When It Comes to True Beauty, Study Finds No Rift Between Young and Old Counterparts

Digital advertisements for anti-aging serums and creams flood newsfeeds and emails. But StyleSeat is holding steadfast to the time-honored belief that aging is indeed a privilege and one to be loved, not feared. 

 

StyleSeat surveyed 2,006 Americans about their perceptions and experiences with getting older. Surprisingly, 73% of respondents believe that older individuals possess beauty comparable to their younger counterparts, while 63% of respondents are receptive to the idea of aging and the changes it brings to their appearance.

The survey also found that two out of every five in the country who have gray hair choose not to conceal their silver strands with hair dye out of shame, but let them boldly shine through.

 

What's more, in a surprising twist, nearly a tenth of Americans have intentionally dyed their hair gray as a style choice long before the hands of time attempted to turn the tides of their natural-born color. 

 

Regionally, some states stand out for embracing gray hair. Virginia leads the pack at 53.2%, followed by South Carolina (52.1%), Georgia (49.0%), Pennsylvania (47.1%) and Iowa (46.8%).