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Older, wiser and greyer – that’s what many men and women have to look forward to as they get older. Coming to terms with your naturally changing hair colour can be a struggle, but there’s nothing to be ashamed about.

Embracing your greys is a great way to go about things. It may even be a freeing and empowering feeling when you don’t feel the need to shy away from maturity. We think grey looks great anyway!

In this guide, we’ll discuss matters of grey hair, how you can look after it and style it to match your personality perfectly.

Understanding grey hair

Going grey can be a scary thought. But when you consider the facts, it’s a little less daunting.

Hair starts to change colour as you get older because of natural processes in the body. Melanin is the substance that gives your hair its colour in the first place.

Its production slows with age leading to less pigmentation in your hair. Eventually, there is none left, which is why hair turns grey and then white.

Everyone’s hair will go grey or white at some point in their lives, so there really is no need to feel embarrassed. Yes, you’ll start to show your maturity, but that’s not a bad thing! With maturity comes wisdom and a different view of the world.

Grey hair care tips

You may assume that you can put less effort into your hair once you start transitioning, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Embracing your greys can be done with a few simple steps:

• Don’t neglect your cut and style – Just because you’ve gone (or are going) grey doesn’t mean you have to stop styling it. Find the right cut to combine colours and textures. It might even be the right time to try that look you’ve always wanted to! Regular cuts can help to keep your hair healthy, and you’ll certainly feel better about your image if you find the right haircut.
• Choose the right products – There are grey hair-specific hair products such as shampoo, toner and conditioner which can help to enhance your natural look. Keeping your hair healthy is crucial, so don’t use anything too harsh and drying. If you’re struggling with thinning hair, hair building fibres can help to give you a fuller look almost instantly.
• Continue to nourish your hair – Greys can make already thick hair thicker and thin hair thinner. For both, you’re likely to have drier hair than you did before. As such, it’s so important to ensure you nourish your hair appropriately. This includes eating the right vitamin-rich foods, using gentle cleansing and moisturising products, and protecting it from excess heat.

Transitioning to grey doesn’t have to be scary. Embrace the change and you can exude confidence in your appearance for many years to come.