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The Dye Strip Technique for Going Gray in Secret

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Every week, I receive emails from women who want to go gray but don’t want to cut their hair, don’t want to bleach their hair, and don’t want to sport a strong demarcation line (i.e., “skunk stripe.”)

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What if I told you there IS a method that accomplishes ALL of these desires and that you can do it yourself, in the comfort of your own home?

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It’s called the Dye Strip Technique and it’s a fantastic solution for women who don’t want to go gray cold turkey, don’t want to cut their hair short, and don’t want to potentially damage their hair through gray blending at the salon.

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This method of secretly going gray has been around for a while, but I wasn’t aware of it until I bumped into Diana Moffitt (@silver.is.the.new.black) at a silver sister meetup and she explained it to me.

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Due to the nature of the dye-strip technique, it works best with medium-to-long straight or wavy hair. If you have bangs, short hair, or very curly hair, it will not work as well (if at all).

WHAT KIND OF HAIR WORKS BEST FOR THE DYE STRIP TECHNIQUE?

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This method works best for women who want to eventually give up hair dye altogether but are not in a huge rush to complete their transition. It’s especially great for women who have an aversion to the demarcation line. A lot of us silver sisters loved going gray cold turkey, but let’s be honest – that’s not for everyone.

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Another benefit? A lot of us experience hair regrowth when we stop the dye. Even though you are continuing to dye that 1 strip at the top of your head, you may see hair regrowth in other areas.

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