Do Bright Hair Colors Work on Grey or White Hair? 🌈✨
A question we hear a lot: Can you dye grey or white hair with Headshot colors?
The answer is: Yes – sometimes! It depends heavily on your hair structure and the specific shade of grey.
Why is grey hair so tricky? 🧐
Grey or white hair often has a very smooth surface. That makes it harder for direct dyes (like Headshot colors) to stick compared to bleached hair. Bleaching not only lightens but also roughens the hair surface, which helps pigments bond better.
👉 Some customers say Headshot colors stick amazingly well and cover their greys perfectly. Others notice little to no effect because the dye washes out right away.
Tips to improve color uptake 💡
Do a strand test first: Always test on one strand to see how it works for you.
Use a clarifying shampoo: It makes the surface grippier and helps pigments hold.
Choose darker shades: Colors like Blood Berry, Toxic Absinth, or Psycho Purple contain more pigments and usually cover better.
Try blue & purple: Blue pigments are especially stubborn and can create a cool pastel effect on grey hair.
Color Masks – the gentle alternative 💜💙
If you’re not after a super bright dye, try our Headshot Color Masks.
Especially Purrfect Purple and Badass Blue have shown great results on natural grey hair.
On top of that, they nourish your hair with olive cells and plant extracts – perfect for grey hair that often feels a bit drier.
Bottom line 🌟
Yes, bright colors can work on grey or white hair, but not always. With the right tricks and a bit of experimentation, you can achieve amazing effects. And if it doesn’t cover fully: just take a deep breath, try a different shade, or go for our nourishing Color Masks. 💜💚💙