By Elsa Lopez
For a long time, gray hair was considered something 'forbidden', basically because it was thought to be a sign of old age or disorder. But there is nothing more wrong than thinking this way! Gray hair can look extra amazing, that is if you have the correct basic care, in addition to adopting a modern style, according to your personality. Guillermo Segovia, hair stylist at Segovia Studio, gives us some tips so that you leave the dyes for peace, and show off the beauty of your gray hair in a modern and very cool way.
BASIC CARE FOR GRAY HAIR
First of all, we must emphasize that if your hair has a lot of gray hair, or is already beginning to appear, it is time to hydrate it to the maximum! 'You should start using moisturizing treatments or masks, once or twice a week,' Guillermo tells us.
'Cana is a hard or rigid hair, which loses many properties, the main one being the loss of color, since it no longer produces melanin. It is a type of hair that loses porosity, so it is more waterproof and therefore does not pick up dye easily. It is recommended to hydrate it constantly so that it is soft, shiny and not so rigid, which is achieved with moisturizing masks. First you apply your shampoo, you put on your mask and leave it for fifteen to twenty minutes, and that's it! This helps gray hair to be soft and shiny.'
THE PERFECT SHAMPOO FOR GRAY HAIR
Oh yes, if you want to show off your gray hair in a spectacular way, you must use the right products. 'Shampoo that come in purple or bluish tones are your best bet; what they do is give the gray hair a more silvery hue, so that it looks prettier and brighter. In general, there are some gray hairs that are already white, but there are others that are yellowish. This type of shampoo helps to counteract those yellow tones and gives a silver effect. It is important that you do this if you have yellow gray hair, because these are the ones that give the effect that we do not want, that of seeing you bigger, while platinum gives an interesting look.
BEWARE OF EXCESSING YOURSELF WITH THIS TYPE OF SHAMPOO!
Of course, be careful with the special shampoo for gray hair. 'Not for daily use; just use it two or three times a week, with your normal shampoo,' warns Guillermo Segovia. 'If you use it daily, gray hair can be overpigmented and the hair will be slightly purple or blue... of course, unless you are looking for that look, but in that case you could better apply a dye to achieve a different look, instead of those products where you won't look so cool'.
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THE PERFECT CUT
Lastly, to prevent your silver hair from making you look bigger, you need to get the perfect cut! We do not recommend having it even (long or bob), as it will not look dynamic so square. It is best to have it in layers, and apply styling creams that also moisturize it, in addition to applying argan oil. Or why not a pixie cut? It's time to dare! 'They should also brush it carefully, because it is a more fragile type of hair (hence it has to be strengthened). It should be dried with a dryer and special treatment applied in a beauty salon from time to time; All of this will help them look healthier', concludes hair stylist Guillermo Segovia.
