Product Review: Oribe Silverati Shampoo

First things first... 

Oribe's Silverati Shampoo is THE MOST EXPENSIVE GRAY HAIR SHAMPOO WE HAVE EVER USED!

$46 for just over 8 ounces of shampoo? That's only slightly less expensive than caviar. 
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. 

Second things second...
We LOVE the name "Silverati"! 
We'd like to think of ourselves as being among the gray-haired ELITE! 
So bow down to us you salt-and-pepper peasants, we're members of the Silverati!  

But how is the shampoo? 
We like it! 
Oribe's Silverati Shampoo is 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 favorite purple shampoos, 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... Or are we just buying into the hype? 

Is it worth it? That depends how much is $46 worth to you. We think it's worth a try.
There's an even pricier Silverati Conditioner, but we're waiting for our next pay check to give that one a go!

The Best Colors to Wear With Gray Hair

Dressing For Gray Hair

Okay, so you've committed to loving your gray, let it grow out the right way, and you're using the proper shampoos and conditioners to brighten and whiten your hair so it's practically luminescent! Now it's time to dress to impress!

There are very few colors that don't work with gray hair. Earth tones like olive or beige may wash you out a bit, and the yellow undertones in ivory or cream could bring out the yellow in your hair and make it look dull. But 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!

However, there are colors that always help make gray hair even more striking. Let's take a look... 

BLACK

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.  

GRAY

Gray-on-Gray is ALWAYS a winning combination! 

There's nothing like seeing a silver fox in a cozy gray sweater.

When in doubt, go gray!

JEWEL TONES

Dazzling jewel tones provide a wonderful compliment for gray hair in any shade. 

 When you want to stand out, wear a bright and bold jewel tone such as Ruby, Turquoise, Jade, Amethyst, Emerald Green, Cobalt, or Citrine. 

Wear a jewel tone when you're feeling flirty, fresh and want to draw attention.

BLUE

There's nothing like a soft blue color to bring out the cool tones in your hair.  A denim shirt says you're comfortable with who you are, and that you love your gray!

BOLD COLORS

Daring to wear a bright color says you may be gray, but you're still not afraid to make a big statement. As the pigment drains from your hair follicles, adding color into your wardrobe is a brilliant idea. Pinks, greens and purples are great, and a bright red may be the most flattering color of all with gray hair.  So be interesting, and go bold!

WHITE

A crisp white shirt is a absolute necessity for any Gorgeous Gray to have in their closet. It's an easy everyday look that is timeless and always looks classy.

 

What's YOUR favorite color to show of your gorgeous gray hair??