Not everyone welcomes the arrival of the silvery strand. These hairs are often the first signs of aging, which can be challenging to accept.
For some, just the thought of growing gray hairs can be stressful. Have you ever felt resistant to growing older? You may have a fear of growing older and becoming a silver-haired elder. Others may worry that their hair turning gray will stop them from getting a good job, getting married, or having a good relationship.
However, research suggests that we spend more time in our 40s, 50s, and 60s than at any other time of our lives worrying about our appearance.
But maybe the problem lies less in the gray and more in how it stands out. What if you could carefully, gracefully, and beautifully transition into your grays and look fabulous at the same time?
Today, let’s take a look at something called gray blending. The best way to go gray! Here’s what you need to know:
WHAT IS GRAY BLENDING?
Gray blending is a low-dye technique that can effectively blend your natural hair color with your grays. The technique is fantastic for women with dark hair and white, grey, and silver hair. Each client gets different results depending on your hair type and your lifestyle. After a consultation, I will recommend the most suitable coloring color.
Gray Blending works by applying a conditioning color with low levels of dye (one to four) to the base of the hair first. The purpose is to create a buffer between your natural color and grays. If a client gets a hair color that is too dark, the dye can move up the hair shaft and make the newly colored hair look darker.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DO?
Gray blending takes about four hours. The low dye will only last about six to eight weeks, depending on your natural hair color. You’ll need to come in for a touch-up every six to eight weeks.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS PROCESS
The shampoo and blow-dry should take about two hours, and the hair color can take up to two more hours. Anyone looking to get rid of the grays should realize they will not disappear 100%. Gray blending is not intended to be a complete color replacement but merely a way to hide the gray. Because the low-dye is applied first, the gray hair shaft is not entirely covered, and the gray will still be visible.
THE BENEFITS OF GRAY BLENDING
Gray blending is safer than applying a complete color replacement. If a client is trying to get rid of grays and dye their hair a complete color replacement, the color might move up the hair shaft and make the hair turn out a darker color than they had intended. With gray blending, the dye sits at the base of the hair shaft. Hence, there is less risk of hair damage.
THE BOTTOM LINE
Gray Blending is an excellent option for many women who are not ready to let the gray grow in and want to keep a youthful color. This is a great color option for people who want to keep their natural hair color but want to hide their grays. It can also be used for those who want to let their grays shine through but simply want a change of color.
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