Grey Blending Is the Best New Way to Transition Colour, According to Experts

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I’ve noticed the dialogue around finding grey hair has really shifted over the years, and I, for one, am pleased. While, yes, seeing your first grey hair can be a shock, nowadays it seems like there is less of a head-first dive to cover them up and more of a move to work with the change of your tone. Grey blending is just the latest way to embrace the inevitable change to our hair, and experts agree that it’s the chicest way to transition colour.

As more of your hair naturally turns grey, you might notice a change in texture and overall hair health. “It’s important to remember that natural grey hair is much more fragile due to the lack of colour pigment. So even if you do nothing to it at all, you’ll find your hair will be more sensitised,” says Irwin. “Make sure you add in products that have extra hydration. I recommend using a mask twice a week. These will make sure the hair has a moisture hit, which will improve quality and texture. As well as a normal conditioning mask, another product I recommend to my clients are colour mask. I recommend these in preference to purple shampoos, as masks are more hydrating and don’t leave a patchy result.”