Yahoo LifestyleGoing Gray? Here's How to Blend Your Hair for That Salt and Pepper Look
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Going Gray? Here's How to Blend Your Hair for That Salt and Pepper Look
Going gray is a journey. Whether you start seeing sprinkles of silver coming in at age 20 or 40, it's often a slow transition from whatever your natural hair color is to full-on silver fox. While it’s associated with “getting old,” the salt and pepper hair look is always in style. Some of Hollywood's biggest stars (notably the great George Clooney) have made the process of going gray one that many men actually look forward to. I mean, who doesn't want to look like George Clooney?
Men who remain a little apprehensive about this transition might be tempted to dye their hair in an effort to stave off going gray. But dyeing your hair every few weeks is just delaying the inevitable and costing you hundreds of hours in the salon chair and thousands of dollars and every year. Sooner or later, everyone goes gray.
If you're not ready to say goodbye to your natural hair color, gray blending for dark hair is a great solution to help cover some silver and keep that coveted salt and pepper look for as long as nature allows. Gray blending requires less maintenance than traditional gray coverage, which involves coloring your whole head and obliterating any gray hairs with dark hair dye. Gray blending helps men embrace the gray and work use it to their advantage.
Looking for the best products to seamlessly blend those new silver strands into your current color? We've got your covered. Below, check out the best gray blending for dark hair products to help you go gray gracefully.
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RE30
Phyto
dermstore.com
$58.00
Delaying and reversing gray hair is possible with Phyto RE30, which contains innovative technology that brings back color to your hair without using coloring pigments. The not-so-secret ingredient is the RE30 peptide, which has the ability to boost the natural pigment production while protecting from future depigmentation.
Read more: Best Hair Products for Men
dermstore.com - 3/11
Gloss+
dpHUE
amazon.com
$35.00
This semi-permanent color works by staining the outside of the hair with pigment, boosting the pigment of your natural hair color and cleverly concealing any grays. It gradually washes out over time and is available in 11 versatile shades so you can surely find your perfect match.
Read more: Best Hair Dye for Men
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Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Color Deepening Treatment
John Frieda
amazon.com
$9.19
With today's at-home coloring products, you don't have to go a salon to get those grays covered. This color-deepening treatment gradually and naturally infuses deep, rich tones into brunette hair. If you find that you silver strands are standing out too much for your liking, this once-weekly treatment can help blend them in with the rest of your hair, making it less noticeable.
amazon.com - 5/11
Hair Fibers for Thinning Hair
Boldify
amazon.com
$22.45
Most men lose volume and thickness around the same time they go gray, which makes the transition that much harder. This product contains clump-proof fibers to fill in any bald spots, thinning, and patchiness across your temples, part, crown, and sides. It comes in 14 different shades for seamless blending and a foolproof real-hair finish.
amazon.com - 6/11
Color Extend Graydiant Conditioner For Gray & Silver Hair
REDKEN
amazon.com
$24.00
Just because you've committed to going gray doesn't mean you automatically turn into a Clooney clone. Gray hair can have brass and yellow/orange undertones, which you'll want to remove with a toning system. The Color Extend Graydiant line from REDKEN reduces brassiness and brightens lackluster stands, turning your hair color from a dirty, dishwasher gray into a striking silver.
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amazon.com - 7/11
Graphite
Madison Reed
madison-reed.com
$28.00
Traditionally, there haven’t been a ton of hair coloring options available made specifically for men and their hair type/preferences. This color gel from trusted hair care brand Madison Reed is made with men in mind, and subtly reduces unwanted yellow tones on men's gray hair. It gives a very natural salt and pepper effect rather than fully covered like other hair dyes for an expertly blended look.
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Touch Of Gray
Just for Men
amazon.com
$33.92
For men who to keep their salt and pepper hair but prefer to more pepper than salt, Just For Men's Touch Of Gray is the original men's gray blending product. It subtly blends away some gray, but not all. Simply use a comb to evenly disperse the product throughout the hair. One application slightly reduces the grays, but if you want more coverage, just repeat the process up to three times.
amazon.com - 9/11
Daily Silver Shampoo
American Crew
amazon.com
$11.15
Like a vintage car, silver hair needs to be carefully maintained in order to keep it in prime condition. This gray hair-specific shampoo formula removes brassy tones while lightly moisturizing and conditioning hair—without weighing it down. It won't tint or stain your hair or scalp, but just gets rids of that unsightly yellow tinge, which makes silver hair look perpetually dirty. It's like silver polish for your hair, and can really make a big difference with regular use.
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amazon.com - 10/11
Silverati Shampoo
Oribe
dermstore.com
$46.00
Give your gray hair the treatment it needs to shine with this Silverati Shampoo from Oribe. A unique blend of blue and silver pigments brighten gray and silver hair, eliminate yellow tones, and prevent discoloration. It also softens and tames dry, brittle hair while improving elasticity, which naturally decreases with age.
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Root Concealer Touch Up Spray
Rita Hazan
dermstore.com
$12.00
If you're reluctant to color your hair but still want to camouflage those pesky grays, this Root Concealer Touch Up Spray provides temporary coverage that won't fade throughout the day. It easily covers gray roots and dries within minutes, staying put until your next shampoo.
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