tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76078452158509763902024-03-12T19:50:10.582-07:00Love The GraySupporting Salt-n-Pepper Pride and a Gray Hair Positive lifestyle.Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-74104143035941975732024-01-08T02:42:00.000-08:002024-01-08T02:42:06.467-08:00Love the Gray is BACK! - The Resurgence of the Ultimate Grey Hair Hub<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjDIlB-vJMNmchyphenhyphenM_5NIckiT3lttJCA_4FqeI-JBjODovLvMZvYTzYtbdqzPVrqZPErINJLLE-48NUkQSv4TTpe_jQTxCmidqcDHnzzW2SzdB6QRVieyTJsWgcUsBao6e89kjXCaemKBLw9SXNso5i8g1ovFNwPFIvhziWtNUjEJmZFj-QqFjUkVXVnc/s1351/grayhairbox.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1351" height="76" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEjDIlB-vJMNmchyphenhyphenM_5NIckiT3lttJCA_4FqeI-JBjODovLvMZvYTzYtbdqzPVrqZPErINJLLE-48NUkQSv4TTpe_jQTxCmidqcDHnzzW2SzdB6QRVieyTJsWgcUsBao6e89kjXCaemKBLw9SXNso5i8g1ovFNwPFIvhziWtNUjEJmZFj-QqFjUkVXVnc/w596-h76/grayhairbox.jpg" width="596" /></a></div></div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Welcome back, silver foxes! </span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are thrilled to announce a huge refresh of our Love The Gray blog. For 17 years we have been your most trusted destination for everything related to embracing and celebrating those stunning silver strands. As we gear up for this exciting comeback, get ready for a treasure trove of product reviews, expert tips, and insightful articles dedicated to the world of grey hair.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>1. **Product Reviews: Unveiling the Best for Your Silver Locks**</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Our revamped website is committed to bringing you comprehensive reviews of the latest and greatest products tailored specifically for grey hair. From nourishing shampoos and conditioners to styling products that enhance your natural shine, we've got you covered. Stay tuned as we explore and recommend products that cater to the unique needs of grey hair, helping you maintain a healthy and radiant mane. And expect a revamped<a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank"> 5 Best Gray Hair Shampoos</a> soon!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>2. **Expert Tips: Unlocking the Secrets of Gorgeous Grey Tresses**</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Achieving and maintaining beautiful grey hair requires a bit of know-how. Our expert tips section is here to guide you through the journey, covering topics like hair care routines, styling techniques, and lifestyle choices that can enhance the vibrancy of your silver locks. Learn from seasoned professionals and fellow grey hair enthusiasts as we share the wisdom and insights needed to keep your mane looking its absolute best. And it's not just a site for women, we feature many articles on <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2016/01/how-to-maintain-gray-beard.html">gray beards</a> and <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2020/03/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos-for-men.html">mens grey grooming products</a> as well.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>3. **Celebrating Grey: Embracing the Natural Beauty of Silver Hair**</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Grey hair is a badge of honor, a testament to a life well-lived. Our blog will delve into the celebration of grey hair, debunking myths and challenging stereotypes associated with aging gracefully. Join us in fostering a community that embraces the natural beauty of silver strands and encourages confidence in every shade of grey.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>4. **Stories and Inspiration: Connecting through Shared Experiences**</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Love The Gray is not just a platform; it's a community where individuals from all walks of life can share their grey hair journeys. Look forward to heartfelt stories, inspiring anecdotes, and a sense of camaraderie as we celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of grey hair experiences. Your journey is our journey, and together, we'll redefine the narrative around grey hair.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Get ready to embark on a new chapter of embracing your grey hair journey with the renaissance of the Love the Gray. Whether you're seeking product recommendations, expert advice, or simply want to connect with a community that understands the beauty of silver strands, we're here for you. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let the silver revolution begin!</span></div>Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-57869895634251141492024-01-07T00:43:00.000-08:002024-01-07T00:43:12.325-08:00Product Review: VERB Purple Hair Mask <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">VERB: HYDRATING MASK </span></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana;">A hydrating treatment mask that neutralizes brassy and yellow tones in color-treated or natural blonde, gray, and silver hair. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><p style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Farewell brassiness! Verb's nourishing<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087QVJ8Q7/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B087QVJ8Q7&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=381f1a10e7eac570f74168d921f90c4f" target="_blank"> Purple Hair Mask</a>, powered by acai, brightens, hydrates and softens while toning yellow hues. This formula was designed to reduce brassiness in both color-treated and natural blonde, grey and silver hair tones. Great for all hair types. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS80XyBbeFnrIsOlJUnXc2eAw9g2qL8nUhbqw61ecJ0xgvbBpI-EStlVk6WKLsr7XZeVzdHFRFKpw1BnJv4gI_XU1YSkUoGF89C1GRMifRFRHdFLaiO1FXIVsGM5KtSBafNVReasRx7qR-_XvWe4vTbsduWYvUsjDIGh7nwFiaa8PF_D3esoDiz22Cb8E/s2560/verb%20hair.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2560" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS80XyBbeFnrIsOlJUnXc2eAw9g2qL8nUhbqw61ecJ0xgvbBpI-EStlVk6WKLsr7XZeVzdHFRFKpw1BnJv4gI_XU1YSkUoGF89C1GRMifRFRHdFLaiO1FXIVsGM5KtSBafNVReasRx7qR-_XvWe4vTbsduWYvUsjDIGh7nwFiaa8PF_D3esoDiz22Cb8E/s320/verb%20hair.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #f1f1f1; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);">Benefits </span></div></span><ul style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Neutralizes brassy, yellow hues in blonde, grey & silver hair between salon visits</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Intensely hydrates & softens</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Smoothes frizz</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For all hair types & textures: fine, thick, wavy, curly, kinky and straight and those with blonde, grey & silver hair tones</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)" face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f1f1f1; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);">Key Ingredients </span><br style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);" /></span><ul style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8); margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pro-vitamin B5 hydrates, smoothes & adds vibrancy to dull strands while providing hair with a natural boost of body</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunflower seed extract contains fatty acids that deeply nourish & increase hair manageability while providing natural UV protection to prevent color fading</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Violet pigment cancels out yellow, brassy tones</span></li><li style="--tw-ring-color: rgba(11, 123, 193, 0.5); --tw-ring-inset: var(--tw-empty, ); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --tw-shadow: 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Acai extract is high in antioxidants which help protect fragile strands & provide ultimate moisture</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)" style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);"><br /></span></span></div></div><br />Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-60958535371839501402020-05-04T06:01:00.000-07:002020-05-04T06:01:15.285-07:00Oh Fudge! 