How to Cover Grays
Robin Immerman Gruen
When a stray gray hair has made its way into your mane and you’re not due for color for another week or two, put down the tweezers. There are some small, simple steps you can take at home to camouflage the gray. Read on for pro-grade suggestions from Beth Minardi, co-owner of Minardi Salon in New York.
Cover Your Roots
While you may be tempted to get rid of your gray hair by dying your entire head, blending it is a much easier option. A root touch-up product takes less than 10 minutes to apply and can last for up to three weeks. Be sure to focus on your temples, which tend to go gray faster.
Blend the Gray
When it’s time to dye all over, use a long-lasting, semipermanent hair color that’s two or three shades lighter than your natural color. Your natural grays will look more like soft highlights than silver hair, and the color can last for a couple of months.
Smooth the Gray
If you’re not ready to start coloring your hair, update your look with a sleek new style. Wearing your hair smooth rather than curly will help you look younger and more chic. Curls draw attention to gray, making it appear coarser and duller. And curls attract frizz too, which can make gray look unruly -- not to mention make you look a few years older. Choose a few inspiring hairstyles from magazines or consult with a stylist to select a look that suits your personal style.
Enhance the Silver
Gray is one thing; silver is quite a beautiful other. Opt for a silver-enhancing shampoo to use at home daily. This will keep any gray hair from looking dull and yellow, and it will help shine and freshen up your silver strands. The shampoo won’t make your hair turn gray quicker than usual; it will simply work with your natural hue to make it shinier and more radiant.
Robin Immerman Gruen is the former beauty director of Shape magazine and was previously on staff at Seventeen and Parents. Currently, she writes for several publications and websites, including American Way, Chicago Social, TotalBeauty.com, BeautyRiot.com, BeautyBlitz.com and GlossedAndFound.com.
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