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\u201cAs someone in their 50s, I must colour my hair every three weeks to avoid the sparkle of gray hair,\u201d says pro hairstylist<\/a> and salon owner Wendy Burns. \u201cI sympathize with my clients who just can\u2019t do that kind of salon maintenance due to cost or time restrictions.\u201d Enter the best hair colour for older women if you so choose to cover your silver strands.<\/p>\n

Vogue\u2019s Favourite Hair Colour Products for Older Women Best Colour Depositing Shampoo Best Permanent Colour Best Semi-Permanent Colour Best Touch-Up Spray Best Root Colour<\/p>\n

Though somewhat daunting to a rookie, at home hair colour can be relatively simple and categorically convenient once you\u2019ve mastered a few key steps. But for those with aging hair, some specialized considerations apply. For instance?<\/p>\n

\u201cAlways make sure you have more colour than you think you need,\u201d Burns says. \u201cGray hair can be resistant to colour, so you want to make sure all of your hair is saturated when you apply your colour.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also important to consider the formula, as aging hair<\/a> benefits from moisturizing ingredients that can restore lost luster and manageability. And finally, think of home colour as a complement to and not a replacement for your regular salon visits. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to ask [a pro\u2019s] advice on how to maintain your look<\/a> at home,\u201d Burns says. \u201cAs a stylist, I would rather see you a few times a year with great-looking hair than have you struggle and do any damage.\u201d Below, a few at-home color options the pros actually recommend.<\/p>\n

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Best Colour-Depositing Shampoo: Celeb Luxury Gem Lites Colour wash<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: Pro colourist Beth Minardi recommends these colour-depositing shampoos for a \u201cmodern, soft colour boost\u201d at home. With a citrusy-floral scent, the gentle cleansers are made without ammonia, sulfates, parabens, and peroxide. Translation? They won\u2019t strip moisture from already-brittle, aging hair. What\u2019s more, they have built-in bond repair technology that strengthens strands, plus conditioning ingredients derived from coconut, sugar, and palm. The cleanser can be used daily or every other wash, mask-style Simply apply it to wet hair for two to five minutes, rinse, and repeat for a higher colour payoff. The shampoo comes in nine shades, ranging from Diamond Platinum Blonde to Ruby Bright Red, and the brand recommends starting use right after a color appointment to keep fading at bay. The formula is also available as a conditioner.Formula Types: Colour-depositing shampooShades: 9<\/p>\n

Best Permanent Colour: L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris Excellence Cr\u00e8me Permanent Hair Colour<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: \u201cFor clients who prefer a full, long-lasting colour, this permanent dye delivers excellent gray coverage and rich, even colour from root to tip,\u201d says pro colourist Elena Ruiz. Each kit contains a colour cream made with a protective keratin complex. There\u2019s also a hyaluronic acid-infused shampoo and conditioner set, made for use after colour application. \u201cThese formulas help maintain hair strength and shine, which is especially important as hair can become thinner, drier, or more fragile with age,\u201d Ruiz notes. Available in 30 hues, the product has several shades of blonde, red, brown, and black.Formula Types: The kit contains a colour cream, a shampoo, and a conditioner.Shades: 30<\/p>\n

Best Semi-Permanent Colour: Clairol Beautiful Collection Moisturizing Colour<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: \u201cThis long-lasting, semi-permanent hair colour comes in a convenient squeeze bottle and you don\u2019t need to mix it,\u201d Minardi says. Infused with aloe vera, jojoba oil, and vitamin E, the creamy colour is gentle on fragile hair and enhances colour for up to eight washes. The colour is applied to freshly washed, towel-dried hair. \u201cApply it evenly and process for 25 minutes, then rinse and condition,\u201d Minardi says. \u201cDo not shampoo!\u201d In Minardi\u2019s opinion, the product works particularly well to enhance neutral and soft golden tones. \u201cAvoid super dark or brilliant red shades, unless you want a big bang [and if you do], go to a salon!\u201d she instructs.Formula Types: Cream colourShades: 20<\/p>\n

Best Touch-Up Spray: TRESemm\u00e9 Root Touch Up Temporary Hair Colour<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: \u201cThese root touch-up sprays are great for in between appointments,\u201d says celebrity hairstylist Hayley Heckmann. \u201cThey\u2019re the perfect quick fix to stretch your root grow-out, blend new growth, and give the illusion of fuller hair.\u201d To use the spray, apply it to the roots, let it dry for one minute, and blend. The product comes in five shades including dark brown, red, and dark blonde and it\u2019s designed to last until the next wash.Formula Types: Aerosol sprayShades: 5<\/p>\n

