My mother often said these words when I was growing up to let us know when we were stressing her out for some reason or another. Mind you, I recall her being blond from most of my teenage years so we mustn’t have been that bad!

Women (and some men) spend thousands each year trying to combat greying hair. These white stragglers appear at varying times for people, usually from the age of thirty onwards and can be managed with the help of highlights, dyes and temporary sprays & brushes. 

Greying hair is largely down to genetics with the rate of  melanin (colour pigment) production slowing down as we age. Stress might be a factor (not yet scientifically proven), certain health conditions and nutrient deficiency can also play a role.

Some women opt to go completely grey when they are tired of the relentless battle. Although this can be an enduring process, the end result can look great, especially for women with darker hair. Women with brown, blond or red hair have the option of getting highlights which can disguise greys for many years. 

Bottom line, women shouldn’t feel compelled to go full grey at a certain age if this is their choice. It may look good for some but it’s okay to age gracefully with a little bit of colour on top.