How to Put Shine on Gray Hair

You've made the decision to go gray gracefully. You've gotten a sheik, new hair cut that accents the changing color of your hair, and you've decided to use the money you'll save on hair dye for a vacation to Bermuda. Unfortunately, gray hair doesn't respond the way non-gray hair does to traditional hair products, and you may find that what worked on your hair before you were gray leaves you with coarse, dull strands of hair now. Before you change your mind and reach for that bottle of hair dye, try following a regular hair maintenance schedule that will put the shine on gray hair.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing shampoo
• Shampoo for gray hair
• Clear gel or mousse shining product

Instructions

1. Shampoo your hair regularly with a moisturizing shampoo. Graying thins the cuticle of the hair, which makes the strands break easier. A good moisturizing shampoo will help protect your hard from looking and feeling coarse.

2. Wash your hair with a shampoo specifically made for graying hair once a week. Gray hair shampoos help prevent your hair from yellowing due to sun, smoke and other airborne pollutants. Do not use the shampoo too often, or you'll end up being a blue-haired old lady long before your time.

3. Treat your hair with a clear gel or clear mousse once a mouth that is specifically designed to put shine in gray hair. Stay away from tinted products as they may alter the color of your hair.

References

• Prevention: The Gorgeous Way to Gray

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish