8 Best Ways To Go Gray from Dyed Hair
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- If you want to know not only HOW to go gray from dyed hair, but also the BEST way to go gray for YOU, plus the pros and cons of each method - then you've come to the right place! So whether you're looking to go gray or just want to learn more about the process, this video is for you.
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Hi, I’m Katie! I live in Los Angeles, where I ditched the dye in 2018 after many years of dithering. Shortly after starting my transition, I founded KatieGoesPlatinum.com to help other women joyfully & confidently ditch the dye and rock their natural gray hair at every stage and at any age.
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00:00 Why The Method of Going Gray Matters
01:14 Method 1: Buzz Cut
02:06 Method 2: Pixie Cut
03:44 Method 3: Cold Turkey
06:58 Exciting News!
07:36 Method 4: Wigs
09:58 Method 5: Money Pieces or Side Streak
11:33 Method 6: Cold Turkey with Dyed Ends
14:03 Which Method Sounds Good To You?
14:32 Method 7: Salon Transition
18:36 Method 8: Going Gray in Secret: The Dye Strip Method
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I had this idea of going gray that I did not see in your video. I would like your thoughts on it. I have colored my hair for almost 30 years. My gray hair does grow fast. I was thinking of continuing coloring it with a semi permanent color that washes out. I was thinking to do that, until my demarcation line reached my chin, and then washing the semi permanent out to see what my actual hair looks like. Supposedly, semi permanent hair color washes out in "28 washing's". For me, it washes out much faster. But I haven't used it for quite a few years. Could you tell me your thoughts on this method? I will be using natural instincts hair color by Clairol, I believe
@@bres143 I'm afraid that doesn't work very well - unfortunately, any dye that has the word "permanent" in it will permanently stain your hair and you will have to grow it out (it won't wash out, no matter what they say). I used semi-permanent dye on my hair when I was dyeing, and believe me, that didn't make my transition any easier - still took me a long time to grow out.
Instead, if you don't want to deal with a skunk stripe, watch this video for some alternative solutions - hope that helps! czcams.com/video/xwQ7cNPVQ-8/video.html
I’m 7 months in and so
sick of the tri-color. I also don’t look good in short hair.
@@JennyOSunshine I'm so sorry. How are you doing now? (I just saw this)
You grew it out
Its so strange to me now I am a year in to growing out from blonde to grey,if you're an older male going grey you're George Cluney,if you are female you are letting yourself go. This attitude needs to be challenged. Why so much pressure to dye our hair? Noone has said anything but no doubt my grey hair with blonde streaks is getting tongues wagging. Which sais more about them than it does about me. I have discovered my eyes look bluer with grey hair,and I can wear stronger lipstick colours,so I am enjoying trying out new things.
That is such a sad but true statement!
Male bias since beginning of time.
It's up to women to teach their children that aging women are beautiful, valuable, and powerful.
Let myself go? I got up and went years ago!😂
A friend of mine went to hairdresser and did a few gray highlights to blend with some of her grays. The result was stunning! Then she used purple shampoo and mask 3 times a month. She uses coconut oil every weekend to keep it soft.
I’m glad your friend had a good experience with highlights (not everybody does)! Re: coconut oil, here’s a great article you might want to share with her (gives some tips on how to safely use coconut oil on gray hair): quicksilverhair.com/reconsider-using-coconut-oil-on-your-hair/
I'm going cold turkey. It's kinda fun, actually. Very calico. Cold turkey shows that you don't care what others think, and you could possibly give others inspiration to do the same. Just be stylish about it. If you curl your hair or do beachy waves, the demarcation doesn't show up as much. 😊
Yes! One of my favorite things about going gray cold turkey was the freedom to show everybody that I didn’t care what they thought - that’s a great point ❤️
@@KatieGoesPlatinum yes! "The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem" I think that's a johnny depp quote, but I live by those words. Haha. I just own it. Put some twists in my hair, wear some old rock tees, hold my head up and smile. Don't hide it. It could help give others the courage. 🖤
I did have any demarcation because it was a demi color
I'm finally fully grown out. I left it long, so. 3 years to grow it out. Now I'm about 3 inches below my collar bone....all natural and I love it ..thanks…
You’re welcome! I’m so glad that you’re happy with your hair ♥️❤️
I'm will be 50 in june. I decided to go cold turkey 3 months ago...I have such mixed emotions at this point. But, I'm going for it! Thank you so much for this video ❤
You’re welcome! I LOVED the cold turkey method - if it’s bothering you, try to wait to make any decisions until your gray hair is down past your eyebrows. A lot of women seem to find it easier to keep going once they reach that point and can see the beautiful new growth.
