1 Highlights (to blend your greys)

If your hair is less than 25% grey, we’d recommend trying highlights over a full dye job. Don’t consider tackling it alone, head to the salon where a professional colourist will know exactly where to deposit colour (highlights or lowlights), for a natural-looking shift. Adding colour throughout the hair will camoflauge greys with ease, and require fewer touch ups. Fear not gents, there’ll be no 90s frosted tips round these parts, just a seamless blend between your new-arrival greys and your professional colour.

2 Full coverage (to hide them all)

If you’re after more pepper than salt, an all-over colour will hide your greys in full. If it’s your first time under the foils, try a semi-permanent colour; it’ll lightly coat your greys, but is a little kinder on hair. This one lasts for up to 12 washes. Permanent colour is longer lasting, containing ammonia that enters the hair cuticle to deposit pigment. You’ll need to mask root regrowth as your greys creep back, but there are a few products out there to try at-home (like this one). Check in for a consultation before your salon trip, to find a style that suits. ​

3 Go full grey (and keep it healthy)

If you’re leaving your locks as nature intended, make sure to give them some TLC. Grey hairs can be coarse in texture thanks to the reduction of natural oils in the scalp (ah, growing up). Try an argan-oil enriched conditioner for maintaining moisture. Argan oil is rich in Vitamin E and omega-6 acid, so will work to bring moisture back to your locks, and combat dried-out strands. As for the cut, George Lamb is the poster child of longer grey hair done right, while George Clooney is, well George Clooney. Make sure to head for regular trims to keep your greys in good nick, and on the shinier side of silver fox.

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