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Grey Hair Care: How to Keep Grey Hair Bright and Soft

More people are choosing to stop colouring and let their natural grey grow in. Grey hair can look striking, but it often behaves differently from the hair you had before: it can feel coarser and drier, turn yellow, and look dull or wiry. A few changes to your routine keep it bright and soft.

Quick answer: To keep grey hair bright and soft, wash with a gentle shampoo, use a toning silver shampoo once or twice a week to neutralise yellow, condition every time and mask weekly, seal the ends with a light serum or oil, protect from sun, heat, smoke and hard water, and get regular trims.

Why Grey Hair Feels Different

  • It can feel coarser and drier. Many people find grey strands wirier and more prone to frizz.
  • It shows yellow easily. With no pigment to mask them, grey and white hair show yellow tones from sun, heat, smoke, hard water and some products.
  • It can look dull. A rough surface reflects less light.
  • It can be harder to style. Wiry strands may stick out or resist smoothing.

A Routine for Bright, Soft Grey Hair

1. Wash gently

For regular washes, use a gentle shampoo that does not strip moisture. 911 Quinoa Shampoo suits dull, dry hair, while 700 Keratin & Kale Shampoo suits coarse, frizzy grey hair.

2. Tone once or twice a week

Replace your regular shampoo with 19 Pro Silver Shampoo once or twice a week. It neutralises yellow and brassy tones while moisturising and controlling frizz. Leave it on for up to 5 minutes, then rinse. Wear gloves to avoid a blue tint on your hands.

3. Condition every time

Conditioner smooths the rough surface that makes grey hair look dull and wiry. Use a rich conditioner such as 700 Keratin & Kale Conditioner on coarse hair.

4. Mask weekly

The 19 Pro Silver Hair Mask combines toning with deep hydration and helps smooth frizz and boost shine. Alternate with a moisture mask such as the 911 Quinoa Hair Mask if you do not need toning every week.

5. Seal and shine

A few drops of 19 Pro Silver Serum or 19 Pro Silver Hair Oil on damp or dry ends controls frizz and adds shine. The serum also helps neutralise yellow tones between washes.

What Turns Grey Hair Yellow?

  • Strong sun exposure
  • Heat styling at high temperatures
  • Smoke, including cigarette smoke and cooking smoke
  • Hard water minerals; see Hard Water and Hair
  • Chlorine from swimming pools
  • Product buildup on the hair

Growing Out Your Grey

  • Talk to your stylist. Highlights, lowlights or a shorter cut can soften the line between coloured and grey hair while it grows out.
  • Trim regularly. Each trim removes some of the old colour.
  • Look after the coloured ends. They are older and often drier, so mask them weekly.
  • Be patient. Hair grows roughly a centimetre a month, so a full transition takes time.

Styling Grey Hair

  • Use a smoothing cream or serum before blow-drying to tame wiry strands.
  • Keep heat tools on a medium setting to reduce yellowing.
  • A light glossing spray such as 101 Create Glossing Spray Prime Shine adds shine to the finished style.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I use silver shampoo on grey hair?

Once or twice a week is enough for most people. Read How Often to Use Silver Shampoo for a full guide.

Why is my grey hair so wiry?

Many people find grey strands coarser and drier. Regular conditioning, weekly masks and a leave-in serum help smooth them.

Can I use oil on grey hair?

Yes, a light oil or serum on the lengths adds shine and softness. Avoid heavy oils that attract dust and can make hair look dull or yellow.

Is 19 Pro Silver only for blonde hair?

No. It is made for grey, silver, white, platinum and blonde hair. Read What Is Biotop 19 Pro Silver?

Find the Right Biotop Professional Routine

Keep grey hair bright with the 19 Pro Silver range, and soft with 911 Quinoa or, for coarse hair, 700 Keratin & Kale.

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