Hair color to cover grays

Gray hair usually comes with aging. While aging is a privilege and graying hair is a natural process, some like to hide the gray strands. And there is the camp that embraces their silver strands. There are so many options for graying hair, and today we’re covering color options to cover grays. 

When hair stops producing color and turns gray, the outer layers of the hair known as the cuticle become thicker, which in turn can make the hair resistant to absorbing hair color. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered (literally). 

There are two ways to combat gray strands: demi-permanent and permanent hair color. Demi-permanent color delivers pigment that gradually fades over time, and they do not cover grays completely. What they achieve is a highlighted look, allowing your grays to blend a little better. 

Permanent hair color completely covers gray hair, delivering a solid result. If you are looking for immediate satisfaction, we recommend going the permanent route and getting root touch-ups as often as you want. 

Color options with permanent color

You can go with any color your heart desires, but keep in mind what color best suits your skin tone and your natural, pre-gray hue. All over color is very popular - think a rich brunette shade to add warmth and richness to your look. 

Adriana Lima’s rich hue brings out the warmth in her skin tone and makes her blue eyes pop.

Lowlights are an option over all-over color. They were a hot trend almost 20 years ago against chunky highlights, but in 2020, lowlights bring depth to hair color and offer dimension when blending grays.

Subtle lowlights/highlights create an effortless look.

Were you blonde before you went gray, or maybe you want to rock being a blonde? Adding highlights is also a great option. Lighter colors penetrate gray hair more evenly than darker shades, so going blonde will provide a more natural look in many cases. The added bonus of going blonde is that there will be less contrast as your hair grows out.

Michelle Pfieffer rocks a warm blonde to cover grays.

Not sure which approach is right for you? Book a consultation with us!