One important thing to remember about gray hair is that it can be much more dry and fragile than when it was more highly colored. This means you have to be sure to use moisturizing hair products to keep your hair soft and healthy. You also need to treat it more gently when combing or brushing, not subject it to frequent chemical treatments like permanents or dyes, and avoid many types of hair ornaments, as these can break your now more fragile hair. You’ll also want to look for products that can keep your scalp healthy, to stimulate blood flow to your follicles to ensure stronger hair as well. Gentle scalp massages can be very helpful and enjoyable!

Another great idea is to look for hair products that provide deep conditioning for your hair. It’s a good idea to do this regularly at home (even weekly), and you may decide to go to your local beauty salon to have it done there occasionally. This is very important to revitalize your hair and to keep it shiny, healthy, and well cared for.

You may decide to use hair products with violet or bluing agents in them to counteract the tendency some light gray or white hair has to become yellowed. If you do, proceed with a great deal of caution. After choosing which of these shampoos you want to use, choose another that will give you excellent moisturizing qualities. Then mix just a very small amount of the bluing shampoo into the other and try it for a while. You have to proceed slowly, as you want the color to enhance your natural gray, not turn your hair bright blue!

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