Bring it on — the grays, that is.
Gabrielle Union shared a makeup-free Instagram Reel last week to show how she takes care of her natural hair after removing her braids.
“You can tell it grew, because you can see all the grays,” the 50-year-old actress joked, showing off the hints of silver at her hairline.
“Welcome to old age, kids.”
Union’s daughter Kaavia, 4, ran her fingers through her mom’s hair and exclaimed, “Look at your curls!” before Union replied, “My curls are coming back!”
Union used affordable products from her own haircare line, Flawless by Gabrielle Union, including the 5 Butter Miracle Masque ($10) and Scalp Soothing Tonic ($10).
The “Cheaper by the Dozen” star was even forced to use the factory sample of her 5 Butter Leave-In Conditioner ($11) because her family (which includes her husband, basketball superstar Dwyane Wade, 41, and his daughter Zaya Wade, 16) “stole” the product from her.
Some of Union’s followers took issue with her haircare routine.
“You are entirely too rich for your hair to not be healthy,” one wrote.
“I really just want to help,” another commented, adding, “The hair appears dehydrated…It looks like you may need a hard water/mineral/buildup remover and a bond repairer to rehab the hair. Then, you can use your products.”
However, others applauded Union’s candid clip.
“Everyone always say they want to see real but then say so many horrible comments…like damn everyone hair and hair journey is DIFFERENT,” one commented.
“No filter, no makeup- STILL gorgeous! I’m grateful you at least have grays…I’m 9 years younger than you and you LOOK 20 years younger than me!” another praised.
“Love your natural hair and you have the same struggles as us ‘non-celebrities’!! Thanks for sharing and being REAL!!!” a third chimed in.
