My favorite slower fashion, high quality, and sustainable brands. Brands I Currently Buy, My Personal Sustainability Score, and Why I Buy. After navigating through sustainable fashion mishaps with less than ethical companies, I decided to share a shopping guide with you of brands I love that offer quality goods. These are brands I personally love, clothing that is affordable, and garments that have the potential to last a really long time, if not a lifetime. Slower fashion isn’t just about the most sustainable brand, it can be about finding clothes you love, and you never want to part with. T ..read more

There has been a lot of discussion in our Silver Hair groups about heat damage, heat protectants, and how they work (or not). In this post, I am sharing the details on a little experiment to see how much hair yellows with or without heat protection at different temperatures. (If you prefer video you can watch on YouTube).   If you follow the Blowout Professor, you may have seen him test heat protectants on bread. While bread and hair aren’t the same thing, Bread ignites at around 480°F And Hair begins to essentially melt at around 450°F His experiment had me wondering about a fe ..read more

The 50 Shades of Silver Project This project was born from the idea that we all go into ditching the dye having no real idea what our natural color will be. Several years ago, I had this idea of showing you as many variations of natural gray hair as I could find. I couldn’t quite figure out how I was going to accomplish such a large-scale project, and get all the photos I needed that would work to show the many variations of silver there are in the world. Then, just recently, a beautiful silver sister posted her photo in one of the silver hair groups on Facebook it was a photo of her ‘after ..read more

Have you ever felt like one day your hair was shiny and silky and the next day your silvers were lackluster and lifeless? Often when it is dull, it is also frizzy, lacks volume, and curly hair can lose definition. There are a few causes to this issue and some easy and great solutions. The same things that yellow silver hair can also dull it and give it a matte appearance. Some of the same things that cause hair loss can also change the texture of the hair making it dull, fragile, and dry/oily. In this post we will cover the top five reasons for dull silver hair, solutions, and product recom ..read more

All the new goodies I found this year that I have fallen in love with and not only emptied but repurchased. Products available on Sephora, Amazon, Ink+Volt, BizzyB Headbands, Merit Beauty, and more. Everything is linked below, some of these are affiliate links and some aren’t. Nothing is sponsored. This is just an honest review of some good things I wanted to share with you. You can check out the video below, for all my thoughts on each product, some chatting with you, what I was thinking about for some new content on the channel, plus what is in my annual December giveaway. Disclosure ..read more

October is World Menopause Month, and I could not let that go by without sharing some of the research I have collected on menopause and hair loss. Hair loss can be frustrating and distressing, if it is hormonally driven though, there are solutions. It is estimated that 20-60% of women will suffer from menopausal related hair loss before they reach the age of 60. My intention with the following information is to give you options.  I have been researching hormones for the last 18 years, that does not mean I am an expert…far from it. After a painful battle with endometriosis, co ..read more

As you embraced your silver hair did you suddenly notice hair accessories were only available in the almighty four colors of black, brown, blonde, or red. I sure did. It took me a while to find pieces that complemented my gray hair. As someone with delicate hair, I’m always on the lookout for lightweight gentle accessories that won’t cause damage. From snap barrettes to silk scrunchies to jaw clips, I’ve found accessories that are both stylish and functional. Fortunately, as the times have changed a little since I ditched the dye in 2015, gray hair accessories are a little easier to find. S ..read more

Are you struggling to find the right makeup look for your gray hair? Part of the fear of embracing your gray hair is the fear that it will make you look washed out and older than you are. There are several tools to help you shift that narrative, including makeup, clothing, or a fresh haircut. If you wear makeup, adjusting your routine can complement your gray hair and boost your self-confidence. The good news is you may not need to adjust much, just a little tweak here and there. These makeup tips for gray hair should help you on your way. I am not a makeup person, I never have been, I am c ..read more

When it comes to the health of your gray hair your water can be a major factor; there are key differences in hard water and soft water that you need to know. If you’ve ever noticed your hair feeling dry and brittle after a shower, it could be due to the type of water you’re using. Hard water and soft water have different mineral compositions that can affect your hair in various ways. Understanding the difference between the two can help you care for your hair and prevent issues. Hard water is water that contains high levels of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals can buil ..read more

Are you tired of yellowing or discoloration of your gray hair? Discover natural ways to brighten your locks and prevent future damage. Learn how to remove yellowing caused by buildup of minerals, pollution, and chlorine from city water and pools. Find out why purple shampoo and other toning products can be drying and how to avoid chemical trauma caused by hydrogen peroxide and developer. Learn how to protect your silver locks from UV damage and prevent yellowing caused by heat tools by using sun and heat protectants. With this complete glossary, you can keep your gray hair looking vibrant a ..read more