How to cover gray hair if all else fails
Even at a young age, some women discover gray hair in their hair. Unfortunately, no cure has yet been found for this, so you have to paint over the silver hairs with improvised means.
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How to cover gray on dark hair
It has been noticed that over the years, most ladies switch to a light shade of hair. The explanation for this is simple - it is easier to hide gray hair on light hair. But if you don't see yourself as a blonde yet, you'll have to try to hide your silver strands.
A good option to refresh your look and hide graying locks is frequent highlighting. The disadvantage of this method is that over time the strands will still lighten, and gradually you will become blonde. But in this case, the light roots will grow unnoticed.
If you are sure that highlighting is not your option, then you can try other options:
- Dye your hair in a tone close to your natural shade.
- Take a dye with stronger coloring properties if you are already coloring your hair, but your dye cannot cope with gray hair.
If you want to choose the first option, then the condition of your hair, its thickness, and its natural color are important. You need to carry out the first coloring procedure at the hairdresser. Ask the master for the name of the paint and the tone number. Next time you can dye your hair yourself.
Please note that it is not possible to completely cover gray hair with ammonia-free dyes. Therefore, with age, you have to completely switch to permanent coloring compounds.
Experienced stylists recommend:
- Dye your hair no more than once every two to three weeks.
- Paint only growing roots. This way you won’t oversaturate your hair with pigment and keep your hair healthy.
- Use masks or serums with a healing effect weekly.
Colors that cover gray hair
The structure of gray hair changes. They become tougher and acquire porosity. Such curls are difficult to paint well, and the paint washes off quickly. If you use regular dye containing ammonia on your own on hair with a lot of gray hair, the final result may not be what you expected and may be uneven.
At the same time, durable paint when properly staining can completely cover gray hairs and make them beautiful. For best results, choose a shade that is no more than two or three shades away from your natural shade. Remember that pure tones work best on gray hair. They are marked with an integer or contain a zero after the period. But at the same time, such shades create a sharp contrast with the skin tone and highlight all its imperfections. In this regard, it is recommended to mix pure tone and fantasy. Then you can cover gray hair well and give your curls a natural look.
How to naturally cover gray hair
If you are categorically against the use of permanent dyes, then you can try to dye your gray hair with natural dye. This is first of all henna and Basma. A mixture of these natural substances can not only cover gray hair, but also strengthen curls. The color of the hair will depend on the proportion of these dyes.
If you want to get a lighter shade, then take more henna and leave the dye on for no longer than half an hour. For a darker tone, take more basma and leave the dye on for up to an hour and a half.
