As an Autumn, my honey blonde highlights worked for many years. Eventually they began to look too ash or too orange. I tried wash-in wash-out products, with patchy results.  Around that time, I developed a flaky scalp. A trichologist sorted it out. The idea of having only his rosemary shampoo and lotion, rather than chemicals, on my scalp, appealed.  So, I stopped adding colour. I’m enjoying the white. I’ve saved a fortune!

When deciding to stop colouring, it’s essential to assess hair condition. There might be no change, or the hair may have thinned or become coarser, if so, there are now many products worth investigating. A purple or silver shampoo can enliven the cool based person’s grey. As a warm based Autumn I avoid them! Long tresses may still look good, or a shorter cut might enhance changed texture, and flatter the face. The exact time to go grey is important. Initially my greying hair was drab but when it became a brighter grey-blonde I was happy to go with it. The transition process wasn’t difficult with light coloured hair. With dark hair it is often less easy, but a good colourist will advise, and support and tips can be found on the internet.