How to Stop Coloring Your Hair & Go Gray

Going gray is becoming less of a scary side effect of aging and more of a way to embrace a look that is both mature and stylish. One of the most difficult parts of going gray for many people is transitioning from dyed hair to natural gray while dealing with the contrast between colored hair and gray roots. If you follow the correct steps to going gray gradually, you can transition from dyed hair to gray hair while maintaining your stylish appearance.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo and conditioner formulated for gray hair

Instructions

Transitioning to Gray Hair

1. Get a new haircut. Cutting your hair above your collarbone in a choppy, contemporary style will help camouflage and soften the look of your transitioning roots.

2. Wait until your roots are about 60 percent gray before giving up you hair color. Instead of banishing color completely, have your stylist add highlights to your hair to reduce the contrast between your gray roots and the rest of your hair.

3. Cut colored parts of your hair as it grows. Your hair will gradually show more gray as you cut away the colored ends.

4. Wear straight styles as you are transitioning to gray to maximize your hair's shine. Silver or gray strands can tend to make your hair look dull, so sleek looks will help your hair look shiny and youthful.

5. Keep hair well moisturized and conditioned as you transition to gray. Gray hair tends to be coarser and drier than other hair types. Use moisturizing shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated for gray hair maintenance. Get deep conditioning treatments to retain elasticity and protect hair from breakage.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not overuse hair products for gray hair. Many of these products can cause your hair to have a purple or bluish tint if used too often. Use clear varieties of styling products such as gels and mousses to avoid giving the hair a tarnished or brassy look.

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