Going grey? Go glorious.
Silver hair isn't giving up. It's a power move. How to make the switch without losing your nerve.
By Mabel · 24 October 2026 · 5 min read

Every six weeks. The roots. The foils. The two hours in a chair reading a magazine from 2019. If you're done with it — you're not alone. Loads of us are ditching the dye and, frankly, looking incredible.
But the grow-out? It can be rough. Here's how to get through it with your dignity and your sense of humour intact.
Your grey game plan
- Go shorter. A sharp bob or crop gets you there months faster. Less waiting, more wow.
- Ask about blending. A good colourist can add highlights or lowlights to soften the line while you grow.
- Purple shampoo is your friend. Once a week. It knocks out yellow and keeps silver bright.
- Shine is everything. Grey hair can look dull. A gloss treatment or a drop of oil changes the game.
Rethink your make-up
Silver hair can wash you out if your make-up stays the same. Define your brows a touch more. Add warmth with blush. And a bold lip? That's when it really sings. Red, berry, coral — try them all.
It's not 'letting yourself go'. It's letting yourself be.
Mabel x
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