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Your ultimate grey coverage guide
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Regular colourer
Resistant grey hair
Want to embrace grey
First timers
guide to blending your greys for the first time
Know your colour
Use the Grey Coverage mixing ratio
Choose your application method
Order your starter kit
Know your colour
Decide on coverage level you want
Choose your application method
Order your starter kit
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Know your colour
Find your perfect colour match through our colour consult. This was created based off the in-salon consultations used by hairdressers.
Need more help? Ask a hairdresser
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Decide on your coverage level
Let’s introduce you to grey coverage!
If you want maximum coverage (90%), we recommend using the resistant mix. This will mean a stronger regrowth line, but (almost) no greys visible post colouring.
If don’t mind the ‘blended greys’ look, then the regular mix is the way to go. It will give you a soft blended coverage (70-80%).
Note: Regrowth touch ups should be done every 4-5 weeks to maintain that fresh hair feeling!
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Decide on your coverage level
Let’s introduce you to grey coverage!
For maximum coverage (90%), we recommend using the Grey Coverage Mix. This mix will blend the colour into your hair resulting in (almost) no greys visible post colouring.
Note: Regrowth touch ups should be done every 4-5 weeks to maintain that fresh hair feeling!
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Choose your application method
As first time grey coverers, it’s safe to assume you don’t have many greys. And if you don’t regularly colour your hair, we don’t advise starting now. Instead you can use the comb on method to cover those new silver suckers, which won’t affect your natural colour.
Of course, if you want more coverage or an all over refresh, you can paint on roots and ends.
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Order your starter kit
If you need any assistance at all we have a whole bunch of verified stylists ready to help you along. These are our absolute favourite people in the world, and we know you will love them too!
Hey there regulars!
what you need to know about regularly covering greys
Your roots colour should be different to what you use on your ends
Know the mixing ratio for the best results
Choose your application method based on colour frequency
Set your subscription
Your roots colour should be different to what you use on your ends
Know the mixing ratio for your best coverage
Choose your application based on your colour frequency
Set your subscription
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Choose a different colour for your roots and ends
Don’t get us wrong, this is not about gettting a two-toned look, it is simply a technique we use in the salon to make sure the hair doesn’t go darker over time. Frequent colouring of the hair can lead to colour build up, which makes the hair appear darker.
Chose a colour at least 1 or 2 shades lighter than your roots for your ends.
We recommend colouring the ends of your hair every second time, and no sooner than every 6 weeks.
Email us now to check your colour…
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Know the mixing ratio for best coverage
If you have trouble covering your greys or know your hair can be stubborn, we recommend using the resistant mix. It will give you up to 90% grey coverage.
If you prefer a softer blend of the greys into the hair, the regular mix will give you 70%-80% grey coverage.
Note: Regrowth touch ups should be done every 4-5 weeks to maintain that fresh hair feeling!
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Know the mixing ratio for best coverage
If you have trouble covering your greys or know your hair can be stubborn, we want to make sure you’re using the Grey Coverage mix. It will give you up to 90% grey coverage.
Top tip: Leave your colour on to process for up to 1 hour if your greys are extra resistant.
Note: Regrowth touch ups should be done every 4-5 weeks to maintain that fresh hair feeling!
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Choose your application method based on frequency
Depending on how frequently you colour your hair it’s important to change up your application method to get the best results.
Here’s what we recommend:
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Order your starter kit
A single MIIROKO colour tube will last you 2 full regrowth applications or one all-over colour application. It’s up to you how frequently you colour your hair, but we recommend setting the schedule to every 6 weeks so that you never get caught out!
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Set your colour schedule
A single MIIROKO colour tube will last you 2 full regrowth applications or one all-over colour application. It’s up to you how frequently you colour your hair, but we recommend setting the schedule to every 6 weeks so that you never get caught out!
Mixing options
Toner mix
No grey coverage. Use as toner or for ends- The mix
- 50g Colour
- 37g Developer
- 37g Water
- Good for blonde toners
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- Adding shine
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- Refreshing previously coloured ends.
Regular mix
70-80% grey coverage- The mix
- 50g Colour
- 75g Developer
- Good for slightly lightening hair
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- Soft colour with shine
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- Refreshing old colour
Grey Coverage mix
Up to 90% grey coverage- The mix
- 50g Colour
- 50g Developer
- Blends resistant grey hair
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- Longer lasting colour
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- Process for minimum 30 mins
Stubborn greys? No problem!
how to best deal with resistant grey hair
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Use the Grey Coverage mixing ratio
The Grey Coverage mix means there is more colour pigment in your bowl then hydrogen peroxide (developer), which will help to cover stubborn greys.
Mix the colour at a 1:1 ratio or 50g colour + 50g developer.
It’s really important to use kitchen scales when mixing as too much or not enough developer will affect the coverage.
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Leave the colour on for at least 30 minutes
MIIROKO hair colour can be left on to process for up to 45 minutes. How long you need to leave the colour will depend on your hair, but for most people 30 minutes should be enough to get you coverage.
Set your timer after you have finished applying the colour to your roots.
Remember your ends won’t need as long and may require a different colour. Email us to find your best ends colour.
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Leave the colour on for at least 30 minutes
MIIROKO hair colour can be left on to process for up to 1 hour. How long you need to leave the colour will depend on your hair, but for most people 30 minutes should be enough to get you coverage.
Set your timer after you have finished applying the colour to your roots.
Remember your ends won’t need as long and may require a different colour. Email us to find your best ends colour.
Want to go grey gracefully? Yes please!
make the transition to embracing your greys
TRY THE STRIP METHOD
The strip method is a simple but brilliant way to grow out your grey hair without months of bad hair with a strong regrowth line.
Simply take a 2cm section along your part and apply the colour only to that section. Let the grey hair underneath grow out. When the grey hair has grown out completely simply move your part to show off your new silver fox do!
USE THE TONER MIX
Up untill now the colour you have choosen for your hair was intended to cover your greys, but now what you want is something that will blend them (to avoid the regrowth line), but not too much that you can’t see the greys.
We recommend using the toner mix. This will give a very light coverage that will fade over time.
- Toner mix: 50g colour, 37g developer, 37g water
- Application: apply on roots only
- Timing: leave for 15-20 minutes
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CUT YOUR HAIR SHORT
It’s an obvious one, but growing out grey hair can take a long time. It typically takes 2 years for your hair to grow to shoulder length. So unless you are keen for years long project, we recommend cutting your hair to at least a long bob.
We should mention that we don’t advise you bleach or lighten your hair to go grey. Although some hairdressers can do this, the damage to the hair is extensive and the result often just fades to a blonde (not a grey) which can result in a tone clash for many complexions.