Grey Hair-Cover It or Love It?
Grey hair has long been associated with aging and is often seen as a sign of wisdom and experience. However, many individuals find themselves grappling with the decision of whether to cover their greys or embrace them as a natural part of their beauty. In this blog post, we will explore both perspectives, discussing the reasons people cover their greys and the growing trend of embracing them. Ultimately, whether you choose to cover your grey hair or embrace it, the most important thing is to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin.
Covering Grey Hair:
1. Societal Expectations: Society often places undue emphasis on youth and appearance, making people feel the pressure to maintain a more youthful appearance by covering their grey hair.
2. Personal Preference: Some individuals simply prefer their natural hair color or want to experiment with different shades and styles that can be achieved by covering greys.
3. Confidence Boost: For those who feel self-conscious about their greys, covering them can provide a confidence boost and help them feel more youthful and vibrant.
Covering Grey as a service to your natural color requires placing color on the regrowth at the scalp and occasionally pulling through to the ends to for better blending. We highly recommend covering grey as a professional service vs. DIY at home to prevent off tones and damage to the hair. Ask about our Ammonia Free Options.
Embracing Grey Hair:
1. Embracing Natural Beauty: Many people have shifted their perspective and now view grey hair as a beautiful and natural part of the aging process, celebrating the unique charm and character it brings.
2. Time and Cost Savings: Maintaining colored hair can be time-consuming and expensive. Embracing grey hair eliminates the need for frequent salon visits and reduces hair care expenses.
3. Self-Acceptance: Embracing grey hair can be a powerful act of self-acceptance, allowing individuals to embrace their authentic selves and break free from societal beauty standards.
Services such as Foil highlights, and Balayage can support a going grey process. Ideally if you are coloring dark and want to transition, discuss with your stylist adding some lightness as a start. Going from coloring dark to grey would be a correction process and may take several sessions to achieve.
Tips for Embracing Grey Hair:
1. Proper Haircare: Grey hair tends to be more prone to dryness and brittleness. Using hydrating shampoos, conditioners, and regular deep conditioning treatments will help keep it healthy and lustrous.
2. Styling Options: Experiment with different hairstyles, cuts, and accessories to enhance the beauty of your grey hair. Consult with a hairstylist who specializes in grey hair to explore various options.
3. Confidence and Mindset: Embracing grey hair is a personal journey. Cultivate a positive mindset and embrace your unique beauty. Remember, confidence is the most attractive accessory you can wear.
Grey hair has its own uniqueness. Such as having a different texture from your non- grey hair. Tends to yellow and looks dull. Products such as Oribe Tres Set and Goldwell’s Volume Styling Foam provides the style support needed to manage the dual texture. Also recommended as you become greyer is a silver/purple based shampoo and conditioner to eliminate the yellow tones grey hair tends grab due to environment, minerals, and others external elements. Goldwell’s Blondes and Highlights Products or Oribe’s Silverati.
Conclusion:
Whether you choose to cover your grey hair or love it, the decision ultimately rests with you. It's essential to remember that beauty comes in all forms and should be defined by your own standards. Embrace your grey hair if it aligns with your authentic self and brings you joy. Alternatively, if you prefer to cover it for personal reasons, that's perfectly fine too. Ultimately, what matters most is feeling confident, comfortable, and proud of the choices you make regarding your appearance.
