Red, brunette and blonde were yesterday! There's a new trending color taking over social media lately and it's silver hair! It's no wonder that more and more stars and fashionistas are daring to try the look - it looks chic and extremely cool! Not to mention that there are so many different shades and variations - from black to pink to blue or purple gray - there is something for every taste. But is the look worth it? How you can gently dye your hair silver and what you should pay attention to as well as many care tips - we tell you all this and much more in our article! Be inspired by our picture gallery!
Dyeing your hair silver – what should you pay particular attention to?
Even if silver hair is very popular, it is only for the very brave among you. Before you even think about dyeing your mane gray, there are a few important little things you should pay attention to. In principle, the lighter your starting color is, the more beautiful and easier the result will be. If you are dyed platinum blonde, then you can count yourself lucky - since there are almost no color pigments left anyway, you will be able to enjoy your silver hair after just one visit to the hairdresser! All women who have darker hair should arm themselves with a lot of patience and time. Unfortunately, a direct transition from black or brown to silver is not possible - the dark oneTo successfully remove melanin, bleaching is definitely necessary. Since bleaching is very damaging to your hair, we recommend that you do this step with a very good hairdresser.
More helpful tips
The darker your hair color, the more sessions it will take to achieve the desired result. Since the whole process is very strenuous and demanding on your hair, you should first just seek advice. Only a good hairdresser can tell you exactly how much hydrogen peroxide is needed and how often to recolor to avoid a yellow tint and get the right shade.
- It is very important that you give your hair at least 3 days break between appointments. It's better to get lighter within 3-4 months instead of damaging your hair all at once.
- In addition, when dyeing your hair silver, the shade of gray should always be adapted to your skin type - otherwise you run the risk of looking far too pale and tired.
- Healthy and strong hair is a must, so it is recommended to avoid dyeing and all chemicals for 3-4 months before bleaching. This is very demanding and a real challenge for many, but even bleaching is only possible if the previous color has grown out as much as possible.
- It's no longer a secret that heat is harmful to your mane - so you should try not to use a straightener or other styling equipment too often.
- Since not everyone tolerates bleaching well, it is recommended to avoid it if you have sensitive scalp.
These options are available to you
Have you already lightened your hair to the shade you need? Now we will introduce you to the different options you have to get beautiful gray hair. There are now hundreds of different ones on the marketToners and tints, with the help of which you could dye your mane in absolutely any color. However, the effect washes off after about 3-4 washes. But it's still an excellent option to try out the new trend first.
Dye black and brown hair gray
If you have yourdye brown hair grayIf you want to, you should expect at least 2 visits to the hairdresser - depending on how dark your color is. The first step is to apply a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and Olaplex to your mane and leave it on until it dries completely. Olaplex is a special hair treatment that protects and nourishes the hair structure during bleaching. In order for the yellow tint to be successfully removed, the hair must be bleached again immediately and only then is it dyed gray. The process is very time consuming, but definitely worth it - the end result is simply breathtaking and beautiful! Since gray usually fades very quickly, you will need to re-color it every 4-5 weeks.
What are the most popular shades and effects?
Purple-grey hair is one of the most popular hair trends this year and for good reason. The combination of a cool gray and smoky pastel purple is simply stunning and totally Instagram-worthy! The best thing is that the hairstyle can be adapted to any skin type. No matter whether you choose a beautiful ombré look or fine highlights - either way you will attract everyone's attention.
Beautiful blue-gray hair
Dye your hair silver and add a few cool blue strands and you'll look like a real mermaid. A little styling tip – casual beach waves bring out the two colors in a unique and beautiful way.
Black and gray hair
Even though this look is not that easy to achieve, the result is undoubtedly beautiful. If you want to protect your hair structure and slowly get closer to the trend, you could first have a few gray strands dyed into your dark hair. A subtle ombré also looks very good and chic and is definitely worth considering.
Stylish dark silver hair
Dark silver hair is the perfect choice for all women with black or brown hair!
Gray streaks on brown hair
Gray streaks on dark hair are easy to care for, look great and are very trendy this year. Therefore, all brunettes are very well advised to wear this look. To keep the silver nuances radiant, we recommend using a purple shampoo.
A few important care tips for radiant silver hair
Proper care is very important so that the hair color stays shiny and lasts a long time.
- To prevent a yellow tint and extend the durability of the color, always use special silver shampoos.
- After bleaching, the hair usually becomes dry and brittle. Regular use of various hair masks and treatments is an absolute must.
- Split ends and hair breakage can also be avoided if you have your hair trimmed every 4-5 weeks.
Who is the trend suitable for?
To find the right shade of gray for you, you first need to consider your skin tone.
- The light silver shades are particularly suitable for women with light skin and a violet undertone.
- Show off your beautiful green or blue eye color by dyeing your hair dark gray.
- For dark skin types, the light tones appear more artificial and natural - so you are very well advised to go with a darker gray or just streaks.
