do blondes have more fun?
16. Jun, 2009 by Teresa Morisco 
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NO! Silvers do! Silver, gray, platinum — these are the hair colors that every person will experience in their lifetime…and yes, that means you. Whether you gray prematurely as I did or you gain them through the wisdom of your years, a new life awaits you. And let’s face it, some people won’t like it.
How many sexy gray-haired ladies do you see on TV? In commercials? In print ads? Perhaps some ‘adventurous’ fashion designers will showcase the beauty of silver but most often they end up in financial services ads. Ask Yasmina Rossi and Cindy Joseph; two beautiful women on the inside and out who model for a living — and, who happen to have silver and white hair.
Last week, several of us silver-haired sisters gathered at the Hudson hotel in NYC courtesy of the great Diana Jewell of Going Gray Looking Great. She wrote the book on it and pulled together the models (Yasmina, Cindy, Chazz), the writers (herself and the elegant Anne Kreamer of “Going Gray”), the beauty industry executives and entrepreneurs (Sue Phillips and Cindy Joseph), the fashion expert (moi) and some of the great women who have decided to go gray.
It was a luncheon that lasted 4 hours. One in which people kept stopping by to tell their stories of family members going gray, showing their gray roots and commenting on the gathering. It was inspiring. You see, gray is not about aging regardless of what the beauty industry has told us. I know we live in a youth-focused, anti-aging culture but, let’s get real: we ARE aging. I don’t care about looking younger, I care about looking beautiful as I age.
I wish that we would embrace our authentic beauty and recognize that how we carry ourselves and take care of ourselves speaks more about our age and vitality than our hair color. I dream of the day when I’ll see a beautiful silver-haired woman grace the cover of a magazine not for her age but just because. Because nearly 70 MM women in the US are over 40. Because more than 40% of women have some gray by their 40th birthday. Because silver is the new black. Because silvers DO have more fun.
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Special thanks to Yasmina for taking the great picture of me and Diana. Also, if you live in LA or San Diego and you’re interested in getting your very own custom fragrance made by the expert, Sue Phillips, she’s holding events at The Nile Institute on Nemo Stress in West Hollywood this week and in San Diego on Saturday June 20. Just send her an email!
I have been a blond, a red-head, a brunette and various shades of “green!” Since giving up “the bottle” I have had so much fun!! I am experimenting with new make-up and buying new clothes to compliment my silver-streaked hair. I feel healthier than ever (no more chemicals on my scalp) and my hair is soft and shiny. Thanks to “goinggraylookinggreat” I transitioned easily to my natural self!
Peeling away the layers of years of negative aging messages is a tall order! It starts with ourselves, but then it becomes so much more if you let it.
Deep inside of me I feel a call to arms, a silver soldier of sorts. For me, this is a cause. I hope I will see the media embrace true, graceful aging in my lifetime. But, if I don’t, I know I will have passed down those truths to my daughters, and I pray to their daughters too.
I am grateful for those who came before me, to find the tide of a youth-oriented culture. Enjoy your youth, to be sure. But more than that, enjoy EVERY age. That moment doesn’t come around again.
Every one of us stands on the beautiful, strong shoulders of ones before us in long, silver chain. Together we can make a difference! Now, let’s get to work!!
I can’t speak for the blondes since I’ve never been one, but I’ve been a natural brunette who evolved into a highlighted, lowlighted, and eventually over-all dyed brunette (which always had an unwelcome reddish tinge). I’ve never had more fun than now -with my natural brown with white highlights.
Thanks for sharing about the luncheon. Wish I had been there with you silver ladies. Diana Jewell and the ladies at goinggraylookinggreat cheered me on during my transition to natural!
Teresa,
What a doll you are! Loved meeting you at the Hudson and getting the scoop on our body-types right there…. over dessert! You’re the best!
Must say, since I have been back from NYC explored your site more and love what I see! Do you have a mailing list for when you are putting on events? Would love to get a group of my friends to see and meet with you when you are in my area! You are one clever and delightful silver fox not to mention a stunning ‘natural’!
Morningstar ‘aka Dawn’
Thanks Dawn! It was wonderful meeting you as well and discovering that we both share the same body type.
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lulubell and greeneyes: yes, goinggraylookinggreat is the only site out there that supports women as they transition – you two are the ultimate examples and I hope anyone who is thinking about it will venture over there.
And, silver46, I love the term ’silver soldier’! We are all in this together — gray or not gray — and I hope that we can make an impact, however large or small.
What a great picture Teresa, you look great.
This article captures what I appreciate about your blog – authentic beauty. Fashion for one’s particular body. Style that works for one’s lifestyle & activities.
So refreshingly honest.