I stripped my colored hair at home and dyed it lightest blonde. I cut my hair as short as I could stand it, just touching my shoulder. My hair is light grey with salt and pepper low lights. The lightest blonde mixed in with the grey very well during the year it took to grow out.
sounds lovely!
This sounds like a good plan toe!💞
Im light blonde and am thinking of getting gray highlights
@@linda2073 Gray is the new Blonde.😉
@@linda2073my friend was blond and let her white hair grow in. She is now a beautiful white. She looks amazing. I am dark with years of box dye. It's much easier and less dramatic having light hair to grow grey into light hair. People also don't suddenly perceive you as much older. My friend still has light hair like she always had. I have to go from very dark to very light.
Very informative video. A lot of information I could have used during my transition. I was a dark brunette. I transitioned back in 2020 and I just decided to go cold turkey, with the whole demarcation line and all. But a quarter of the way I discovered a color depositing conditioner that was a game changer for me (Overtone). I used the Extreme Silver color and the new growth turned a beautiful dark silver and I also noticed that the brassiness on my old, faded hair was dramatically toned down. Although the demarcation line was still there, it appeared to blend in better. As the hair grew I just continued cutting the tips and my hair has never felt healthier. The color is temporary and does fade away. That's was how I managed to go through my awkward stage. I still use the product and I bounced back from Extreme Silver to vibrant silver just to give highlights to my white hair. I hope this tip can help someone out there.
So glad I found you! I’m 59 and currently rockin 1/3 brown, 1/3 auburn and 1/3 silver with two obvious, white “horns”. I feel so dumpy right now and it takes real resolve to pass the hair color aisle at the grocery store. I have about 2” of virgin hair which is salt/pepper. I’d love to visit a salon and do a pixie, but I’m too chicken… but I’m leaning in that direction. Saving this video
As a longtime hairdresser this is a great video explaining all the options and downsides to those options. Thank you for helping educate people it helps my job become easier. I will be sharing this video with my silver ladies! Much Aloha 🌺🙏😎
Thank you so much! That's so nice to hear. I tried really hard to describe all the pros & cons of each method so I'm so glad you (with your expertise) enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Whoever calls you stupid is someone going gray that’s not ready to face the facts. I’m 35 and am seeing the firsts grays in my dyed red hair and I appreciate the work you put in to bring this info to me ❤️
Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️
Hi what great channel you have. I am natural dark brunette and mixed race so darker skin. Ive decided to grow my dyed hair out and I am about 4 months in. Worried about the thinning I’m experiencing and would rather focus on the health of my hair, than looking younger and conforming to the norms society forces upon us at times. Thank you, for sharing your knowledge 😊❤
You're welcome! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. I hope your hair thinning goes away once you are fully gray - mine did! It was such a relief to get thicker hair again.
That’s good to know, I started Biotin supplements today as I have read that helps with hair shedding and nail strength. So 🤞😊.
I’m using the grey blending method with silver highlights & monthly toner. I was also using semipermanent color for the last year before I made the decision to embrace my silver. I’m so lucky to have an amazing stylist who is totally onboard with my transition! Love your blog & CZcams!
Thank you! I'm so glad you have a supportive stylist - it makes such a difference!
I have very long hair and dark brunette. I am also in the public eye. So I let my roots grow out a couple inches, then I took demi perm (brunette) color and painted it in small streaks at the roots, leaving most of the siliver, I then had extensions made for me in a combo of brunette and silver hair. That way instead of looking like I was letting myself go, it looked intentional and I can't say how many compliments I have received. I now only have about 3 inches left of the dark box color left. Almost there.
Sounds like a great solution!
I used semi permanent occasionally then let it wash out until permanent dye was cut off
I went the cold turkey route. I got more compliments seeing my gray coming through. It took a few years but I wouldn't go back for anything. I just got tired of dying my hair. Thank you for putting this together. Nana in Peeples Valley Arizona
You’re welcome! So glad you liked it :-)
I totally buzzed my head. My husband was not to thrilled because this is the third time ive done this. Lol. Ive finally made up my mind to stay white, I believe. Im in the ugly grow out stage, but im wanting to have longer hair. Wish me luck.
Impossible that it's ugly; I bet it looks amazing and dramatic!
Thank You!😊
I think you were brave. How's it going? After watching Katie's video I'm thinking to do a buzz cut too.
I quit coloring my hair with henna about four years ago, because while my hair was about 20% gray, the roots were showing so fast that I couldn’t keep up with them. My husband trims my elbow length hair, and he applied the henna for me, it was messy and time consuming. He was telling me that I should just go silver and embrace the color. Of course he was already fully silver, and he looks great with it. So I did not have to deal with being told I needed to keep coloring my hair. So I would definitely recommend that when the silver strands come in, but to not fight it with putting toxic chemicals on your head. And honestly most of the hair color looks unnatural and monotone, like cheap plastic wig hair. So I think going silver early is the best option so you are not dealing with such a drastic change.
