Make up tips for gray hair

Gray hair can change the way you look in more ways than one.

If you’ve decided to go gray or you already have gray hair – you need to take a look at what you’re doing with your make up. It’s all too easy to let your hair go gray and forget about your face.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking because your gray hair is natural then your face should stay as nature intended too.

The reverse is true – gray hair color means that make up needs more attention not less. The real trick is to make it look like it’s natural – the “no make up make up”.

Even if you don’t usually wear make up – going gray means you should start. Gray hair will definitely make your complexion look more pale and could give you a washed out look. You need more colorful make up to boost your skin tones and define your features.

Here’s some simple make up tips for a great new look with your gray hair.

For lips – use rose, red, apricot or peach but NOT brown shades. Brown looks too muddy and dull with your gray hair.

A blusher is a must – use rose tones and pastels. Cream or cream-powder is best to avoid a powdery look.

For brown eyes choose a gray or brown palette of eyeshadows and for blue eyes – you need a trio palette of gray, slate and navy

Brows matter as we get older – the problem is they tend to lose definition and hair regrowth is weak. When you’ve gone gray you need more definition to your brows.

Keep them shaped and add a boost of subtle color with a brow shaper or brow pencil. If you’re using a pencil apply it against the direction of the hair growth for a more natural look. Then gently smooth back in place with brow brush or your finger.

Don’t just stick with the same old make up base – check out your current color in the daylight with a mirror and move up a shade if it’s too pale.

Try out your new makeup at home and experiment until you find the look that works. Surprisingly your new gray hair will probably make you look younger rather than adding extra years.

With the right make up you and your gray hair will look fabulous!