Christie Brinkley Flaunts Off Gray Hair in Her New Photo

Christie Brinkley's platinum blonde hair has been an essential component of her recognisable style for decades.

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The former supermodel, who believes in ageing gracefully, is considering letting her silver strands shine at the age of 69.

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Brinkley recently shared a new Instagram post in which she flaunted her salt-and-pepper roots and considered turning entirely grey.

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Brinkley posed on the beach for the pictures while sporting cuffed jeans, boots, and a pea coat, with what appeared to be a storm building behind her.

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The dilemma of whether to keep grey hair arises the moment you notice it "She captioned a couple images, including one that showed a close-up of her ancestry.

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Brinkley's fans responded to the article with a variety of thoughts on what might happen to her hair in the future.

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According to her, it all depends on how you choose to appreciate its beauty, according to another writer.

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Given modern health and cosmetic advancements, Brinkley has long defended the idea that everyone has the freedom to decide how they age.

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On her 69th birthday Christie shared a message, "We've learned so much about how our bodies and minds work...and strategies to extend our wellbeing and energy".

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Brinkley also says, "we have a wide range of options and methods to look as beautiful as we feel, At the age of 69."

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