On the flip side, intentionally dying your hair gray or silver is another, “super hip, contemporary trend,” according to Fleming, and also extremely popular, as seen on both social media and celebs of all ages. Regardless of which way you’re going gray, there are a few important things to keep in mind. If you’re transitioning to natural gray, be patient, particularly if you’ve always colored your hair in the past, advises Fleming. The growing-out process can admittedly sometimes look a little strange, and keep in mind thatnaturally gray hair also can have a different texture, yet another thing you’ll have to get used to, she points out. (For some helpful inspo on how to rock this in-between period, check out the hashtag #grombre.) If you’re aiming to intentionally lighten your hair to a silver shade, patience is also a virtue. It’s going to take several trips to the salon in order to achieve that desired lightness without wreaking havoc on your strands, particularly if you’re starting with a darker hair color to begin with. To that point, keep in mind that going gray does require lots of maintenance, warns Fleming. “You’ll need to do plenty of strength and moisture treatments, continue to tone it, and be gentle with your hair,” she says. Either way, having the right products at home can make all the difference when it comes to keeping your new gray hue fresh and shiny. Ahead, 10 products that will help you do exactly that.
