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Hair Color for Mature Hair: Color Ideas for Women Over 50

As we age, the production of melanin (the pigment that gives our hair color) slows down and our hair starts to turn gray. While some women decide to celebrate their salt-and-pepper locks – think grombre — gray hair is not the right choice for everyone. In fact, many women don’t want to look older than they feel! Whether you opt for a completely new color or just want to replicate your natural shade, read on for advice about the best hair colors for women over 50.

What Sort of Colors are Best for Mature Hair?

Many women dye their hair to disguise their age, but if the color is too dark, brassy, or light, it can have the opposite effect by zapping the warmth from your skin and leaving you looking washed out. Fortunately, there are plenty of hair colors for women over 50 that enhance the natural beauty of older women.

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Hair Dyes for Women Over Fifty

Because gray hair is more prone to damage and harder to dye due to structural changes, make sure you choose an at-home permanent color range that not only provides outstanding gray coverage but nourishes and protects your hair at the same time.

Hair Color Ideas for Older Women

We can’t halt the aging process, but that doesn’t mean we have to put up with unwanted grays or play it safe with boring, mousy hues! There are plenty of vibrant color ideas for women over 50 to choose from that flatter, enhance, and complement more mature skin.

  • Chestnut Brown: beautifully warm, this rich color flatters all skin tones and is never out of fashion.
  • Almond Cookie: with its delicious warm honey tones, you’ll look good enough to eat!
  • Deep Auburn: this intense flattering shade particularly suits skin with warm undertones.
  • Purply Burgundy: don’t be afraid to make a statement with this bold on-trend shade.
  • Toffee Nut: the warmth of buttery caramel hues will enhance your natural beauty
  • Deep Brown: who says blondes have more fun?

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Tips for Dyeing Gray Hair

Because gray hair is harder to color and is more fragile, it’s important to choose a range that provides 100% gray coverage while protecting your hair at the same time. Make sure you do a patch test 48 hours before dying your hair and always read the instructions before you start. Top tips: protect your ears and hairline with a barrier cream (e.g. petroleum jelly) and don’t use your best towel!

For more coverage tips read our guide.
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