
Grey Hair Coverage
Before you color, it’s important to make sure you don’t have any excess build up on your hair. Build up is caused by many things including styling products, environmental factors such as hard water or pollution, and even medications that we take. Basically, everyone could use a little hair detox before coloring their hair. Making sure you’re working with a nice, clean canvas will ensure proper saturation of each hair strand and the color will have an easier time covering up your gray.
Easy ways to detox your hair at home:
- Use a clarifying shampoo a couple of times before you color (do not use clarifying shampoo until you are about ready to color, as it will fade freshly colored hair!)
-Use a detoxing treatment which are super easy to apply and only need to stay on for a few minutes. (Malibu C has great treatments specifically targeted to what kind of buildup you’re trying to remove from the hair!)
-If you really want to get fancy, you can get a water filter for your showerhead, especially if you live in an area where hard water is a problem! Your hair (and your skin!) will thank you!

Formulate for Success
Gray hair usually requires you to use a different hair color formula than you would use on non-gray hair. Because gray hair tends to have a coarser texture and because it lacks any pigment, it can be more resistant to color. Formulating correctly will ensure that all those pesky grays are completely covered up.
How to formulate for resistant gray hair:
-Choose your shade but in an NN series. For example, if you normally use a 5N choose a 5NN next time. NN contains a higher amount of dye and will give you an opaque coverage.
-Make sure to use 20 volume developer. 20 volume gives even lift and deposit and has enough power to give full coverage, anything lower than 20 volume (5, 7, or 10 volume) won’t be strong enough.
-Make sure you measure out your color carefully (using a scale is a great way!). Using too much developer can dilute the color and on the other hand not using enough can make your formula less able to cover gray.
Product Recommendations
- name: Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Hair Color Dye Haircolor Cube
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Permanent Hair Color - brand: Alfaparf Milano
- option_color:
- option_options: 1 - Black,
1.11 - Blue Black,
2 - Darkest Natural Brown,
3 - Dark Natural Brown,
3.65 - Dark Red Mahogany Brown,
3NI- Dark Intense Natural Brown,
4 - Medium Natural Brown,
4.7 - Medium Matte Brown,
4.32 - Medium Golden Violet Brown,
4.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Brown,
4.65 - Medium Red Mahogany Brown,
4.66I - Medium Intense Red Brown,
4NB - Medium Warm Natural Brown,
4NI - Medium Intense Natural Brown,
5 - Light Natural Brown,
5-14 - Light Ash Copper Brown,
5.1 - Light Ash Brown,
5.3 - Light Golden Brown,
5.4 - Light Copper Brown,
5.5 - Light Mahogany Brown,
5.6 - Light Red Brown,
5.7 - Light Matte Brown,
5.22 - Light Intense Violet Brown,
5.32 - Light Golden Violet Brown,
5.35 - Light Golden Mahogany Brown,
5.53 - Light Mahogany Golden Brown,
5.65 - Light Red Mahogany Brown,
5.66I - Light Intense Red Brown,
5NB - Light Warm Natural Brown,
5NI - Light Intense Natural Brown,
6 - Dark Natural Blonde,
6.01 - Dark Pure Ash Blonde,
6.1 - Dark Ash Blonde,
6.3 - Dark Golden Blonde,
6.4 - Dark Copper Blonde,
6.5 - Dark Mahogany Blonde,
6.6 - Dark Red Blonde,
6.7 - Dark Matte Blonde,
6.14 - Dark Ash Copper Blonde,
6.32 - Dark Golden Violet Blonde,
6.35 - Dark Golden Mahogany Blonde,
6.43 - Dark Copper Golden Blonde,
6.45 - Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde,
6.53 - Dark Mahogany Golden Blonde,
6.66I - Dark Intense Red Blonde,
6NB - Dark Warm Natural Blonde,
6NI - Dark Intense Natural Blonde,
7 - Medium Natural Blonde,
7.01 - Medium Pure Ash Blonde,
