Hi,
I am 52 and have been highlighting my hair blonde for the past ten plus years. I am about to get a shorter cut as it has become thin and miserable and also too blonde. I think more ash tones would suit me now.
The last time I discussed this with a hairdresser she said my roots were still quite dark and I was dissuaded. There seems to be no information out there on how to go grey gracefully so all advice will be gratefully received! My natural colour long ago was brown with reddish tones and my skin colour is tanned in summer.
Thank you, Jo, Cornwall
Hi Jo,
I know exactly what you’re talking about, as a stylist I had my hair highlighted for years and never realised how much white hair I actually had. When I realised the amount of white I had on my front hairlines I simply stopped colouring my hair, which at that time was long. Once my roots where about 2cm long I had my hair cut slightly shorter, and after two months of more root growth I had it cut short showing my white and grey hair with pride in a new style and a new me.
Although I am a male I recommended these steps for many of my clients who wanted to show off their white and grey hair. Many of my clients let their hair grow longer and some kept the shorter style.
It is important that during the growing out stage of any natural colour you keep your hair in good shape and in perfect condition. The journey of letting natural hair grow out is less painful when your hair looks shiny and has a good cut.
Many people’s hair grows whiter on the hairlines and can look great with different shades of white and mixed dark white, and can emphasise a haircut immensely.
Jo, I would like to suggest that when you finally manage to grow your hair out to your natural colour, that you have regular haircuts and keep your hair in good condition. Bad cuts and condition on white/grey hair can make the hair look like a brillo pad if not taken care of regularly.
I wish you a happy journey through your growing out stage, I am sure you will look amazing very soon.