Expert Tips from 30 Years Behind the Chair Transitioning to grey hair is a beautiful journey, but it is also a technical one. After three decades in the salon, I’ve seen many clients struggle with the unique challenges grey hair presents. The good news? Most common “grey hair disasters” are easily corrected with the right…
The real problem with root touch ups is three fold. First of all it takes time, a real commitment, secondly it costs money and third can cause damage. Even if you stretch it to 6 weeks, it’s a cycle. New growth always comes through in about 2-3 weeks. You really have to commit to consistent…
We need about 2-3 months of new growth to see what the natural grey pattern is. This is a really BIG ask I know, but it is crucial so we don’t end up with “just a highlight”. You must embrace the “messy” stage. The grow out is hard……
The plan doesn’t stop here. Now we discuss at home care.
A Sample Weekly Routine
In this post we’ll uncover the science behind that dull grey and more importantly give you real world, color free strategies to revive your silvery mane. Think of it as a cheat sheet for turning “meh” into “amazing”!
Whether you start blending at 32, 45, or 58, the most important thing is that the outcome feels authentic to you—a reflection of your confidence, not a concession to a calendar.
I started grey blending and now I have yellow tones, why?
3 Reasons Your Hair Color May be Fading
When I was working behind the chair, this was a question I received daily. Toners are designed to change the tone of the hair color. Think of yellow, gold and orange~brassy unwanted tones. If you have recently had your hair colored and suddenly it looks more red, yellow or brassy~ toner is the answer! Now…
When trying to blend the line of demarcation between the new growth (grey) and the old permanent hair color you are trying to eliminate, you need to lighten or remove the artificial pigment first. Grey hair is simply hair that no longer produces pigment. So we need to match the previously colored hair to the…
Get personalized advice, recommendations & solutions with expert tips on flawless grey blending. What is Grey Blending anyway? I know right? It is my experience that grey blending has different meanings to different people. My definition of grey blending is breaking or softening the line of demarcation that occurs by repetitive root touch ups used…
