Gray hair is a typical sign of getting older. Or is it? In fact, there are also many young people who are starting to get their first gray hairs. Researchers have discovered that stress is one of the main causes of gray hair. A stressful lifestyle can affect certain stem cells in the hair follicle. These are directly linked to the production of color pigments in the hair. The result: the hair that grows back is white. A lack of melanin is also responsible for the development of gray or white hair. You read that correctly: when hair turns gray, it turns white on closer inspection. Over the years, the cells in our hair roots lose their ability to produce the pigments that give hair its color. This is why colorless or white hair grows back. However, because this process does not occur simultaneously in all hair cells, white hair mixes with those that still contain color particles. The result is the "gray hair effect."
WHEN PEOPLE GET OLDER
Men and women alike are familiar with the problem. The older they get, the more likely their brown, blonde, black or red hair is to lose its original color. The hair turns grayer and grayer. Dyeing seems to be the only alternative. But is that really the case? Does gray hair really stay gray for the rest of your life? Or is there a possibility that the original hair color will return one day? Scientists believe that this is very possible. However, only if the hair has lost its original color due to stress. As soon as life circumstances become permanently relaxed, it is quite possible that the pigment cells in the hair roots will resume their "work" and produce color pigments as usual. As a result, the hair can grow back in its previous color. However, if the hair has turned gray due to age, there is little chance of getting the original hair color back.
GRAY HAIR TONING
Compared to dyeing, tinting is much gentler. To cover gray hair, many women first try hair tinting. However, this approach is only advisable if the gray portion is less than 40 percent. However, if you use an intensive tint, you can achieve impressive results. However, this will only cover your gray hair for a short time. When tinting, the natural color pigments of your hair are retained. This is because the color does not penetrate deep into the hair structure, as is the case with hair dye. This is why a tint gradually washes out again every time you wash your hair. The gray hair thus becomes more and more visible again. If you wash your hair every day, the covering effect of the tint will only last two or three weeks.
COLORING GRAY HAIR
For some, grey hair is a horror. Others, on the other hand, think grey hair is distinctive, stylish and sexy. If you have discovered the first grey hairs in your hairstyle, you can easily re-dye them. It is best to choose a shade that is lighter than your original hair colour. This has the advantage that the roots are less noticeable later. Another popular option is to use blonde streaks to create targeted highlights. They create an attractive contrast and also give your hair more volume. The reason for this is that the surface structure of the hair is roughened by the implemented colour particles. The blonde eye-catchers in combination with the grey streaks spice up the hairstyle even more.
If you like, you can dye your hair completely to cover gray hair. Lighter, subtle colors make you look younger and more radiant, while darker colors make small wrinkles on the face or dark circles under the eyes appear more prominent. This may make you look older than you actually are. Lighter colors, on the other hand, have a "flattering" effect and emphasize your youthfulness.
GRAY HAIR CONSCIOUSLY CHOSEN
Gray hair has become a real trend color. Many young people want to give their hairstyle a very special look and decide to dye their hair gray. With naturally blonde hair, it is relatively easy to achieve the desired gray tone. The gray color particles penetrate deep into the hair structure and thus ensure the desired gray effect. However, if you have brown or even black hair and want a gray shade, the procedure is much more complicated and time-consuming. It is also a considerable strain on your hair. First of all, it is necessary to literally pull the brown or black color particles out of the hair using aggressive chemicals. This is the only way the gray color pigments can later be evenly deposited in the hair structure. The darker your original hair color, the greater the strain on your hair. However, removing the natural hair color is not enough; the actual step follows afterwards: the dye is applied to the hair and must be left to work for at least half an hour.
THE DARKER YOUR ORIGINAL HAIR COLOUR, THE GREATER THE STRESS ON YOUR HAIR
However, it is not enough to just remove the natural hair color, but the actual step follows: the dye is applied to the hair and must be left to work for at least half an hour.
Depending on your original color, a slight yellow tint may appear after the coloring process. To eliminate this undesirable effect, you are well advised to use a so-called silver shampoo. This contains violet color particles that visually cancel out the yellow tint. Do not use the silver or anti-yellow shampoo too often because it can have a drying effect. After coloring, give your damaged hair a pampering treatment in the form of a hair mask for stressed hair. You can also do something good for your hair immediately after coloring. For example, by reaching for the Color Lock moisturizing mask, which gives your mane plenty of moisture. It also seals the color so that you can benefit from the desired color effect for even longer.
In our shop you will find many selected products with which you can easily cover grey hair. We also have a wide range of products for you if you want to dye your hair grey. Of course you can discover numerous care products such as shampoos, conditioners, rinses and more in our store. Give your hair the care it deserves. Enjoy the good feeling of looking great and having shiny, healthy hair.
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