In March, Two Writing Teachers hosts the Slice of Life Story Challenge. Everyone is welcome to share writing and comment on others in this special community.
Larkin sent me a funny text last week:
Part of me wanting to respond with a denial.
What makes you think I've started greying, Larkin?
My hair is still natural.
Why, just a few days ago.
Another part of me wanted to ask about her spelling of that word. Isn't it "graying"? A quick google search led to the answer that either spelling is acceptable, but one is more English and the other is more common in England, Canada, and Australia.
And one more part of me was worried. Larkin's closing in on thirty. Has she found a gray (yes, gray with an "a") hair? Redheads are notorious for early graying.
I gave her a call, and don't worry. The colorless culprit was not from Larkin's head. Apparently, one of her friends is in danger of several sprouting from the one she'd plucked.
What I will tell her when she needs it, and to all of you who are reading this and DO need it, I've just discovered WOW hair color. Am I the last graying person to know that there's a product to touch up roots when you've pushed the time in between hair salon visits a little too far?
For some of you, perhaps this slice is worth the read.
Oh, thank you for sharing this product, and no - you are not the last to know. I'm right behind you in finding out. I have a color appointment Thursday that can't get here quickly enough, but if I'd known about this two weeks ago, I'd have popped the lid already and poured a dollop. The things our children teach us!
ReplyDeleteAs a 20 something I vowed to never color my gray- at 63 I have kept that promise to myself (not judging any who do color their hair, I just know I would not keep up with the roots).
ReplyDeleteI am glad to find out there is a product designed for roots even though I decided during Covid to just let it be! I am the only one of my friend groups to go "natural" but I have no regrets, other than I look much older. My mother and mother in law BOTH died their hair until their last breath and I have crazy memories of their last days......yep!
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