Look, I don't want to alarm anyone. I certainly don't want anyone getting as upset as I got upon looking in the bathroom mirror this morning. I suppose it was only inevitable.
But really? 11 weeks short of my 32nd birthday? Couldn't it have held out just a little while longer until I got an official chronological confirmation that I'm really not getting any younger?
Am I officially old now? What does this mean, my first gray hair? More importantly, HOW IN THE HELL DO I STOP IT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN?
I've heard that a deficiency in zinc is what causes loss of hair color. I heard that a long time ago, however, so maybe current thinking is different on that. Maybe WebMD has something.
Posted by: Christian | July 31, 2009 at 11:24 AM
I've had grey hair since I was 22 (in streaks). Things could be worse! Saturday is my birthday - do you know of any good free deals around town for birthdays?
Posted by: caitlin | July 31, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Christian -- I believe my sister spoke of a Chinese remedy. I'll keep you posted.
caitlin -- Check out these two guides on vita.mn on getting free birthday chow/drinks. The second is all restaurant-related (and linked to in the first) so beware of establishments that have closed since.
Posted by: Alexis | July 31, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Dye, dye and more dye!
Posted by: Tara (twoleggedtara) | August 01, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Zinc can be dangerous! Be careful of ingesting "remedies." Dye, though, is a pretty safe move.
Posted by: Jim H | August 02, 2009 at 01:49 AM
I am 32 and I have the same problem. One gray hair, surrounded by black ones. If your hair is dark enough and it's just ONE hair, just use a sharpie. Dark hair dye on me, even if done professionally, tends to wreck my light colored clothes for weeks afterward.
Posted by: Maria | August 02, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Ha! I recently tried dying my own roots and missed a ridiculous spot in front so I've been Sharpie-ing it once a week.
Know what's weird, though? I can't find the gray hair now. I think it's hiding in fear.
Posted by: Alexis | August 03, 2009 at 01:34 AM
My grandmother's hair turned white almost overnight on her 31st birthday.
Old is a state of mind. She lived to be 96 and outlived so many of her friends in their 60's.
Think of it this way: You have to get old, but you don't have to grow up.
Enjoy it...women get stronger with age.
Posted by: Ironic | August 03, 2009 at 09:03 AM
The only way to have it never happen again is to cut it all off. You don't see like the type, though I think it would be awesome.
Posted by: toobeaut | August 03, 2009 at 11:21 PM
Color, baby. Lots of color!
Posted by: Martini Recipes | June 07, 2010 at 04:55 PM
He is a good friend that speaks well of us behind our backs.
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