When the time is right, the decision to go gray can be liberating!
Perfect Timing: February 2020 was the last time Tami Patterson colored her hair. Her next appointment was scheduled in March around the time when everything was shutting down. Her decision to stop coloring was one she had been considering. Going to the salon was not a relaxing experience for Tami and because her hair didn’t take and hold color for a long time, she found she was going every three weeks.
During that time, Tami did research, and had encouragement from family and even her hairstylist. She looked into products specific to gray hair, and how to maintain and care, which she shared with us:
Aveda’s Blue Malva shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated to neutralize yellow and orange hues.
Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother to help with frizzing.
Aveda’s Volumizing Tonic for extra volume and lift.
Heat Relief Thermal Protector & Conditioning Mist by Aveda to seal in moisture and minimize frizz. (When using heat styling tools, Tami also suggests turning down the heat to protect and reduce damage.).
Belula Boar bristle hair brush to infuse shine and smooth hair.
And a hat to help keep gray hair healthy from the sun’s damaging rays.
Story and photos by Melissa Donald
P.S. Check out another process of letting go of hair color here.
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