A woman named Emily Jane posted a video on TikTok asking people to guess her age, and the responses shocked her.
Some viewers guessed she was in her 40s, 50s, or even 60s. One comment even guessed 58! Emily, however, is 36 and explained that her naturally grey hair led people to think she was older. She stopped dyeing her hair at 19, and her tired eyes were due to sleepless nights with her newborn baby.
Emily believes social media’s promotion of filters and cosmetic alterations skews how people perceive age, especially for women. While some commenters thought her grey hair made her look older, Emily is happy with her natural appearance and encourages others to embrace their true selves.
