Care tips for gray locks: How to make your silver shine

Wearing gray curls naturally has many advantages - for example, there's no need for tedious re-dyeing and you can do without aggressive chemical dyes. This step preserves the health of your curls. And let's be honest: happy, shiny silver locks are simply beautiful!

No matter why you have opted for your natural look - here you can find out how to optimally care for your gray locks and give them everything they need.

What makes gray curls special?

The structure of gray hair differs significantly from pigmented hair: They are often coarser, drier and tend to be more brittle. Over time, they lose their shine and density, while the scalp's sebum production decreases. These changes require an adapted care routine to keep your curls supple and vibrant.

1. more moisture for dry curls

As grey hair produces less sebum and is naturally drier, you should focus on moisturizing products.

What helps:

• Use mild shampoos (all CG shampoos are perfect for this).
• Use moisturizing leave-ins, deep conditioners and styling products.
• Look out for products with antioxidants that protect gray hair from environmental damage and provide a fresh shine.

2. avoid build-up

Gray curls are more porous and absorb care products more quickly. That sounds good - but there is a risk of build-up if you use products that are too rich.

What helps:

• Choose lighter conditioners and leave-ins, especially for finer hair.
• If your curls look tired and heavy, treat them to a deep cleansing shampoo to remove any residue.

3. do not forget scalp care

The scalp plays an important role in healthy locks. As we age, it produces less sebum, which can lead to dry skin and brittle hair.

What helps:

• Massage your scalp daily for 10-15 minutes with a soft silicone scalp brush.
• Scalp massages promote blood circulation and stimulate sebum production.

4. pre-poo for smooth hair ends

The so-called pre-poo (care before washing) can work wonders. Massage a nourishing oil into your scalp and the ends of your hair before shampooing.

Tip:

• Leave the oil on for at least 15 minutes - or overnight for intensive care.
• Then wash out with a mild shampoo.

5. bring frizz under control

Gray curls react more strongly to moisture in the air, which can quickly lead to frizz.

What helps:

• Use an alcohol-free hairspray and tame flyaway hairs with a small brush.
• Moisturizing styling products help to keep the curls supple.

6. protection against yellow tint

Grey hair is more sensitive to UV rays due to the loss of melanin. This can cause the hair to appear yellowish and dull.

 What helps:

• Protect your curls with a hat or scarf during prolonged exposure to the sun.
• Use a purple shampoo or conditioner every now and then to neutralize yellow tones. However, make sure that these products do not contain sulphates, as they can dry out the hair.
• A natural alternative is white kaolin clay, which removes impurities from the hair and reduces the yellow tinge.

7. styling tips for gray curls

As the structure of gray locks changes, styling can become a little more challenging. The hair often appears rougher and less shiny.

What helps:

• Use styling products that lock in moisture and provide shine.
• Make sure you care for your hair from the roots to the ends.
• For a neat look with flyaway hairs, you can use a small brush and alcohol-free hairspray.

8 Why gray hair is healthier

Many women dye their hair regularly every few weeks - a process that not only stresses the hair but also the scalp. Avoiding dyes helps to restore the natural health of your hair.

Did you already know?

Gray hair is not actually white, but transparent. It reflects the light more strongly and therefore has a special shine.

Product recommendations for gray curls

In the lockenkopf Boutique, you will find a selection of shampoos, conditioners and styling products that are perfectly tailored to the needs of gray curls. Use the filter function to search specifically for products such as leave-ins, gels or masks.

Say goodbye to chemical dyes and wear your silver crown with pride!

With the right care, you can make your gray locks shine - without any compromises.

Here you will find a selection of products for gray curls, use the filter function (right) to search for a specific type (shampoo, conditioner, mask, leave in, gel, etc).