Sara Eisenman of Sedona, Arizona, USA, was shocked to find her hair turning gray at just 21 years old. Despite feeling the pressure to cover it up with box dyes for over 15 years, she eventually decided to embrace her natural silver locks.
She did what many young adults would do: she tried to cover it up.
“My hair turned almost entirely silver, literally overnight, at the age of 21. I went to the mirror one day to find that silver hair was emerging from the roots all over my head,” recalled Sara.
After years of concealing her natural hair color, Sara decided to ditch the box dyes at 37 years old. She felt liberated and reborn, seeing her silver hair as a crown rather than a sign of aging.
Rearranging priorities
With the support of her husband, Sara embraced her natural look, finding vibrancy and sparkle in her silver hair that dyes couldn’t replicate.
“To sum, there is literally no downside that I have experienced in the decision to embrace my natural silver hair. There is nothing to lose – except society’s judgments and a few friends who weren’t, really – and everything to gain: freedom, daring, a whole new relationship with one’s own beauty and being, increased health and confidence,”
A good decision
Sara feels more alive and beautiful in her mid-40s, embracing her silver hair as a symbol of continuous growth and true agelessness. She encourages others to embrace their natural beauty and be confident in who they are.
