Not Ready to Go Fully Grey?
If you’ve been noticing more silver lately, you might feel stuck in the middle.
You’re tired of coloring your hair as often.
You don’t love the harsh line when it grows in.
You might even like some of your natural grey…
But the idea of going fully grey all at once? That can feel like too much.
Here’s the good news: there isn’t just one way to transition into your natural color. There are different paths, and the right one depends on your comfort level, your lifestyle, and how quickly you want to see change.
And sometimes? The slower path is absolutely worth the wait.
Let’s talk about your options.
The Big Transformation
A dramatic shift in one or two longer appointments
This is the bold, “I’m ready for a big change” option.
Pros
A noticeable transformation sooner
A fresh, empowering new look that can feel exciting and confidence-boosting
Cons
It’s still the beginning of a journey, not the end of maintenance — follow-up toning and softening are usually part of the process.
Longer appointments, more time in the salon chair.
This path gives you a powerful head start toward your natural silver, but it’s still about playing the long game as your natural pattern continues to grow in.
The Slow & Steady Transition
Gradual lightening and softening over time
This approach gently lightens your overall color so the contrast between your natural grey and the rest of your hair becomes less dramatic.
Pros
A softer, more gradual visual change
You don’t have to be in the salon as often as you were when fully covering your grey
Easier emotionally if you don’t love drastic changes
Cons
There will still be a difference between the top and the bottom — it’s just more blended and less harsh
It requires patience as you move through the in-between stages
With this path, we talk in depth before we start to make sure it fits your comfort level. I also design the color so it looks intentional and beautiful at every stage — not like you’re just “growing it out.”
Grey Blending
The middle ground between full coverage and going fully grey
This is for the woman who wants relief from the harsh grow-out line but still loves dimension and a polished look.
Grey blending uses strategic placement and tone to diffuse the line between your natural silver and your colored hair, so everything flows together more softly.
Pros
The grow-out line becomes softer and more diffused
Appointments can gradually be spaced farther and farther apart
You keep dimension and brightness instead of feeling flat or dull
Cons
It’s subtle by design — if you want an instant, dramatic silver transformation, this will feel slower
The first appointment can be longer as we set up your blend and long-term plan
The goal with grey blending is sustainability. Over time, you’re in the salon less often, and your hair grows out more gracefully in between visits.
You Don’t Have to Rush This
You don’t have to “just let it grow.”
You don’t have to commit to a dramatic change before you’re ready.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
The right transition isn’t about speed — it’s about choosing a pace that feels good in your life and makes you feel like yourself when you look in the mirror.
If you’re curious but cautious, that’s exactly what a consultation is for. We look at your natural pattern, your current color, and your comfort level, and create a plan that fits you.
There’s more than one way to grow into your grey — and we’ll find the one that feels right.
Ready to start the process? START HERE to request a consultation. ( there is currently a waitlist but I do my best to get everyone in) Fill out the form and you will get an emain shortly after!