7.1 - Medium Ash Blonde,
7.3 - Medium Golden Blonde,
7.4 - Medium Copper Blonde,
7.13 - Medium Ash Golden Blonde,
7.14 - Medium Ash Copper Blonde,
7.21 - Medium Violet Ash Blonde,
7.31 - Medium Golden Ash Blonde,
7.32 - Medium Golden Violet Blonde,
7.34 - Medium Golden Copper Blonde,
7.35 - Medium Golden Mahogany Blonde,
7.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Blonde,
7.53 - Medium Mahogany Golden Blonde,
7.66I - Medium Intense Red Blonde,
7NB - Medium Warm Natural Blonde,
7NI - Medium Intense Natural Blonde,
8 - Light Natural Blonde,
8.01 - Light Pure Ash Blonde,
8.1 - Light Ash Blonde,
8.3 - Light Golden Blonde,
8.4 - Light Cooper Blonde,
8.13 - Light Ash Golden Blonde,
8.21 - Light Violet Ash Blonde,
8.31 - Light Golden Ash Blonde,
8.32 - Light Golden Violet Blonde,
8.43 - Light Copper Golden Blonde,
8.66I - Light Intense Red Blonde,
8NB - Light Warm Natural Blonde,
8NI - Light Intense Natural Blonde,
9 - Very Light Natural Blonde,
9.01 - Very Light Pure Ash Blonde,
9.1 - Very Light Ash Blonde,
9.3 - Very Light Golden Blonde,
9.13 - Very Light Ash Golden Blonde,
9.21 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
9.31 - Very Light Golden Ash Blonde,
9NB - Very Light Warm Natural Blonde,
9NI - Very Light Intense Natural Blonde,
10 - Lightest Natural Blonde,
10.1 - Lightest Ash Blonde,
10.3 - Lightest Golden Blonde,
10.21 - Lightest Violet Ash Blonde,
10.31 - Lightest Golden Ash Blonde,
10NB - Lightest Warm Natural Blonde,
11.00 - Platinum,
11.02 - Pure Violet Platinum,
11.10 - Ash Platinum,
11.11 - Intense Ash Platinum,
11.13 - Ash Golden Platinum,
11.20 - Violet Platinum,
11.21 - Violet Ash Platinum,
Red Booster / 2.05 oz,
410 - Ash,
2000 - Violet,
3000 - Yellow,
7000 - Blue,
Contrasti - Red,
Contrasti - Violet Red,
Lifting Reinforcer 000SSS,
Super High Lifting Reinforcer,
4.52 - Medium Mahogany Violet Brown,
5.04 - Light Slightly Copper Brown,
9.04 - Very Light Slightly Copper Blonde,
9.2 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
5.62 - Light Red Violet Brown,
7.62 - Medium Red Violet Blonde,
8.23 - Light Violet Golden Blonde,
11.32 - Golden Violet Platinum,
10.342 - Lightest Golden Copper-Violet Blonde,
6.23 - Dark Violet Golden Blonde,
6.562 - Dark Mahogany Red-Violet Blonde,
7.452 - Med Copper Mahogany Violet Blonde,
7.6 - Medium Red Blonde,
8.642 - Light Red Copper-Violet Blonde,
9.423 - Very Light Copper Violet-Golden Blonde,
9.442 - Very Light Intense Copper-Violet Blonde,
6BG - Dark Natural Blonde,
8BG - Light Natural Blonde,
7 Crystal Brown,
5 Crystal Brown,
10 Crystal Brown,
8 Crystal Rose,
10 Crystal Rose,
5.75 Light Matte Mahogany Brown,
6.15 Dark Ash Mahogany Blonde,
7.51 Medium Mahogany Ash Blonde,
8.05 Light Soft Mahogany Blonde,
9.45 Very Light Copper Mahogany Blonde,
10.05 Lightest Soft Mahogany Blonde,
6MRB - Dark Blonde,
7MRB - Med Blonde,
8MRB - Light Blonde,
7MRC - Med Blonde,
9MRC- Very Light Blonde,
5MGB - Light Brown,
7MGB- Med Blonde,
5MBC - Light Brown,
7MBC - Med Blonde,
9MBC - Very Light Blonde,
6MS - Dark Blonde,
7MS - Med Blonde,
11.80 Platinum Pearl,
9.8 Very Light Blonde Pearl,
7.8 Medium Blonde Pearl,
5.542 Light Brown Mahogany Copper Violet - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Matrix Socolor Extra Coverage LARGE Haircolor - 3 oz
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Matrix
- option_color: 504NA - Dark Brown Neutral Ash,
506GV - Light Brown Gold Violet,
506NA - Light Brown Neutral Ash,
506W - Light Natural Warm Brown,
507N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
507R - Dark Blonde Red Extra Coverage,
508GV - Medium Blonde Gold Violet,
510NA - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
508N - Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
505M - Medium Brown Mocha,
507M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
