Cover, Blend Or Embrace Grey Hair - What Should You Do?
- Mar 3
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 4
There is no single “correct” way to manage grey hair. The best option is always the one that suits your lifestyle, maintenance preferences, and how you want to feel when you look in the mirror.
At Fiolet Hair in Lathlain, Perth, we help clients choose an approach that feels intentional, not reactive. Whether you prefer a polished, consistent look or something softer and lower maintenance, understanding your options makes the decision far easier. In this article we break down the options for covering, blending and embracing your grey hair.
Covering grey hair - what you need to know
Covering grey hair usually involves permanent colour for full coverage and a consistent result.
This option:
Requires 5–6 weekly touch-ups
Creates a solid, uniform colour
Involves regular maintenance, with fuller coverage requiring more frequent salon visits
Is best suited to those who enjoy routine salon appointments and a polished finish
Think lipstick - fully covered, defined, and no natural colour visible.
Blending grey hair - what you need to know
Blending grey hair softens the contrast between natural grey and coloured hair, rather than fully covering it.
This option:
Requires 6–10 weekly maintenance, depending on technique
Creates softer, more subtle regrowth
Is lower maintenance than full coverage
Often uses foils, highlights, lowlights, or balayage
Think lip gloss - lighter colour, shine, and natural tones gently visible.
Embracing natural grey hair - what you need to know
Embracing your natural grey means allowing your grey to grow through with little or no ongoing colour.
This option:
Typically requires 6–12 weekly haircuts, depending on style
Involves minimal colour maintenance
Still benefits from professional salon care for tone, texture, and shape
Often includes a transition phase, such as growing out old colour or using a soft transitional colour to make the process smoother
This choice can feel freeing and empowering, but it works best with a clear plan and professional support.
So… which option is right for you?
Your ideal approach depends on:
How often you want to visit the salon
How visible regrowth feels to you
Whether you enjoy colour maintenance or prefer simplicity
How you want your hair to grow out over time
Many clients move between options over the years, as their lifestyles and feelings about their grey hair change. That’s completely normal.
If you’re leaning towards colouring your grey hair or want to know more about that option, the next article to read is: “Colouring Grey Hair: Your Options Explained”
If you’re considering stopping colour, read: “Transitioning to Grey Hair Gracefully”
A grey hair consultation at Fiolet Hair in Lathlain, Perth allows us to talk through all three options and tailor a plan that suits your hair, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Grey hair isn’t about rules - it’s about choice.
