Escape The Gray
How to cover grays.
If you’ve got gray hair, you know how hard it is to find ways to cover it. Luckily for you, we’ve got the best tips and how-tos for successfully covering grays.
- Covering gray at home: You can use a temporary hair color product like a box dye from the drugstore or an at-home kit like Olia (the brand of permanent hair color made specifically for brunettes). These products also have built-in conditioners that keep your locks healthy while they work their magic.
- Covering gray at the salon: If you’re looking for something more professional or long-lasting than what’s available in stores, consider visiting your local salon to get some expert help with applying professionally blended shades that match your natural color perfectly—and last longer than anything else on the market today!
Color your hair at home.
- Consult a professional. When you’re ready to color your hair at home, make sure to consult a professional first. He or she will let you know if the color you want is right for your hair type and how to apply it safely.
- Don’t start with a dark color. If you want to go from gray to brown, don’t start with black or another dark shade; instead, go light and gradually add more pigment as needed until the desired result is reached (one shade lighter than your natural).
- Don’t apply henna or semi-permanent color on gray hair. As mentioned earlier in this article, if you have gray hair that’s not yet white but has some natural pigment left in it due to sun exposure or other factors such as age and genetics then avoid using semi-permanent dyes on these strands as they could turn greenish when mixed with these pigmented strands instead of just adding red tones like darker shades do! Instead use temporary dye like Manic Panic Flash Lightning Blue which will wash out after 10 shampoos so only affects the top layer of each strand leaving others untouched.”
Choose a color that looks natural for you.
Choose a color that looks natural for you.
If you’re just starting to color your hair, it’s okay to be nervous about going too dark or bright. But if you know you want something that looks natural on your skin tone, don’t hesitate to ask the stylist at the salon what they’d recommend. If they tell you that their favorite shade is one that’s not suited for your complexion, politely decline their services and find someone who will give advice based on what works best with your face type instead of being loyal to their own tastes. It might feel like an inconvenience at first—especially if there are several salons near where you live—but it will save time in the long run if everyone involved takes care when making choices about which products should go into making up each client’s style choice!
Choose a warm or cool shade to make your skin glow.
If you have a warm skin tone, choose a warm shade of brown or blond. If you have a cool skin tone, choose a cooler shade of brown or blond. You can also ask someone with your skin type what they think would look good on you—they’re probably right! If all else fails, consider your natural hair color: if it matches the color of your eyebrows and/or eyelashes (brown or black), then we recommend using that as a guide for what to dye your hair next.
Use the right tools for the job.
The first step to getting a gorgeous shade of brown or blond is knowing how to use the right tools. Here are some basic tips on using them:
- Combing your hair in the style you want it to be when the color is finished. Use a comb that won’t pull too much on your scalp, and part it so that it’s evenly divided into two parts—this will make it easier for you to see what’s going on while applying the product.
- Applying color evenly across your entire head of hair–it’s important not just because this will ensure evenness in both color intensity and distribution, but also because if there are any missed spots they’ll take longer than normal (because those strands won’t have been saturated with dye) which could lead them not only looking less vibrant but also being damaged by overexposure!
- Covering yourself with a towel so that none of your clothes get stained with splatters from accidents (or other mishaps). It should be big enough for both shoulders as well as covering all exposed skin except where you’re applying product directly onto yourself–you wouldn’t want anything getting stained!
Get an at-home kit for touchups.
If you’ve been dyeing your hair for a while, it’s likely that you’ve noticed the color fading unevenly and in places where it shouldn’t be. For example, maybe you have fine brown hair but some parts are looking more blonde than others or maybe there are parts that have turned into an unattractive shade of gray.
You don’t have to give up hope though; these problems can easily be fixed with an at-home touchup kit from a drugstore or beauty supply store. These kits are inexpensive and easy to use, so even if you’re not sure about using dyes before (or think they’re too complicated), this option might be worth considering!
It’s easy to get rid of gray hair so you can feel younger and look great without making a big commitment to dying your hair every few weeks.
Covering gray hair should be easy. With the right tools and technique, it can be just as effective as going to the salon. To do it yourself:
- Choose a shade that looks natural for you. There are lots of options available in browns, reds and blondes (see Resources below) to choose from and most at-home kits come with several shades so you can find the right one for your skin tone.
- Use warm or cool tones depending on your skin’s undertones. For best results, choose a color that complements your complexion instead of overwhelming it with contrast. If your skin is fair with pink undertones, try using a warm tone like copper or chocolate brown; if it’s olive-toned then opt for cooler shades such as ash blondes or platinum blondes.”