I Count My Weeks in Root Regrowth
Every time I part my hair, I see the line. Not a neat highlight, but a stubborn, silvery border that creeps in no matter how carefully I color. I know exactly when it started—one grey strand, then a few, then a patch I could only ignore if I didn’t look too closely in the mirror.
I’ve tried everything: dye kits, root sprays, mascara wands, even tying my hair up so tightly my scalp aches. Sometimes I catch myself planning my life around when I’ll next touch up my roots. I want to say I don’t care, but the truth is, I do. I care enough to keep hiding, even when I’m tired of pretending it’s just about the color.
Some days, I wonder if anyone else counts the weeks this way, measuring time by how much of themselves they’re willing to show.
#MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #RootAnxiety #Beauty #HairCare
