How to Enhance & Care for Grey Hair

Gray can be as fabulous as any other hair color. The key is to care for gray hair properly. For the most part, gray hair care will involve most of the same things that caring for other hair colors does. As we age, our skin requires additional moisturizing, and so does our hair. Look for products specially formulated for gray hair. There is no need to head for that bottle of dye. Wear your hair with pride, and age gracefully at the same time.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo specially formulated for gray hair
• Conditioner specially formulated for gray hair
• Gray hair anti-yellowing treatment products

Instructions

1. Choose a cut that accentuates the coloring of your hair and suits your face shape. For most gray-haired women, a classic style like the bob is a sleek, sophisticated option. For men, the stereotype that gray-haired gentlemen are distinguished seems to hold true with any style. Whether you are a man or woman, the best gray hair styles are up to date and trimmed regularly.

2. Keep your gray hair in top condition. Add extra moisture by conditioning each time you shampoo, and add a deep conditioning treatment once every couple of weeks. As we age, our skin needs more moisture, and so does our hair.

3. Use a purifying shampoo once a month help to remove build up. Grey hair does tend to yellow due to pollutants in the air. You also might consider using shampoo with a blue or silver tone to it. These types of tinted rinses and shampoos have a bad reputation for turning the hair quite blue, but they really only have this effect when overused. Used properly, a gray hair treatment shampoo will subtly counteract any yellow tones and enhance white or gray hair. Always distribute tinted shampoo evenly or your results will be patchy.

4. Try lowlights to create depth. Your first instinct may be to highlight gray hair, but often lowlights will actually enhance the silver and white hair more subtly and naturally. Consult with a salon professional to get suggestions for the best lowlight tones for your gray hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Use hair color made to “wash” gray hair away with caution. Often, the results will be flat and unnatural looking. Grey hair color changes are best left to a professional colorist.

References

• Gone Grey?
• Gray Hair: Badge of Honor

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Grey Hair Forum