Gray blending is a hair coloring technique that involves blending gray hair into natural hair color. It is a popular option for people with black hair who want to cover gray hair without going for a drastic change in color.
Materials
- Hair dye that matches your natural hair color
- Developer
- Mixing bowl
- Brush
- Gloves
- Plastic cape
- Hair clips
- Old towel
Instructions
- Prepare your hair. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo to remove any product build-up. Then, blow-dry your hair until it is completely dry.
- Apply the hair dye. Divide your hair into four sections. Starting at the nape of your neck, apply the hair dye to the roots of your hair. Work your way up the head, applying the hair dye to the mid-shaft and ends of your hair.
- Process the hair dye. Let the hair dye process for the amount of time specified on the package.
- Rinse the hair dye out. Rinse the hair dye out of your hair with warm water.
- Style your hair. Once the hair dye is rinsed out, you can style your hair as desired.
Tips
- If you are new to gray blending, it is a good idea to have a professional do it for you. A professional can help you choose the right hair dye and developer for your hair and achieve the look you want.
- If you are doing gray blending at home, be sure to wear gloves and a plastic cape to protect your skin and clothes from the hair dye.
- If you have a lot of gray hair, you may need to do gray blending in two or more sessions.
Variations
- If you want to create a more natural-looking blend, you can use a demi-permanent or semi-permanent hair dye. These types of hair dye will fade over time, which will help the blend look more natural.
- If you want to create a more dramatic look, you can use a permanent hair dye. Permanent hair dye will last longer than demi-permanent or semi-permanent hair dye.
- If you want to add dimension to your hair, you can use a highlighting or lowlighting technique.
Conclusion
Gray blending is a great way to cover gray hair without going for a drastic change in color. With a little practice, you can do gray blending at home and achieve the look you want.