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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Years ago we all gave up on looking for a purple shampoo that didn't dry the heck of our hair. It was just a given. The trade off for the unstoppable brightening power of purple on our brassy tones. Purple shampoo makes our hair dry, so we only use it as often as we need to and make sure to condition and add moisture in every other product we rely on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But then along came a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQ6TXLS/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=theuniverslov-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=6bef20dc2e1de08b832a2ba9fa7d1f03&creativeASIN=B01LQ6TXLS" target="_blank">Violet Toning Shampoo</a> from the funky and fun professional brand Fudge. It does a great job with the whitening and brightening of brassy yellow hair, which is what we would expect from how deeply purple it is. But we didn't expect it to be so rich and hydrating. Fudge claims it's the guarana extract that helps nourish the hair as well as tone, but whatever it is our hair has never felt quite so soft and shiny after a purple shampoo. That's saying a LOT!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sulfate free, no animal testing, great for blondes as well, of course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Our list of the <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">5 Best Gray Hair Shampoos</a>. </span></div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-53966043646897183012020-05-04T04:27:00.000-07:002020-05-04T04:27:51.559-07:00Tips on Going Gray in a Pandemic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So you'd always thought that maybe <i>one day</i> you'd let your roots grow out and seeing what all that gray you'd been hiding actually looks like. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And now, in spite of you not being ready to see how much gray you actually have, that day has arrived and you're fully going gray! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(All this home dyeing is rather tragic, isn't it?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Why not let this be your time to see how if you're secretly a silver fox!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">T</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">his is a </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">stressful time for all, consider letting you gray hair naturally grow out as an act of self care. As we re-prioritize our lives now, some of the lengths we've put ourselves through for beauty don't seem to be as important anymore. Give yourself a break and give your hair the break it's been needing for too long. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(Plus, you can always let your hairdresser dye it back if the doesn't work for you!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But let's not confuse "going gray" with "letting yourself go"! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You're not going stir-crazy in lockdown or giving up on how you look, you're taking extra care of your hair by re-finding its natural beauty. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You're going to make yourself look gorgeous while you go gray. Vibrant gray hair is stunning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The transition can be the tricky part. Waiting for the gray to grow out to a decent length to cut off the colored ends requires patience. (Something that lockdown may have depleted you of!) So you might want to wear a headband some days when you don't want the whole office chatting about how gray your roots are on your office Zoom call. Make sure your headband coordinates with your face mask, of course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For men, skip waiting for the roots to grow out and just give yourself a buzz cut. They're the easiest type of home hair-cut, and it's a proven fact that silver foxes with buzz cuts are 75% more attractive. For women, a buzzed head is a striking look that can be both stunning and liberating, but you need a lot of mental fortitude to pull it off and as we're in a time of crisis it might be a little too much for you and the people around you to handle right now. Or, it might be just the right choice for you? We support loving your hair as well as yourself at all times... especially now! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Special gray hair shampoos and conditioners have been discussed extensively on this site. Get used to adding one to your shower routine. Not every day, just as part of the rotation to keep any yellowy dinge at bay. Start with our list of the <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Best Gray Hair Shampoos</a> and <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2020/03/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos-for-men.html" target="_blank">Best Gray Hair Shampoos for Men</a>. And don't forget a good <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-best-gray-hair-conditioners.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">conditioner</a>! Gray hair tends to be courser and more wirey, so make sure to condition regularly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy seeing the progress as you grow into your new look. Take lots of pictures. Let this be one of your positive memories from this period of our lives, that you used it to become the grey haired goddess you were always meant to become! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stay home. Stay healthy. And LOVE THE GRAY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Let's start with your shampoo. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Even if you only have a little bit of gray on the sides or a bit in the beard, you would benefit from an occasional "brightening" shampoo specifically designed to whiten grey hair and remove the yellow brassiness it can sometimes get. Don't use it every day, but often enough until you notice your gray start to sparkle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Warning: you will start receiving compliments on how Silver Foxy you are after only a few shampooings!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If any of you men have ever used anything made by American Crew, you know they're always a solid, no-fuss, well formulated grooming product. Their Shampoo for Gray Hair is no exception. It's a bit on the drying side as many purple shampoos are, but used occasionally it's a decent option. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is the stylist's choice to keep gray and blonde hair from getting brassy. JOICO has been a salon staple for ages, and they are finally embracing those going gorgeously gray by coming out with a quality purple shampoo. Their formula is very moisturizing unlike many purple shampoos, but still packs powerful whitening power. This XXL pump size is perfect for the man who doesn't want to have to think about when it's time to buy more shampoo! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You want an everyday shampoo that's simple yet effective. Removes the yellow tones and has a nice fresh scent. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Pantene has been around long enough to deliver the goods at the price you want. Gentle cleansing action that is free of paragons and silicones, although a bit drying if not used along with a conditioner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We'll admit it. We fell for the masculine packaging. (But hey, this list is about "male hair products" which really are just "hair products" being sold to men.) So we went for the race car red bottle with the military inspired logo and now we can tell you fellas, it ain't bad! It's a whitening shampoo that successfully brightens, thoroughly cleans, and is a little bit unexpected. Oh, and United Male is a company with a conscious because they don't do animal testing. (They make a great </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T1DRBZY/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07T1DRBZY&linkId=5fe1908940977c6835471b4c004c6388" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;" target="_blank">beard oil</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> too!