Gray Matters: Save Money by Saying 'Good-Bye' to Hair Dye

Here's a straightforward way to save a bundle: Ditch the hair dye, and embrace your inner silver foxy lady (or silver fox, if you're a guy.)

You won't be alone. There appears to be a movement afoot to go au natural, as blogs devoted to celebrating the beauty of salt and pepper hair such as GoingGrayblog.com and GoingGrayLookingGreat.com gain steam.

According to AllbeautyAnswers.com, 70% of consumers use hair color to get rid of their gray, Meri Scals, author, hair stylist and founder of the site, told WalletPop.

If you're among that group and are considering salt-and-pepperdom, the amount you'll save by cutting out your salon touchups might entice you to take the plunge.