I did cold turkey with some haircuts and toner that helped with demarcation. And, I did start using purple shampoo before I went fully gray to reduce brassiness. Also, let the ladies know that only letting the frame of their face go gray is not always how your entire hair will look. I have much more grey around the face, but the rest of my hair is really salt n pepper. Great video with great options for all! Thanks, Katie.
Great tips! Thank you 🙏🏻 - and I’m so glad you loved the video ❤️
Dark brunette and went cold turkey. Had Calico and skunk. Felt it made me look terrible. But I put so much time into it that I decided to ride it out. Glad that's over!
A big life change inspired me to stop the dye in 2018, and I'm soooooo happy I did! My hair was dry and drab for years and I got so tired of the chemicals and mess and feeling "not put together" when my hair started to sparkle. Where did that idea even come from?! The stripe was not my favorite for the first two months, but after that it got better and better and I never looked back. I had fun twisting it back and with braids, headbands, and ponytails. I did some blonde highlights and cut it to my chin, and then grew it back long. It makes wearing eyeliner more fun, and even the colors you opt for evolve (I used to wear mostly gray!). Mostly I felt more ME, and it was a really cool science experiment. Katie was a HUGE inspiration through the whole process, and for better or worse, it IS easier and more fun challenging a norm if you have support and encouragement!
This was so great to read, Leah! I’m so happy that I helped you on your journey. ❤️❤️
Using the L’Oréal spray in the part. Working out pretty good. I have curly wavy hair. I am not bothered by what others think and say. I am doing this for me.
That’s great! You’ll have such a better transition if you don’t get bothered by outside opinions.
I have been separating my white hair out (crown -- front and back and around my face) and dyed the rest for almost a decade. I love the combinations of white, brown and my favourite black cherry!
i went cold turkey and sported the skunk look lol im 6 months in and glad i stuck with it 😀wearing hats is always a good option too
I’m really grateful for your extremely well researched and edited video.
I’m just starting my journey at 39yrs old & really appreciate all your valuable information.
Also, your hair looks beautiful. I’m inspired.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy to hear this ❤️! You’ll find a lot more on my website too if you are just starting your journey. Just go to the start here page at katiegoesplatinum.com.
And thanks for the sweet compliments on my hair! I’m very happy with it and wish I’d done this sooner
I am currently 10 months in and HATE the brassy calico look. I love the idea of dying my ends dark! I am making an appointment after this video
I'm so happy you liked that tip! I definitely would've done that myself if it had occurred to me at the time. Love the look!
Thanks for this video! I am going to try to have more positive about the transition! i am almost 70 and have been coloring my hair for many years! it has been a relief but doing it the transitional way.
I'm so glad you are feeling more positive - going gray is surprisingly fun!
I'm growing mine out, it's bra length, will take forever. I cover the brassy part with mofojang silver hair mud. I mix it with conditioner and silicone to make it less stiff. As I Am also has a great silver color that is less stiff. Also there are silver hair sprays. I use these things because I've had NO luck with blue shampoo or toners.
Thanks for the tip!
I am just at the beginning of embracing my gray after dyeing my hair for 40+ years. I've gone nearly a year without the dye and I love the look of the gray in the front but not so sure about the back. It seems darker gray, but still kind of pretty. I think the only thing I'm concerned about is that my hair seems thinner than when it was a light/med brunette. I notice my scalp more. Might be just me. Right now I'm doing the cold turkey but my daughter is getting married in about 6 months and I want to look my best. Definitely planning a trip to my hair dresser soon.
This is so informative and an excellent video, Katie! Btw you look great in hot pink. I love how you broke down each method and provided examples. Thanks for including my picture 😊
Thanks, Carmen! I’m so glad you liked it ❤️. I smiled the whole time I was editing it! Thank YOU for the great photo!
The last technique that you showed on this video was a revelation! THANK YOU!!! Stripping the color off of my hair just did not sit well with me, and now I've found the solution that I was seeking! I so appreciate you!
You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped you!
This video was so helpful! Ive been doing the dye strip method so far and i have about 6 inches of growth underneath. The other day at work I wore my hair halfway pulled up and showed all my grey and so many people told me it looked beautiful. Makes me not be so nervous about what i will look like when fully grey. Thank you for all the info for us women. I intend to fully embrace my grey hair but this helps with the transition for sure!
I'm so glad to hear this. Thanks for letting me know, Kristin! It's fun to be gray!