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's not a secret that we love Phyto products, their previous Phytoargent was #3 on our all-time </span><a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;" target="_blank">Top 5 Gray Hair Shampoos</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> list. This new incarnation has a great masculine medicinal scent, and the botanical formula is incredibly hydrating and nourishing for a gray hair shampoo. Use once or twice a week for a brighter white mane. But don't overuse or you'll be in blue hair territory!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071Y8GMK5/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B071Y8GMK5&linkId=f47d52805791780e019babd009f18e27" target="_blank">Jhirmack Silver Brightening Ageless Purple Shampoo Set</a> is a winner. Everyone loves it.</span><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q384SQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000Q384SQ&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=0bef28be2386fc80f758495d1f9b3de4" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;" target="_blank">Klorane Anti- Yellowing</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. Our #1 alternative to purple.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046KFZC8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0046KFZC8&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=95ddf88e5156f7b6e8a0cc1fc256087d" target="_blank">Shimmer Lights</a>. Your grandmother's gray hair shampoo.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of course, here's our famous <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">Top 5 Gray Hair Shampoos</a> post that started it all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Guardian's Best Men's Shampoo for Gray Hair <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/nov/02/the-best-mens-shampoo-for-grey-hair" target="_blank">List</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">GQ Has a Gray Hair <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/best-products-for-gray-hair" target="_blank">List</a> too now. Everybody is learning to...</span><br />
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-74339394970690580522018-09-12T03:22:00.000-07:002018-09-12T03:22:06.359-07:00DUMP THE PUMP!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So you've found your favorite shampoo and conditioner...</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> why not save some money</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and enjoy some convenience by buying them in giant pump bottles, right?</span></div>
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You should never go through such a long cycle using the same shampoo and conditioner. Mixing up quality products is the best way to maintain a lush head of gray hair. <b>Switching up your products is the shock therapy that your hair needs!</b><br />
The main issue is buildup, of course. You want to mix up the detergents you use to cleanse, and the conditioners you use to condition. Gorgeous gray hair thrives by being washed with different shampoo combinations while getting nourishment from a wide mix of pack conditioners, leave-ins, and ordinary conditioners.<br />
Silver Foxes should already be used to shampoo rotations having had to incorporate whitening/purple shampoo in their routines, and those should be rotated too. As much as we would use this <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C60YA2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B001C60YA2&linkId=65121b7b5dd3551200c031646bce4277" target="_blank">enormous bottle of Shimmer Lights</a> we will also be using other purple shampoos and don't need <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C60YA2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B001C60YA2&linkId=65121b7b5dd3551200c031646bce4277">this</a> in our shower for the next seven years.</div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-65607999918877800982018-09-11T03:14:00.004-07:002018-09-11T03:14:58.050-07:00PRODUCT REVIEW: Dr Severin's Silver Shampoo<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Great anti-yellowing/whitening power</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> Dr. Severin's Silver Shampoo has one of the the most gorgeous shampoo bottles we've ever had on display in our bathroom! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you're looking to change up your purple shampoo, or simply want another gorgeous bottle to line your shower, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGPBFMQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B06WGPBFMQ&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=54818a3361f41108dfe6c30fe4caecae" target="_blank">Dr. Severin Silver Special Shampoo</a> is a great addition to your hair-whitening rotation.</span></div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-636419470319526082018-01-12T03:01:00.001-08:002018-01-12T03:01:49.769-08:00Gray Peoples Problems #1: DRY HAIR<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So by now you've made the commitment to stop fighting and Love The Gray. </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(GOOD FOR YOU!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You've scoured our site looking for how to brighten and whiten your gorgeous gray filaments and found the perfect gray hair-specific shampoo from our list of <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">recommendations</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You may have picked one of the classic "purple ones" like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006UJKPV4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006UJKPV4&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=d19525d1cad36c47d71a468b42918866" target="_blank">Shimmer Lights</a> or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IT654HG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00IT654HG&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=1674d266d2790ba30da7702e916bb1c5" target="_blank">Natur Vital Henna Shampoo</a>.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You like how it's eliminated the yellow brassiness, but find that it is drying your hair out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are a few tips to solve this classic Gray Peoples Problem:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>1. Don't use purple hair shampoo every day!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For whatever reason, these shampoos do have a tendency to cause drying. So use them in rotation with other shampoos just when you need a whitening boost. Once or twice a week should generally be enough once you have tamed your initial brassiness problem, and depending on how long your hair is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Thankfully there are loads of gray hair-specific conditioners on the market now. Here's a link to our list of favorite gray hair <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-best-gray-hair-conditioners.html" target="_blank">conditioners</a>. Some purple, some not. For most people simply using a regular purple conditioner may be all the whitening you need, and you may not even need the purple shampoo! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is our favorite gray hair hack of all! