Many colorists get asked how to transition to gray if you've been coloring your hair for years. Korab advises "to either let your natural hair grow out fully or see a salon professional who can guide you in the right direction." While going gray or silver can be fun and a welcome change, it does require some maintenance and upkeep. Korab suggests touching it up about every four weeks and consistently using a shampoo formulated for silver or gray hair, like Oribe Silverati Shampoo or Redken Color Extend Graydiant Shampoo. How we test at-home hair color To be fair, hairspray probably isn’t the first product that curly-hairedgirls will reach for. But along with your line-up of gels and creams, hairspray can play an important role, too—so long as you choose the right kind for your texture. Enter this option, specially formulated to keep curls in place with a light, buildable hold while imparting beautiful shine and lightweight moisture thanks to ingredients like neem oil and silk protein. The formula also helps fight frizz and flyaways, something curly girls will certainly appreciate. Hairspray is made to hold your finished style in place and also tame frizz and flyaways,” explains Mouzakis. Brushable, more flexible hold options are also great to use before a heat tool, such as a curling iron, to help set your style in place as you create it, he adds.The good news is, there are myriad methods to help soften and elevate the appearance of pigment-less strands of hair, to embrace a hair colour that no longer holds anything to fear (especially since it was embraced by the fashion world). “If you are going grey, the first step is to purposefully leave a little bit of grey around the hairline so it starts to break up that harsh regrowth,” says colourist and founder of the eponymous salon, Josh Wood. “It looks a bit more natural and helps to introduce grey gradually.”

Mouzakis also likes this hairspray, largely for its versatility. Simply by turning the top nozzle, you can adjust the hold to your desired level: soft, medium, or strong, he says. (Plus, it’s also safe for extensions and color-treated hair.) And while it is a little bit on the pricier side, think of it like you’re getting three hairsprays for the price of one.If your mind jumps to a dreary, dishwater color when you think of gray hair, it's time to reconsider going gray. Attaining an enviable shade of chic shimmery platinum, smoky gunmetal or stylish silvery blue might be just a bottle of hair dye away! We already know that it affects both our skin and our joie de vivre, and now new research has shown the toll stress takes on the colour of our hair. The study, published this week by Nature, found that mice who endured stressful events were more likely to have grey hair, thanks to an acceleration of the process by which pigment (which makes up hair colour) is produced. Put simply, when our nervous systems are put under stress, we run out of the stem cells that change into pigment-producing cells faster than we would if they weren’t. Cue grey hair. Also known as stains, direct dyes use all natural formulas that won't harm your hair. "These are called direct dyes or vegetable dyes because there is no chemical action happening, meaning it is not mixed by instead comes ready to apply," explains Diaz. They show up best on lighter hair, but they're a safe bet for everyone because there is no possibility for damage. The only other thing you should differently when you have gray hair? Limit how often you use hot tools. Both Dr. Fusco and de Zeeuw say that heat can make already dry hair even more dehydrated. If you do need to use a blow-dryer or flat iron, prep hair with a heat protective spray.