Summary: Surprise, surprise: Our culture reveres youth. Getting older, then, becomes a dreaded rite of passage that many of us feel we must outrun. And although dyeing our graying hair is one way in which we can turn back the clock for at least a little while, conventional dyes are full of toxic chemicals including formaldehyde, ammonia, and titanium dioxide, to name a few.<br> This week, guest <a href="https://www.detox.design/blog" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Megan Mikkelson</a> and I seek answers to questions that are both pragmatic and philosophical: Must we subject ourselves to toxins in our search for the fountain of youth, or are there non toxic hair dye options that actually work? Is it possible to age gracefully in a culture that disregards aging females and, if so, how?<br> <br> Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:<br> [5:00] The health effects associated with hair dye and salon processing options<br> [9:00] Outlining of 4 safer hair dye alternatives on the market<br> [11:30] What to consider if you’re interested in henna dye<br> [15:00] How to find a salon that offers non toxic hair dye<br> [19:45] Megan’s best tips for boldly going gray<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.myhairprint.com/pages/color-restorer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hairprint color restorer</a><br> * <a href="https://www.allnutrientprofessional.com/permanent-cream-haircolor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Nutrient</a><br> * <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themeganmikkelsen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Megan on Instagram</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://fordays.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ForDays</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Get 15% off with code MINIMAL15 at checkout.<br> * Thank you to also to <a href="https://www.onequince.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Quince</a>! Use code SM10 at checkout for 10% off your order of $100.<br> * If you’d like to view my (somewhat pitiful) first attempt at video and watch this interview unedited, <a href="https://youtu.be/R46Ny2x8WEs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you may do so on YouTube</a>. (Thank you in advance for subscribing!)<br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out<a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/194/">#194: Intentional Nail Care</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br>
