showcase October 2016 60 www.womanthismonth.com Everyone knows someone who sports a striking shade of sterling. Great examples are celebrities, such as Diane Keaton and Emmylou Harris, among others, and these gorgeous women have plenty of sex appeal – 71 per cent of respondents in a poll said women with grey hair can be sexy, whereas 78 per cent said the same for men. But even though many of us admire grey hair on others, we're often averse to trying out the look ourselves. Women often think grey hair won't work with their eye colour or skin tone, but the fact is, for every one of those preconceived notions, there's an example to the contrary of someone who looks fabulous grey. Follow these tips from Joz Salon & Spa on how to pull off the look. Transition to all grey: If you dye your hair, the transition to grey can be awkward. To make it smoother, ask a hairdresser for guidance. She may suggest colouring your roots with a semipermanent dye, an ammoniafree colour that covers up to 75 per cent of grey. Once you're ready for the reveal, just let the dye wash out (it can take up to 28 shampoos). Polish your silver: Grey strands are usually drier than pigmented hair, so they have a tendency to frizz and can easily look dull if you're not vigilant about upkeep. Try these tricks for a smooth, chic look and perennial shine: l Use blue-hued shampoos and conditioners only once or twice a month to prevent your hair from taking on a violet cast. l Get a modern cut with clean edges. Ask your stylist not to use a razor, because it can cause the ends to fray, making your whole style seem untidy. Whatever cut you choose, be sure to get a trim every six to eight weeks. Grey hair can start to look unruly if it's not trimmed frequently enough. l Environmental pollutants and UV light can make any hair colour, including barely pigmented greys, look dull. So wash at least every other day (to prevent buildup) with a hydrating shampoo and conditioner containing antioxidants, which help protect against UV and environmental damage. Label.m Colour Defense Shampoo and Conditioner will be the best. l Even with the right products, grey hair can take on a yellowish cast, so lather with a silver-specific shampoo once or twice a month, a classic product which has a violet toner to counteract any yellow. l Skip heavy pomades, waxes and oily serums. They can coat grey hair and make it look dusty. To combat frizz, use Ultra Shine spray, a product without drying alcohol. Grey-flattering makeup: Accent your hair with the right clothes and makeup and watch the compliments roll in. When you see a really attractive greyhaired woman, she's often wearing charcoal and silver clothing, which makes her locks even more striking. You don't need to restrict your wardrobe to that colour family, but black, white, shades of grey and jewel tones (ruby red, sapphire blue and deep purples) are your best bets. Avoid earthy tones, such as beige and olive, which can wash you out. If you're going to commit to grey, the labour you save colouring your hair should be switched to putting on makeup, since grey hair tends to make your complexion appear dull. The best place to start is blush. Go for shades like apricot, peach and rose, not beigy or tawny colours – they make your skin tone look muddy. Most important of all, groom your brows (trim wayward hairs) and define your arches with a taupe pencil. Call 17 369-133, 17 756-449 or 16 031-120. According to experts, grey hair doesn’t necessarily make you look older. Here are some tips on how to embrace your silver side. JOZ SALON & SPA WEARING GREY HAIR WITH STYLE
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