Don’t Want to go Gray? Here’s a Little Something To Help
Gloss your hair
• Prepare your hair before glossing. Make sure it is clean and damp, as this will make it easier to apply the gloss and remove any greasiness.
• Use a dye applicator brush to apply the gloss to your hair in small sections. You can also use a wide tooth comb if you don’t have one, but the dye applicator brush allows for more precise application of color.
• Apply gloves to protect your hands from staining while applying the gloss with either method mentioned above (the applicator brush or comb). The gloves are also useful when removing excess product/color from your skin after it has dried so you don’t stain anything else!
• Let sit on hair for 20 minutes – 1 hour depending on how intense you want your coloring results!
Root Smudge
Root smudge is a great way to get a ton of mileage out of your existing color, but it requires some finesse. Here’s how to do it:
- Look for a shade that is either the same or very close to your natural hair color. You want the new roots to blend in seamlessly with what you’ve got going on top, so stick with something that mimics your current hue—or at least matches it well enough that they’re not as noticeable.
- Use a special brush for root smudging. If you use the same applicator as you would use for dyeing (like an old-fashioned mascara wand), you’ll end up making clumps in your hair and having trouble achieving even coverage from root to tip. Instead, opt for an angled brush or fine-toothed comb meant solely for root application so that everything blends easily and evenly without getting chunky or getting stuck in tangles in between strokes across multiple strands at once (which will make things messy fast).
- Use light hands when applying product; too much can cause more damage than help! Blend away from where people would normally part their hair (usually right down the middle). Then let everything sit overnight before styling again tomorrow morning; this gives both products time to settle into place without being disturbed by regular activities such as showering/washing one’s face/brushing teeth/etc., which could ruin all sorts of good work done earlier today while also preventing anyone from seeing how far along we’ve come since last night because there aren’t any visible signs yet until then anyway.”
Temporary Color
If you’re looking for a temporary color, there are some that are often used by women in transitioning through their gray hair.
- Aveda ChromaSilk Pre-Coloring Conditioner is a temporary coloring product that comes in both brunette and blonde shades. This product can be applied to pre-colored hair, but it also works well if your grays are just starting to come in. It’s available at Sephora or on Amazon for around $19.
- Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color Nourishing Color Foam Hair Color is another great choice for those who want a temporary solution to their gray hair problem; this one comes in several colors, so you’ll have no trouble finding something that looks good with your skin tone and other features of your face. It’s available at Target or Walmart for around $8 (depending on whether or not you buy the “buy 2 get 1 free” deal).
Color Boosters
There are a number of products on the market that claim to enhance your natural color. Keep in mind that these do not provide a new color; rather, they are meant to make your hair look more vibrant than it naturally does. These products also won’t cover gray and won’t last long—if you receive one as a gift or purchase it yourself, keep in mind that it will need regular touch-ups to maintain its vibrancy for any extended period of time.
If you want something that will make your hair look great between salon visits, try using Color Boosters before getting highlights at the beauty parlor!
Neat look
- Get a haircut.
- Get a trim.
- Get a haircut that’s low maintenance and easy to style, like one with layers or bangs.
Disguise Your Roots
There are a few ways to hide the roots, but here are a few of my favorites:
- Use a root cover up. This is the most obvious option but can be effective if done right. You want to make sure that your hair color matches and blends well with the rest of your head so people aren’t staring at it looking like two different colors!
- Use makeup. There is no better way than makeup to disguise any imperfections on your face, so why not use it for other things? It’s also an inexpensive alternative too!
- Use a tinted dry shampoo or root touch up spray at home while you’re getting ready in the morning (or late at night). I really like this one because it makes my hair look less greasy without having to wash my hair every day!
- Apply color onto the hairline before putting on any other products like mousse or gel; then comb through with a fine-toothed comb after applying mascara on top so everything stays blended nicely together without clumps showing anywhere else except where we want them too 😉
Blend it in
- Use color-enhancing conditioners.
When you’re thinking about your hair color, don’t forget that your scalp is an important part of the picture. The goal when going gray is to make sure that it looks natural and subtle as possible—so if you’re worried about any areas looking too much like they’ve been dyed in a salon, try using a conditioner with added tonal shades to help blend them in.
- Darken eyebrows with mascara and eye shadow.
You can use two different methods for this one: first, apply black mascara (or a dark brown eyeliner pencil) along the outer edge of your eyebrow hairs so they look darker than usual; second, mix some brown eyeshadow into another color (such as peach or light pink) until it looks like an appropriate shade for your brows; then use an angled brush or angled eyebrow pencil to fill in any gaps between existing hairs by applying small strokes above where there are no hairs yet growing out from below those gaps; finally go back over each area where there’s already more pigment than normal—like on top of where there are already thick strands coming out—and lightly brush away any excess so nothing sticks up above other parts of nearby strands while still ensuring all areas around them remain blended into one another rather than being clearly separated into separate areas of different colors.”
Try a Darker Shade
If you don’t want to go gray, but are sick of trying to maintain your natural shade, try a darker shade. Dyeing your hair darker is less damaging than going lighter, and can be done every few months if necessary. Choose a color that’s 1-2 shades darker than your natural hair color—this will give you the most realistic look while still keeping it looking like the same person! You’ve already got great skin tone and eye color; now all you have to do is play with different hairstyles until you find one that works with your new look. Once again: there’s nothing wrong with letting yourself go gray!
Cut the Crazy
If you want to keep your hair healthy, and if you want it to look good, then the first thing that should come off your head is the “crazy.” If you have long hair and have been dyeing it for some time now, chances are it’s starting to get a bit unruly. The best way to deal with this is by getting a good haircut. This will allow your new color (if you decide on one) or grayness (if that’s what you’re going with) to pop out more easily. It will also help hide any patchy spots in your hair while they grow out!
This doesn’t mean that all styles are equally suited for gray-haired people; there are some cuts that will show off those white hairs better than others. For example: if your hair has always looked great straight across at the bottom but not so great when curled up around the face—or vice versa—then having short bangs might be better for your lifestyle than having an asymmetrical bob would be.
The key here is finding something that works well on its own merits without requiring much styling from you beyond a quick brushing through every morning before work/school/etcetera
Some people embrace their grays and others need some help.
For those who have embraced their grays, here are a few tips to keep your hair looking good.
- Find the right style. There are plenty of styles that can work well with gray hair and help to hide it. Some people choose to dye over their gray hairs and others choose not to do anything about them at all.
- Don’t try too hard! You don’t want to end up with an unnatural-looking color that doesn’t suit your skin tone or style and makes you look like an old lady (or worse). It’s better than nothing but if it looks bad then it really isn’t worth doing at all because then all the negative attention will be focused on how terrible it looks rather than anything else!