Studio A Hair by Angie
Today, women who want to hide their grays have many options.
For example, there are demi- and semi-permanent hair color options that are ammonia-free, and, therefore, less damaging, as well as permanent color, a stronger cocktail of chemicals that keeps the color longer. (Semi-permanent color typically fades in about a dozen shampoos, while demi-permanent color lasts twice as long. These options are best for those whose head of hair is about one-quarter gray.)
In addition, there’s a completely different contingent of women ready to get their gray on, but whose husbands don’t want them to.
Either way, there’s no getting around the stereotype that gray is “distinguished” on gentlemen and “dowdy” on ladies. “The high-level women I consult with say, ‘I can’t let it grow out now. It won’t work in the boardroom. That’s true in reverse.
Therefore, if you’ve been coloring your hair regularly but feel ready to take the gray plunge, realize that growing it out isn’t going to be a quick and easy process.
Firstly, get a consultation with a good colorist, preferably one who has helped a lot of women slide into silver.
Secondly because your look is going to be one of “transition” for a while, choose your timing carefully and plan to be patient. You don’t want to start growing out your color right before an important presentation or social event.
Today, women who want to hide their grays have many options.
For example, there are demi- and semi-permanent hair color options that are ammonia-free, and, therefore, less damaging, as well as permanent color, a stronger cocktail of chemicals that keeps the color longer. (Semi-permanent color typically fades in about a dozen shampoos, while demi-permanent color lasts twice as long. These options are best for those whose head of hair is about one-quarter gray.)
In addition, there’s a completely different contingent of women ready to get their gray on, but whose husbands don’t want them to.
Either way, there’s no getting around the stereotype that gray is “distinguished” on gentlemen and “dowdy” on ladies. “The high-level women I consult with say, ‘I can’t let it grow out now. It won’t work in the boardroom. That’s true in reverse.
Therefore, if you’ve been coloring your hair regularly but feel ready to take the gray plunge, realize that growing it out isn’t going to be a quick and easy process.
Firstly, get a consultation with a good colorist, preferably one who has helped a lot of women slide into silver.
Secondly because your look is going to be one of “transition” for a while, choose your timing carefully and plan to be patient. You don’t want to start growing out your color right before an important presentation or social event.
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