509M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505C - Medium Brown Copper,
505R - Med Brown Red Extra Coverage,
507C - Dark Blonde Copper,
506NW - Light Brown Neutral Warm,
505G - Medium Brown Gold,
506M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
506RB - Dark Blonde Red,
508BC - Light Blonde Brown Copper,
508M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505N - Light Brown Neutral,
506N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
509N/509.0 Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
504N - Medium Brown Neutral,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral,
507G - Medium Blonde Gold,
509G - Very Light Blonde Gold,
508NW - Light Blonde Neutral Warm,
507AV - Medium Blonde Ash Violet,
508NA - Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
509NA - Very Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
510G Extra Light Blonde Gold,
507N (507.0) Extra Coverage Medium Blonde Neutral,
504N - Dark Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
504W - Dark Brown Warm,
505N - Med Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
505R - Med Brown Red,
506N - Light Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
506W - Light Brown Warm Extra Coverage,
508NA - Med Blonde Neutral Ash Extra Coverage,
508W - Med Blonde Warm,
510GV - Extra Light Blonde Gold Violet,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
508N - Medium Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
509N - Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
506NV - Light Brown Neutral Violet - option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Joico Tint Shot Root Concealer
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Joico
- option_color:
- option_options: Black,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Light Brown (PACK OF 2),
Dark Brown (PACK OF 2) - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Color Wow Root Cover Up
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Color WOW
- option_color:
- option_options: Black / Noir,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Medium Brown,
Platinum Blonde,
Red,
Dark Blonde - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Oway Hcolor Ammonia-Free Nourishing Colouring Cream
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
CLEAN | Ammonia-Free Color - brand: Oway
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.0 Natural Black,
2.0 Brown,
3.0 Natural, Dark Brown,
4.0 Natural Brown,
5.0 Natural, Light Brown,
6.0 Natural, Dark Blond,
7.0 Natural Blond,
8.0 Natural, Light Blond,
9.0 Natural, Very Light Blond,
10.1 Ash Extra Light Blond,
6.1 Ash Dark Blond,
7.01 Ash Natural Blond,
6.01 Ash Natural Dark Blond,
4.1 Ash Brown,
8.1 Ash Light Blond,
4.01 Ash Natural Brown,
5.01 Ash Natural Light Brown,
8.01 Ash Natural Light Blond,
9.01 Ash Natural Very Light Blond,
5.1 Ash Light Brown,
7.1 Ash Blond,
9.1 Ash Very Light Blond - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Hair Color Dye Haircolor Cube
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Permanent Hair Color - brand: Alfaparf Milano
- option_color:
- option_options: 1 - Black,
1.11 - Blue Black,
2 - Darkest Natural Brown,
3 - Dark Natural Brown,
3.65 - Dark Red Mahogany Brown,
3NI- Dark Intense Natural Brown,
4 - Medium Natural Brown,
4.7 - Medium Matte Brown,
4.32 - Medium Golden Violet Brown,
4.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Brown,
4.65 - Medium Red Mahogany Brown,
4.66I - Medium Intense Red Brown,
4NB - Medium Warm Natural Brown,
4NI - Medium Intense Natural Brown,
5 - Light Natural Brown,
5-14 - Light Ash Copper Brown,
5.1 - Light Ash Brown,
5.3 - Light Golden Brown,
5.4 - Light Copper Brown,
5.5 - Light Mahogany Brown,
5.6 - Light Red Brown,
5.7 - Light Matte Brown,
5.22 - Light Intense Violet Brown,
5.32 - Light Golden Violet Brown,
5.35 - Light Golden Mahogany Brown,
