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Salt and Pepper: The Spice of Life

Salt and Pepper: The Spice of Life
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou proves phenomenal women can have gray hair too.

Tip: The older we get, the less pigment our hair produces, thus causing our locks to turn gray. The way we gray differs from person-to-person, which also goes for the way we handle the transformation.

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Ruby Dee

Trailblazing actress Ruby Dee welcomes the change that comes with age.

Tip: Attitude about your changing locks can play a major difference in how you embrace the adjustment. Think positive and sexy.

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Nancy Wilson
The Grammy Award-winning jazz songstress died on December 13.
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Della Reese

The legendary actress, jazz and gospel singer, and ordained minister passed away on Nov. 19.

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Lena Horne

This “Stormy Weather” singer’s hair, (then salt and peppered) is nothing short of jazzy.

Tip: With gray hair comes brittle strands. Vitamins and moisturizers can be used to battle weak hair.

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Nichelle Nichols

This “Star Trek” beauty’s look has always been classic. The actress, who also sang with jazz legend Duke Ellington, looks youthful and lively with a head full of gray.

Tip: Well-balanced meals and lots of water can go a long way, not only for your hair but for your skin and health as well.

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Toni Morrison

The “Song of Solomon” author’s pearly hair is representative of a look that is wise and therefore beloved.

Tip: If you haven’t already, now is the time to get out there and wear your hair with pride.

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