Gray Hair: Worth Knowing And Practical Care Tips

Formerly a no-go, now super hip: gray hair is trendy and is proudly displayed today. But why do the hair fibers lose their color with age, how do you properly care for a silver mane, and what should be considered when dyeing it? We clarify!

The cause: This is how gray hair develops

The graying of the hair is a completely natural part of the aging process – and therefore, like every physical process, absolutely individual. So while one turns gray in their mid-twenties, the other only discovers the first strands of silver in their forties.

But what causes hair color fading? In short: melanin deficiency, which occurs sooner or later in life depending on diet, health, and genes.

Melanin is responsible for the pigmentation of your hair in the body. If your organism now produces less of the pigment, it deposits air bubbles in the hair fibers instead. Strands that used to be chocolate brown are now suddenly growing clear or white. The result is a gray hair color.

The right care for gray hair

As if a lack of melanin weren’t enough, as you age, your body also slows down estrogen production. This means for you: Your hair becomes drier, finer, and more brittle. For this reason, gray hair often looks dull and lifeless and is therefore predestined for practical short hairstyles.

But don’t worry: With the right care, you can counteract these beauty blemishes and you will soon be able to look forward to strong, shiny hair again.

From now on, always wash your hair with lukewarm water at most. Heat dries out the fine fibers.

Invest now in a high-quality extra-nourishing repair care that provides your hair with plenty of moisture. In addition to shampoo and conditioner, be sure to think about the right treatment.

For a quick extra shine, massage a few drops of high-quality hair oil into your mid-lengths and ends daily. And: Now choose styling products with an integrated sun protection factor (SPF). Without color pigments, your hair is more susceptible to UV damage. You can find more hair styling tips here.

Dyeing gray hair: Here’s how

Are you more comfortable with your original hair color and want your blonde mane back? Then off to the hairdresser!

In fact, treatment by a professional is strongly recommended for gray hair. Because: The unpigmented strands absorb coloring chemicals differently. So let us help you with coloring!

In addition, the following applies: tinting gray hair only works on individual silver strands. A completely gray mane, on the other hand, must be colored in order to completely conceal all white.