What Colours to Wear After Going Grey?

Whether going grey or gone grey, you must be overwhelmed by the idea of a wardrobe transformation to suit your new hair colour.

But believe me, it is not so. Hair colour is not the only thing to consider when choosing the colour of clothing. Colour seasons work on the basis of various factors like skin undertone, skin overtone, eye colour, lip colour, hair, etc.

Changing the colour of your hair might require a slight variation in colours, shades and tones, and you don’t need a drastic change in your wardrobe.

Doing colour analysis with the instructions given in the book ‘Colour Me Beautiful’, I came to know that I have a warm undertone and my season is autumn. And my grey hair has a natural warmth. So my colour pallet remains the same.

When I look back at the pictures on my Instagram account, it got only obvious that I always loved the mustard colour on me. It made me look good and feel confident. After the colour analysis, I realized it is a colour for someone with a warm skin undertone.

Mustard Color Makes My Skin Glow And My Eyes Shine — *It’s definitely my colour; it makes my skin glow and my eyes shine!*

Mustard Color Looks Great With Grey Hair And Warm Skin Tone — *Mustard colour never goes wrong for me!*

I also found a few colours that make my skin glow and eyes pop. Here are a few more pictures with the colours from my pallet. (With no idea of the colour analysis and colour seasons!)

Peony Color Goes Well With Natural Silver Hair — *Peony colour! See how beautifully it blends with my natural skin tone and hair.*

Khaki Colour Goes Well With Warm Undertones and Salt and Pepper Hair — *Khaki: This is definitely my colour! It complements my skin tone beautifully and blends in with the warmth of my hair.*

*Mushroom color! I never knew it was my colour. How beautifully it brings out the natural colour and shine of my hair.*

Dark Olive Green Colour Goes Well With Natural Silver Hair And Warm Undertone — *Dark olive green! This colour brings out the warmth of my skin tone so beautifully.*

But at the same time, I like a few colours that are not in my palette. I love to wear them like grey and blue and don’t want to give up on them.

*According to colour analysis, grey is not my colour. But I love wearing greys.*

Sapphire Blue is Not My Colour, I Have Dark Undertone Skin — *Sapphire blue is not a colour from my palette. Maybe a steel blue might look great.*

I have been going through all these colour analysis with grey hair for the last few months and realized everyone should know their basic colours (like warm or cool) and the season they are in (like spring or winter) to get an idea of what colours suit you.

There are several colour analysis quizzes online. I like this one.

Know the Undertone of your Gray Hair:

And also, most importantly, what shade/undertone of your grey hair do you have?

Undertone is basically the hidden color under the surface of your hair color. If it looks more orange, red or yellow, you might have hair with a warm undertone.

If it leans towards blue or violet, it might be the cool undertone of your hair.

Here are a few shades of natural grey hair with their tones for an idea.

When you know your shade of grey hair, it becomes easy to determine what colours complement your colour palette.

Most grey shades are like cool winter days, but some have surprising secret personalities! Pewter, for example, hides a sneaky bit of green, like moss on a rocky cliff. So, when you pick clothes and makeup, keep these ‘grey whispers’ in mind.

Now, think about the colours that have always flattered your skin, whether it’s warm or cool. Then, play a little trick: if they’re too bright, soften them down a touch. If they’re a bit bland, give them a gentle boost.

To be honest, I am not an expert and can’t help you with your colour analysis. But I have figured out a few basic points that have helped me discover which colours make me feel good and confident. Have a look at these points.

Play with colours you already love: See how they interact with your grey hair in different lighting. Do they make your eyes sparkle or your skin glow?
Borrow from nature: Look at the colours that naturally complement grey hair, like rich plums, deep emeralds, and soft lavenders.
Seek inspiration: Browse fashion magazines, Pinterest boards, or street style for ideas on how others rock grey hair with different colours.
Embrace experimentation: Don’t be afraid to try something new! Sometimes, the unexpected pairings can be the most flattering.

So go forth and explore, experiment, and discover what makes you feel like the radiant masterpiece you are!

But going deeper into this subject will only confuse you and will require professional help for precise suggestions.

Empowering Silver Sisters: Finding Your Colours with Confidence

To discover what colours look great with different shades of gray hair, I hosted several colour challenges on Instagram, where thousands of ‘silver sisters’ participated and discovered their most flattering shades.

Through these challenges, you’ll see how women with different skin tones can rock similar colours beautifully.

(Clicking on the hashtag will show you hundreds of more pictures):

Gray Hair and White Outfits:

#silversistersinwhite

grey hair and hazel eyes — **silversparkles1965**

best clothing colors for salt and pepper hair — **flygrannybk**

A woman with long grey hair wearing a white hoodie — **myselfija**

gray hair and brown eyes — **silvermoonchild81**

Silver Hair and Black Outfits:

#silversistersinblack

best colors for gray hair and hazel eyes — **naturalsilverjane**

gray hair and black woman — **miarumph**

Gray hair and blue eyes — **katrinadimare**

Women with Gray Hair and Pink Outfits:

#silversistersinpink

A woman with salt and pepper hair in a pink top — **blujaygray**

A warm toned woman with natural grey hair — **my_silver61**

Afro American woman with salt and pepper hair — **k_adore**

Gray hair and pink outfit — **growinggray_**

Grey Hair and Blue Outfits:

#silversistersinblue

Gray haired woman in sapphire blue attire — **facesbytonja**

Salt and pepper hair with hazel eyes — **greyelegance70**

Gray hair and blue outfit — **mimijoysitrucca**

Gray Hair and Green Outfits:

#silversistersingreen

grey hair and green outfit — **silvercurious36**

Green clothing for grey hair — **_grisalhaju**

warm toned silver hair and green clothing — **kelly.o.doherty**

gray hair and green eyes — **moonlit.momma**

Gray Hair and Yellow Outfit:

#silversistersinyellow

Silver hair and hazel eyes — **mountaingirlsilvers**

Colours to wear with gray hair and brown eyes — **superjoci**

Gray hair and yellow outfit — **silvergirlmx**

Silver hair and blue eyes — **silver.hair.and.long.lashes**

Women with Gray Hair and Red Outfits:

#silversistersinred

Gray hair and red lipstick — **cherrypickinggrey**

Colors to wear with salt and pepper hair — **silverjudy20**

Long salt and pepper hair woman — **the_greydoctor**

Grey Hair and Purple Outfit:

#silversistersinpurple

A woman with hazel eyes and grey hair — **pri.meiramente**

Gray hair and blue eyes outfit — **hi_ho_silver_liza**

Short silver pixie — **carrie__jessica**

Gray Hair and Orange Outfit:

#silversistersinorange

Blue eyes and gray hair — **livinginzen.10**

Salt and pepper hair and orange outfit — **mrsimperfection** @soh_photography

Picture of a fun grey haired woman — **sassy_silverlinings**

Salt and pepper hair and brown eyes — **thegraytexperiment**

You do you. Step out of your comfort and experiment with new colours. Wear what you love and create your unique style because life is too short, my friend, to overthink.

And if you ever need extra guidance, don’t hesitate to seek professional help from a stylist or a colour analyst. They can provide personalized advice and help you confidently navigate the world of colour.