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Reader question: What is the best step-by-step way to go gray?
But the problem withembracing gray hairlies in the fact that it doesn’t happen overnight.
First, let’s clear up a common myth about how gray hair works.
Hair doesn’t actually “turn” grayonce a hair follicle produces hair, the color is set.
That means that a strand is never going to change color unless you color your hair.
In other words, growing out gray hair is a processand not a fast one.
Remember that unhealthy hair can often age you more than the color itself."
But there is an alternativeand that is going gray the natural way.
Apply hair concealers.
“As you begin to see the gray light, it will be like the phases of the moon.
The first phase is like the new moon that appears like a landing strip.”
In this initial growing process, the goal is to camouflage.
Avoid the urge to dyeopt for strategic lowlights instead.
You may be more tempted than ever to dye it all away at this point, but hold out!
“This was my biggest regretand that of many other womenwhen growing out the silver.
Go in for frequent trims.
The next step is to let your hair grow.
Eliminate unwanted tones.
First, Massey recommends avoiding products that contain sulfates and silicones.
To counteract the brass, cycle in a balancing product or toner once a week.
“My favorite product is CurlyWorld With or Without Hue ($36;curlsonly.com).
