Ruth’s pick
SILVINA Grey Hair Duo
Shampoo and conditioner that work as a team. Silver deserves a power couple.
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HelenPetrolia, Canada
Helen’s story
I found my first grey hair at 18 and spent decades coloring, covering, and chasing roots.
A few years before retiring from a 38-year nursing career, I decided to begin my grombré journey. What started as curiosity slowly became a lesson in self-acceptance.
I found my first grey hair at 18 and spent decades coloring, covering, and chasing roots.
The transition wasn’t always easy, but looking back, I only wish I had started sooner. Somewhere along the way, those silver strands stopped feeling like something to hide and became something to celebrate.
Now I’m genuinely surprised by how much I love my silvers. They remind me that every stage of life has its own kind of beauty and confidence.
Turns out the hair I spent years trying to hide is now one of my favorite things about myself. 🤍
Did Helen’s story get you?
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What Ruth’s Using on Her Silver
Ruth’s pick
Oribe Silverati Shampoo
Cleanses without drying and keeps silver bright. Pure shine, darling.
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Ruth’s pick
Oribe Silverati Conditioner
Brightens silver and white strands, bye to yellow. Soft, cool and luminous.
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Ruth’s pick
Moroccanoil Purple Hair Oil
A purple oil that tames brassiness over time. Silver stays cool and bright.
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Ruth’s pick
Davines OI All In One Milk
A leave-in spray that detangles silver strands. Brush through and breeze out.
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Women Like Helen
Trina
After more than 30 years of coloring my hair every three weeks or so, I finally reached a point where I was ready to ditch the dye and reclaim a little piece of myself. I was exhausted by the constant hyper-fixation of wondering whether my gray roots were showing, planning my next time I would…
Patty
I used to dye my roots every 2 weeks, religiously. Yet secretly, I admired women with their beautiful gray hair. I looked at pictures online wishing/hoping that I had the “courage” to do it too. One day, after dyeing my hair, I said- this is the last time I’ll do it and that was it.…
Lana
I have hated aging for the longest time. Now that I am 58 I choose to embrace it! I see lots of silver goddesses out there and they look amazing! That’s why I decided to embrace my gray. You can look put together, beautiful and distinguished with silver hair.
Your Silver Story Matters Too
Helen went first. Going gray, growing out the dye or already proudly silver? Share your journey and inspire the next woman just starting hers.
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