Vanity, thy name is Vanity

Some of my acquaintances are getting vain in their old (though still comparitively young really) age and I now count myself amoung them. Look at me closely the next time we meet (if I know you) and you will notice (if you have not already) that I have white strands in my facial hair. I'm growing my hair long at the moment as well, but recently some people have planted seeds of doubt as to the merit of this in my mind. I think I look fine though.