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    Grecian Formula for men

    Well mates, ol' Roman here is thinking of maybe looking for a job. And to be honest, I'm about 80% gray. I know it's illegal to discrinimate based on age, but thinking if i could lose "some" of the gray, could improve my chances in the interview.

    So I'd like to know if anyone has used this product, and what do you think?




    http://www.grecian-formula.com/faq-grecian.html#Q2

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    I just read the instructions and was told NOT to wash the hair more than once a week when applying to hair?
    else the process will be even more gradual

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    hmm, why not just dye your hair if you are concerned. I would rather just have white hair though, but is it a little bit of grey?

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    Have you looked at "Just For Men" to see if it is any different?



    http://www.justformen.com/

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    TR, I recently was advising my father to take some of the early things out of his resume and to remove dates on it that would give away his age. I think that's more important than if you're sporting some grey.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong View Post
    TR, I recently was advising my father to take some of the early things out of his resume and to remove dates on it that would give away his age. I think that's more important than if you're sporting some grey.
    I only go back to 1999. prior to that I was in a different career and is not relevent to the field i am in now.

    As competitive as it is nowadays, Im looking for every advantage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SEOINAGE View Post
    hmm, why not just dye your hair if you are concerned. I would rather just have white hair though, but is it a little bit of grey?
    Im a very young 50 year old, and about 80% gray, evenly disbursed. when i get out of the shower and hair is still wet, still looks fairly brown. lightens up though as it dries. dying hair is what my buddy did. looks like crap. i want it to look natural. his doesn't. almost like shoe polish brown all the way through.

    Quote Originally Posted by Shol'va View Post
    Have you looked at "Just For Men" to see if it is any different?



    http://www.justformen.com/
    Shol'va, this DOES look different. And it's at walmart. I'll go check it out. Thanks buddy! =)

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    HERE ARE the instructions for just for men.
    http://www.justformen.com/faqs/jfm-hclflt_c.pdf

    so you can wash your hair regularly, as opposed to the grecian formula where you are only supposed to wash your hair once a week while applying for best results.

    play on words...
    grecian = greasy?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Times Roman View Post
    HERE ARE the instructions for just for men.
    http://www.justformen.com/faqs/jfm-hclflt_c.pdf

    so you can wash your hair regularly, as opposed to the grecian formula where you are only supposed to wash your hair once a week while applying for best results.

    play on words...
    grecian = greasy?
    Yeah I knew you'd like that part. I mean who wants to go a whole week without washing your hair especially in the summer? That would be like bathing once a year. That's ok if you live alone and work there as well.

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    I use Just for Men, I'm prob 50% gray and only 32.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BlueWaffle21 View Post
    I use Just for Men, I'm prob 50% gray and only 32.
    I didn't even start turning gray until mid forties. it was creeping along ok, but when i went overseas, it was like an instant additional ten percent overnight.

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    I have a buddy uses Redken Camo. It looks very natural. Although it needs to be done by a salon/professional.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shol'va View Post
    Yeah I knew you'd like that part. I mean who wants to go a whole week without washing your hair especially in the summer? That would be like bathing once a year. That's ok if you live alone and work there as well.
    Shol'va
    I picked up a bottle today, as per your recommendation.

    Just fyi....
    ...if my hair turns into chicken feathers, I'm coming after you!! =)

    (j/k)

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    Here's hoping it turns out just the way you like it. The price is right compared to salons doing it for you. And if you don't like it, I believe it will eventually wash out as long as you don't reapply it. You have nothing to lose but the grey. And hey you might end up looking 10 years younger with more babes hitting on you..

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeniZen View Post
    I have a buddy uses Redken Camo. It looks very natural. Although it needs to be done by a salon/professional.
    I tried my hand at this the other day. I mixed it up, put it on, and went in the kitchen. When I got back to the bathroom the stuff was bright blue!! I washed it off immediately, apparently I got the wrong shade. I read that it had a subtle blue tone to it but this was bright ass royal blue!! I think the other color had an auburn tone so maybe I'll try that next time.

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    Dont be afraid to do it yourself, just watch out for the redish look, I have done that a few times but I blame it on the sun. lol

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    TR I think you'll be happy with the Just for Men. But yeah, if it turns your hair orange or red, you could always Bic your scalp and go to the interviews que-ball bald.

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    Good luck TR

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    Just for men but get the mustache and beard. Is in 2 tubes so you dont have to use it all at once and it lasts longer in the hair because facial hair is tougher to dye. F*ck im old.....
    I actally just shaved my head cause im tired of the bs dying every month or so.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimmyinkedup View Post
    Just for men but get the mustache and beard. Is in 2 tubes so you dont have to use it all at once and it lasts longer in the hair because facial hair is tougher to dye. F*ck im old.....
    I actally just shaved my head cause im tired of the bs dying every month or so.
    At your age, mate, I'd say it's time to call it quits. You know, back in the day, blokes your age that still had a shred of dignity, took off by themselves out into the woods, and then that would be the last we'd see of 'em.

    Not trying to give you the heave ho'.......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Times Roman View Post
    At your age, mate, I'd say it's time to call it quits. You know, back in the day, blokes your age that still had a shred of dignity, took off by themselves out into the woods, and then that would be the last we'd see of 'em.

    Not trying to give you the heave ho'.......
    If i could walk well enough to reach the woods.... i would ;-)

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    don't u think gray plays out better on men then it does women?

    gray man = distinguished ; gray woman = old

    besides, itsn't it the whole package?? in shape, accomplishments, and good fit for the postion....and TIMING!

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    Quote Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat View Post
    don't u think gray plays out better on men then it does women?

    gray man = distinguished ; gray woman = old

    besides, itsn't it the whole package?? in shape, accomplishments, and good fit for the postion....and TIMING!
    yeah, but I'm thinking I may want to start looking for a "Jay-Oh-Bee" and would mean i would have to pass the interview process. yes, age discrimination is illegal, but anytime you interview for a 6 figure job, it is extremely competitive, and any advantage does help. Yes, it's a copout. I know this. But at 50 and 80 percent gray, then........

    I want something that doesn't look obvious. my buddy dyed his hair, and it looks shoe polish brown. so hopefully, this will be a little better?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Times Roman View Post
    yeah, but I'm thinking I may want to start looking for a "Jay-Oh-Bee" and would mean i would have to pass the interview process. yes, age discrimination is illegal, but anytime you interview for a 6 figure job, it is extremely competitive, and any advantage does help. Yes, it's a copout. I know this. But at 50 and 80 percent gray, then........

    I want something that doesn't look obvious. my buddy dyed his hair, and it looks shoe polish brown. so hopefully, this will be a little better?
    A goof stylist with the Redken Camo can make it look real, just have to keep getting it done or at least get the job then go back full gray!

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    I have used Grecian but didn't really find it any good. The product I use is Restoria and it is good .... use the cream only as it applies better and easier

    http://www.fragrancedirect.co.uk/res...d&layout=empty

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