Alright… let’s just go ahead and say it.
Gray hair is going to happen.
There’s no stopping it. No magic shampoo, no supplement, no secret trick that’s going to keep it from coming in.
You can color it. You can blend it. You can work with it.
But you cannot make it stop growing out of your head.
So at some point, you have to decide—
are you embracing it… or are you maintaining it?
There’s really no in-between.
Also, let’s clear something up because I hear this all the time…
Gray hair is mostly genetic.
So if your mom, dad, grandma—whoever—went gray early… chances are you probably will too.
It’s not something you did wrong. It’s not because you didn’t use the right shampoo. It’s just how your body works.
Now… can other things play a role? Yes.
Stress can contribute to gray hair and may speed it up over time. Hormones, health changes, and even things like vitamin deficiencies can also affect it.
But let’s not blame your entire head of gray hair on one stressful week of life.
At the end of the day, gray hair is coming either way.
Some people just meet it a little earlier than others.
Now let’s talk about what you can actually do about it.
If you’re someone who does not want to see your gray, then you need to be committed to maintenance.
That usually means a regrowth touch-up every 3–6 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows and how much gray you have.
But here’s the part people don’t always think about…
Just because we color your hair does not mean the gray is gone.
Your hair is still growing.
So as soon as new hair comes in, your gray is coming right back with it.
That’s where you get that line of demarcation—that solid line where your natural hair meets your color.
And the darker your color is, the more noticeable that line is going to be.
Now… if that sounds like too much for you, there is another option.
And honestly, it’s one of my favorites for the right person.
That’s blending your gray instead of fully covering it.
This is where we bring in babylights or soft highlights, especially around your face.
Because let’s be honest—the first place most of us go gray is right around the temples and hairline… basically wherever the sun hits.
So by adding lighter pieces around your face—your “money piece”—we can break up that contrast so the gray doesn’t stand out as much.
Does it completely cover your gray? No.
But it makes it way less noticeable and gives you a softer grow-out.
This is usually a more low-maintenance option, but you still have to maintain it—it’s just not as harsh or as frequent as full coverage.
And here’s another thing people don’t always expect…
Gray hair is different.
It’s not just losing pigment—it’s a texture change too.
Some of you are going to notice your hair feels more coarse. Some of you are going to get random wiry pieces that do whatever they want. Some of you might even notice your hair becoming more curly… or less curly.
It’s literally a whole different ball game.
So if your hair suddenly feels like it’s not cooperating the way it used to… it’s not just you.
That’s the gray coming in and changing things.
And while we’re talking about gray hair…
Guys—this applies to you too.
Gray hair is just as normal for men, and yes—it usually shows up first around the temples and sides.
That’s typically where you’ll notice it the most.
And I know a lot of guys feel like it suddenly makes them look older.
But here’s the reality…
There are people in their 20s with gray hair, and there are people way older who barely have any.
Again—it comes down to genetics.
Now, if you want to leave it? Totally fine.
If you want to embrace it? Also great.
But if you want to color it—do it.
There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.
We can keep it natural, subtle, and low-maintenance so it doesn’t look obvious or overdone.
So no—you’re not the only one dealing with gray hair.
And no—you’re not stuck with it if you don’t want to be.
Now here’s where I’m going to be honest with you…
If you come in and say,
“I don’t want to see my gray, but I also don’t want to maintain it…”
We’ve got a problem.
I will absolutely try to find something that works for you and fits your lifestyle.
But I am not a magician.
I can help you cover it. I can help you blend it. I can make it look really good.
But I cannot make it disappear.
So it really comes down to this:
You either commit to covering it…
or you start working with it.
And honestly? Both can look really good.
It just depends on what fits your lifestyle and what you’re actually willing to keep up with.
Because if it’s something we’re constantly talking about in the chair…
it probably needed to be said here too.
— From The Chair
