Want To Grow Out The Gray? Here's Everything You Need To Do It "Gray-cefully"

Want To Grow Out The Gray? Here’s Everything You Need To Do It “Gray-cefully”

By Molly Davis

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Gray hair is the moment.

It is very in to go gray, not that it was ever out — but it is associated with aging, and almost every woman I know dyes their gray stands.

But more and more women are embracing their gray and it’s a fabulous look (see Dame Helen Mirren, if you want an example):

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It’s a fashion statement to grow out your gray, and some even seek out the color. Whether you’re venturing into your gray era or were ahead of the curve and have been a silver fox for years, the best thing you can do to keep your silver hair glowing is to practice proper upkeep.

Since gray hair has a coarser texture than other hues, you will benefit from using shampoo, conditioner, and hair oils that are specifically designed to keep your silver strands shiny.

Hair turns gray due to a chemical chain reaction that results in hair bleaching itself from the inside out.

“The process starts when there is a dip in levels of an enzyme called catalase. That catalase shortfall means that the hydrogen peroxide that naturally occurs in hair can’t be broken down. So, hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair, and because other enzymes that would repair hydrogen peroxide’s damage are also in short supply, the hair goes gray,” says WebMD.

Due to the chemical change, using pigment-depositing products is necessary for extending the tone without altering the color. Gray hair often appears dry and wiry as well — as strands lose pigment, they produce less of the oils your hair needs to look healthy. That’s why gray hair needs a little extra care and extra moisture to look its best.

Read on for a list of the best products for gray hair!