Top Tips For Colouring Grey Hair

There's no disputing that the younger generation can pull off almost any look, but for older people, it takes some attention to detail to get a style that's graceful, elegant and sophisticated. Hair Doc from AlwaysGorgeous.com shares advice for colouring the hair of those who have hung up their Doc Martens and waved goodbye to pink hair extensions.

• Avoid very warm reds, plums and coppers, these tones can be very harsh and brash against older skin tones.
• Everyone assumes warmer colours are softer as we get older, but this a myth. More neutral base tones look more elegant and sophisticated, and you can add warmth to the lokk with highlights and lowlights after the base has been achieved.
• As soon as you see a couple of stray grey hair poking their way through, don't automatically go for a full - head permanent tint. Often a semi - permanent will be sufficient, or you can camouflage with a few highlights or lowlights.
• I always advise my patient to opt for multi - tonal colour. it looks more natural and regrowth is less likely to show after a couple of weeks.
• Avoid high fashion hair colouring techniques as these can appear less expensive looking on older women. A more glamorous technique is far more attractive - think Sharon Stone for gorgeous hair colour on the older woman.