Keeping Grey Hair Under Control

Smart, Affordable Ways to Stay Polished All Year

Smart, Affordable Ways to Stay Polished All Year

Grey hair is completely natural. For some, it begins in their late twenties. For others, much later. The real issue is not the grey itself. It is how it grows out.

Uneven regrowth, visible white roots and faded colour can quickly make hair look tired and unpolished. The good news is that keeping grey hair under control does not need to be complicated or expensive. It simply requires structure and consistency.

Why Regular Maintenance Matters

Hair grows on average 1 to 1.5 cm per month. That means within four to six weeks, regrowth becomes visible, especially around the hairline and parting.

When grey roots are left too long:

• The contrast becomes stronger

• Colour correction becomes more complex

• Hair can look flat and dull

• You may need a full recolour instead of a simple root refresh

Regular treatment keeps colour fresh, shine intact and your overall look polished.

The Six Week Rule

For most clients, visiting every six weeks is ideal. Some may need five weeks if growth is faster. Others can stretch to seven depending on contrast and hair tone.

Keeping to a structured cycle means:

• Smaller touch ups

• Less product used per visit

• Healthier hair over time

• Lower long term cost

It is much easier and more affordable to maintain colour than to fix heavy regrowth.

Smart Ways to Keep Grey Hair Away

You do not always need a full head colour.

Root refresh

A simple root tint keeps regrowth controlled without over processing the ends.

Soft blending

Balayage or subtle highlights can soften grey regrowth so it grows out more naturally.

Gloss treatments

A toner or gloss between colour visits can restore shine and richness.

Precision cuts

A well shaped haircut can make regrowth less noticeable and keep hair looking intentional.

Pros and Cons of Leaving Grey Untreated

Pros

• Less frequent salon visits

• Lower short term spending

• Natural transition if choosing to embrace grey

Cons

• Uneven and patchy regrowth

• Strong contrast at roots

• Dull and faded colour

• More expensive correction later

• Hair may appear less maintained

The key is intention. Either maintain it properly or transition it properly. Avoid the in between stage.

Keeping It Affordable and Structured

The most cost effective way to manage grey hair is not emergency appointments. It is planning.

Structured visits every six weeks mean:

• Smaller, predictable costs

• Healthier colour

• Less damage

• Consistent polished appearance

At Excellence Stylist, we offer structured hair plans designed to keep colour and cut maintained without stress. Instead of waiting until roots become visible, your appointments are already planned around your growth cycle.

If you are unsure how often you should refresh your colour, speak to us. We will assess your growth rate, tone and lifestyle, and recommend the most efficient plan to keep you looking confident all year.