Most of us acknowledge that gray hair is a part of aging, but does it have to show up everywhere? Apparently, yes. Gray hair down there can be especially embarrassing with a new partner, which is increasingly common for women over 50. “Fifty percent of people over 50 are single by choice or circumstance,” says Grufferman. “There’s a lot of people out there who may be looking for love later in life. And for them and others, this is a [concern].”