While more and more women are ready to rock their natural gray hair color, the idea of growing out gray hair and wearing the nasty grown-out roots for several months makes many shiver.

Recommended Video Although the transition to gray does take time and dedication, you can definitely look your best in the process. Check out 10 ways to go gray with grace and choose one or several to map out your own journey.

How to Go Gray

Growing out gray hair is often taken as a necessary evil needed to get benefits like ditching the die, enjoying healthier hair, and wearing a trendy gray color. But let’s face it, letting your hair go gray takes more than deciding to do so.

Advertisement As soon as you have a few inches of regrowth, you might face some ‘useful recommendations’ from people, whose opinions you don’t ask. More distressing, you may not like what you see in the mirror.

Thus, if you embark on the journey, there are a few basic rules to stick to:

• Find support and inspiration: Instagram has many gray hair communities and bloggers to follow for inspiration, many of whom shared their tips and experience on The Right Hairstyles too! Keep them in focus and share photos of your own transition to get support from like-minded people.
• Hairstylist is your ally, not an enemy: Some women go too far when going natural and ditch not only the dye but going to the salon as such. That’s a huge mistake, as your hair needs a great trim and professional advice more than ever!
• Get ready to change: There is so much buzz about the beauty of gray hair and so many stunning images of silver foxes that you may wrongly believe it will look great on you the day one. The reality is that you might have to make some changes in the overall style and makeup to bring out the beauty of your gray mane. You will also have to change your hair routine to make gray hair soft and shiny.

Ready to commit to growing out your highlights of wisdom? Consider these 10 ideas for a smooth transition full of confidence and self-love.