If something brought 2022 and the post-pandemic scenario was an absolute ode to naturalness in all aspects of our lives, something that, how could it be otherwise, includes our hair. Many of us have decided to return to the origins, to hair with fewer artifices, resting from dyes or more invasive treatments brag about natural hair, voluminous and radiant curls or speckled gray hair throughout the hair. Now we are concerned about taking maximum care of our hair, while respecting its natural characteristics, so we look for specific hair care products such as sunscreens for the hair, moisturizing shampoos, masks that nourish it or serums that give it its shine and vitality.
In case of the gray hairit is true that the moons in which they look natural are multiplying more and more, gray and white hair. Also those in which they are perfectly integrated by herringbone fuses, such as those worn by Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston or Gwyneth Paltrow. And there are many celebrities Y royal family who have also taken this step to make their gray hair visible, including: Andie MacDowell, Queen Letizia, Carolina de Monaco, Kate Middleton, Carla Bruni or Katie Holmes.
The transition to white hair
Just like what happens when we want to grow our hair out after betting on a cut Elf and you have to cross that complicated barrier between the eyebrow and the chin -yes, the one that seems to last forever-, the intermediate process towards gray or white hair it is also complicated and takes time. But just in case you are one of those who wants to show off your gray hair instead of camouflage it, there are ‘Go Grey’ Highlights, a technique designed to enhance gray hair as a prelude to undyed hair. Alberto Sanguino, creative director of Llonguerasshe defines it as “super fine slivers knitted with silver that are used so that a woman who is dyed can leave her gray hair and show gray hair”.
How are ‘Go Gray’ highlights made?
Ever since Franck Provost, Carlos Fernandez tells us that “you should do balayage or highlights first, depending on the result we are looking for.” That is, “If we search all the hair, knitting fine locks throughout the hair. Once the desired level of lightening has been achieved, the nuances are essential as they are the key to a gray stripe effect from silver to gray”.
Alberto Sanguino explains that “you have to locate the customer’s gray hair in order to work the hair and create super fine locks knitted with silver. The rest of the hair without gray hairs (on which we have not applied the silver discoloration) is given a color bath in the tone of the client’s hair”. As they point out from Llongueras, “depending on the condition of the hair, it can be done in a single session or more may be needed.” pointing again, the importance of toning hair.
Maintenance of the ‘Go Gray’ highlights
Dese Llongueras states that when it comes to maintaining it, it is very convenient to use shampoos and conditioners for white hair that they avoid the yellowish pigment of the hair, especially in the summer months when the hair is much more exposed to external aggressions -such as the sun, saltpeter or chlorine, all harmful to the hair-. Also, roots with natural gray hair look much brighter and cleaner.
The most flattering hairstyles to show off ‘Go Grey’ highlights
Both Carlos Fernández and Alberto Sanguino are unanimous in their answer: can be adjusted to any hairstyle and length. Although Sanguino clarifies that it is a safe bet in polished hairstyles.
Don’t think about it anymore, the time has come to make the most of your gray hair!
Source: Marie Claire