Oh wow that was an awesome video. I did my growth out a bit different but I was super grey, I’m 65 and started greying at 16. I kept my hair toned to almost platinum, at home i used a 10/0 for about 20 years. Then I just stopped. There was only a very slight demarcation, just slightly warmer than my grow out. I use a purple shampoo and that is about it. Your hair is gorgeous
That sounds like a great way to go gray! I’m so glad it worked out well for you. And thanks ❤️
I am 58 and 6 weeks in going cold turkey. Thanks for the inspiration to go for it. I have watched several of your videos and am posting a short one myself (more or less to be accountable for my decision) and maybe encourage someone else. 😬👍
That is awesome! I'm so glad you will be out there encouraging other women - it really helps!
Thank you for all of the great information. I feel I must go cold turkey now because I started having reactions to hair color. The positive attitude in your video is encouraging!
You’re welcome!
Natural curls have helped me go cold turkey. Good camouflage
Great point!
This video was great Katie! Well done!! My white streak was the most fun. I enjoyed rocking it for a while. It does require protecting that white hair from the dye also, that can be a little frustrating. Thanks for including me. 🌟 Shine on, friend! 🌟
Thanks, Joli! I love the streak look -wish I’d tried it too ❤️
I grew mine out naturally. Went from about 10" 's long to a long bob, which removed almost all the old dye. I was a dark brunette with about 90% gray/silver roots. My second cut (about 6 to 8 weeks later) removed the rest of the color. With using silver shampoo (amazon) and purple conditioner, I now have a light violet hue to my silver.
Sounds super pretty!
I went fully gray, then decided to dye my hair using all-natural henna. I've been doing that for about a year. I've now decided that I'm going to try to remove as much of the henna as I can, then I will use demi-permanent hair color, until it grows out.
I originally started with the strip method, but it was tricky doing it myself so after one time,I just went cold turkey.
I have wide white stripes on each side and had to color every 2 weeks.
It was very empowering to just grow it out in front of the world.💪
Yes! Empowering is the perfect word for it. The night that I decided to go to gray cold turkey, I feel empowered, liberated, rebellious, and relieved -like a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders! ♥️
@@KatieGoesPlatinum
Yes, rebellious!
No longer buying in to the lie we are unattractive unless we cover our gray!
Another gal in a different department at work did it at the same time,but went the salon route.
She always smiled and nodded when she saw me lol.
A few others where I work followed suit and said we were their inspiration.
It was great!
I went cold turkey and cut off 8 inches to shoulder length and I am just going to continue cut ends til color is out. I also started a fun wig journey and love trying different colors, lengths and styles. I am now thinking of buzzing my hair.
Sounds like you’re having fun with your transition - that’s awesome!
I love your video!. I am starting to let my gray hair grow out. I decided to use brunette and grey extensions. We'll see how it turns out. I'm waiting for the grey hair to come in.
That's a great way to go gray!
I really love the silver/white color. I have never thought of gray hair as being a bad thing. I’m a natural strawberry blonde, but I’ve had it several different colors depending on the photo shoot and company.
Since I’m in a business where my hair is professionally colored, I will probably let my hair grow out gray or have it stripped and colored gray. I That’s usually harsh on your hair, but my hair is just above my bum and I really don’t want to cut it because I really like being able to braid my hair or pulling it up in a pony tail. Low maintenance is definitely important.
Good luck and Happy Gray!
I love grey ombres. I am 41 and I am already going grey.
I’m 76 y/o and starting to go gray. I’m trying to decide if I should go fully gray at the salon or just let it grow out. Right now I only have 2 small gray sections on my dark hair and I don’t like salt and pepper! …need to make a decision. Thank you for this video. 🤗
You're welcome!
Mine has finally grown out and it was so over processed that my hair was falling out.. now I have new hair.. it’s so cool. I kept mine pulled back😊
Wonderful!
Excellent! Now quit pulling it back. It stresses and causes hair loss also.
Hi Katie! I'm going to stopl my box blonde. Been using same color & brand for 10 yrs. I'm definitely not going to be able to grow it off slow due to my job. I'm praying for healthy long hair. Thanks for sharing this!
you're welcome! Best of luck wtih your transition to gray!
I am currently going grey. The journey began...cold turkey. I didn't like the grey/brunette line, so visited the salon for a dramatic colour removal and tone.
I now am managing my colour using purple shampoos and conditioner.
I will continue...cold Turkey for as long as possible. I tie my hair up in a ponytail. My hair grows slowly 🐌. I like your suggestions of bright coloured ends, I might give it a try.🎉
If you do, let me know how it goes! Sounds like fun
I had light light dyed hair so it was easy
If you are on the fence about going grey, I highly recommend starting with a grey/silver wig. I bought one (under $100), a few months before I decided it was time. Most of the time I wore it at home, and I got used to how I would look, what makeup adjustments to make, etc. I went the full silver with lowlights salon method, my new silver growth blended perfectly. Finding the right colorist is a must, as mentioned in the video. Also, make sure they use Olaplex with the bleach products if you go this route. I first went for a cut and color consult. I felt so comfortable on that appt., I scheduled the big one. I didn’t have to return for multiple color treatments, but I continued to go for occasional cuts.
