To enhance the first gray hairs, this hairdressing technique is second to none.
More than ever, the trend is natural. And hair is no exception to the rule. Whether in the street or among the stars, embracing your first gray locks has never been so popular. The proof is with Andie McDowell, Salma Hayek and Jennifer Aniston. All prove that gray can be synonymous with glamor and modernity. It is no longer a sign of “letting go”, but a real aesthetic, sophisticated and daring choice. In short, gray hair is cool and embracing it is chic.
The transition between the original color and salt and pepper can be complicated, but don’t panic: there is a technique capable of enhancing these new friends who have come to invade our mane. Perfect for gliding smoothly into gray hair, it does not require complete coloring or regular maintenance. No longer need to choose between completely covering white strands or taking full responsibility for them. There is therefore a third option, halfway between the two: gray blending. The principle is as follows: by mixing strands of hair, we can attenuate or accentuate our silver threads, depending on the shades with which we associate them.
Exactly like balayage would, this technique creates plays of light and shadow along the lengths. But the difference here lies in the fact that the tones of the highlights are deliberately chosen to hide or on the contrary accentuate gray hair. More precisely, ash gray tones and cool blondes have the power to camouflage while touches of silver and polar blonde will illuminate and enhance the gray already present. In both cases, the result remains very natural. The hairdresser also lightens the areas around the face to add radiance to the complexion.
As the technique used is very similar to balayage, regrowth is not a problem. Gray blending requires very little maintenance: you can let the color evolve over the weeks or return to the salon to refresh it. This also explains the success of this trend: without uniform coloring, there is no need to return to the hairdresser regularly. One less constraint, and hair brighter than ever.
