Should I go blonde if I have grey hair?
Going blonde is a great way to blend or cover grey hair, especially with shades like ash blonde that naturally complement silver tones.
If there’s one thing that’s changed a lot in recent years, it’s the way we view ageing. We can embrace grey hair, celebrate it and even build on it, using non-committing blonde colours to add warmth or embrace the coolness of your natural colour.
The most important step when going blonde to cover grey is choosing right shade and maintenance routine. This is how you can achieve your desired look and make it look more natural.
Ash blonde: the best hue to blend grey hair
Looking to refresh your grey without making a drastic statement? Ash blonde is one of the most flattering choices.
This cool-toned blonde hue seamlessly integrates with silver strands, softening the contrast and creating a youthful, refreshed look.
The great thing about it is that you can choose to go for a strong look or a subtle one, depending on your personality.
Plus, ash blonde offers a low-maintenance solution that keeps your hair looking effortlessly elegant for longer. This is in contrast with honey shades of blonde or lighter tones like platinum, which can create a stark regrowth effect.
How to nourish newly-coloured blonde hair from grey tones
As hair becomes grey it can often become dryer. Even more so after dyeing your hair.
That’s why it’s essential to use a really nourishing moisturiser to reinforce the hair fibre and add vitality when going from grey to blonde.
Our Rich Conditioner from our dedicated blonde Heart of Glass line provides intense nourishment, while fortifying the hair fibre thanks to the exclusive Biacidic bond complex.
The indigo-purple hue also acts to support colour maintenance to keep your blonde the perfect tone.
Make your new blonde colour last when transitioning from grey hair
- Use a clarifying, sulphate-free shampoo – Prevents colour stripping and dryness.
- Use purple shampoo – Neutralises brassiness and keeps blonde cool-toned.
- Deep condition regularly – Keeps hair hydrated, soft, and shiny.
- Protect from sun & pollution – Use UV-protecting spray or wear a hat.
- Refresh with toner – Maintain your shade with toning treatments.
- Wash less frequently – Every 2–3 days to preserve colour.
- Learn how to clarify your hair - An important step to remove buildup and maintain vibrant colour.
Best products for grey hair gone blonde
After enhancing your new silver or grey highlights by adding blonde tones, it’s very important to use products that are designed especially for natural and cosmetically created blonde looks.
These products often use dedicated ingredients for maintaining blonde hair after dyeing from grey, including:
- Baobab extract, a natural alternative to silicone
- Biacidic bond complex to strengthen and repair the hair fibre
- Illuminating amino complex to promote extra shine and hydration
- Jagua blue extract, our natural alternative to synthetic pigments, which illuminates blondes and offers a gentle colour tone control action for both warm and cool shade.
Davines’ Heart of Glass Instant Bonding Glow
Our latest addition to the Heart of Glass line, Instant Bonding Glow is a reinforcing, fast acting, extra shine serum with an alcohol free formulation, ideal for prolonging the blonde colour luminosity and intensity.
One of its key active ingredients, the Biacidic bond complex, has a double action effect on brittle or damaged hair, repairing broken bonds while protecting and strengthening them to prevent further damage.
Instant Bonding Glow also contains the new active ingredient - illuminating amino concentrate.
This naturally derived and biodegradable ingredient is composed of 7 amino acids, which gives the product a lightweight serum texture while still providing an intense shine and moisture boost.
Considering colouring your hair from grey to blonde? Talk to your davines stylist
At Davines we celebrate beauty in all its diversity. If you love your grey locks then care for them well and celebrate this new stage of your life story. If you want to play with ash blonde tones to see how they can best express your personality, talk to a Davines stylist for professional advice on making blonde work for your grey hair.
The Blonde Longevity salon care treatment from Davines is the perfect choice for pre-lightened and natural grey hair that needs a boost of energy and nourishment.
