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How to Care for Grey Hair

April 8th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed

Grey hair is merely one of those things we can not avoid, how we choose to approach it is unquestionably an individual decision. Some may embrace their greys while others may scream in horror and run to the nearest salon to cover them up. Grey hair creeps up on us at different ages and is strictly genetics, some people will notice grey hairs appearing in their 30’s while others sail through their 50’s.

Grey hair occurs when our output of melanin diminishes; as a result the hairs have less and less color, starting with a dark grey to silver and eventually to white. Greying of the hair is a gradual process even though for some it seems to occur over night. The greying of hair is both unpredictably and unavoidable.

If you are one of the individuals who has decided to embrace your grey locks, there are a few things to be done to keep then sleek and pure in color. One of the biggest problems for those who choose to go natural is keeping the hair from yellowing. The yellow is actually caused from environmental pollutions, but there are many products on the market that will keep your hair fresh with out giving it a blue tinge. Use shampoos that are specifically for grey hair, look for labels that say clarifying or purifying these products enhance the grey or silver color and get rid of the unwanted yellows.

Conditioning grey hair is a must ever if you are wearing a shorter cut because grey hair naturally tends to be brittle, dry and in some cases wiry. Just as with shampoo there are conditioners on the market that are specifically for grey hair. As you age you may also notice small flakes of dry skin, this is not dandruff. Gently massage your conditioner into your scalp (do not scratch), let it sit for a couple of minutes; this will help lock in some of the moisture and also loosen the dry flakes. Another tip that will help is turn down the water temperature, use tepid water it is not so drying on the skin.

If you have decided that you can not live with the grey hair, there are many coloring options depending upon how much grey you presently have. Seeking the help of a professional hair colorist is always your best option as grey hair tends to be a little more stubborn. You may decide on using low lights or high lights instead a complete color which will help blend in the grey and will not require as frequent touch ups. If you have a lot of grey hair you may decide to us a permanent full coverage coloring product, this however will require root touch ups every 5 to 6 weeks depending on hair growth.

How you decide to address your grey hair is an individual choice just remember that grey hair does not mean you have to look old or worn down. Many individuals who have chosen to go or stay natural look sexy, sophisticated, sleek and not a day older than they feel. Do what feels right to you.