Though gray hair color today has become a mark to many of experience and sophistication many people still consider coloring it. Coloring gray hair is often employed to enhance your existing hair color or to cover premature graying. Do it yourself hair coloring is frequently done and many people find it no problem to use.

There are also some who endorse the use of natural herbs and oils to help stop or slow graying. Some of the natural items that are said to slow down the process of your gray hair color are: regular application of coconut oil, use of curry leaves either by consuming them in your diet or applying the leaf extract on the scalp with coconut oil, application of extracts of the amaranth vegetable leaf, a mixture of henna and coconut oil is also very good for preventing gray hair. You should make sure that you carefully try any of these natural remedies slowly and over a period of time to make sure you suffer no adverse effects.

There are several options that you can use to change your gray hair color. You can either color your hair permanently or try different shades that suit your personality. There are many color brands that offer affordable packages. It may be best to consult your hair stylist for their recommendations and get their help with choosing a color and type of treatment that would work best for you.

Hair rinse is a good option if you want to blend your grey hair and not cover them. You have to be extra careful with hair color because it starts flowing if it gets even slightly wet. Hair rinse will bleed so be careful, you may also want to cover hair to protect pillow casings and sheets. Rinses will wash out while shampooing hair. Some brands may take more than one wash but it will start to fade from the first one. Apply after shampooing and then let it dry.

Semi permanent grey hair color usually lasts for about 6-8 weeks. The semi permanent packages come with simple instructions that are easy to follow. If you change colors, be sure to give hair some time to allow one color from interfering with another.

If you are going for a permanent hair color be sure of what you are choosing, it should fit your complexion and your personality. Even if you are going for striking colors make sure that it isn't something that you may change your mind about later. If possible, ask the stylist to show you visually how it is going to look. Before you commit to a permanent color, you can try some of the temporary types of colors first to make sure you will be happy with the change.

Too much use of colors and dyes can also damage your hair. It will help if your hair is protected from direct exposure to sun and ultraviolet rays. Too many chemicals can be damaging so even the amount of shampoo or any other chemical products you use should be minimal. Blow dryers and curling irons should be avoided as much as possible to reduce the stress inflicted on the hair.

You'll find that there are many easy ways to change your gray hair color and give you a new look that you will be very happy with.