Grey or white hair often feels coarser, drier and more wiry than pigmented hair, and it can look dull or yellowish. This is because it has less natural oil and a different structure. The right routine keeps it soft and shiny.
Quick answer: keep grey hair moisturised and protected. Use a gentle shampoo, condition every wash, use a mask weekly, protect from heat and sun, and trim regularly. A good routine makes grey hair softer and shinier but does not change its colour.
Why Grey Hair Feels Different
As pigment cells slow down, hair turns grey or white. Many people notice that grey strands feel coarser, drier and harder to style. They also reflect light differently, so any dryness or yellowing shows more. A routine focused on moisture, smoothness and protection helps. Read Hair Repair Guide: How to Repair Dry, Damaged, Frizzy & Chemically Treated Hair for dry-hair care.Step 1: Cleanse Gently
Use a gentle shampoo that does not strip moisture. Bubble Bliss Repair & Restore Shampoo is designed for daily use with jojoba oil, and Infudra D'Affluence Shampoo is designed for normal, protein-treated and keratin-treated hair. Read How to Choose the Right Shampoo for Your Hair Type to pick one for your scalp.Step 2: Condition and Mask
Condition every wash and add a weekly mask for softness and shine. Infudra D'Affluence Mask is a luxury professional mask for intensive nourishment, and Mane-A-Tame Repair Rescue Mask is made for dry, rough, frizzy hair. See Hair Mask Guide: How to Choose the Best Hair Mask for Your Hair and Hair Conditioner Guide: How to Choose the Right Conditioner for Your Hair Type.Step 3: Smooth and Protect
A smoothing serum such as Hair Fuel Smoothing Serum or Infudra D'Affluence Serum adds shine and controls frizz. Use heat protection before styling and a hat in strong sun. See What heat does to your hair.If Grey Hair Looks Yellow
Yellowing can come from sun, hard water, smoke, products or heat. A clarifying wash occasionally removes buildup, such as Derma Pure Clarifying Shampoo. Read Hard Water and Hair: Effects, Signs, Damage & the Best Hair Care Routine and What is a clarifying shampoo?. Toning is a salon service; ask your stylist.Cut and Style
A regular trim and a smooth, shiny cut make grey hair look polished. Ask your stylist for a cut that suits your texture.Frequently Asked Questions
Why is grey hair so dry?
Grey hair tends to have less natural oil and a coarser feel, so it needs more moisture.
How do I make grey hair soft?
Condition every wash, mask weekly and use a smoothing serum.
Why does grey hair turn yellow?
Sun, hard water, heat, smoke and product buildup can all cause yellowing.
Can I use purple shampoo?
Toning products can help in some cases, but use them as directed and ask your stylist.
Does grey hair need a special shampoo?
Not necessarily, but a gentle, moisturising one suits it.
How can I add shine to grey hair?
Use a smoothing serum and a weekly mask, and avoid heat damage.
Should I colour grey hair?
That is a personal choice. If you do, use colour-safe care. See Hair Colour Care Guide: How to Protect Coloured Hair and Maintain Shine.
Explore the Orangewood Range
Keep grey hair soft with the Infudra D'Affluence range and the Mane-A-Tame range.
Related Guides
- Hair Repair Guide: How to Repair Dry, Damaged, Frizzy & Chemically Treated Hair
- Hair Mask Guide: How to Choose the Best Hair Mask for Your Hair
- Hair Conditioner Guide: How to Choose the Right Conditioner for Your Hair Type
- Hair Colour Care Guide: How to Protect Coloured Hair and Maintain Shine
- Hard Water and Hair: Effects, Signs, Damage & the Best Hair Care Routine
- What heat does to your hair
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