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Teresa, silver-haired woman from Westfield, Indiana, sharing her going-gray story
TeresaWestfield, USA

Teresa's SILVR Story

Westfield, USAShared August 5, 2026

I had been coloring my hair since I was 28 years old. In 2020, I was toying with the idea of going to my natural gray. COVID hit, and we were all unable to get to the salon. By the time we were able to get back to the salon, I made my decision. I cut my hair to a chin length bob and the remaining inch or two, the stylist took out the old color. I was about 90% white! I never felt so free! Within a month or so, I was signed with a regional modeling agency. I had a new career at 59!

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