Debina Bonnerjee opens up about choosing to colour her greys: ‘It’s not about hiding age’

Debina Bonnerjee shared an update (Source: Debina Bonnerjee/Instagram Stories)

Her admission is a powerful reminder of how one doesn’t need to be embarrassed about colouring their grey hair.

Dr Sonal Anand, psychiatrist, Wockhardt Hospitals Mira Road, said that grey hair is often associated with being old. “There’s constant societal pressure on women to always look youthful irrespective of their age. In this race of looking young and beautiful, most women deny having grey hair and colour it immediately. Most women avoid going to social gatherings or events for fear of being judged. Your beauty and youthfulness come from within and not from how much grey hair you have. Just like men don’t feel ashamed in flaunting their grey hair, women too shouldn’t,” said Dr Anand.

Clinical psychologist Divya Ratan agreed and shared that for people, colouring their grey hair is a matter of choice if it makes them feel confident about themselves.

Why Debina Bonnerjee feels empowered by colouring her hair (Source: Debina Bonnerjee/Instagram Stories)

“It has nothing to do with looking young or ageing. If they feel mature, confident, and have an elevated sense of command, it is a good way to embrace their selves. One shouldn’t feel embarrassed about opting for any kind of such treatment,” said Ratan.

Dr Anand said it’s almost similar to choosing the best makeup or outfits to look and feel good. “It’s a form of self-expression. People should understand you can still be bubbly and slay that salt-and-pepper look. Whether to hide or flaunt, the choice is completely yours,” said Dr Anand.

DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.