so, i think noel’s grey streak has been there for a while, actually?
we all know it and love it- that one little patch of gray hair noel has in his bangs. in the late 2000s it was really obvious, especially before the rest of his hair went grey. i thought that’s when it started to go grey but!! after some detective work, i think it might have been there since 1994. exhibit 1:
i don’t think this is just his hair catching the light, there seem to be a few thick grey hairs right in that same spot. huh!
in 1995, this could be a trick of the light, but it is in the exact spot, isn’t it?
i couldn’t find any photos from 1996 that were high quality enough for me to feel confident it’s not just the light, but it’s pretty visible starting in 1997.
in 1998 i think it’s undeniably there- note the difference in texture from the rest of his hair!
it is 100% visible by 1999- you don’t have to try and spot it anymore.
2000 onwards, he has a bright silver patch in his hair and it’s so cute.
short little streak in 2002
and finally, in 2004, the contrast becomes the most obvious. delightful.
in conclusion: it might be a trick of the light but i don’t think so.
