Seven Tips For Going Grey
Do NOT be Afraid
Don’t be afraid. Grey hair is a natural part of life, just like stress and acne. There are no right or wrong ways to go grey—it’s a personal choice that you have the power to make! You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on hair dye or spend hours in front of the mirror trying to hide your gray hairs anymore.
No matter what your age, gray hair is a natural part of life and it doesn’t mean that you’re no longer young at heart! It’s not just for older people either; there are plenty of young men who want their hair grey too because they feel confident with their appearance when they look in the mirror each morning before going out into the world!
Do NOT Rush
Going gray is a process. The first step is embracing that fact and not rushing it, especially if you’ve been dyeing your hair for years and have grown accustomed to avoiding the rootyness that comes with going grey gracefully. It’s okay if you’re afraid of how long it will take or how much time it will take away from other priorities in life. The important thing here is to take things one day at a time, even if that means just trying out some new products or making small changes to your hair routine (like switching from coloring every six weeks to every eight).
As long as there’s no rush factor involved, you can rest assured that eventually—probably sooner than later—you’ll get the results you want with minimal stress on everyone’s part.
Do NOT Overthink It
The first thing to do is relax. You are going to go grey, and it’s going to be fine. It’s just hair, after all, and if you don’t let yourself stress out about it then there’s no reason for anyone else to either. So when it comes time for the big day, try not to spend too much time thinking about how hard it will be or what other people think of your new look—you’re going through a lot of changes as it is!
The truth is that even though this process may seem like a big deal (especially if you’ve had dark hair all your life), in reality most people won’t notice anything has changed because after all: we’re talking about HAIR here!
Start with a Trim
When you start going grey, it can be hard to know what to do with all of your hair. In fact, one of the most common mistakes people make when they’re going grey is to just let their hair grow out and not cut it at all. Although this might seem like an easy solution—you don’t have to get a haircut!—it’s not actually the best way forward for most people.
You see, when your hair gets longer and fuller in color naturally (or by dyeing it), then cutting off all that extra length will help speed up the process of going grey. This means less maintenance in terms of how often you need a trim or even how often you need color treatments if they’re not covering up as much gray as they used to before.
There are other benefits too: If there aren’t any layers or bangs in front of your face anymore because everything else has been cut off, then those parts can be lighter shades than the rest without looking unbalanced or weirdly shaped on top of your head without any styling products applied beforehand either!
Embrace The Rootyness
Embrace the Rootyness
The rootyness is real. If you’re not prepared for it, I can see how a sudden onslaught of grey roots might make some people feel better about going back to their natural color. But if you’re ready to embrace the road ahead, then let me encourage you to keep your head held high and know that this process will take time.
It won’t happen overnight—you may not see results in one day! But eventually, with patience, dedication and an open mind (and maybe some help from our tips), you can achieve beautiful silver locks before you know it!
Drink Lots of Water and Eat Healthily
- Drink eight glasses of water a day.
- Eat healthy foods. What constitutes healthy food? Well, that depends on your individual health goals, but generally speaking it means avoiding processed and fast food as much as possible, along with candy, soda and other sugary treats. If you’re looking for some tips on how to eat healthier, check out [this article](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/healthy-eating/a2931049/low-carb-shopping/) from Good Housekeeping!
Don’t Over-Blow Dry and Use Heat Irons When Necessary
You might be tempted to use heat irons on your hair, especially if you’re trying to speed up the process of going grey. However, this can damage your hair and cause breakage. Instead, use a heat protectant spray before applying heat to your hair and use the lowest setting possible when doing so. If you must use a flat iron or curling wand, let it cool in between passes over each section of hair—this will help prevent damage as well as reduce frizz.
Finally, let natural drying techniques take over where they can! Don’t blow-dry your newly grey hair too much or too often; instead, let it air dry whenever possible and only resort to using a hairdryer when absolutely necessary (like after swimming).
Going gray is a process but it is possible!
Going gray is a process, but it is possible to do. Before you start going gray, it is important to define the problem you are trying to solve by going grey. Next, set goals that will help guide your journey and keep you motivated along the way. For example: “By age 30 I want my hair to be 50% grey.”
Finally, don’t worry too much about what other people’s goals are or what they think about yours; just be ambitious and stay realistic with yourself.