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Step 1
Get in touch with your roots. The heredity link between families has a lot to do with how gray you get, and how quickly. The average woman begins seeing gray hairs around age 34, usually beginning on the sides, then the crown and finally the back of the neck. By age 50, 50 percent of women will be 50 percent gray. So check the family tree to see when other members of your family started going gray.
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Step 2
Keep it simple. If you choose to stay gray, a short, sassy cut can add style to the gray hair. If you are trying out the look of going gray, a short cut can minimize the amount of gray hair people see.
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Step 3
Grab the conditioner. Nothing says aging faster than gray straw growing out of your head. Wash that hair in a gentle shampoo, and then condition it well after each wash. Your scalp and hair may be drier than normal when your hair turns gray.
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Step 4
Like some gray but not all gray? Add some highlights. Highlighting hair adds subtle streaks of color that can accent and blend with gray hair naturally, allowing hair to catch the light and become multi-dimensional.
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Step 5
Get rid of the gray. Color the whole head. You can go dark, but you'll have to retouch every few weeks when you start to look like a reverse skunk. It's better to go lighter like a sandy blonde which can blend with new gray hair and won't need as much upkeep. You can also go white. Many salons offer techniques that can take your gray hair one step further and create a snowy white mane that adds a certain pizzazz.
