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Page 1 of 2 Sooner or later, we'll all have to trade in that box of Palty hair dye with L'Oreal Excellence Hair Dye - the one that "covers gray hair 100%"!
Before you start panicking on what you should do before you lose your luscious locks youth, HOOKED brings you the Top 10 Things To Do Before You Grow Old, whether you're a fashionista, geek, gourmet, music aficionado, travel-addict and/or otherwise!
Fashionista
 1. While you're toting that chi-chi little handbag, wearing the latest togs to sashay in town, a sudden revelation hits you: there seems to be something missing in your otherwise perfect fashion life - maybe you haven't visited a major fashion show yet?
Well, before you grow a little too old for jet-setting around the globe in your impossibly high stilettos, every self-professed lover of all things stylish and beautiful should immerse himself or herself in New York Fashion Week.
So live up life the way you should - glamorous and decadent - at this not-to-be-missed event.
2. Pass on those Hermes scarves, monogrammed bags and over-priced pieces of cloth sewn together!
Before you grow old, and your legs can't handle the pressure, invest in a pair of good shoes.
Many a time, for the sake of beauty, we're subjected into wearing shoes that are too tight and/or too high. We all know that Crocs are probably one of the most questionably fashionable things on Earth, but hardly anyone can deny their orthopaedic benefits.
A pair of good shoes, as that infamous line from Meteor Garden goes, will be with you for life. So before arthritis sets in, buy a pair of comfortable shoes and close an eye to the cost and appearance. Your feet will thank you later.
Travel Addict
3. Cliché, but always true, if you have the itch for travelling, you need to visit at least one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Nothing beats seeing the Roman Colosseum up close in all its glory, imagining how gladiators once clashed there; or looking down at dense forests, from the majestic heights of Machu Picchu in Peru.
Even if you can't visit the seven wonders on the list, taking a dive into the Great Barrier Reef or trekking across lonely tundra in the Antarctic would be no doubt, something you can only truly enjoy when you're young and full of that youthful energy.
Sure, you might have the time and money when you retire, but you might no longer have that simple drive of pushing past the cruel elements or difficult terrain.
With no questions asked, travel to your heart's content and see the wonders of the world before you're physically unable to do so!
4. Backpack! Flying first class may be everyone's dream, but travelling on a shoe-string is where the real fun begins. Budget flights, and limited funds might be a logistical nightmare, but being spontaneous and adaptable is something only backpacking can induce in the wanderlust traveller.
From staying in hostels, to bargaining for the cheapest deals, the experience you get when you share a dormitory with 6 other people, as you lug around the bigger-than-your-body rucksack, is priceless.
As some people say, backpacking is the only way to see a country at its most basic level. Tourist traps are fun when you're travelling with a tour group, but when you're winging it solo and on a budget, discovering that quaint little cafe at the corner of the street with its friendly owners is definitely more fulfilling anytime!
The Gourmet
5. Put aside your Makansutras, and jump over to the wild side. Gourmands should take a cue from the infamous Anthony Bourdain and have no reservations about trying something on the wild side.
Perhaps the Filipino delicacy of Duck Foetus might be less than appetising, but if you love food, you should attempt to wolf down some of the nasties that he's been raving about.
Take fugu for instance. The deadly blowfish takes the lives of many Japanese daily, yet people keep coming back for more. Sheer insanity or just a lust for excellent food? When prepared correctly, fans of fugu swear by its crunchy, one-of-a-kind texture and its transparent, centimetre-thin slices. When prepared incorrectly, however, you won't live to tell the tale.
If you're unlikely to take a gamble, maybe something less life-threatening like the fried cockroaches of Vietnam would whet your appetite, provided you are not sickened to death by the first glance.
It's all about trying the unknown, and hopefully finding something really delectable out of it. The fun comes in experimenting, and straying out of your comfort zone. Who knows, maybe you'll take a shine to that dubious looking pot of mystery meat there?
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