Is it natural to have grey hairs at 45? Could you recommend a suitable colour?

Question

my natural hair colour is light brown. Is a temporary colour a good idea

Answer 1

A temporary one is a good idea so it will give you an idea of whether the colour suits you or not. As for going grey some people start in their twenties, others fifties or sixties. It apparently goes by hereditary factors and what age your mother went grey.

Answer 2

It's absolutely natural to have grey hair at 45, some people are getting grey in their 30's. Okay I love Garnier Nutresse hair colours, my hair feels and looks thicker, richer and just plain prettier after I use it my favorite colour is Chesnut #53. I've used many brands and alway go back to Garnier, it's a french product and I think they really know there stuff. It's always scary to colour the first time so stay close to your own shade don't go more than two shade lighter or darker especially the first time you try it, or you might hate it. Oh and they also have a conditioner in that you use once a week to keep the colour at it's best. Good luck They usually cost 7to8 dollars.

Answer 3

I started to go grey when I was 18 - it runs in my family. For the past few years I've used Nice and Easy Natural Medium Ash Blond, this turns out light brown. I was told ages ago by a hairdresser that if you have grey hair to use Nice and Easy, any colour with 'ash' in the title and these blend grey hair more successfully with your natural colour but always choose a hair colour that is lighter than you want to end up

Answer 4

Natural can be nasty for the owner, as they can stick out as if to shout "we are colourless". So if you are not ready to be colourless go for a warmer version of your natural colour.
Many do-it-yourself packet colourants wont colour all grey hair - sometimes the hairs are just so stubborn!
(Not sure that any temporary colour will touch them.,but good way to try the colour out. Many manufacturers do the same colour in both temporary and permanent versions).
If they greys resist; use the peroxide (white product) for 10 mins on these hairs to soften the cuticle up. Only then mix with the colourant as described on the box and leave on for the normal time instructed.
My hairdresser said it would work (its what salons do) and it does:)

Answer 5

It can be natural to have grey at 18. The question is do you like it? If not and you just want to look like you did a few years ago then try a semi-permanent color that matches you original color. Maybe nature is telling you it's time for a change. Find a good hair stylist and tell them you want something exciting for Fall, perhaps some light auburn highlights to go with your natural brown. This would brighten you up and help tone down the greys.

Answer 6

At 45? My greys started at 28. My hair is very dark though, so these grey things stand out more. You've probably had them a lot longer than you realise, lurking in amongst the rest of them. Why would you want to colour the greys away? Be grey and proud!

Answer 7

I have had a few grey hairs and I am only in my mid 20's! Temporary hair colour would be fine to cover them.

Answer 8

get over it l was grey at 18 dyeing my hair for along time now
use nice and easy in a colour closer to your own
cover 100 %grey good luck 45 not a bad age to start going grey

Answer 9

Gray contrasted to a darker color indicates you need a color inbetween. Go one shade LIGHTER (very impt) than your natural color. Sally's Beauty Supply has plenty of supplies you'll need. You can try a Wella Color Charm Demi-Permanent. Try demi-permananent before committing to permanent. Stay away from Color Gems, I used them on my husband and it looked "dull."

Ion Color Brilliance makes great permanent color. Hair is porous so it sucks up the dye pretty quickly. Only do the roots and rarely the ends. Have someone help you do the back. Be sure to wear plastic gloves and cover your sink area with towels so you don't drip on your sink (or floor). Use the plastic mixing bowls and a cheap dollar brush to apply, it's easy and you get results in about 45 min. to one hour depending on how resistant your hair is. Always condition well afterwards.

You can also highlight, instead, if the growth isn't too noticable at the root line. You could have that done at a salon, since that's a bit more technical.

There is nothing wrong with coloring your hair if you choose to do so. I look at it this way, if the bumper on my car was hanging or rusting, I'd maintain it - not let it go. Yes it's natural to "age" but if you choose to maintain a fresher look, it's not up to others to play judge & jury. Same thing for exercise and appearance, teeth etc.

Some people like to look as young as they feel and it actually can be a benefit career-wise to stay fresh looking and with good grooming.

Don't let anyone here rag on you for your personal choices! What matters is what you want.

Try www.makeupalley.com They have "reviews" on hair color products. L'Oreal is supposed to be pretty good as well as far as hair color.

Answer 10

I cant understand why you are worried about this,getting grey is a natural ageing process so dont worry and go with the flow,after you cant turn back time,and some womem prefer the more mature look in a man!