BEAUTY STATION! Grey hair, don’t care! | Fashion

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What do Mahin Khan, Richard Gere, George Clooney and Diane Keaton have in common? They prevent their naturally graying hair. While most of us look at the first few strands of gray/silver hair with a sense of dread and fear of premature aging, graying is a natural process that all hair goes through. Hair color is produced by melanocyte cells and once they lose steam and start producing less melanin (pigment), your hair starts to lose its original color and become silver, white or grey. I start to change. A lot of it also has to do with your genes. Premature graying has been strongly linked to genetics, so if your parents lost their hair color early, chances are you will too.

With gray hair inevitable, it’s only a matter of time before you’re faced with the dreaded question: to dye or not. There are many factors that need to be considered including age, hair length and extent of graying among a multitude of others. And if it helps you own your silver locks with more pizazz, gray is the season’s unexpected champion trend. Internationally, colorists are talking about a growing trend of clients requesting everything from pale, pastel grays to deep charcoal shades or even silver, with frequencies reserved only for blondes. is It’s also enjoying a moment thanks to the growing rainbow hair trend that’s been made more accessible by toning down the crazy bright colors in pastel versions. Without further ado, let’s break down the rigors of going gray.

When to embrace the gray

If you have uneven gray spots, dyed hair or salt-and-pepper locks with visibly gray roots, you may want to consider taking the plunge. After a certain point it’s easier to work with the changes in your body than to work against them. If you have short or cropped hair, it makes the transition easier than for those with long hair. With uneven patches or salt and pepper hair, it’s easier and more chic to just add strategic highlights that help blend the color better. Gray hair is also easier to maintain in a bob or short cut, so if you’re thinking about managing your gray hair, consider getting a cut to match.

Taking the chemical route

If your hair is thick or long and the color is warm, you may want to stick to coloring. Gray hair tends to be drier and darker than normal hair, which means if you have a naturally coarse hair texture, it will look worse with graying. Gray is a cool tone so if your skin is a little darker or you have olive skin think twice before going down this road as cool hair will clash with your warm skin. You may want to consider investing in a heavy duty conditioner to protect your locks. It is also more appropriate to continue coloring your hair if it is thin or very fine, as a lighter shade creates the illusion of sparse hair. However, cutting it short makes a difference in how healthy and thick your hair looks, so even a full head of gray hair will work better in a pixie cut or short bob as opposed to keeping it long. do

maintenance

Going gray isn’t just about letting your hair naturally lose all of its pigment. Pulling off the look well requires a lot of effort – in fact, stylists claim that gray hair is even harder to maintain than platinum blonde. Because gray isn’t available straight from a dye tube and has to be made by mixing blues, greens, and purples, it can look terrible when the color fades or turns brassy. Regular color toning is required, as is a proper hair regimen that includes sulfate-free, hydrating, and shampoos specifically designed for silver or gray hair (these contain lavender or blue pigments that Collects in hair during washing (color looks fresh). Your hair and color will also thank you if you opt for a mask or repair treatment that helps combat color loss or frizz.

So whether you’re going gray naturally or toying with the idea of ​​switching to charcoal hair, think about how much you’re willing to invest in maintenance, upkeep and salon touch-ups. Most importantly, don’t panic. Wear your hair with confidence.