I decided at Thanksgiving to stop the four week torture of coloring my hair and it is about 2-1/2 inches grown out now. I had dark brown hair that I colored since I was 30 (now 55) and I thought it would be better to get a weave to allow for a smoother transition. I have had so many compliments as it is growing out (with the exception of my grown daughters and husband) and I think I am really going to like it. I know that I like not having to color!