In the past, we used to dread the appearance of gray hair. But now, times have changed, and we’re all about welcoming it with open arms. There’s a particularly popular hair – coloring technique that helps you make the transition to gray in the most natural way possible, and it’s called gray blending.
Gray blending is a relatively new hair – coloring trend. It allows for a smooth shift to silver hair. By using some careful highlighting, it helps you mix your gray hair into your overall look. Gray hair doesn’t just show up suddenly, and there’s no reason to be embarrassed about it. As the years go by, the production of melanin (the natural pigment that gives color to our skin, hair, and body) decreases. This makes our hair look more transparent and gives it a grayish tint. Gray hair is a sign of the passage of time, and when styled well, it looks incredibly stylish. So, if you’ve been searching for ways to incorporate gray into your hair, you’re in the right place. Below, experts explain everything you need to know about gray blending, along with some hair inspiration. Read on to learn more.
Celebrity colorist Cass Keading, who is also the co – owner of Crane hair salon and works with big names like Kourtney Kardashian and Miley Cyrus, says that gray blending is a coloring method. It smoothly combines your gray strands with your natural hair color. Keading uses a mix of highlights and lowlights. This way, when your roots start to grow out, the line where the colors meet is softer. And it also adds a subtle dimension all through your hair.
Keading explains, “What makes this process special is that instead of trying to hide or cover up gray hair like we usually do, it works with the natural graying process. It creates a multi – toned effect. This technique mixes the gray strands with your natural hair color, giving you a subtle, blended look.”
The difference between gray blending and other hair – coloring techniques lies in how much coverage you get. Natalie Rotger, a colorist at Jenna Perry Hair Studio, says that this process just makes your natural color look better while still keeping some of the gray. It doesn’t completely hide the gray. Rotger says, “Most people immediately think of a permanent single – process color when gray hair starts to show. But that’s not the right choice for everyone.”
Since there are a few different ways to do gray blending (we’ll talk more about that later), and depending on how much gray you want to blend, the price can vary. Rotger says that a hair gloss treatment can cost around $150, while getting mini – highlights might be about $200. Before you book an appointment at a salon, make sure to check their pricing.
Keading says that there are two main advantages to gray blending. First, it gives you a very natural – looking coverage. Second, it’s really low – maintenance. She says, “Because this technique works with your natural color and the gray, you don’t need to touch it up as often as with other coloring methods. This means you have to go to the salon less often.” (And in the long run, this also saves you money.)
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