From a psychological perspective, this gesture can be seen as a form of self-affirmation. Not dyeing your hair is a way of saying, “This is me, this is how I feel, and I don’t need to hide it.” It represents a rejection of the social and aesthetic pressure that for decades has fallen especially on women, although men have also been affected by the mandate to hide their gray hair to appear younger and more competitive. Choosing to do the opposite can be liberating, because it represents a break from the fear of not meeting traditional beauty standards.