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Use a regular shampoo just to clean your hair when it's dirty, and simply add a tiny bit of purple shampoo to whatever regular conditioner you like the most. You'll whiten and nourish your hair at the same time! Some of our personal favorite conditioners include <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L1KFQKC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00L1KFQKC&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=ae657431db27ddf5413d4e9cfba2a0e5" target="_blank">Silk 18</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HY5906/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004HY5906&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=7a323721681e053405d53592afdea110" target="_blank">PUREOLOGY Hydrate conditioner</a>, and good old <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y1JT8E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000Y1JT8E&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=a1b14977c72d4144d94c24ca702f2aac" target="_blank">Nexxus Humectress</a>.</span></div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-35426802587350273612017-11-14T12:04:00.000-08:002017-11-14T12:04:03.727-08:00Product Review: Oribe Silverati Shampoo<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Oribe's Silverati Shampoo is THE MOST EXPENSIVE GRAY HAIR SHAMPOO WE HAVE EVER USED!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">$46 for just over 8 ounces of shampoo? </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's only slightly less expensive than caviar. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But Oribe is one of the most famous hairdressers in the world, so it's very on-brand for him to release a luxury hair care line. And we're very grateful he hasn't overlooked the Gray Pride community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Second things second...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We LOVE the name "Silverati"! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We'd like to think of ourselves as being among the gray-haired ELITE! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So bow down to us you salt-and-pepper peasants, we're members of the Silverati! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But how is the shampoo? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We like it! </span><br />
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/ORIBE-Silverati-Shampoo-8-5-oz/dp/B01N7Z8DHN/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=theuniverslov-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=d5534c38b116e16fde188bbbbc0ee73d&creativeASIN=B01N7Z8DHN" style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;" target="_blank">Oribe's Silverati Shampoo</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> is</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> gently cleansing, has a lovely fragrance, and isn't as drying as most gray hair shampoos. The anti-yellowing effect isn't quite as intense as some of our <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">favorite purple shampoos</a>, but we kind of like that. It's a milder, every day gray-hair shampoo for the luxury customer. Silverati shampoo includes exotic elements we've never heard of before in a shampoo, such as "European Silver Fir Extract", "Lycée", "Moringa Seed Oil" and "Mirabelle Plum". You can almost feel how expensive these ingredients are as you lather them into your hair... </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Or are we just buying into the hype? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Is it worth it? That depends how much is $46 worth to you. We think it's worth a try.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There's an even pricier <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRD8FRK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01MRD8FRK&linkId=b3b908154a06ca208a94ade302d0fa55" target="_blank">Silverati Conditioner,</a> but we're waiting for our next pay check to give that one a go!</span></div>
Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-2451343806722621532017-11-10T03:30:00.000-08:002017-11-10T04:13:44.079-08:00The Best Colors to Wear With Gray Hair<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Okay, so you've committed to loving your gray, let it <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-grow-out-gray-hair.html" target="_blank">grow out the right way</a>, and you're using the proper <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">shampoos</a> and <a href="https://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-best-gray-hair-conditioners.html" target="_blank">conditioners</a> to brighten and whiten your hair so it's practically luminescent! Now it's time to dress to impress!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are very few colors that <i>don't</i> work with gray hair. Earth tones like olive or beige may wash you out a bit, <span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">and the yellow undertones in ivory or cream could bring out the yellow in your hair and make it look dull. B</span>ut we subscribe to the never-say-never school of thought when it comes to fashion, so if you find a yellow sweater you love we say wear it!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">However, there <u>are</u> colors that always help make gray hair even more striking. Let's take a look... </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The contrast between black clothing and white hair always makes a dramatic statement. Wear black when you want to be taken seriously, like Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada" or José Mourinho managing Manchester United. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Gray-on-Gray is ALWAYS a winning combination! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There's nothing like seeing a silver fox in a cozy gray sweater.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When in doubt, go gray!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Dazzling jewel tones</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> provide a wonderful compliment for gray hair in any shade.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> When you want to stand out, wear a bright and bold jewel tone </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">such as Ruby, Turquoise, Jade, Amethyst, Emerald Green, Cobalt, or Citrine. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wear a jewel tone when you're feeling flirty, fresh and want to draw attention.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XFN3P1L/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B06XFN3P1L&linkId=c61d4ee297bdb6fef8ab3b3a42244755" target="_blank">Matrix Color Obsessed So Silver</a> began life as a product called Color Care So Silver. Now it's being marketed as part of their "Color Obsessed" line and we have to say, it's nice to have another high-end purple shampoo on the market!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">Matrix has paired it with their Total Results Color Obsessed Conditioner, a "color treated hair conditioner" they say is enriched with Vitamin E and Sunflower Oil. Even if naturally gray hair is not the same texture as over-processed hair it's a strong conditioner that penetrates nicely and is a nice compliment to the shampoo.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "amazon ember" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Parfum / Fragrance, Salicylic Acid, Carbomer, CI 60730 / Ext. Violet 2, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.</span>Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-33290451190900141082017-09-10T08:34:00.000-07:002017-09-10T08:34:19.353-07:00Do Men Need Different Gray Hair Shampoo?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Society has been telling us that while women should never let their hair go gray, it's only okay for men to be silver foxes. (Obviously if you've been reading this blog then you know by know that we think this is BALONEY!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The bottle looks like something you'd find in a science laboratory, which reflects how Davines started out as a cosmetic research company before becoming a beauty product powerhouse. It truly seems like Davines has selected each ingredient to scientifically target the problems found with maintaining gorgeous gray hair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It contains light purple pigments to color-brighten white and blonde hair while canceling yellow and brassy tones without an activator. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This shampoo doesn't really later, because lather is mainly a result of detergents that dry out your hair. Instead it contains gentle and mild surfacants to gently clean your hair without excessive drying. They've added hydrolysed milk proteins to condition and protect, along with provitamin B5 for deep moisturization. The pleasant scent would best be described as "woodsy", which may be an attempt to appeal as a unisex product.</span></div>
