50 shades of grey hair colours by Singaporean hairstylists
Your love life may not be as exciting as Anastasia Steele but your hair can definitely be.
Who would have thought there would come a time when both men and women would willingly tint their locks grey before it naturally turns silver.
More and more folks from runway fashionistas to even K-Pop celebrities are embracing the #grannyhairtrend, which means grey hair is here to stay, at least for a long while.
If you are thinking of embracing your natural grey or convinced that you should go over to the grey side, here are our favourite 50 shades of grey you can dye your hair by hairstylists in Singapore.
Platinum grey
Platinum grey by Number76
The first shade that people think of when going grey is platinum. Drawing inspiration from popular celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Nicole Richie, platinum grey give off a striking look that most can carry off… as long as you take the effort to put on a little bit more make-up.
Ash grey by LeeKaJa Korean Salon
However, this colour is notoriously hard to achieve for those with dark hair, because we have to go through as many as five bleaches to remove all our hair pigments to reach this particular shade.
For most people, your hair would already suffer a lot of breakage by then.
Hence, this is usually seen as “the ultimate hair colour” to arrive at after trying other hair colours and bleaching hair over time.
Blonde grey
Not keen to bleach your hair to that extent?
Blonde grey or greys with a tinge of beige may just be what you’re looking for.
Ash brown blonde grey by Chez Vous
These colours come off as a very light shade of brown so you won’t get a shock every time you look into a mirror.
Beige grey by Flamingo Hair Studio
However, as beige grey hair colours are pretty light, it can still take some time getting used to as well.
Blonde grey by LeeKaJa Korean Salon
You don’t have to go all in with a total head of bleached hair though.
We love this beige grey rendition by Art Noise salon which combines the texture of curls with a beige grey balayage for a really trendy look.
Beige grey by Art Noise Japanese hair Salon
Silvery grey
It is not enough to go ‘just grey’ these days.
Silver grey by Picasso Hair Studio
These days, hairdressers infuse a metallic sheen into the hair, further enhancing the “coolness” of the colours.
Silver grey by LeeKaJa Korean Salon
We think its best paired with flowy bob hair styles.
Ash grey by Branche Japanese hair Salon
This pixelated silver pixie just takes our breath away!
Pixelated silver ash colour by The Bund
Matte grey
When it comes to colour trends, you can’t have one without matte colours making the list, and matte grey hair colours are no exception!
Matte greys might look similar to ash greys, but they tend to look a little more ‘dusty’.
Matte Grey by Picasso Hair Studio
Which do you prefer – ash grey or matte grey?
Smokey grey
There are many different names for this combination for this gorgeous black and grey ombre, but we think that ‘smokey grey’ describes it the best.
Steel grey by HARTS Salon
The combination of black and grey exudes a smokey and sultry feel, thanks to the contrast between the black and greys.
Surreal slate grey by Hair by Xavier
This cool combination will not only incite hair envy, it is also easier to maintain than the usual all-grey hair colour.
Smokey Grey Highlights by COVO Japanese Hair Salon
You don’t have to bleach your hair all the way to the roots (therefore not hurting your scalp) and doesn’t require you to touch up your roots when they grow out.
All you need is a good silver shampoo to keep the hair looking silvery.
Blue grey
Blue-grey hair colours needs no introduction.
It is one of the most popular hair colour combinations for greys in Singapore right now.
And it’s easy to see why.
The colour looks so ethereal and matches anyone with cool skin tones.
Blue shadow roots + ash grey by Picasso Hair Studio
There are so many shades of blue-grey, though we’re especially partial to this unique turquoise-grey combination by Number76 hair salon.
Smokey lilac grey
Blue-ash may be the most popular colour right now, but lilac greys are not far behind.
This colour can look glam and grunge at the same time, making it perfect for ladies with that classy yet slightly edgy personality.
Infuse a little silver and you will see different dimensions within one hair colour just by moving your hair around.
Other than how beautiful it looks, lilac grey is often a colour hairstylists fall back on when your hair is not strong enough to withstand further bleaching.
This is because they often use purple to remove the yellow pigments in our hair to achieve greys.
If your hair cannot be bleached any further, lilac or violet hair colours are often recommended to let your hair ‘rest’ for a bit before the next bleaching session.
This also means that lilac grey is a good option for ladies looking to bleach just two to three times instead of four or five times.
Icy grey
Icy Grey 99 Percent Hair Studio
When bleached beautifully, the icy grey colour coloud look almost platinum.
We love how this lady carries off the icy grey so well even though she’s not the youngest customer out there asking for this colour. It really shows that there is no age limit when it comes to going grey.
Pastel pink grey
Is full on grey just too much for you?
Consider adding pink for some warmth into your overall look!
Pink manages to breathe in an air of romance and youth that can’t be found in any other colour.
Dark silver and pink by Mane Made
Surprisingly (or not), it also blends in very well with greys.
Can’t make a choice between the different shades of pink?
Then go for peek-a-boo peach, pink and purple colours like what Agent CC did at Mane Made!
Peek-a-boo Peach Pink and Purple Ash by Mane Made Studio
Olive mint grey
Green may not be the first hair colour you think of, but it actually works very well with grey for an ashy look.
Greenish grey by Evolve Salon
You can opt for a darker olive grey or a translucent one like the one below.
Grayage Balayage by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon
Regardless of what you choose, this colour is very flattering, especially for ladies with warm skin tones.
Mint grey by 99 Percent Hair Studio
It is also among the most unique as this colour is not often spotted on the streets.
Green-grey ombre by AVENTA
How good it turns out, however, depends on your stylist choosing the right tone for your skin.
Grey + vibrant peek-a-boos
Bored with #justgrey?
You can always add a dash of vibrancy or give your grey hair a pop of colour.
It can be colour blocking,
Peek-a-boo vibrant colours
or just a simple ombre.
Bump Hair Design by River Valley
When combined with grey, your final look will differ from the standard grey hair trend!
Ash brown to grey gradation
Working in a strict environment or just feeling a little shy?
Ash brown to grey gradation by Pro Trim Korean Hair Salon
You can still rock the grey trend with subtle grey ombres.
Or ash brown-grey combinations.
You can also go for dark ash grey that requires perhaps just one round of bleaching.
This is perfect for ladies with very strict bosses, as the hair looks ashy under sunlight, but looks naturally black under fluorescent lights.
Dark ash grey by Art Noise Japanese Hair Salon
Not obvious enough for you?
Matte ash brown and silver No. 8 Hair Studio
You can always add grey highlights to your hair ends to get your grey hair fix.
COVO Japanese Hair Salon @ Katong
The placement of the grey highlights is of absolute importance because it can turn your hairstyle from conservative to loud.
Hence, it is up to you to communicate your preferences to your stylist to achieve the effect that you have been dreaming of.
Let us know which of these are your favourite grey looks in the comments below!
PS: Grey hair tends to fade pretty fast, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with these shampoos to prolong your hair colour. Check them out before spending money at the salon for a colour refresh.
