White Hair, Grey Hair and Gray Hairs Strategy

White Hair, Grey Hair, Gray Hairs . . . badge of honor?

White hair, grey hair and gray hairs, is just another natural event we can rely on, usually somewhere in our mid to late 30’s as our hair starts cutting off its production of melanin or pigment. Even though most of us can count on it, like death and taxes, few of us are ready for this sign that we are passing into middle age.

For me, at 53, I’m not ready to go, “au natural” yet. Maybe it’s vanity or maybe it’s because of my hair background with coloring everyone else’s hair, but never the less, I know someday I’ll be ready to look in the mirror and see white hair, grey hair or gray hairs. Why not, at some time it will be a welcomed new change of look and style.
“White hair, grey
hair and gray hairs”
We have a number of options on how to go . . . or not to go gray-haired. If you want to put off the moment of truth, a semi-permanent hair color may do the trick. It can tint your white hair, grey hair and gray hairs making them look like mini high lights with reddish or golden hues. I did this up until recently, when this formula was no longer covering my increasing white hair, grey hair and gray hairs.

Foiling lighter shades of blonde or caramel tones into your natural shade, is an easy way to transition into going gray with your hair. Maintenance is much easier and less costly, which is a big plus for many, as there isn’t that definite line of demarcation as your roots grow in more subtly.

I’ve always had dark brown/black hair, a level 4 on the hair color chart. I now use this method of foiling in lighter shades as the dark was becoming to harsh with my changing skin tone. I’ve also lightened my base color by one shade. I’ve got to admit, it was hard for me to go lighter, to be objective about my own hair color becoming too dark. I can definitely see this faux pas on others, but like I’ve always said . . . it’s hard to be objective about ourselves. If you question your hair color choices, ask for advice from good hair colorist you can rely on. There is a natural aesthetic reason why white hair, grey hair and gray hairs appears at a certain point, it softens our skin tones and new wrinkles that inevitably appear.

White hair, grey hair and gray hairs can be a mark of your own personal style. It certainly was for my grandmother and for my mother as well. Both had dark hair that turned to a beautiful bright white. I’ve often heard others compliment them on their gorgeous gray hair. Those strands of silvery gray hair can be sexy and beautiful as long as you still do something with them. We have so many hair care products now to enhance white hair, grey hair and gray hairs. Shampoos with blue or indigo tints can take the yellow out. Leave in rinses, used after shampooing, like Ultra White Mink Fanciful Rinse by Roux which whitens and brightens up white hair.

If your white hair, grey hair and gray hairs is an unacceptable color gray for you . . . you have options. Brighten the gray, lighten the gray, blend or color the gray or . . . not.

Some White hair, grey hair and gray hairs may retain a hint of color. When naturally red hair turns white, there may remain a slight pinkish undertone. Naturally gold high lights may appear white with yellow undertones. Other natural colors like dark brown or black may retain a silvery tint.

For some, white hair, grey hair and gray hairs is viewed as a badge of honor and a mark of distinction. For others, it is an unwelcome reminder that you may not look as young as you feel. Luckily, with today’s long lasting 100% gray hair coverage colors, you can quickly and easily return to the true you – or have fun discovering another color hidden within!

Next time you place an order at Amazon take a peak at “Going Gray, Looking Great! by Diana Lewis Jewell,” she’s the guru on the topic.

Don’t miss our complete guide to hair coloring for more in-depth information

You might also want to check out my other grey hair style articles:

• Grey Hair Dye
• Touching Up Gray Roots
• Tips on How To Let Your Hair Go Gray
• Greying Hair is Stunning When . . .
• Reverse Gray Hair?
• Dye Gray Hair but Ready to Quit?
• Celebrity Hairstyles are Going Gray!
• Gray Hair Strategies
• How Can I Cover My Stubborn Gray Hairs?

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