While half of the population is in the quest of getting rid of gray hair, it is hard to believe that there are people who want their hair to be gray. Gray is the new black was a famous line used to soothe people who found it hard to cope up with their silvering mane in betimes. However, today, the situation is totally different and to one's surprise it is totally in the favor of gray hair. Well, the spring and summer seasons of the year 2010 saw a lot of people going for this 'new black'. Let him/her be a Lady Gaga fan or a person who likes to keep experimenting with his hair, gray or platinum hair color has become the hot keyword! If you want to color your hair gray, then the best thing to do it is to find the best gray hair dye around.
Gray Hair Dye Information
You need to understand that, there is no artificial or man-made product available insofar that can trigger the process of graying your hair. Gray hair, which is scientifically known as canities is a genetic process that begins as a response to aging, certain medical treatments, stress and hectic lifestyle. All these factors result into losing hair pigmentation that causes various hair colors like brown, black, brunette and blonde. It also means, that if you want a gray hairstyles, then you have to use gray hair color dye. The most followed techniques of getting gray hair is of hair bleaching. Many people practice and recommend bleaching hair if you really want to get gray hair. However, there are limitations to the 'positive' results of bleaching. Effect of hair bleaching in order to get gray hair completely depends on the type of your hair and the product that you use to bleach your hair. For instance, if you use the technique of bleaching the hair with lemon juice as a natural hair dye, then you might only manage to get a pale yellow shade.
Apart from the not-so-desired color transformation you will also damage your hair tremendously, which leads to dry and frizzy hair. This mostly happens with people who have dark hair colors like brown, black, brunette, etc. Such harsh treatments also lead to potential damage to the structural integrity of your hair. However, you can use temporary hair dye products once in a while, once you are sure that they won't cost you the health of your hair. The temporary hair dye products that are available in the market are usually created by various renowned brands that are popular for their other hair coloring products. Some of the temporary hair dyes fade away within first wash itself. Hence, if you need a desperate change from your routine hairstyle and want to try something dramatic for a costume party, then it is an ideal solution for you.
Tips
Here are a few hair coloring tips for you to get gray hair. However, as a word of caution, i would like to say that you should not try coloring your hair on your own, if you are not confident about it.
- If you are a pro at getting hair color ideas on your own, then all that you need to bring home is an all-inclusive kit with the best gray shade that you want to flaunt, these kits generally include the conditioner toners as well as gloves.
- You also need some old towels, hair clips and cotton balls. Once you gather all the required material, then only should you start the proceedings.
- First wear gloves and an old shirt so that your new clothes don't get stained with the dye. Secondly, apply petroleum jelly on your forehead, neck and ears to protect them from the dye drippings.
- Mix the hair dye ingredients as per the instructions written on its label. Then wet your hair and dry them with towel. Remember that your hair should never be sopping wet.
- Then apply even coats of the solution on your hair. Once you get done with application, then clip your hair on top of the head.
- Then, clean the dye drippings (if any) with cotton balls. Once you let the dye set for the time span which is mentioned on the kit, wash the hair until the water runs clear.
- Afterward, apply hair conditioner toner and wash hair again. Throughout the proceedings of applying the hair dye, you need to make sure that it doesn't get contacted with your eyes.
