7 Tips for Colouring Grey Hair …

January 17th, 2010 by admin

Grey hair is becoming more and more common as sufferers get younger thanks to the ever increasing pollution and stress. But there’s good news when it comes to hair dye! Whereas older brands wouldn’t dye over grey hair, there is now a huge range of dyes suitable for giving you a full head of shiny colour. It can be a confusing business, though, so here are my top seven tips for colouring grey hair!

1. Pick your colour!

You don’t necessarily have to dye your hair your natural colour, but it’s important that whatever you pick gives your hair a natural look. An easy way to test this is to look for dye packets featuring people with a similar skin tone, or visiting a hair dresser and holding samples against your skin.

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2. Pick your type!

Make sure you’ve picked up a permanent dye as nothing else will be strong enough. Also it will last the longest. And make sure it is suitable for grey hair. Also make sure you read how many boxes are needed for your hair length, and buy the right amount! And most importantly, don’t forget the patch test. It’s the best way to prevent hairloss, damage and irritation.

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3. Soften your hair!

Use a very strong softening conditioner to make grey hair easier to colour. Grey hair is often brittle and won’t absorb hair dye, meaning you will be left with the same strands. By using an intensive conditioner for 5 – 10 minutes before dyeing, you’ll soften the follicle and allow more dye to be absorbed.