I’ve stopped dying my hair and have an inch of regrowth, basically because I have found little white wings which I like but I’m hoping my hair grows out grey and not just mousey. It’s pretty short so not too bothered about the skunk stripe.
That’s nice - if it’s short, you should have a pretty easy transition!
I had the highlights and lowlights added and the transition was seamless and my hair turned out beautiful.
I'm so glad you had a great experience!
I went bold, I let my roots grow out and then I shaved my hair. It's more than liberating, I miss it even. My curl all came back and I am growing it out, bangs and all. I leave it super curly most days and just pull the bangs over with a Bobby pin, it's cute, fun and I get compliments all the time. I have several shades of gray/ silver in my hair and I love it!!!! No more hair dye, my hair is the healthiest it has ever been!!!!
That's great to hear! Your hair sounds awesome!
@@KatieGoesPlatinum thank you, I am enjoying the journey
I am literally starting in Feb 2024. Going Salon method beginning with highlights to remove much of the color. I have very long hair and am not interested in waiting long periods. I do plan to cut some.
Thank you, Katie! I’ve been picking up bits and pieces of the different methods people use and it’s really good to see it all laid out in one place. You did a great job! I went cold turkey in June and I was super encouraged by your comments about that.
I’m so glad to hear that, Michelle!
Thank you for your great advice!! 💐
you're welcome!
I have been coloring my hair for more than 30 years. Basically since college. My natural color is a dark ash and I have been dying it red. I have thought about going gray. My Mom had the most beautiful silver hair when she was older. I am reluctant right now to let my hair go natural b/c I don't have that much gray in my hair yet. So far it is just a little bit mixed in my hair. (I can see it when my roots get too long) When I do go gray I will probably have my hair colored a lighter tone of my natural dark ash blond or maybe do a fun quirky color.
I’m going cold turkey. I bought 3 different shades of grey wigs until my hair turns the color I like. The wigs are bobs & look nice. I can condition my hair wear wigs out. The wigs are breathable. I also have short wigs in grey as well as other colors for variety. I’m retired so this method works great for me. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That sounds like a great plan!
I got a “color gloss” in April and I’m loving the results of this method! Almost a year later, the light brown dye is naturally washing out and it’s gradually getting more white. A gloss is acidic (and not permanent), so no damage. The white “highlights” 😂 also blend nicely. When I’m totally ready to go gray, I’ll just let the gloss wash out gradually, like it is now 😊
I'm so glad it worked out well for you! Some of the women in my Facebook group have had issues with glosses staining their gray hair so I'm glad that didn't happen to you! ♥
That’s the method I’m using! I love how my gray/white hair looks with just a slight brown tinge of color over it. If I apply it to dry hair and leave on under a cap for 1/2 hour before rinsing it really lasts. Demarcation line not bad at all with this method. When I’m ready, I’ll stop glossing and it will be a fresh head of gray, undamaged hair. It’s been fun so far:)
I have been dying my grays since I was 24 🙄 so done with it! I’m a brunette with long hair 56.
A year ago I started just depositing color, blue! No black just the blue! It looks like blue highlights Billy Eilish style 😆
It’s not really permanent so I plan on when it’s completely grown out just stop adding the blue 🤷🏻♀️ should eventually then wash out with regular shampooing 🤞
How cool! What are you using to get the blue?
Great share Katie! Thank you for the mention! I love helping people transition into their natural grey hair 🌬️🤍
You’re welcome! And thank YOU!
Wonderful video - inspirationally presented! I have natural dark brown hair, gone gray with a one-inch white area from ear to ear, so I dyed it light golden blonde for several years. Decided to go gray a few months ago and was doing it cold turkey. The golden blonde was quite brassy so the salt and pepper gray looked dramatically different from the brassy blonde. I decided to continue with the process of cold turkey but first I dyed it one last time using Nice 'n Easy Soft Silver to lessen the dramatic difference between the gray and the blonde. It did the trick!
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I'm so glad to hear that worked well for you! I'm glad you liked the video, too 🙂
Dye strip! Thanks for showing my hair and this unique method! Great video. ❤
Thank you, Leslie! Your photos were so helpful ♥️
I started the dye strip method in November. I’m going to the salon to have it done, however, I’m thinking about maybe ordering from e salon and doing it myself. My hairdresser more often than not gives me a hot root, so maybe it’s time. So far so good. 🙂
I am going grey by only retouching the strip at the top of my head and around my face. I was originally a golden copper red when I first started going grey. This allows me to cling to the colour of my youth also the silver looks great peeping through.