5.53 - Light Mahogany Golden Brown,
5.65 - Light Red Mahogany Brown,
5.66I - Light Intense Red Brown,
5NB - Light Warm Natural Brown,
5NI - Light Intense Natural Brown,
6 - Dark Natural Blonde,
6.01 - Dark Pure Ash Blonde,
6.1 - Dark Ash Blonde,
6.3 - Dark Golden Blonde,
6.4 - Dark Copper Blonde,
6.5 - Dark Mahogany Blonde,
6.6 - Dark Red Blonde,
6.7 - Dark Matte Blonde,
6.14 - Dark Ash Copper Blonde,
6.32 - Dark Golden Violet Blonde,
6.35 - Dark Golden Mahogany Blonde,
6.43 - Dark Copper Golden Blonde,
6.45 - Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde,
6.53 - Dark Mahogany Golden Blonde,
6.66I - Dark Intense Red Blonde,
6NB - Dark Warm Natural Blonde,
6NI - Dark Intense Natural Blonde,
7 - Medium Natural Blonde,
7.01 - Medium Pure Ash Blonde,
7.1 - Medium Ash Blonde,
7.3 - Medium Golden Blonde,
7.4 - Medium Copper Blonde,
7.13 - Medium Ash Golden Blonde,
7.14 - Medium Ash Copper Blonde,
7.21 - Medium Violet Ash Blonde,
7.31 - Medium Golden Ash Blonde,
7.32 - Medium Golden Violet Blonde,
7.34 - Medium Golden Copper Blonde,
7.35 - Medium Golden Mahogany Blonde,
7.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Blonde,
7.53 - Medium Mahogany Golden Blonde,
7.66I - Medium Intense Red Blonde,
7NB - Medium Warm Natural Blonde,
7NI - Medium Intense Natural Blonde,
8 - Light Natural Blonde,
8.01 - Light Pure Ash Blonde,
8.1 - Light Ash Blonde,
8.3 - Light Golden Blonde,
8.4 - Light Cooper Blonde,
8.13 - Light Ash Golden Blonde,
8.21 - Light Violet Ash Blonde,
8.31 - Light Golden Ash Blonde,
8.32 - Light Golden Violet Blonde,
8.43 - Light Copper Golden Blonde,
8.66I - Light Intense Red Blonde,
8NB - Light Warm Natural Blonde,
8NI - Light Intense Natural Blonde,
9 - Very Light Natural Blonde,
9.01 - Very Light Pure Ash Blonde,
9.1 - Very Light Ash Blonde,
9.3 - Very Light Golden Blonde,
9.13 - Very Light Ash Golden Blonde,
9.21 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
9.31 - Very Light Golden Ash Blonde,
9NB - Very Light Warm Natural Blonde,
9NI - Very Light Intense Natural Blonde,
10 - Lightest Natural Blonde,
10.1 - Lightest Ash Blonde,
10.3 - Lightest Golden Blonde,
10.21 - Lightest Violet Ash Blonde,
10.31 - Lightest Golden Ash Blonde,
10NB - Lightest Warm Natural Blonde,
11.00 - Platinum,
11.02 - Pure Violet Platinum,
11.10 - Ash Platinum,
11.11 - Intense Ash Platinum,
11.13 - Ash Golden Platinum,
11.20 - Violet Platinum,
11.21 - Violet Ash Platinum,
Red Booster / 2.05 oz,
410 - Ash,
2000 - Violet,
3000 - Yellow,
7000 - Blue,
Contrasti - Red,
Contrasti - Violet Red,
Lifting Reinforcer 000SSS,
Super High Lifting Reinforcer,
4.52 - Medium Mahogany Violet Brown,
5.04 - Light Slightly Copper Brown,
9.04 - Very Light Slightly Copper Blonde,
9.2 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
5.62 - Light Red Violet Brown,
7.62 - Medium Red Violet Blonde,
8.23 - Light Violet Golden Blonde,
11.32 - Golden Violet Platinum,
10.342 - Lightest Golden Copper-Violet Blonde,
6.23 - Dark Violet Golden Blonde,
6.562 - Dark Mahogany Red-Violet Blonde,
7.452 - Med Copper Mahogany Violet Blonde,
7.6 - Medium Red Blonde,
8.642 - Light Red Copper-Violet Blonde,
9.423 - Very Light Copper Violet-Golden Blonde,
9.442 - Very Light Intense Copper-Violet Blonde,
6BG - Dark Natural Blonde,
8BG - Light Natural Blonde,
7 Crystal Brown,
5 Crystal Brown,
10 Crystal Brown,
8 Crystal Rose,
10 Crystal Rose,
5.75 Light Matte Mahogany Brown,
6.15 Dark Ash Mahogany Blonde,
7.51 Medium Mahogany Ash Blonde,
8.05 Light Soft Mahogany Blonde,
9.45 Very Light Copper Mahogany Blonde,
10.05 Lightest Soft Mahogany Blonde,
6MRB - Dark Blonde,
7MRB - Med Blonde,
8MRB - Light Blonde,
7MRC - Med Blonde,
9MRC- Very Light Blonde,
5MGB - Light Brown,
7MGB- Med Blonde,
5MBC - Light Brown,
7MBC - Med Blonde,
9MBC - Very Light Blonde,
6MS - Dark Blonde,
7MS - Med Blonde,
11.80 Platinum Pearl,
9.8 Very Light Blonde Pearl,