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<br />Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-65924452491127367872016-12-20T01:09:00.001-08:002016-12-20T01:12:45.187-08:00Jhirmack Distinctions Silver Plus Ageless Shampoo - Product Review<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Jhirmack may be trying a<i> bit</i> too hard to convince you that your gray hair doesn't make you look older. </span></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But we're willing to forgive them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BSE4HXI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BSE4HXI&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=c17a2eb8401eb52e0aaf7f353a4d61cb" target="_blank">Jhirmack Silver Plus</a> is one of the highest rated gray hair shampoos on Amazon, and with good reason. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's a solid performer: a purple shampoo with excellent de-yellowing powers, it lathers well, and has a pleasant, light fragrance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And the best feature: it's about half the price of Clairol's best-selling </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0046KFZC8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0046KFZC8&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=eefe4abc1a3b9937924f5025988023fe" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Shimmer Lights</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Like many purple shampoos it is a tad drying, so use it in rotation with more nourishing hair products such as its </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">companion</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BER9454/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01BER9454&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=5819239706db9b54c8df04f22e3f362c" target="_blank">Jhirmack Silver Plus Ageless Conditioner</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It ain't fancy, but this might just be the budget purple shampoo you've been looking for.</span><br />
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-45796273165232495622016-05-31T05:14:00.001-07:002016-05-31T05:14:14.457-07:00Product Review: Sachajuan Silver Shampoo<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We've seen a lot of purple, anti-yellowing shampoos here at Love The Gray. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">But when a friend sang high praises for <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CQHILS/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B008CQHILS&linkId=7b4ee4cd9352367df27993ea1d2b31bb" target="_blank">Sachajuan Silver Shampoo</a>, we had to give it a go. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> And after several weeks of using it we were struck with the question... is Sachajuan Silver Shampoo the best purple shampoo for gray hair EVER?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">The purple power is strong with this one. The the anti-yellowing effect is almost immediate. </span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">Your salt-and-pepper will SHINE in no time!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">It also feels lighter than other purple shampoos we've used, but still packs the punch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">It works well to eliminate brassy undertones, so if you're a blonde going gray this might be the perfect shampoo for you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Like most violet shampoos, it's a bit drying. So you'll want to use it in rotation with other shampoos, and perhaps try it with the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CQI8QC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B008CQI8QC&linkId=4d911797bd47fafc0553306641017b13" target="_blank">Sachajuan Silver Conditioner</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">It's also it's a bit pricey. </span><span style="font-family: '"trebuchet ms"', sans-serif;">But since you don't use it every day, one little bottle should last you for months. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">So is Sachajan Silver Shampoo is the best purple shampoo we've ever used! YES!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Is it $20-per-bottle better than <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TBVGBM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=theuniverslov-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B000TBVGBM&linkId=394045030a94f9ac0faad19ba10c9d08" target="_blank">Shimmer Lights</a>? Hard to say. But it just might bump it off our <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">Top Gray Hair Shampoo</a> list next time we update it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">If you like trying new products it's definitely worth a go, be sure to tell us what you think in the comments below!</span></div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-41442288692595806462016-05-17T02:16:00.002-07:002016-05-17T02:16:53.137-07:00Do Gray Hair Pills Work?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You've seen the ads and it got you wondering... could a little pill get rid of my gray hair? Spoiler alert: NO!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">These anti-gray pills claim to prevent and reverse grey hair using an enzyme called <i>catalase,</i> all based on the fact that a 2009 <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2013/05/gray-hair-cure-go-away-gray-is-no-fountain-of-youth/index.htm" target="_blank">study</a> reported that gray hair has lower-than-normal levels of catalase. However, the study said absolutely nothing about whether taking catalase supplements actually stops hair from turning grey. And</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> the companies marketing these pills have offered absolutely </span><a href="http://supplement-geek.com/gray-hair-pills-review/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">ZERO proof</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> that they work. None! In fact, the three leading manufacturers have been </span><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3081697/Gray-hair-prevention-pill-targeted-million-dollar-lawsuit.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">sued for millions by the FTC for false advertising</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and have been ordered to stop claiming they get rid of gray hair. Yet do you think that has actually stopped them?</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lacking any actual scientific evidence to back up their claims, the companies marketing these pills use the only evidence ever offered by snake-oil salesman: the "testimonial". Testimonials are subjective, highly selective, and prove nothing other than that someone who was paid to say a product worked said: "It worked! (Now where's my check?)". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Have</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> a look at the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CYR0NI0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01CYR0NI0&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=ICAEXTIMJQY7MHAR" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Amazon reviews</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> for one of these products, the positive reviews are all from people who were either paid or given free samples to write a review. And even those mostly say "they haven't started working yet, but I'm hopeful!" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you really want to get rid of your gray hair, the only way is to dye it. Period. Sorry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But may we suggest just going gray gracefully instead? