True Roots: What Quitting Hair Dye Taught Me about Health and Beauty

Ronnie Citron-Fink, a journalist, decided to stop using hair dye after realizing its harmful effects. She embarked on a journey to embrace her natural gray hair and learned about the risks of coloring and safer alternatives. Her book "True Roots" encourages women to discover their hair story based on individuality, health, and truth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2019
Publisher: Island Press

Ronnie Citron-Fink, like many women, colored her hair to hide grey roots and maintain a youthful appearance. However, as a journalist who covered health and the environment, she became aware of the unnatural chemicals in hair dyes. She experienced recurring headaches and allergies, questioning whether the dye was compromising her health. After twenty-five years of coloring, Ronnie decided to embrace her natural grey hair.

The transition was met with curiosity and questions from friends, family, and even strangers. Ronnie explained her reasons for going grey, including the upkeep, cost, and chemicals involved. She began to ask her own questions about the risks of coloring and the regulations surrounding hair dye companies.

Through her journey, Ronnie discovered safer alternatives to traditional hair dyes and learned to appreciate her natural beauty. She realized that women felt compelled to color because of societal pressures and the desire to conform to beauty standards. However, she also discovered that embracing grey hair allowed her to feel more confident and authentic.

True Roots follows Ronnie's journey from dark dyes to a silver crown of glory, exploring the risks of coloring, the benefits of transitioning to natural hair color, and the importance of embracing individuality and health. The book encourages women of all ages to discover their own hair story, one that is built on truth, health, and personal expression.

Weight: 318g
Dimension: 134 x 209 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781610919425