7.8 Medium Blonde Pearl,
5.542 Light Brown Mahogany Copper Violet - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Matrix Socolor Extra Coverage LARGE Haircolor - 3 oz
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Matrix
- option_color: 504NA - Dark Brown Neutral Ash,
506GV - Light Brown Gold Violet,
506NA - Light Brown Neutral Ash,
506W - Light Natural Warm Brown,
507N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
507R - Dark Blonde Red Extra Coverage,
508GV - Medium Blonde Gold Violet,
510NA - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
508N - Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
505M - Medium Brown Mocha,
507M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
509M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505C - Medium Brown Copper,
505R - Med Brown Red Extra Coverage,
507C - Dark Blonde Copper,
506NW - Light Brown Neutral Warm,
505G - Medium Brown Gold,
506M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
506RB - Dark Blonde Red,
508BC - Light Blonde Brown Copper,
508M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505N - Light Brown Neutral,
506N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
509N/509.0 Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
504N - Medium Brown Neutral,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral,
507G - Medium Blonde Gold,
509G - Very Light Blonde Gold,
508NW - Light Blonde Neutral Warm,
507AV - Medium Blonde Ash Violet,
508NA - Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
509NA - Very Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
510G Extra Light Blonde Gold,
507N (507.0) Extra Coverage Medium Blonde Neutral,
504N - Dark Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
504W - Dark Brown Warm,
505N - Med Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
505R - Med Brown Red,
506N - Light Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
506W - Light Brown Warm Extra Coverage,
508NA - Med Blonde Neutral Ash Extra Coverage,
508W - Med Blonde Warm,
510GV - Extra Light Blonde Gold Violet,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
508N - Medium Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
509N - Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
506NV - Light Brown Neutral Violet - option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Joico Tint Shot Root Concealer
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Joico
- option_color:
- option_options: Black,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Light Brown (PACK OF 2),
Dark Brown (PACK OF 2) - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Color Wow Root Cover Up
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Color WOW
- option_color:
- option_options: Black / Noir,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Medium Brown,
Platinum Blonde,
Red,
Dark Blonde - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Oway Hcolor Ammonia-Free Nourishing Colouring Cream
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
CLEAN | Ammonia-Free Color - brand: Oway
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.0 Natural Black,
2.0 Brown,
3.0 Natural, Dark Brown,
4.0 Natural Brown,
5.0 Natural, Light Brown,
6.0 Natural, Dark Blond,
7.0 Natural Blond,
8.0 Natural, Light Blond,
9.0 Natural, Very Light Blond,
10.1 Ash Extra Light Blond,
6.1 Ash Dark Blond,
7.01 Ash Natural Blond,
6.01 Ash Natural Dark Blond,
4.1 Ash Brown,
8.1 Ash Light Blond,
4.01 Ash Natural Brown,
5.01 Ash Natural Light Brown,
8.01 Ash Natural Light Blond,
9.01 Ash Natural Very Light Blond,
5.1 Ash Light Brown,
7.1 Ash Blond,
9.1 Ash Very Light Blond - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Alfaparf Milano Evolution of the Hair Color Dye Haircolor Cube
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Permanent Hair Color - brand: Alfaparf Milano
