While developing grey hair as you grow older is inevitable the whole process of growing grey is not so easy. It is a physical and also an emotional journey.
There are many who embrace this transition gracefully, there are others who go through a roller coaster ride. But when it comes to going grey there no one size fits all formula. Every woman has to discover the formula that works for her.
There are many ways that you can approach going grey This could depend on the length of your hair, hair type, hair colour, frequency of visits to the salon, allergies, health issues and more.
So, lets look at some options of going grey!
Colour your hair to match your roots
In case you do not want to wait it out until you go fully grey, this approach may suit you. This works for those people who do not like to go through the transition period where your roots start to turn grey but the rest of the hair continues to be the original colour. This process may not be very easy for people with dark hair since it may entail many visits to the beauty salon to maintain the colour balance between the roots and the rest of the hair, it could be financially a drain on the pocket too!!
Add highlights or lowlights
This option is similar to the option stated above except in this process you can retain your pre-grey colour longer and create a softer contrast between your pigmented hair and your grey hair. This can be achieved by giving your hair an ombre effect thereby creating a softer transition between your roots and your pigmented hair. In case you decide to opt for this process, it would be a good idea to speak to your hair dresser before embarking on this path.
Cut your hair short
Another convenient way to deal with your grey hair is to snip off your hair below the line of demarcation where the grey hair meets the pigmented hair. While this may be an uncomfortable option for women who are used to longer hair, many women consider this as a welcome change where they are able to re-invent their look completely by opting for a pixie hair cut or any other short haircut that they like.
Let the grey hair grow out
Letting the hair grow naturally seems to be the most logical thing to do but it in reality it may not be as easy as it sounds. This is a long and tedious process and you may feel very frustrated while going through this process. This feeling may be more pronounced if your hair takes long time grow. In addition, this journey can also lead to a spells of low self-esteem during the transition phase, especially when the line of demarcation is very pronounced. The opposite could also be true if your dark hair is developing grey flecks or turning grey gradually and giving you that nice silver sheen that may work to your advantage!!
So going grey is a personal journey – right from the decision of going grey to the process that works best for you.
Once you do decide to go grey you will also have to adopt hair care regimen meant especially for grey hair, as grey hair tends to go dry and also undergo change in texture.
So to keep the hair hydrated, tame and looking healthy you need to make sure to deep condition it every week and provide extra nourishment. It is also a good idea to disown regular shampoos for shampoos that are mild and help in combating dryness and frizz and keep the hair hydrated at all times.
Some other points to consider are …
Do you need to revamp your look?
Many women have felt the need to revamp their wardrobe and make-up as they go grey. This could be because you want to balance the silver grey of your hair with more complimentary colours or you may just want to add a bit of colour to perk up your look.
Sometimes just adding a bright accessory – like a bright scarf, bag or shoes does the trick or at time just a pop of bright lipstick, or heavy kohl lined eyes may provide the required distraction to your otherwise muted colour hues.
Consider an in-salon treatment
Since grey hair requires special treatment you may want to supplement home care by including some in-salon treatments. Some keratin treatments and hair masks provided at the salon are boon for dry and frizzy grey hair. You can also get a gloss treatment occasionally to maintain a more polished and sleek look.
Experiment with your hairstyles
Another way to keep up with your greying hair is to experiment with different haircuts. Weather it is a different parting, or different hair styles, keep experimenting until you identify hair styles that work for you. In fact, you could be adventurous with you look and experiment with some cool looks that you did not dare to try in your younger days!!
At the end of the day, growing older is inevitable but it is your confidence that makes the real difference. Many hair stylists around the world agree that grey hair is beautiful and can be very chic and stylish. So don’t be apologetic about your grey hair, but embrace it with confidence!
