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Embrace your greys with these adorable and fashionable styles
If you've noticed a sprinkle of grey amidst your natural dark brown locks, rather than concealing them completely, blending them into your brunette hair can diminish their visibility. Grey blending introduces additional tones to seamlessly incorporate your greys into your overall style. There are numerous methods to achieve this look, and we're here to guide you through the process. Keep reading for the best hairstyles and colors to transition from grey to dark hair, along with tips on root touch-ups.
Essential Insights
- Consider highlights, babylights, or balayage techniques to lighten sections of hair, ensuring your greys blend naturally.
- Experiment with lowlights to incorporate darker shades beneath your greys, adding depth to your hairstyle.
- Enhance grey hairs with ombre techniques using darker hues or by combining black and light grey dyes for a salt-and-pepper effect.
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Stylish Ideas for Blending Grey Hair
Highlights Incorporating highlights into your hair lightens your natural color, minimizing the visibility of greys. Highlights break up hair color sections, resulting in a smoother transition from dark to grey.
- Opt for ash grey and cool blonde tones for highlights to blend with natural brown hair.
- For enhanced grey aesthetics, opt for silver or ice blonde highlights.
- Add golden or honey highlights for shine while blending greys.
- Consider rose-tinted highlights to divert attention from greys.
Babylights Babylights, applied to thin sections of hair, lighten natural color and conceal greys. The subtle, sun-kissed effect is ideal for those beginning to notice greys.
- Silver babylights seamlessly blend with growing greys.
- For red or golden tones, opt for honey or chocolate babylights to accentuate warm undertones.
- Cool, pale skin tones pair well with subtle light brown or ash brown babylights for a natural look.
Lowlights Lowlights darken hair sections by 1–2 shades, adding depth and dimension. Cover greys with lowlights for a subtle contrast or leave greys against darker colors for a pop of silver.
- Choose smokey brown lowlights for depth without appearing overly styled.
- Experiment with silver or grey lowlights for a trendy look.
- For dramatic flair, accentuate greys with dark charcoal lowlights.
Balayage Balayage, applied without foil, lightens hair gradually from scalp to ends, blending seamlessly with greys and dark hair.
- Opt for classic blonde balayage to conceal greys.
- For subtle shine, consider chocolate brown or chestnut balayage.
- For a pop of color, mix red- or violet-tinted balayage with golden-brown highlights.
- Choose ash brown or icy beige balayage for cool undertones to camouflage greys.
Silver Streaks Instead of concealing greys, opt for prominent, long streaks to showcase them. Dye a top section of hair to match your natural color, leaving the grey hairs beneath untouched. As the dye sets and hair falls, grey streaks will emerge, creating a fashionable look.
- Enhance your silver fox appearance with grey streaks
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- As dyed hair grows, leave emerging greys for a seamless color transition.
- For a subtler transition, consider ash brown or rose-blonde streaks.
Grombre “Grombre,” short for “grey ombre,” offers a gradual transition from roots to ends. Opt for an ombre style transitioning from silver to dark brown if greys are prominent at the roots. For fewer silver strands, try transitioning from natural color to grey at the ends.
- Experiment with a pop of red or pink for added color at the ends.
- Frame your face with grey ombre streaks for a bold look.
- For subtle blending of few greys, opt for a soft silver grombre.
Salt-and-Pepper Embrace the “silver fox” aesthetic by dyeing hair in a blend of white, black, and grey. Ideal for blending grey roots with darker ends, use lightest tones around the face, transitioning to darker shades at the back.
- Experiment with reverse ombre for white or light grey roots and darker ends.
- Add black and dark silver lowlights for dimension.
Cold Turkey Embrace natural grey growth without dyes for a low-maintenance look. Allow greys to grow without altering the natural hue, displaying patience as the process unfolds. Though it may take time, your hair will maintain its allure throughout the transition.
Optimal Hair Colors for Blending Grey Hair
Golden Brown Opt for golden or chestnut brown tones if your skin has warm undertones. These hues add warmth to highlights or balayage, providing dimension to dark brown hair while concealing greys.
Ash Brown Ash brown, with its cooler undertones, suits paler skin tones. Its light and cool appearance helps divert light from grey hairs, facilitating a seamless blend and intentional look.
Light Auburn For reddish tones, consider light auburn, especially if you have cooler skin. Ranging from light brown to rich mahogany, there's a shade to complement your natural color.
Chocolate Brown Opt for chocolate brown to add richness and depth to your hair. This shade complements both warm and cool tones, ensuring a smooth transition between your natural color and greys.
Charcoal Charcoal offers a deep, near-black hue, creating a striking contrast with silver streaks. Ideal for lowlights or streaks, it adds depth and dimension to your style.
Soft Black Opt for soft black for a subtle transition between greys, providing extra sheen and shine for a healthy appearance. Use it as lowlights or in a grombre style to accentuate your look.
Blending Grey Roots
Apply a temporary color powder to your roots. Choose a color powder matching your natural hair color. Dab the applicator brush in the powder, then gently brush onto exposed roots, ensuring coverage until shampooed.
- Waterproof root cover powder conceals greys even in rain or swimming but washes out with shampoo.
Utilize a root concealer spray to match your natural color. Choose a spray matching your hair color. Apply onto dry, parted hair, covering grey roots with a few spritzes until fully concealed.
- Washes out with shampoo, so reapply after each wash.
Touch up roots with dye every 4–6 weeks. Darken roots as greys grow back, either at a salon or at home with a box dye matching your natural color.
- Permanent dyes last longer, while semi- and demi-permanent dyes offer temporary changes.
Transitioning to Natural Grey
Opt for a short haircut to achieve a more natural transition. If long silver strands aren't your preference, consider a haircut. Allow your greys to grow about 2 inches (5.1 cm) before opting for a bob or pixie cut, offering both style and ease of maintenance.
Combat brassy tones with blue or purple shampoo. Grey hair may appear dull or yellowed, but tint-correcting shampoo can address these hues. Apply the shampoo once or twice weekly, lathering from roots to ends, then rinse for optimal grey appearance.
Nourish your hair with conditioner and hair masks. Grey hair tends to be coarser, so use conditioner multiple times weekly to maintain moisture. Apply a hair mask weekly from roots to tips, leaving on for 10–30 minutes before rinsing.
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Helpful Tips
- Allow your grey hair to grow out for 12 weeks or until it reaches 2 inches (5.1 cm). This helps you or your stylist identify your natural base tone, making it easier to select the right dye color.
- Increase your protein intake or consider taking B12 supplements to ensure your hair follicles receive essential nutrients for melanin production, the pigment responsible for your natural hair color.
- Consult your hairstylist for recommendations on hairstyles that effectively blend your grey hair.