That sounds like a great plan!
I am cold turkey going from brunette that was dyed blonde, 10 months. It's mostly been easy but when my hair is needing washed the line is much more obvious. I've had two hairdressers offer to match my grey roots. No, sorry that's the last thing I want. I find it funny that most people don't get what I'm doing. I've only used ash blonde Shrine to help with brassiness. Thanks for the videos 🦋
You’re welcome! And thanks for sharing - so glad the Shrine is working for you!
So the last method is exactly what I had planned on doing and I’m so happy to know that it wasn’t something I made up. I love my stylist but she does not support my going gray hair I do have a lot of fun colors now and I can see some strands of gray in between. I’m hoping this method will satisfy both parts of my personality which is still dying a little bit but appreciating the very beautiful glitters underneath. Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you like that method!
Beautiful! Im actually excited to get grey hair when i get older, its soo gorgeous!
That’s so refreshing to hear! I’m Gen X and didn’t grow up seeing examples of lovely gray hair. I’m happy to help change perceptions!
I'm blonde, and 50, and It took 2 years to grow out the bleached, previously dyed section. In the mean time I searched for a dye to colour the ends with to match my roots, to varying degrees of success. In the end, the ends were bleached bright blonde, and my regrowth was dirty blonde with grey streaks, and I impatiently cut off the last two chunks giving myself a choppy shag type of haircut where every strand was a foot long from scalp to end. It felt good. But I didn't like my colour, so I bought an ash blonde, but I didn't like that either so I bought a medium silver and that didn't work...
I'm 4 months in cold turkey and am loving the process.
Wonderful! I loved going cold turkey too!
re-dye only the roots on top and/or moneypiece would be an option for me. Greetings from Vienna/Austria🎉
Those are both great options! Greetings to you from Los Angeles, USA 🇺🇸! I’ve always wanted to visit Vienna ♥️
How I transitioned .I had lower shoulder length. I can't say i was "grey" because my black hair is very black and my white is very white. So ill call it salt and pepper. I bleached and toned it. It took me 7 days to get it a pale yellow. Bleached one day, Recuperate the next. Then again. 3x in 7 days. Then I semi dye it , no ammonia, no developers in the color grey.
The down sides: patients you must have lol!
Semi dyes fade fast. So be willing to color often. The good thing about is, its like a deep mask or continioner. No mixing its just deposit the color. I did trim my hair more often them usual due to the damage the bleach caused on my ends and to promote hair growth. By the end i hap top shoulder length. I was ok with that.
I did not re touched my new growth only with semi grey dye, to easy a blend. And just grew it out. Now I have no bleached or processed hair dyes.
I do get board at times with my natural (now) grey hair. So what I do is I'll semi dye it in a deep purple a dark navy blue and it eventually fades in a lavender grey or a blueish grey. Until it's all grey again. Ty for your tips. 🍒
I have watched a lot of grey blending videos but it’s hard to find someone that knows what they doing.
That’s so true - you can check out my Gray Friendly Salon Directory but not all of them do professional salon transitions (call to check): directory.katiegoesplatinum.com
Hey Lady, Cold Turkey all the way for me. I'm kinda of an all-or-nothing type. And that's the same way I gave up cigarettes. A little, or some doesn't work for me. All the methods you explained and displayed here are cool though. I didn't know there were so many options. Sharing this w/my Sister as she’s pondering the dye-ditch. Ty this is very interesting and helpful, to say the least.👍🏾😉💙
We sound similar - all or nothing is how i am, too! I love that description. I’m so glad you liked the video - hope it helps your sister! ♥️
All or NOTHING.
Either you Love me or you Hate me. There is no in- between . ✌️♥️
I’m 38 and my hair is going grey FAST. I tried dying my hair a few times during the pandemic with Demi permanent but it still fried my hair so I grew it out. The whole right side of my face hairline is now grey at the roots in such a way that it looked like my hairline was receding, so I got what I thought was a color depositing shampoo to kind of bring my hairline back while my grey grows out, but it ended up just being normal hair dye! I’m SO mad! I’m looking to maybe bleach it to grey so I don’t have to go pixie, nor have to deal with this growing out, nor having the “receding hairline” issue. The dye did confirm that it was grey hair, NOT a receding hairline thankfully, so there’s that, but this grey is coming in so shockingly fast, that bleaching to grey is probably going to be easier than dying to cover it. Roots will certainly be super easy to catch, and less and less will have to bleached as time goes on. I clicked on this thinking that this “bleach it grey” idea is what you were going to address, so I guess I’m going to have to keep looking.
