Supernanny’s Jo Frost has swapped her trademark brunette hair for a full head of grey – here’s how she made the transition
When Jo Frost, 55, best known to many as Supernanny, shared her latest look on social media this week, fans were quick to notice the change. Swapping her signature dark brunette for a full head of silver-grey, the TV star’s transformation serves as a reminder that going grey doesn’t have to feel like giving something up.
It comes at a time of financial strain when more women are rethinking how they approach greys, whether that’s covering them less often, stretching salon appointments or embracing the grow-out altogether.
One thing is for sure: grey hair is incredibly common, with one study finding that 74% of people aged 45 to 65 are affected, yet there’s still plenty of confusion about how to make the transition feel stylish rather than an unwanted personality change. The good news is that with the right cut, colour and care, silver can look every bit as glossy and flattering as brunette.
Like Jo, you can grow out a full head of colour and make the switch to grey – and you can do it without the dreaded grow-out phase, thanks to a clever blending technique that experts have dubbed ‘griege’ blending.
The ‘griege’ trick making grey grow-out easier
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If you’re trying to grow out greys without the harsh line between roots and old colour, griege could be the answer. According to Siobhan Haug, co-owner at Haug London Haus, it’s quickly becoming one of the most seamless ways to transition.
“Griege is the new sophisticated take on grey blending, combining grey, beige and silver tones for a modern finish,” she explains. “If someone has mostly grey, we’d tone with silver whites and add in beiges. It balances the colour while breaking up the grow-out band, so you can transition more gracefully.”
Essentially, it means softening the contrast between your natural grey and older colour, so regrowth feels a lot less obvious. The result is softer, glossier and far less ‘in-between’.
Along with booking yourself in for some clever colouring, going grey means you should look at your hair routine and make changes to benefit your new lighter colour and changed hair texture. Here, hair expert from Milk + Blush, Nicole Petty, explains now…
Grey hair needs a different kind of care
One of the biggest things to understand about grey hair is that it often behaves differently. As Nicole points out, grey hair tends to be naturally coarser and drier than pigmented hair, which can make it feel rougher, frizzier and harder to style if you stick with the same routine you’ve always used.
Her advice is to focus on moisture first. Richer masks, oils and more nourishing formulas can help soften texture, smooth flyaways and bring hair back to life. A glossing treatment is also worth considering if your silver strands are looking a little flat, as it can help restore shine and make grey tones look healthier rather than dull.
We love : Hydration is key, so incorporate treatments like the Olaplex No.3 treatment, £32, which is now more hydrating, and lightweight oils and serums, like L’Oréal Professionnel’s Colour Spectrum Glass Shine Serum, £28.50, to help maintain shine and tone.
Keep brassiness at bay
Just like blonde hair, grey and white tones can pick up yellowing over time, from heat, hard water, pollution or even sun exposure. That’s where purple shampoo comes in. Nicole recommends using a purple shampoo or mask once every ten or so days to neutralise yellow tones and keep greys looking bright. The trick is not to overdo it. Toning products can be drying, so it’s important to follow with a deeply hydrating conditioner, mask or leave-in treatment afterwards.
We love : Redken Colour Extend Blondage Shampoo, now £18.80, is recommended by many hair experts for a reason. infused with ultra-violet pigments to eliminate yellow undertones and protect colour vibrancy, it colour corrects and keeps your hair silky soft.
A modern cut makes all the difference
Hair colour is only part of the picture. Nicole is quick to point out that cut matters just as much, if not more. A modern shape can instantly make grey hair feel current and stylish, while an outdated cut can do the opposite.
Rather than defaulting to the usual styles often associated with going grey, softer layers, movement and face-framing curtain bangs can all help keep things fresh. Lightened money pieces around the front can also brighten the face beautifully.
Don’t forget your brows
As they naturally lighten and thin over time, filling them in can make a surprisingly big difference in keeping your features defined.
We love : Jones Road’s The Brow Pencil, priced at £26, is a chunky, user-friendly crayon that allows you to fill in sparse brows quickly and naturally for a fuller look. Its latest shade is a cool-toned grey-brown, ideal for anyone with grey, silver or white hair.
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