How to Let Your Hair Go Gray
More women are forgoing dye and embracing gray hair as a beautiful part of the aging process. No longer regarded as just an unsightly side effect of getting older, many people are wearing their natural gray hair with style. If you follow the proper steps to going gray, you can transition to a gorgeous head of gray hair while maintaining a chic and fashionable appearance. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Going Gray
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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.
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If you have been coloring your hair, wait until your roots are about 60% gray before giving up you hair color. Instead of banishing color completely, have your stylist add some highlights to your hair to reduce the contrast between your gray roots and the rest of your hair.
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Cut off colored parts of your hair as it grows. Your hair will gradually show more gray as you cut away the colored ends.
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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, contemporary looks will help your hair look shiny and youthful.
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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.
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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 to often. Use clear varieties of styling products such as gels and mousses to avoid giving the hair a tarnished or brassy look.