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dare we say, loving your gray? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you want some tips on how to transition into a gorgeous silver fox have a look at our post: <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-grow-out-gray-hair.html" target="_blank">How To Let Your Hair Go Gray The Right Way</a>.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-30025409353425433032016-02-03T23:42:00.001-08:002016-02-03T23:49:52.128-08:00New York Times Style Section learns to Love the Gray<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The New York Times Style Section has finally discovered Gray Pride. I</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">n an article entitled "</span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/04/fashion/for-millennial-men-gray-hair-is-welcome.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share&_r=0" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">For Millennial Men, Gray Hair is Welcome</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">", the editors offer this revelation:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , "times" , serif; font-size: 16px;">"Gone are the days when guys would </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/13/fashion/13SKIN.html" style="color: #326891; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px;">actively avoid graying hair</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , "times" , serif; font-size: 16px;">. For a new generation of adventurous men, dyeing one’s hair gray is gaining traction, appropriating a naturally occurring phenomenon from older men and giving it a millennial twist."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So for men, going gray is officially "trending", and hipsters are now dyeing their hair grey as a "fashion statement." </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The "Gray Lady" also credits celebrities like One Direction's Zayn Malik, Olympic athlete Gus Kenworthy, and YouTuber Tyler Oakley with bringing the gray look into the public eye. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Of course, we here at Love The Gray have known this for ages. That well kept, well groomed gray hair is gorgeous on both men and women. And of course, women were already on the forefront of this trend, and the sexism of the NYT's coverage is laid out in this excellent piece on The Frisky: "<a href="http://www.thefrisky.com/2016-02-03/the-times-style-section-is-a-year-behind-on-hair-trends/" target="_blank">The Times is a Year Behind on Hair Trends</a>".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;">"It’s annoying that the 2015 piece on women and grey hair talked about embracing ageing while the men’s piece on grey hair claims that it’s </span><i style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">not</span></i><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;"> about embracing aging, it’s just about being fashion forward, making the women’s piece an appraisal of women’s </span><i style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">entire bodies</span></i><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 15px;"> while affording men the ability to just have it be about their hair. It’s annoying that the women’s piece got stuck into their “Women in the World” vertical while the men’s piece got put into the Fashion & Style section, as if the topic didn’t belong in the more widely-read section until men were doing it."</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And if you're looking for tips on easy ways to color your hair gray check out our post <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-go-gray-fast.html" target="_blank">How To Go Gray Fast</a>!</span></div>
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-81147187140012219212016-01-26T08:33:00.002-08:002016-02-03T23:43:27.186-08:00How To Maintain A Gray Beard<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This post is for the hirsute hunks, those guys with gray beards looking to keep them stylish and fresh. It seems every guy has a beard these guys. And until the clean shaven look is back in fashion, here's how to keep your beard looking it's best:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It doesn't matter if you're just working the salt-and-pepper stubble, or growing out a full Rip Van Winkle, you always need to shape your facial hair and keep the ends tidy. So an electric trimmer is essential. Adjust the setting for your desired length, use the side razor for edging, and a moustache comb for a nice uniform groom. A fancy </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U8ESI4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003U8ESI4&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=BESRFKCUGGMNI57P" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Philips Norelco 7300 BeardTrimmer</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> has a handy built-in vacuum, but a more basic </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARF42H0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00ARF42H0&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=EBYCPQGNY46AYISZ" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">Philips Norelco Multigroom 3100</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> will do you just fine. And for the love of god, please trim your nose and ear hairs while you're at it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There's nothing more unattractive on a man than a yellowing white beard. If you're lucky enough to still have hair on top of your head, that's probably gray too. So pick one of </span><a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">our favorite gray hair shampoos</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> and use it on your face as well to keep your beard looking white and bright.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Like all hair, your beard hair needs moisture. And since grey hair tends to be more wiry, it's even more important to use a conditioner in the shower. Just remember to rub it on your beard and leave it in there for a couple extra minutes, since gray hair needs an extra moisture infusion. Any old hair conditioner will do, but if you want the Cadillac of hair conditioners try <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007N1D4A2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007N1D4A2&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=UML6JHUE5ZTIYJMZ" target="_blank">this one from Alterna</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And the last step, apply a few drops of beard oil and comb it through your beard at least once a day. Either dry or preferably on a damp beard just after you get out of the shower. It will soften the hair and prevent split ends. We love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WF6VFSS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00WF6VFSS&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=FU4GCGMP2PQCNU3R" target="_blank">The Gentlemen's Beard Oil</a>. It contains a mixture of essential oils including vitamin E and evening primrose which help nourish your skin and prevent itching. (Helps with "bearddruff" too! ) They make a nice unscented beard <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197FW498/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0197FW498&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=I4GNCWOESRPLTA4S" target="_blank">balm</a> as well. You won't believe the difference that using a beard oil makes in how soft your beard will get. The people that you kiss will love you for it! </span><br />
