Gray blending: Exploring the hair color trend
As we journey through life, our hair, like us, undergoes a beautiful transformation. Alongside the wisdom and experience that come with age, our hair often accumulates another aspect: gray strands. However, not everyone can fully embrace their gray hair. This is where gray blending steps in and allows you to strike a harmonious balance between your natural gray and your chosen hair color.
What is gray blending?
Gray blending alternates between highlights and balayage. To mix in the gray hair that is already there, your colorist will first lighten vast swaths of hair with a light balayage, then emphasize the effect on some finer strands. The contrast between lighter strands and color-rich hair looks more natural, adding depth to the hair and blending with the gray hair strands.
Creating a contrast
By using darker and lighter shades that closely match your natural hair color to dye your strands, the hairstylist can add depth to your hair while creating a stunning contrast. This will provide an appearance that seems natural, which doesn't hide your grays but makes them stand out by providing them a complementary background to shine against.
Why should you try gray blending
In the long term, gray blending can save you money by lowering the need for touch-ups because your freshly gray hair will just blend in. A wide range of configurable settings, from delicate blending to more strong contrasts, are available with gray blending. Since it makes them feel and look their best, many people discover that gray blending increases their confidence and self-esteem.
How to maintain the hair?
Depending on how quickly your gray hair grows, touch-up treatments for gray blending are required. Regular upkeep guarantees a uniform and smooth appearance. However, there are specific shampoos and conditioners available for gray hair. Some of them are packed with pigment to help deposit more gray onto your highlights to freshen the color. Additionally, you can get protein treatment done to strengthen your hair.
