3. Just do it
Going gray used to be a sign of aging and most women were quick to dye their hair back to their "natural" colour. Recently, it's become on trend for young women to wear their tresses in fifty shades of grey and silver - mature women are following this trend by simply letting their true colours shine through - and they're loving it! There comes a time, for most women anyway, when the dyeing and highlighting and low- lighting and root touch-ups become too much of a chore. So what's wrong with going grey? Well, nothing as it happens. Grey is the colour of the moment. Grey is cool. And with a swathe of powerful and inspirational women in the public eye choosing to go au naturel and let their real colour come through, more and more women are ditching the dye and embracing the gray. Depending on the current colour, especially if you dye your hair a dark hue, the process can vary. If your hair is blonde or light-coloured, you may simply let the gray grow in over time. Darker hair will shown the dreaded "zebra stripe" as it grows out - but, there are ways to transition and still look chic. But how do you go about it? Unfortunately, there's no quick fix as there will inevitably be a period of "in-between" time when your grey comes in and your colour grows out. Here are just a few ways to minimize the zebra effect.
With advice from a professional and a few hours (or more) dye your hair silver. A few weeks before the big event let your roots grow in so your stylist will have a better idea of what shade will blend in with the new growth.
4. Lose the yellow
Grey and white hair can skew yellow or look dull easily—due to pigment loss—when not kept in tip-top condition with the right shampoo. Invest in one of these shampoos formulated just for grey and white hair to avoid dull, yellow, or brassy strands. For most, a violet-tinted shampoo will work wonders when used just once or twice a week. (Use an ultra- hydrating shampoo formula for the rest of your weekly washes.)
5. Start regularly masking for healthy, hydrated grey hair.
Grey hair, be it from years of hair colouring or just the toll of time, can be coarse or dry. The best way to make your gray hair look softer, shinier, and healthier is to regularly use hydrating and smoothing hair masks. This three-ingredient hair mask is the easiest deep conditioning hair mask for damaged hair you’ll find. All you need is avocado, coconut oil, and honey.
1. Shorter style
Ingredients:
Growing into your silver hair will be quicker and easier if you choose a shorter style. Talk to a professional about your goal and ask how much hair you'll need to cut to bring yourself closer to 'natural'. It may be as simple as cutting the dyed hair away to reveal the fabulous new you.
1/2 avocado 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions:
Mix all three ingredients together in a bowl and apply the mixture to damp hair from top to bottom. Tie your hair up, cover with a shower cap or towel, and let it sit for 30-45 minutes. Then, rinse with your regular shampoo and conditioner.
2. Slow and steady
If losing your length is a deal-breaker have your stylist begin the process with strategic highlights that will minimize the harsh transition between silver and processed. Gradually lighten your overall colour until the silver blends beautifully.
Don't fear the silver - let it be your signature and stay sassy!
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