Women who let their hair go grey naturally are viewed as more incompetent than women who dye their hair, researchers have found. .
A survey of 80 members of Facebook groups where women embrace their grey hair revealed a 'conflict' between the authentic aesthetic and being seen as competent.
Older women who let their hair go grey naturally are viewed as more incompetent than women who dye their hair, researchers have found (stock)?
'In our study, we wanted to understand why some women choose natural grey hair.
A survey of 80 members of Facebook groups where women embrace their grey hair revealed a 'conflict' between the authentic aesthetic and being seen as competent (stock).
Women wanting to embrace their grey hair say the change was made easier when supported by their loved ones.Â
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