getting out sh*t together and no longer applying makeup with dirty makeup brushes! This feels so good, maybe we will even make dinner tonight lol. 🙌  P.S.S. This works best on densely packed makeup brushes...not loose fluffy ones.  #makeuphacks #makeupbrushcleaner #cleaninghacks

Want to start growing in your gray hair but don’t want that stark grow out line? If you have a crap ton of money, you can just hit the salon one time and have them dye your hair so it looks like your natural gray hair. The problem with that (besides $$$$) is it’s really hard to do and takes a very skilled hairdresser. It’s also A LOT of upkeep. So for all the people who don’t have a mill to spend on their gray hair grow out, here are 7 alternative ways to go gray besides just sitting and waiting it out! 1️⃣ Gray blending: There is no universal definition of this concept but generally speaking this is adding highlights and lowlights to your naturally existing gray hair. 2️⃣ Dye strip method: This is where you color a section of your hair along a side part and wear your hair parted that way until the rest of your hair grows out. When this happens, you can then part your hair the other way essentially going gray in one flip! 3️⃣ Color blocking: This is playing with color in fun ways. Maybe it’s bleaching out your bangs or adding a few dark strips around your face. There are no rules here! 4️⃣ Cut a pixie: Probably the easiest and fastest way to go gray is to cut your hair super short. One chop and you are done! 5️⃣ Extensions: This is a fun way to layer in color. I tried this when I was fully gray and wished I had tried it sooner! 6️⃣ Balayage: This is where you dye the bottom bits of your hair gray so it looks like your hair is fading from its dyed color to a gray color. This not only adds visual interest but it draws attention to the bottom of your hair instead of the top. 7️⃣ Toners: You can also use temporary toners to help even out color as your hair grows out. Then when you are done with your grow out, you stop using the toner and it washes away revealing your new look. Curious about what these look like? We’ve got before and afters on thenewknew.com - search keyword “10 ways to go gray” Have you tried any of these ways to go gray? What worked for you? #howtogogray #grayhair #howto

I mean really tho. Less worried about looking old and more into equal opportunity, feminism, women’s empowerment and being a badass. Who’s with me?! ✌️ #grayhair #proaging #womenempowerment

There is an endless number of products you can use to wash your face but the bottom line is; oils are the best. #facts Throughout my 30+ years of face washing, I’ve run through the entire gamut of washing agents like: 👉drug store body bars 👉astringent cleansing pads 👉cold creams 👉facial bars 👉foaming cleansers 👉big-name department store cleansers 👉cleansers I bought from a rando in someone's livingroom in 1992. But what I've learned from all this is, without a doubt, nothing is better than oils. Oils won't strip your skin or leave it feeling tight or dry or itchy or any of the above. YOU KNOW WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT. Oils are so nourishing and moisturizing and get this, they are killer at taking off dirt, grime, makeup and SPF. I seriously won't use anything else. Do you cleanse with oils? #oilcleansing #doublecleansing #skincare #grayhair

See a pattern? 😜 Deciding to not color your hair anymore often comes with a sense of loss… And that is valid. I know it because I felt it too. But what I can tell you from the other side is I don’t feel like I’ve lost anything. I’m still me. Just with gray hair…and little more fierce. Can you relate? #grayhair #womenempowerment #proage

I did a thing 😜 After 6 years of abstaining from coloring my hair, I colored it today…CLEAR! This is called a gloss or a glaze or a demi-permanent hair color. Why would I dye my hair clear? I miss that feeling after you get your hair colored and your hair is super shiny - you know what I mean? Turns out that feeling is not a mirage. Hair dye actually smooths the hair cuticle which adds a ton of shine. Blog post to come with all the details but in the meantime lmk what your questions are so I can be sure to answer them! #grayhair #beforeandafter #cutehairstyle #springmood

It's natural to feel insecure when you first decide to stop coloring your hair. I get it! I've been there!  You venture outside and all you can think is:  ❓Is anyone looking at me?  ❓Did he see my roots?  ❓Did she just look at my gray hair?  ❓Omg, everyone is looking at me rn.  ❓What are they thinking. ❗️They think I look old.  ❗️They think I look ugly.  ❗️Omg, whew! I'm back in my car.  It's normal to think and feel this way and it's okay if you are not feeling 100% confident out and about. (That will come later!).  In the meantime there are some fun things you can do during this stage to help ease the transition like:  👉Wearing your hair in braids 👉Using a headband 👉Or wrapping your hair in a pretty scarf 👉You can also try cute beach hats, winter hats 👉Or baseball hats depending on the season 👉Temporary root spray can also be an option 👉Even something more extreme like getting extensions can be fun to play with too 👉Or even giving The Dye Strip Method a try (see a few posts back!)  Want more? I'm detailing out 10 ways to go gray on thenewknew.com - come see!  Have you gone gray? Do you have any tips for the beginning stages?  #grayhair #howto #aviators #sunglasses 

It felt like it took FOREVER (!) to grow my hair out gray but now that it's been six years since—it feels like a blip on the radar.  I decided to stop dying my hair when I was 39. The hardest part was FOR SURE the very beginning when I would second guess myself almost every day. But sometime around 9 months, I started to feel differently and I even found myself getting excited.  A lot of people want to know how long it takes to grow out gray hair. The answer to this will of course depend on your type of hair. If you have curly hair, it will take longer. If you have long hair and you want to keep it long, it will take longer. For me it took 2 years to grow out a cute gray bob.  All of this to say, if you are in the thick of it and feeling uncomfortable rn, that feeling won't last.  You got this! #grayhair #proage #nobotox #nofiller #longhair #beforeandafter