<p>I have a lot of gray hair, and although it is a pain to color it, I really feel that I will not look good at all in gray hair, so I keep coloring it. It started to go gray over 25 years ago, and the only time I let it go was when I was pregnant and nursing (one time). It was very gray then, and that was a long time ago. </p>
<p>My hair is dark, and the one or two times I tried to do it myself years ago, I found it too messy. I think good color from a good colorist is worth the price. I think there can be a lot of variation in price, and sometimes it is not even more in the “nicer” salons (barring NYC or other high end salons). I moved a few years ago, and the more upscale place that I go to actually has a lower price than my old place in an older neighborhood. Even though I probably could use it every 4 weeks, I wear my hair curly the last 2 weeks (roots don’t really show too much), and stretch it out to avoid the chemicals. I feel so much better when I have it “done.”</p>