Hair Care

Gray Hair Hacks: 5 Genius Ways to Cover Silver Strands

Whether you have a few pesky strays or a full head of gray hair, we're filling you in on the best way to hide your white hairs

by Rose Curiel | COMMENT

PHOTO 4/6

If You Have More Grays Than Colored Hair The situation: You've done everything you can to keep your grays at bay, but the day has finally come when your hair is more salt than pepper. If you have too many gray hairs to hide via products or highlights -- and you don't want to claim a new identity as a silver fox -- it may be time to consider dyeing all of your locks. But are there special things to keep in mind when coloring silver strands?

The fix: "If the client would rather cover [grays], I recommend [dyeing hair] only when the client is more than 50 percent grey because it is less likely to fade to a brassy tone," says Ramirez.

You can also ask your stylist for professional dye that's specifically formulated for gray hair. "If you're aiming to cover grays, Redken Chromatics Beyond Cover offers ammonia-free hair color to clients with 75 percent or more grays and creates hair that is twice as smooth and fortified," says Tracey Cunningham, Redken's creative consultant for color. As for maintenance, Cunningham offers this little known pro tip when dealing with roots: Opt for a lighter color around your hairline where delicate baby hairs tend to grow. "Otherwise, it starts looking really dark because the hairs around your face are like facial hair and the colors absorb differently," she explains.

SEE NEXT PAGE: If You Need to Deal With Gray Roots Between Appointments

EDITORS' BEST OF