- option_color:
- option_options: 1 - Black,
1.11 - Blue Black,
2 - Darkest Natural Brown,
3 - Dark Natural Brown,
3.65 - Dark Red Mahogany Brown,
3NI- Dark Intense Natural Brown,
4 - Medium Natural Brown,
4.7 - Medium Matte Brown,
4.32 - Medium Golden Violet Brown,
4.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Brown,
4.65 - Medium Red Mahogany Brown,
4.66I - Medium Intense Red Brown,
4NB - Medium Warm Natural Brown,
4NI - Medium Intense Natural Brown,
5 - Light Natural Brown,
5-14 - Light Ash Copper Brown,
5.1 - Light Ash Brown,
5.3 - Light Golden Brown,
5.4 - Light Copper Brown,
5.5 - Light Mahogany Brown,
5.6 - Light Red Brown,
5.7 - Light Matte Brown,
5.22 - Light Intense Violet Brown,
5.32 - Light Golden Violet Brown,
5.35 - Light Golden Mahogany Brown,
5.53 - Light Mahogany Golden Brown,
5.65 - Light Red Mahogany Brown,
5.66I - Light Intense Red Brown,
5NB - Light Warm Natural Brown,
5NI - Light Intense Natural Brown,
6 - Dark Natural Blonde,
6.01 - Dark Pure Ash Blonde,
6.1 - Dark Ash Blonde,
6.3 - Dark Golden Blonde,
6.4 - Dark Copper Blonde,
6.5 - Dark Mahogany Blonde,
6.6 - Dark Red Blonde,
6.7 - Dark Matte Blonde,
6.14 - Dark Ash Copper Blonde,
6.32 - Dark Golden Violet Blonde,
6.35 - Dark Golden Mahogany Blonde,
6.43 - Dark Copper Golden Blonde,
6.45 - Dark Copper Mahogany Blonde,
6.53 - Dark Mahogany Golden Blonde,
6.66I - Dark Intense Red Blonde,
6NB - Dark Warm Natural Blonde,
6NI - Dark Intense Natural Blonde,
7 - Medium Natural Blonde,
7.01 - Medium Pure Ash Blonde,
7.1 - Medium Ash Blonde,
7.3 - Medium Golden Blonde,
7.4 - Medium Copper Blonde,
7.13 - Medium Ash Golden Blonde,
7.14 - Medium Ash Copper Blonde,
7.21 - Medium Violet Ash Blonde,
7.31 - Medium Golden Ash Blonde,
7.32 - Medium Golden Violet Blonde,
7.34 - Medium Golden Copper Blonde,
7.35 - Medium Golden Mahogany Blonde,
7.45 - Medium Copper Mahogany Blonde,
7.53 - Medium Mahogany Golden Blonde,
7.66I - Medium Intense Red Blonde,
7NB - Medium Warm Natural Blonde,
7NI - Medium Intense Natural Blonde,
8 - Light Natural Blonde,
8.01 - Light Pure Ash Blonde,
8.1 - Light Ash Blonde,
8.3 - Light Golden Blonde,
8.4 - Light Cooper Blonde,
8.13 - Light Ash Golden Blonde,
8.21 - Light Violet Ash Blonde,
8.31 - Light Golden Ash Blonde,
8.32 - Light Golden Violet Blonde,
8.43 - Light Copper Golden Blonde,
8.66I - Light Intense Red Blonde,
8NB - Light Warm Natural Blonde,
8NI - Light Intense Natural Blonde,
9 - Very Light Natural Blonde,
9.01 - Very Light Pure Ash Blonde,
9.1 - Very Light Ash Blonde,
9.3 - Very Light Golden Blonde,
9.13 - Very Light Ash Golden Blonde,
9.21 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
9.31 - Very Light Golden Ash Blonde,
9NB - Very Light Warm Natural Blonde,
9NI - Very Light Intense Natural Blonde,
10 - Lightest Natural Blonde,
10.1 - Lightest Ash Blonde,
10.3 - Lightest Golden Blonde,
10.21 - Lightest Violet Ash Blonde,
10.31 - Lightest Golden Ash Blonde,
10NB - Lightest Warm Natural Blonde,
11.00 - Platinum,
11.02 - Pure Violet Platinum,
11.10 - Ash Platinum,
11.11 - Intense Ash Platinum,
11.13 - Ash Golden Platinum,
11.20 - Violet Platinum,
11.21 - Violet Ash Platinum,
Red Booster / 2.05 oz,
410 - Ash,
2000 - Violet,
3000 - Yellow,
7000 - Blue,
Contrasti - Red,
Contrasti - Violet Red,
Lifting Reinforcer 000SSS,
Super High Lifting Reinforcer,
4.52 - Medium Mahogany Violet Brown,
5.04 - Light Slightly Copper Brown,
9.04 - Very Light Slightly Copper Blonde,
9.2 - Very Light Violet Ash Blonde,
5.62 - Light Red Violet Brown,
7.62 - Medium Red Violet Blonde,
8.23 - Light Violet Golden Blonde,
11.32 - Golden Violet Platinum,
10.342 - Lightest Golden Copper-Violet Blonde,
6.23 - Dark Violet Golden Blonde,
6.562 - Dark Mahogany Red-Violet Blonde,
7.452 - Med Copper Mahogany Violet Blonde,
7.6 - Medium Red Blonde,
8.642 - Light Red Copper-Violet Blonde,
