How do you recommend embracing silver strands without feeling old?
The key is the blend and gradually letting your natural grey come through. There’s been a big movement towards embracing grey, but it doesn’t mean you have to be 100% natural. Try glosses and toners to flatter your skin tone, or look at having some other colours blended in to your hair to make the transition seamless. We offer a Grey Blending service that Wella has developed, which is perfect for clients who are turning grey and want a low maintenance colour service.

 Why is this trend of embracing grey hair empowering do you think?
It’s less commitment for sure and since Covid, many women want low commitment services. However, going completely grey will change the texture of your hair, so you might want to still consider having low maintenance subtle glossing services, purely to keep your hair looking healthy and glossy.

Could your natural greys be more flattering for your skin tone and how so?
It greatly depends, because ultra flattering colour is all about getting the right tone. Understanding if you suit warmer or cooler tones best is the number one thing that people get wrong. A professional colourist can certainly help with this, but you can start by looking at your jewellery, clothes and make-up and see what colours you lean towards more. Gold pallets are warmer and silvers are cooler. The other consideration is thinking about what is age relevant, as this is crucial to having flattering colour. Don’t get stuck in a rut and have the same cut and colour all your life – what worked 20 years ago might not work now.

How do you care for grey hair, are there any differences we should know?
Grey hair will naturally have a different texture as it loses colour pigment, so depending on the tone you are aiming for, there are a few options. You could use a purple shampoo (but not too often – once a week or fortnight is enough) to eliminate any brassy tones in the hair and keep it fresh. I also recommend Wella’s Shinefinity service which is a glazing service that doesn’t lift the colour, but gives a stunning glaze with a hint of tone to the hair. This is amazing on grey hair and will help improve the texture too – taking it from being wiry and brittle to smooth and luxurious.

What should we consider when it comes to hair styles, are some more ageing than others?
It’s all about suitability and having a bespoke style that works for you and your lifestyle. Both long and short hair work for mature hair, as long as the style is customised to you. Generally I tend to think heavy fringes and dark block colour can be more ageing, whereas lighter softer styles with soft wispy fringes can be more flattering.