THE ART OF AGEING WELL WITH YOUR HAIR COLOUR

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to compromise on great hair. Whether you're looking to cover, blend or embrace your greys, there are plenty of stylish and natural looking ways to do it. Our Co-Founder, Scott, reminds us that as our skin tone shifts slightly over time, finding the right approach to hair colour is key to feeling confident and looking your best.

For Darker Hair: Blending with Lowlights and Highlights

If you're not quite ready to go fully grey, a mix of lowlights and highlights can soften the transition. This technique balances your natural colour with emerging greys, creating a seamless, dimensional look. At our salon, we use our Seaweed Lightener and Soya Colour to achieve this effect—helping you blend gracefully while keeping your hair healthy. If full coverage is more your style, our H2O Water Colour provides an ammonia-free and peroxide-free option that nourishes while covering.

For Lighter Hair: Enhancing and Glossing

Lighter hair has the advantage of being able to enhance natural greys beautifully. Our H2O Water Colour lets you match your natural shade or choose one a touch lighter, creating a soft, glossy finish. Since it’s non-bleaching and peroxide-free, it allows for natural regrowth with a tonal variation that flatters your complexion. Many people find that going slightly lighter as they go grey softens their overall look, complementing changing skin tones.

Why Go Ammonia-Free?

Switching to natural hair colouring isn’t just good for your hair—it’s better for your scalp and overall well-being. Our products are free from harsh chemicals like ammonia, which can cause irritation and long-term damage. Choosing ammonia-free hair dye ensures a healthier, shinier result while being kinder to your scalp.

The Science of Ageing Well: Beauty, Mindset & Self-Perception

Great hair is just one part of ageing well. At Natural Colour Works we really advocate a holistic approach to beauty includes skincare, self-care, and confidence.

Research from Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology shows that a combination of skincare, haircare, and lifestyle habits plays a key role in how we age (Read more).

Meanwhile, a study from the University of Oklahoma found that people who feel younger tend to be healthier and happier (Read more). So, embracing your hair’s natural evolution in a way that makes you feel good is just as important as the colour itself.

Beyond ‘Anti-Ageing’: The Rise of Well-Ageing

The beauty industry is moving away from ‘anti-ageing’ and towards well-ageing, focusing on maintaining healthy, radiant hair and skin at any age (Read more). Thoughtful choices like water-based hair dye and ammonia-free hair colour allow you to enhance your natural beauty in a gentler way.

Growing Out Grey Hair with Confidence

If you're ready to embrace your natural greys, patience is key. Techniques like highlights can ease the transition, while regular deep conditioning keeps hair vibrant and healthy. If you prefer to manage the change at home, our H2O Water Colour is a fantastic home salon hair colour option that refreshes your look naturally.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re blending, covering, or enhancing your greys, the key is using natural, ammonia-free solutions that work with your hair and lifestyle. With a holistic beauty approach, including confidence, skincare, and healthy hair colouring, you can embrace ageing with style and ease.