Best Root Colour: Schwarzkopf Keratin Root 10 Min Root Colour Revitalizer<\/p>\n

Why We Love It: \u201cThis is a dream product for anyone who has trouble keeping up with their grays, especially between salon visits,\u201d Burns says. Designed to completely cover gray hair after processing for 10 minutes, the professionally inspired kit comes with a pre-colour serum, a colour cream, and a lotion developer. \u201cThe pre-colour serum contains vitamin B and collagen an aging woman\u2019s best friend and the scalp is left feeling moisturized,\u201d Burns says. \u201cThe kit also has a two-sided brush that allows for a detailed application right down to the root, just like at the salon.\u201dFormula Types: Each kit contains a pre-colour serum, a permanent colour cream, and a developer lotionShades: 3<\/p>\n

Everything You Need to Know<\/p>\n

Should you go darker or lighter with hair color as you age?<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs we get older, adding a bit of lightness, especially around the face, tends to look the most youthful,\u201d says Ruiz. \u201cSoft brightness can lift your features, soften lines, and create dimension. Going too dark can appear harsh, while strategically placed lighter tones help create a more flattering, natural glow.\u201d<\/p>\n

What hair color is best for older women?<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs time goes on, staying very close to your natural shade or going a bit lighter works well,\u201d Minardi says. \u201cAs the amount of gray hair you have increases, highlighting that base shade with lighter strands or slightly lightening that base shade is usually the most attractive option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tips for Dyeing Your Hair at Home<\/p>\n

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Below, Burns breaks down her top tips for older women dyeing their hair at home.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you use a temporary cover for your grays, whether it be powder or spray, do not try to use permanent color over it,\u201d Burns says. \u201cIt is essential that the hair is clarified<\/a> prior to coloring. Powders and sprays can block hair color from penetrating the hair, and you may not get the coverage you anticipated.\u201d Burns also recommends washing the hair one day before you color to avoid scalp irritation the next day.As a mature woman coloring your hair at home, give yourself a little extra time for preparation before coloring. \u201cIt is essential you apply a barrier cream<\/a> around the hairline, neck, and around the outside of your ears,\u201d Burns says. \u201cSkin becomes thinner and drier as we age. It can make staining tougher to get off once the color is applied.\u201d She also recommends cleaning up these areas immediately after applying color. \u201cIf the color hasn\u2019t had time to sit on the skin, it is also easier to get off,\u201d she says.According to Burns, a patch test is essential when coloring your hair every time at home. \u201cSince the body can change so much with diet, hormones, and medications as you age, you want to make sure you haven\u2019t developed any allergic reactions to hair color,\u201d she says.Since the front hairline is usually where gray hair appears first, and can be the most color-resistant, Burns advises starting your color application there so it sits the longest to process.\u201cIf you color every three to four weeks, don\u2019t pull your color through every time if it doesn\u2019t need refreshing on the ends,\u201d Burns says. \u201cThis can flatten out your hair color.\u201dFinally, Burns warns that color doesn\u2019t lift color. \u201cIf you have been dyeing your hair a dark color for years and want to do a drastically lighter color, it is best to see your stylist for your initial transformation,\u201d she says.AccordionItemContainerButton<\/p>\n

When we test and review a product, we take a holistic approach to deliver well-rounded product recommendations. First, we lean on Vogue\u2019s vast network of experts\u2014from board-certified dermatologists to celebrity hairstylists\u2014to gain professional acumen on the industry\u2019s standout products, ones these specialists would actually use on their clients. We pair their expertise with our editorial best practices to curate the thoughtful edits you read on our site.<\/p>\n

As it relates to hair color, we selected the best based on the following characteristics: formula type, color permanence, ease of application, and color options available. To do this, we paired expert guidance and reviewer insights to determine which we would recommend to you.<\/p>\n

AccordionItemContainerButtonBeth Minardi<\/a> is the owner of Beth Minardi Hair Color in Houston, Texas.Elena Ruiz<\/a> is a colorist at Voel Hair in New York City.Hayley Heckmann<\/a> is a celebrity hairstylist and a TRESemm\u00e9 brand partner.Wendy Burns<\/a> is a hairstylist and the owner of Hey Darling Hair Studio in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.