I started coloring my hair in my twenties when my husband remarked that people probably thought I was his mother. (He didn't get gray until 70.) I couldn't just get a beautiful natural silver streak like my brother -- go figure!! Now at 77 I'm beginning to think I should stop while I'm ahead. My brunette has progressed to more of a blonde but now the color (only use it about every 8-12 weeks) seems to irritate my scalp..........