As our hair naturally ages, many brunettes find themselves dealing with the challenge of greying locks. As brunette hair naturally begins to grey, you may notice silver or white strands appearing around the temples, hairline and parting. For some people, embracing those greys is the perfect way to transition into a new look. For others, the goal is to blend grey hair into their natural brunette colour or achieve fuller grey coverage.
The good news is that there are plenty of options when it comes to hair colour for greying brunettes. From subtle highlights and balayage to rich chocolate shades and at-home permanent colour, the right approach depends on how much grey you have and the look you want to achieve.
1. Subtle Highlights:
Adding subtle highlights to your greying brunette hair can create a beautiful blend of colours that give the illusion of depth and dimension. Opt for caramel or honey-toned highlights that complement your natural brunette base. These soft highlights will seamlessly blend with your greying hair, creating a natural and radiant look.
2. Balayage
Balayage is a fantastic technique for brunettes with greying hair. This freehand painting method allows for a more natural look where lighter tones are strategically placed throughout your hair, focusing on the areas where greying is most prominent. The result is a soft and effortless transition that beautifully disguises greys while maintaining the richness of your brunette hair.
3. Full coverage
If your priority is covering grey hair completely, permanent hair colour is a great option.
Josh Wood Permanent Colour can provide natural-looking brunette colour and grey coverage from the comfort of your own home.
Permanent colour is particularly useful if you have a higher percentage of grey or prefer a more uniform brunette result. Choosing a shade close to your natural brunette colour can help create a seamless-looking finish.
Remember to carry out an Allergy Alert Test before colouring your hair, every time you colour.
4. Rich Chocolate Tones:
If you prefer a more uniform colour, rich chocolate tones are an excellent choice for greying brunettes. These deep, warm shades add richness and dimension to your hair, making it appear fuller and healthier. For those looking to cover greys, opt for a Josh Wood Colour Permanent Kit alongside our Chocolate Gloss for the ultimate mocha shiny tone.
5. Gloss:
For brunettes with minimal greying, a Josh Wood Colour Glossing treatment can do wonders. Glossing helps add shine, depth, and vibrancy to your hair colour, making it look refreshed and revitalised.
Should you cover or blend your grey hair?
There isn't one right answer when it comes to colouring greying brunette hair. The best choice depends on the amount of grey you have and how much maintenance you're comfortable with.
Choose grey coverage if: you want your brunette hair to look more uniform, have a significant amount of grey or want to disguise grey roots completely.
Choose blending if: you like the appearance of your natural grey, want a softer transition or would prefer your regrowth to be less noticeable.
Choose a gloss if: you have minimal grey and mainly want to add shine, richness and vibrancy to your brunette hair.
What is the best hair colour for greying brunettes?
The best hair colour for a greying brunette is ultimately the shade and technique that works with your natural colouring and your desired level of grey coverage. Warm chocolate, mocha, caramel and honey tones can add dimension to brunette hair, while permanent colour can provide more comprehensive coverage.
Whether you want to cover grey roots, blend silver strands or embrace your natural greys, there are plenty of ways to make greying brunette hair look intentional, dimensional and beautiful.
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