9.423 - Very Light Copper Violet-Golden Blonde,
9.442 - Very Light Intense Copper-Violet Blonde,
6BG - Dark Natural Blonde,
8BG - Light Natural Blonde,
7 Crystal Brown,
5 Crystal Brown,
10 Crystal Brown,
8 Crystal Rose,
10 Crystal Rose,
5.75 Light Matte Mahogany Brown,
6.15 Dark Ash Mahogany Blonde,
7.51 Medium Mahogany Ash Blonde,
8.05 Light Soft Mahogany Blonde,
9.45 Very Light Copper Mahogany Blonde,
10.05 Lightest Soft Mahogany Blonde,
6MRB - Dark Blonde,
7MRB - Med Blonde,
8MRB - Light Blonde,
7MRC - Med Blonde,
9MRC- Very Light Blonde,
5MGB - Light Brown,
7MGB- Med Blonde,
5MBC - Light Brown,
7MBC - Med Blonde,
9MBC - Very Light Blonde,
6MS - Dark Blonde,
7MS - Med Blonde,
11.80 Platinum Pearl,
9.8 Very Light Blonde Pearl,
7.8 Medium Blonde Pearl,
5.542 Light Brown Mahogany Copper Violet - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Matrix Socolor Extra Coverage LARGE Haircolor - 3 oz
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Matrix
- option_color: 504NA - Dark Brown Neutral Ash,
506GV - Light Brown Gold Violet,
506NA - Light Brown Neutral Ash,
506W - Light Natural Warm Brown,
507N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
507R - Dark Blonde Red Extra Coverage,
508GV - Medium Blonde Gold Violet,
510NA - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
508N - Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
505M - Medium Brown Mocha,
507M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
509M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505C - Medium Brown Copper,
505R - Med Brown Red Extra Coverage,
507C - Dark Blonde Copper,
506NW - Light Brown Neutral Warm,
505G - Medium Brown Gold,
506M - Dark Blonde Mocha,
506RB - Dark Blonde Red,
508BC - Light Blonde Brown Copper,
508M - Light Blonde Mocha,
505N - Light Brown Neutral,
506N - Dark Blonde Neutral,
509N/509.0 Extra Coverage Light Blonde Neutral,
504N - Medium Brown Neutral,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral,
507G - Medium Blonde Gold,
509G - Very Light Blonde Gold,
508NW - Light Blonde Neutral Warm,
507AV - Medium Blonde Ash Violet,
508NA - Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
509NA - Very Light Blonde Neutral Ash,
510G Extra Light Blonde Gold,
507N (507.0) Extra Coverage Medium Blonde Neutral,
504N - Dark Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
504W - Dark Brown Warm,
505N - Med Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
505R - Med Brown Red,
506N - Light Brown Neutral Extra Coverage,
506W - Light Brown Warm Extra Coverage,
508NA - Med Blonde Neutral Ash Extra Coverage,
508W - Med Blonde Warm,
510GV - Extra Light Blonde Gold Violet,
510N - Extra Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
508N - Medium Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
509N - Light Blonde Neutral Extra Coverage,
506NV - Light Brown Neutral Violet - option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Joico Tint Shot Root Concealer
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Joico
- option_color:
- option_options: Black,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Light Brown (PACK OF 2),
Dark Brown (PACK OF 2) - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Color Wow Root Cover Up
- categories: Hair Color ,
Hair Color,
Grey Coverage Hair Color - brand: Color WOW
- option_color:
- option_options: Black / Noir,
Blonde,
Dark Brown,
Light Brown,
Medium Brown,
Platinum Blonde,
Red,
Dark Blonde - option_option:
- option_size:
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
Apply Like A Pro
The way you apply your color is also an important factor in getting perfect gray coverage. You definitely want to take the time to apply your color in the most effective way possible, although it might take a little more time you won’t have to go back and do it again because the color
didn’t cover the gray!
