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In fact, having gray hair as a base gives you more options than you might think.

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Still, its important to stay on top of upkeep, and watch out for potential pitfalls.

Heres everything you oughta know.

Is it difficult to color gray hair?

The ingredients and technology are so much more advanced, she says.

Theyre all oil-based now and much better for the hair.

Remember, you cant slow hair growth!

Everyone is different when it comes to getting their hair touched up, she says.

Whatever your approach to maintenance, she recommends salon color over DIY dye.

If your head is partially dyed already, or you’re looking to stretch time between appointments, tryhighlights.

Investigating semi-permanent color that willblend with gray hairsis a good way to keep your color as low-maintenance as possible.

What to expect from your first salon appointment

First things first: book a consultation.

Sometimes images are a good way of showing what you want, Fish says.

If youre coloring grays at home…

It can keep your colour looking freshlook for sulphate-free and paraben-free products.