Hi, I didn't address that because it doesn't work and could do a lot of damage to your natural hair. You can try to go to a salon and do gray blending as mentioned in the video, but you need a stylist who is REALLY experienced, and it helps if you have healthy, lighter-colored hair.
You can still do gray blending with dark hair, but the risk of damage is higher (some women feel it's worth the risk. It's up to you).
im 30 yo Woman hair dye and trends obsessed ..thinking bout stop to dye my hair longe time ago..but its really hard for me then i just dye it again ...i dont have lot grey hair i think cause it wasnt cleary visible to me because im always dying it for so long ... but my eyebrows turn soo light in a week i have to dye them weekly once or twice ... its not healthy so iwant to stop with that too ....its really hard or me 😂😂😂 my 18 yo sister has already grey hair she herself thought bout letting it grow out grey it will be so pretty *-* thanks for your video it was rly helpful with alll the methods and you look stunning ❤❤❤
I’m so glad you found the video helpful ♥️. Thanks!
Thinking about cutting into a short bob, let the sliver begin🎉🎉🎉
Wonderful! I hope you have a blast!
Im sooooo ready to let go of the dye.I think Ill puchase the book and think about it a bit longer. Im platinum blonde now & at 57 Im so tired of dying it. I LOVE gray hair on women. They all lool so beautiful!💞❤💞
I think you’re right to wait until you’re completely ready - that will make the whole process so much easier and more fun! ♥️
This is the best video I’ve seen. I got tired of the calico look, due to being allergic to dies. I finally cut off 2-3 inches off into a very short Pixie. I loved it 😊 - unfortunately going to a family reunion, the young people categorized me with my aunts and not my cousins. 😢
I’m so glad to hear you loved the video! That’s frustrating with what happened at your family reunion. I hope that attitudes change as more of us embrace our gray hair at all ages.
I have very dark, almost black hair. I do lowlights at the salon --- it is working great for me.
I'm so glad that's working so well for you!
My hair is normally auburn but I started dyeing it bright red in my late 20's. Am 63 now and the bright red look was getting a bit old tbh. My hair is quite long, takes ages to grow so I didn't want to cut it off so I used a colour lifter. I knew it might make things worse and I ummed and arred over it for days but it worked for me. I now have my normal copper back with greys in it. I changed my hair parting and got a huge surprise as that side of my head is grey but the other isn't yet. Am now wearing it that way as I like it. Now am back to normal colour I'll just go cold turkey. No more dye.
I’m so glad that worked out for you! What color lifter did you use?
I’ve heard so many bad things and seen so many bad results in my Facebook group - so I really love it that this worked out well for you!
I did the just stop dying my hair method..lol. It was hard. I'm a natural redhead but everyone loved how it looked. My hair was almost to my waste but one day I had it cut up ti my shoulders. It's now the calico look but I like it.
Wonderful! Have you taken many photos of your transition? If you have and are willing to share them on my blog (with your story), I'd love it! I haven't had much luck getting interviews with natural redheads going gray and I have readers who would be interested. (No pressure, of course)
My brother said mum's hair was gorgeous growing out; silver and gold. ❤
I thouht with her green eyes she was like a tortoiseshell cat.
What a lovely picture you’ve painted!
I’ve been using hair dye color remover and toner. It’s taking time. But working.
I have had Several stylists completely Disregard my requests for how I want my hair trimmed, end up doing what They want, and ruining what results I worked Very hard to accomplish with my hair. It is difficult to really find a reliably, trustworthy hair stylist these days! Too many bad experiences!
Ugh -frustrating!
I started getting grey hair when I was about 10. By 32 I was 85% grey/white. I had been dying my hair since I was 14. I originally had light blonde hair and the dye wouldn't color the grey. So I had the opportunity to be a head model for a major salon and the sky was the limit for anything I wanted. I decided to do a dark cherry and I loved it! Fast forward to 2019...I was in a major home store and noticed my grey roots and my super thin hair (from having PCOS) in a mirror and I was horrified. It looked like my hair was sitting away from my scalp. I went home and decided I was no longer going to dye my hair and buzzed it all off. I mean all of it! I bought some very nice wigs and I loved them, but one day my family saw my hair and asked why I was not embracing the white hair. I asked myself the same question. I've since let it be natural and everyone loves it! Do I miss my dark auburn hair? Sometimes, but not having to dye my hair every 3 weeks (yes, 3 weeks) is very freeing. I keep my hair about an inch long and spike it, because that's what it likes to do naturally. I have had to play with my makeup and clothes because I was so use to having dark hair. But is it worth it? Absolutely! I just noticed my profile picture is still the old me. I need to change that!
Please don’t buzz or shave your head, it can damage your hair follicles. Go see a barber and get a proper scissor precision cut.
I have super thin dark hair, even if I buzz cut you'll see through to my scalp...(Not a good look)
So fun and informative!!
Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it ❤️❤️
I cannot do the buzz or pixie cut, as i have long hair, and dont like short hair for me. Im going cold turkey, but have light blonde hair, so its actually looking not too bad.
Blondes definitely have an easier time going gray cold turkey, for sure!
I bleached my previously short hair, then applied a gray color, and it looked great. Since then, I've let it grow out, and now I have white to silver natural hair. I'm happy not to dye it anymore. I use blue shampoo, conditioner/mask, and a product against yellowing. I'm growing it out and aiming for a bob haircut.
Thanks for sharing!! Sounds wonderful ❤️
What product do you use to prevent yellowing?
As it turns out my natural gray hair was white so it was extreme. However, lucky for me I gave up the phoney look of dyed hair. Doing a streaking with a bleach/light blonde streaks worked my hair grows very fast so the pain was over with a year as it grew back to shoulder length. .
I'm watching this as I'm dyeing my roots yet again. I have to do it every 3 weeks and that's pushing it. Can't stand it anymore!
I think I like the last option and will look into that more!
Wonderful! So glad it helped ❤️
I’m going grey cold turkey. I didn’t realize what I had done until I just watched your video. I use to part my hair on the left for 20 years. My part moved further and further to the left to hide my grey roots. I tried to go platinum because my hair was getting harder to cover. I liked being blonde, but it ruined my hair. I had tried going grey before but couldn’t handle the judgement. So this last time I transitioned from platinum to an ash blonde. I used a 4 week chestnut color on my roots a couple of times and a chestnut conditioner color deposit. Then I just decided it was time to let go. I had already gone 2 months and could hide most of the growth with my part. Once I made it a year without dye, I went to the salon and moved my part to the center and got curtain bangs. Best decision ever. Somehow the way I faded out dying my hair made the demarcation line more blended and I was able to shock everyone with all of my grey! I love how it looks transitioning. It’s about halfway down my neck now. I have a way to go. The most fun thing is seeing my natural hair color underneath. I haven’t seen my natural hair color since high school because I started going grey at 12. I’m so happy to see those beautiful colors again. My grey is mostly white. It’s been delightful!
I’m so glad you’re so happy with it! It sounds gorgeous. Sounds like you also found a great way to go gray that works for you - and that makes a huge difference ♥️
My natural color is dark brown, and at age 57 the majority of my hair is still primarily dark brown with no gray at all, except around my temples.
I saw my 1st gray hair at age 22 but eventually the dark dye couldn't cover the gray, so in my 30s I started going blond.
Now after 35 years of dying it blond, I want to go natural, but my dark hair looks terrible against my older skin.
My younger brother went silver 15 years ago and always looked amazing.
Genetics are so strange! My Dad (stepfather) had beautiful salt & pepper hair but my siblings (his children) barely have any gray!
Fab video! And thank you for the mention. It was finding your Facebook group that helped me throughout the whole cold turkey transition - everyone is so supportive in whichever way you choose to go grey 😊
You’re welcome! So glad Silver Revolution helped! 🎉
This is brilliant! Thank You ❤
You’re welcome!
If your hair is colored and your roots are very gray you can very gradually lighten your hair color to a very light blonde and it will blend blend seamlessly while cutting the bottom colored hair off off gradually.
It really depends on how dark your hair is - if your hair is very dark and/or damaged, I wouldn't recommend going that route. But if you have light-colored hair or very healthy hair, it can work beautifully!
Of course, you would just be applying the lighter color to the new route area until you get light enough to just stop coloring it all together.
I LOVE YOUR HAIR KATIE
Thank you! ♥️♥️♥️
I’m at the “oh dear, what do I do now” stage…about 2” grown out. It getting harder hide it by dusting the grey, especially the back. My ends are brassy.
Thanks for all the ideas/ options. The worst part is that my husband hates that I’m doing this now…just turned 65.
I’m sorry that your husband isn’t happy with your transition but I hope you stick with it. It’s easier if you have support but you can still do it. You’ve got me and a ton of other women here rooting for you. ♥️
I’m watching to find a method. I had to have a buzz cut. It took 6 years to grow my hair back out long. My mother was upset that her daughter had grey hair when she still has very little and paid for me to have my color done. Having a buzz and pixie and growing it out is not something I want to do again, so the dye strip sounds the best if I can do it.
The dye strip is a great method ♥️ - it helps you avoid so many transition issues.
I’m going to install silver grey dreads which will blend in the grey roots and dyed hair, add length and thickness and mix in a few coloured ones for fun. I been dying my root for a decade now and getting bored with that now. Problem is I’ll need a new hat!
I’d love to see photos! Sounds awesome ♥️♥️
I've been doing the dye strip! And I like it!
I’m so glad to hear that! ❤️