Application tips:
-Make sure you’re applying a thick layer of color to each section. Gray hair tends to be a bit unruly, so you need to pack that color on to make sure the hair is fully saturated.
-Start in the front! The gray hair in your part and around your hairline tends to be the most resistant to color, so starting in these places first will allow the color more time to sit on and work its magic!
Product Recommendations
- name: L'Oreal SerieExpert Resveratrol Vitamino Color Radiance System Conditioner
- categories: Hair Care ,
Conditioner,
Color Treated - brand: L'Oreal Serie Expert | L'Oreal Professionnel Paris
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 6.7 oz,
16.9 oz,
25 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged,
Smoothing & Frizz-Control,
Thinning or Hair Loss,
Root - brand: Briogeo
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 8 oz,
32 oz,
2 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged - brand: Wella
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.6 oz,
3.3 oz,
8.4 oz,
33.8 oz,
33.8 oz/Refill - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Kerastase Resistance Strengthening Scalp And Hair Serum
- categories: Hair Care ,
Treatments & Masques,
Serum - brand: Kerastase
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.69 oz
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Specialty - brand: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.8 oz,
8.5 oz,
31.5 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: L'Oreal SerieExpert Resveratrol Vitamino Color Radiance System Conditioner
- categories: Hair Care ,
Conditioner,
Color Treated - brand: L'Oreal Serie Expert | L'Oreal Professionnel Paris
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 6.7 oz,
16.9 oz,
25 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged,
Smoothing & Frizz-Control,
Thinning or Hair Loss,
Root - brand: Briogeo
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 8 oz,
32 oz,
2 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged - brand: Wella
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.6 oz,
3.3 oz,
8.4 oz,
33.8 oz,
33.8 oz/Refill - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Kerastase Resistance Strengthening Scalp And Hair Serum
- categories: Hair Care ,
Treatments & Masques,
Serum - brand: Kerastase
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.69 oz
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Peptide Prep Detox Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Specialty - brand: K18 Biomimetic Hairscience
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.8 oz,
8.5 oz,
31.5 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: L'Oreal SerieExpert Resveratrol Vitamino Color Radiance System Conditioner
- categories: Hair Care ,
Conditioner,
Color Treated - brand: L'Oreal Serie Expert | L'Oreal Professionnel Paris
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 6.7 oz,
16.9 oz,
25 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged,
Smoothing & Frizz-Control,
Thinning or Hair Loss,
Root - brand: Briogeo
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 8 oz,
32 oz,
2 oz - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair Shampoo
- categories: Hair Care ,
Shampoo,
Dry & Damaged - brand: Wella
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.6 oz,
3.3 oz,
8.4 oz,
33.8 oz,
33.8 oz/Refill - option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:
- name: Kerastase Resistance Strengthening Scalp And Hair Serum
- categories: Hair Care ,
Treatments & Masques,
Serum - brand: Kerastase
- option_color:
- option_options:
- option_option:
- option_size: 1.69 oz
- option_colors:
- option_flavor:
- option_opions:
- option_palette_color:
- search_keywords:
- option_szie:

Set Your Timer
This is an easy one but make sure to read all the instructions that come along with your color! Some color lines give a longer processing time for gray coverage. Leaving the color on for the full, recommended time is the last step in ensuring your grays will be gone so don’t even think about rinsing it out early!
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