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Stylists Favor Warm Blondes and Low-Maintenance Highlights to Blend Gray Hair

Experts urge softer tones with strategic placement to reduce root contrast, lengthening intervals between salon visits.

Overview

  • Recent coverage emphasizes moving away from monthly full-coverage dyes toward color strategies that integrate natural grays for a modern look.
  • Natural, slightly warm blondes such as beige, sand, honey and vanilla are recommended because they blend with grays and soften facial features.
  • Fine babylights and natural balayage diffuse the root and create gradual transitions that make regrowth less noticeable.
  • Alternatives include dark blonde and light brown with subtle highlights, as well as worked smoky gray or soft silver for a contemporary finish.
  • Maintenance tips include violet or blue shampoos to prevent brassiness, gentle color baths between dyes, and layered cuts that aid a seamless grow-out.