Covering gray hair can be an expensive and time-consuming affair. As those coarse white strands begin to sprout, a monthly visit to the salon can become a costly imperative.
It’s not just the color of gray hair that causes trouble; the hair follicle’s dry and coarse consistency can sometimes make hair look frizzy and unruly. A touch of color usually counters these common signs of aging, but it comes at a cost of course. Reaching for a home color kit is much kinder on the purse strings and means that you have the added convenience of fitting your color regime around your chores at home.
If you’ve never dyed your hair at home, it can be a seemingly daunting prospect. But if the home hair dye shelf fills you with panic – fret not! We’ve got some great tips from nice’n easy’s Colour Advisor Jonathan Long, to help you master the art of home hair dyeing for the ultimate in at-home gray coverage.
Looking after gray hair
1) Heated products, as well as changes in seasons, can add to the hair’s aging process. This causes unruly frizz and dullness in the hair, making it look damaged and unhealthy.
2) Gray hair, like skin, loses its pigment, so it becomes dry and brittle, lacking in moisture. Ensure to use a deep conditioner on gray hair to fully hydrate thirsty locks. Also, use a mixed bristle brush that won’t be as harsh on the hair.
3) Use a permanent color. The permanent color penetrates gray hair much more effectively, unlike semi-permanent hues that don’t absorb color easily, which means you’ll have to dye your hair more regularly.
4) Remember that as your hair turns gray, your hair’s overall shade will become lighter, so be careful not to opt for harsh, dark tones that could age you even more. Opt for softer, warmer hues, a couple of shades lighter than your original color, for a sleek, subtle update.
5) Embrace softer hairstyles that frame the face and complement your look. Opt for low side ponytails sitting at the nape of your neck for a soft, flattering look. Pull a few strands of hair out from the ponytail to frame the face to soften the look even more.
Jonathan recommends:
Opt for an anti-aging colorant that works to rejuvenate tired hair, pumping it full of moisture and shine. nice’n easy AgeDefy tackles seven signs of hair aging, so your locks will be fully nourished, vibrantly colored with a lustrous shine.