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-9341547334056723152015-09-10T08:54:00.003-07:002015-09-24T03:14:49.001-07:00THE Shower Head for Gray Hair<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gorgeous gray hair starts and ends in the shower. Not just with the </span><a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">shampoo</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-best-gray-hair-conditioners.html" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">conditioner</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> you choose, but the very water you wash it in. Hard water makes gray hair dingy and brassy over time. And if there's chorine in your water it can leave gray hair duller and more wiry. So here's a</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> secret that every Salt-n-Pepper Sexpot needs to know about: replace your shower head!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Filtered water will help remove impurities and keep your white hair bright. Our girlfriend with shoulder-length grey hair doesn't even use a grey hair shampoo at all, but swears by her <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006VVN1S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006VVN1S&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=4PIZWEXWY25J2YS3" target="_blank">Culligan Filtered Showerhead</a>. It claims to filter 99% of chlorine and leave your hair softer and cleaner. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's only $30 and is easy to install yourself!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Or if you prefer the style of a "rain" shower head, they make a filtered version of that too called the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XISGC6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002XISGC6&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=6C7234IB6UHYFQ74" target="_blank">Culligan RainDisc</a>...</span><br />
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-52394526519589742902015-08-12T11:25:00.000-07:002015-08-12T11:25:21.861-07:00Clearly, Zayn from One Direction reads our website...<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Former One Direction hottie Zayn Malik just colored his hair gray, and we are more than willing to take credit for the change!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Clearly, the former boy-bander must have read our recent post "<a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-go-gray-fast.html" target="_blank">How To Go Gray FAST</a>"!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love the Gray, Zayn! (or should we say, Love the Grey??)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-15743023236128116422015-06-12T08:39:00.000-07:002015-09-24T03:24:33.023-07:00How To Let Your Hair Go Gray - THE RIGHT WAY!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week we gave tips on how to get gray hair <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-go-gray-fast.html" target="_blank">FAST</a>. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But let's get real... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We're in this loving-the-gray thing for the long haul, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">not just as a quick and trendy color statement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> So if you've been looking toying with the idea of letting your dye job grow out and natural gray grow in, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">here are some tips to help you along your way to being gray and gorgeous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>COMMIT!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's finally time to become the sexy silver fox you were born to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You've had it with pretending, and wasting money on ridiculously overpriced dye-jobs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So embrace this exciting new hair chapter in your life!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remember, you've EARNED it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gray hair does not make you old. Feeling old makes you old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be one of those fierce, positive people proving that vitality is an attitude, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">not one of those scared fools thinking they can fight off the grim reaper with a bottle of Nice 'N Easy Medium Ash Brown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">All those silly little woo-girls can only dream about one day having a gorgeous gray mane. For you, that day is now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now, run to the nearest open window and scream: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'M DONE WITH HAIR DYE AND I'M NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANY MORE!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>BRACE YOURSELF!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's going to take longer than you think. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hair grows about 1-2 inches a month. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So calculate how long it will take for your desired length and start mentally preparing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At about two months in you're going to contemplate chickening out and racing back to your hairdresser to beg for mercy. Don't do it! It will probably take a good 4-5 months before you have enough gray to see significant growth .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tell your family and best girlfriends that this is what you're going and that you want their support. Talk with your stylist about what you're doing and ask for suggestions on a good style to wear your hair up. Just don't let them talk you out of letting the gray grow out. You will face resistance, you've been paying their rent with your hair dye!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Accept the grey roots, embrace them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They signify that you're on your journey to where you want your hair to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remember, pepper is no good without salt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>GET A HEADBAND!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Headbands are the solution for many women seeking to cover up the transition area between the dye job and new growth. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And they work great, so get a few. It may be your new look for a while.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For men, get a buzz cut. Voila, you're gray!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Women, you can do the buzz cut too and rock the short Jamie Lee Curtis look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>(Haven't you always secretly wanted to have super-short hair anyway?)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Special gray hair shampoos and conditioners have been discussed extensively on this site. Get used to adding one to your shower routine. Not every day, just as part of the rotation to keep any yellowy dinge at bay. Start with our list of the <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">Best Gray Hair Shampoos</a>. And don't forget a good <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-best-gray-hair-conditioners.html" target="_blank">conditioner</a>! Gray hair tends to be courser and more wirey, so make sure to condition regularly. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you just can't deal with seeing gray roots, get a product like hair mascara or a colored hair pencil and color in your roots temporarily. They wash out with shampoo. It's about making you feel good about yourself, and if that's what you need in the short term then that's what you need. Try a product such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FYSZDQ4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00FYSZDQ4&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=GW6P2BVW2P7PGGDQ" target="_blank">Color Wow Root Cover Up</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AAAVS6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000AAAVS6&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=NECP7SR47AGY2OWV" target="_blank">Roux Hair Crayon</a>, or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GVESCFY/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00GVESCFY&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=WOG6234H7I6E5QWS" target="_blank">Bumble and Bumble's Tint Powder</a>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We've always felt that it's best to work WITH mother nature rather than against her, so be brave and let's see your gorgeous gray hair! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let us know how it goes in the comments below!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Love yourself, LOVE THE GRAY!</span></div>
Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-7996733287528800192015-06-03T06:42:00.000-07:002015-09-24T03:20:20.053-07:00How To Go Gray - FAST!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With hot silver foxes like George Clooney and Dame Helen Mirren flaunting their gorgeous gray manes, and young stars like Kelly Osbourne and Kylie Jenner dyeing their hair silver just for fun... It seems everyone is going gaga for gray hair! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now that gray is having it's day, even those folks unlucky enough to have naturally dark hair want in on the trend. And thanks to modern science, anyone can go gray in minutes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After years of shaming people into dyeing away the gray, the beauty industry has realised they can make a fortune with silver-coloring products, so suddenly it's hip! Go figure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here are some of the top products currently on the market to turn your hair grey:</span><br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: start;">Crazy Color Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Silver</span></span></b></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sold in an iconic pink bottle, Crazy Color has one of the largest selections of bold hair dyes. If you have dark hair, you must first beach it before adding any color. Add this trendy <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003UTE2T8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003UTE2T8&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=OQCW4AEKZAXEI5OV" target="_blank">Crazy Color Silver color cream</a> and you'll stay gray anywhere from 3-9 weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">La Riche makes a popular silver semi-permanent dye as well, and theirs is vegan and not tested on animals if that's important to you. Again you'll need to bleach or pre-lighen your hair first, and one tub of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00155T40Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00155T40Q&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=3GMHKCIHTWCJAHFI" target="_blank">La Riche Directions</a> is enough to cover shoulder length hair. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're looking for something more permanent, Pravana is one of the most popular brands of permanent hair colorings on the market. Their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BNHOP3C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BNHOP3C&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=ABXQGPXRMTV62U3W" target="_blank">Pravana ChromaSilk</a> line blends pure silk amino acids which they say helps drive the color deeper into the hair with keratin amino acids to keep the hair strong. They recommend using their <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SFZOL2U/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SFZOL2U&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=ATA3S37MQRDF4CGP" target="_blank">Vivid Conditioner</a> after pre-lightening your hair to help the color adhere better when you dye it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Caution is necessary when using hair dyes. If you have never dyed your hair before do some research, read the reviews, and maybe even hire a professional! For some excellent tips on the entire process check out this article from <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/augustafalletta/here-is-every-little-detail-on-how-to-dye-your-hair-gray#.dwZxboL17D" target="_blank">Buzzfeed</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And once you use a product to color your hair gray, don't use a shampoo with sulfates or you'll wash out the dye. We review one especially for gray hair <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/product-review-pravana-pure-light.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-27489216921690693022015-06-01T10:09:00.004-07:002015-06-03T07:20:58.902-07:00Product Review: Pravana Pure Light Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">We have <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">reviewed</a> a lot of purple shampoos designed to brighten silver tones and eliminate brassiness, so when we heard about Pravana's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001W2X8AO/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001W2X8AO&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=RP4IQUQHIAXQT2P6" target="_blank">Pure Light Brightening Shampoo and Conditioner</a>"</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">claiming to be </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">the first sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner formulated for silver hair... we admit we got a little excited.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some people avoid sulfates in their shampoo because they believe the chemical dries hair out and strips away natural oils. Fair enough. But sulfates are also what lather and actually clean your hair. They're pretty much in every shampoo in your shower right now, under names such as </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate. Go have a look. We'll wait. This product lists an ingredient called "sodium lauryl sulfoacetate." We're not chemists, but is that all that different?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So it would make sense that Pure Light is not all that great at cleaning. Plus it doesn't wash out easily. We did like the texture it left our hair, and did make it shiny. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">And we never thought we'd say this about a purple shampoo, but this one might be TOO purple! If you leave it on too long, you will stain your hands, stain your shower, and of course look like a dreaded "blue hair" old lady or worse a Star Trek character. If you choose to use this shampoo, it would be best to water it down and not leave it in too long. It did brighten our gray, but not as well as some of our <a href="http://lovethegray.blogspot.com/2012/02/5-best-gray-hair-shampoos.html" target="_blank">faves</a>.</span></span></div>
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<br />Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-41606679248778182542015-02-23T11:18:00.000-08:002015-11-03T07:30:17.636-08:00Joico Color Endure: Product Review<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; text-align: center;">As one of the best-selling gray hair salon lines out there, people have been asking us to take a look at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E01EPU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001E01EPU&linkCode=as2&tag=theuniverslov-20&linkId=QSNPLS4PZDFFBJVB" target="_blank">Joico's Color Endure Violet Shampoo</a> and conditioner. And boy are we glad we did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Bruce the Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09214290776653477605noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7607845215850976390.post-41508188344176686772014-11-05T09:22:00.000-08:002015-06-03T07:21:20.934-07:00Blue Hair Territory<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">We have never understood how old ladies let their hair get blue!?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Clearly they are aware enough to use the special blue rinse shampoo to keep it from yellowing, do they not notice their heads look like grape cotton candy? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Are people afraid to tell them out of a sense of respect for the elderly? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms';">Or maybe that's just the look they were going for!</span></div>
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