Bride Refuses to Dye Gray Hair on Wedding Day, Attracts Much Attention with Her Natural Appearance

Growing up, little girls often imagine their wedding as the day they will look like a princess. One woman blew people away with her unique and empowering style choice for the big day.

While the world has become more accepting, many people still face criticism when embracing their natural beauty or following unconventional beauty routes.

A beautiful bride didn't think twice about staying true to her natural appearance on her big day. The decision had a surprising ripple effect.

THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE

Kadeja Jackson Baker didn't spend much time on social media, and she never expected it to go viral. However, when her bridal glam team shared videos of her wedding makeover on TikTok, it quickly garnered lots of attention.

Baker, 38, tied the knot in 2022, and a Miami-based makeup artist, Tia Codrington, was responsible for enhancing her natural features. Codrington snapped photos and videos, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse.

THE VIDEO WENT VIRAL

A few weeks after Baker said "I Do," videos of her glam wedding makeover reached more than one million views. Baker was treated like a queen as a professional applied her makeup.

In the video, her hair was pinned up and out of her face, revealing her beauty but also highlighting something unique—Baker's hair had an unusual coloring.

SHE EMBRACED HER NATURAL BEAUTY

Netizens commented on Baker's elegance, and numerous commenters highlighted the bride's hair. In the clip, Codrington wrote:

"I loved my bride's natural gray hair. She's had it since she was 16."

Baker opted to flaunt her naturally gray hair instead of dyeing it as many others might've done. She didn't see her hair as something to be fixed. Instead, the attribute set her apart, but she didn't always feel this way.

THE JOURNEY TO ACCEPTANCE

As a teenager, Baker struggled to love her gray hair. She believed it was only for older women and dyed her hair for many years. However, in about 2015, she made a bold change, wearing her natural gray hair.

Many women revealed they would never be able to embrace their gray hair. But Codrington quickly offered them a powerful word of encouragement.

People often asked her about her hair color, curious about the products she used to attain the look. Baker always informed them, "This is my natural hair color."

THE HAIR INFLUENCED THE MAKEUP

Codrington used Baker's hair as her makeup inspiration, picking colors that complimented the gray hair. The look needed to be cohesive, and the makeup artist did an excellent job bringing the bride's features together. She revealed:

"Instead of opting for a nude lipstick, I chose a beautiful mauve lip color that paired well against her hair and skin complexion."

SHE INSPIRED MANY PEOPLE

It would have been entirely understandable if Baker wanted to change things up for her big day, but she did what made her feel most confident. Codrington was delighted that the video went viral and happy her client was inspiring women worldwide.

She said:

"I didn't have any expectations when posting the videos other than to share her beauty, but witnessing how she embraced and embodied the beauty of her hair was something I felt compelled to share."

THE BRIDE WAS SURPRISED

Baker was shocked by the mass attention her story received. She was overwhelmed but thrilled with the positive feedback. The bride added:

"I did not expect for the responses to be as plentiful as I look at myself in the mirror every day and did not think it was that big of a deal that I was embracing my natural hair and look."

Netizens raved about her hair, and many also complimented her entire bridal look. She was the epitome of glamour, and her gray hair gave her the final touch of unmissable beauty.

A MAKEUP TIP FOR BRIDES

The bride was thrilled with her "timeless" wedding and thankful for everyone that made it the best day. Codrington also had a helpful tip for all brides considering walking down the aisle flaunting gray hair.

She encouraged them to book a consultation with a professional makeup artist and said:

"There is so much beauty in gray hair, so understanding what color palettes pair well against different complexions is essential. Fresh makeup is always a good option; opt for a more timeless look ..."

AUTHENTICITY IS BEAUTIFUL

Baker received many messages from women asking her for advice and hoping to embrace their natural beauty as she did. The bride was happy to share: "Being the best version of yourself is the best thing you can offer to the world."

Codrington agreed with Baker, and she added:

"I just really hope that people embrace and see that your authenticity can be beautiful, too."

THE ONLINE REACTION

Netizens applauded the empowering message, and many thanked Baker for her boldness. One user stated:

"Simply beautiful. Thank you for being you. Congratulations and many blessings to you and your husband. if I ever go gray, I'm gonna rock it."

Many women revealed they would never be able to embrace their gray hair. But Codrington quickly offered them a powerful word of encouragement. When one user wrote: "I've had mine since 18 but just can't embrace it."

The makeup artist responded: "Aww, you [definitely] should! I'm sure you look so beautiful with it."

Following your heart and doing what makes you feel beautiful is essential, especially for one's wedding day. What do you think about the bride's decision to flaunt her naturally gray hair for the big occasion? Is it something you would do?

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