Season 5, Episode 27:
Are you grappling with the decision to go gray or stay colored? In today’s episode of Mature Allure, we explore the emotional and societal pressures around aging, beauty, and hair with Ilise Harris, a renowned celebrity hair and makeup artist.
Ilise Harris, with over 40 years in the beauty industry and an illustrious career working alongside Anna Wintour, shares her journey of embracing her gray hair. From the pressures of beauty standards to the empowering moment she stopped coloring her hair, Ilise discusses her new documentary, Your Roots Are Showing. She reveals the liberation that comes from authenticity and self-acceptance, along with insights into the evolving beauty industry. Join us as we celebrate beauty, authenticity, and self-love at every stage of life!
What we discussed:
[01:00] – Ilise’s career journey: From fashion to self-discovery
[05:30] – The moment Ilise decided to stop coloring her hair
[13:20] – Embracing gray: The societal pressures and myths
[23:00] – Tips for transitioning to gray hair with confidence
[42:00] – Self-expression through makeup and redefining beauty standards
Key Takeaways:
Embracing Your Authentic Self: Ilise shares how transitioning to gray hair was a powerful act of self-acceptance, allowing her to break free from societal beauty standards.
Redefining Beauty at Every Age: Aging doesn’t mean losing beauty—it means evolving. Ilise highlights how women can reclaim their confidence and embrace the unique beauty of every life stage.
The Power of Community: Finding support from like-minded women, whether through social media or local groups, can make the journey to embracing gray hair feel empowering and celebratory.
Connect with Ilise:
Website: https://www.iliseharris.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094314476552
Instagram: @iliseharris | @yourootsareshowing
Watch “Your Roots Are Showing” https://watch.eventive.org/yourrootsareshowing/play/676d84e722f90810fda7baef?m=1
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