How to Cover Grey Hair at a Salon: Ammonia-Free Colour, Root Touch-Ups and Aftercare

The best grey hair colour depends on how much grey you have and how sensitive your scalp feels. Permanent colour gives the most dependable coverage, ammonia-free options feel gentler and smell milder, and root touch-ups keep new growth hidden between full sessions. Colour at Ethnix Salon Bangalore begins at ₹499, and a stylist examines your hair first so the shade and formula suit it.

The first grey strand often arrives without warning. A few more follow, and soon your parting shows a bright silver line. You do not need to panic. A salon can blend, soften or fully cover grey hair, depending on the look you want.

This guide explains why hair turns grey, how to cover it, when to choose ammonia-free colour, how often to book a root touch-up, and how to protect your colour afterwards.

Why Does Hair Turn Grey?

Your hair gets its colour from a pigment called melanin. Cells in your hair follicles make it. As you age, those cells produce less melanin, and your hair fades to grey or white. Genetics play a major role, so your parents' greying pattern often predicts your own. Stress, smoking and some health conditions may also speed up the process.

Grey hair often feels different too. Many people notice a coarser, wirier texture. This texture can resist colour, so a skilled stylist adjusts the formula and the processing time instead of using a standard mix.

How to Cover Grey Hair at a Salon

You have several routes, and each suits a different amount of grey:

Option	Best For	What It Does
Global colour	Widespread grey	Colours all your hair for full, even coverage.
Root touch-up	New growth at the parting	Colours only the regrown roots.
Ammonia-free colour	Sensitive scalps and odour concerns	Covers grey with a gentler feel and milder smell.
Highlights or lowlights	Light to medium grey	Blends grey strands instead of hiding them.
Beard and moustache colour	Grey facial hair	Covers or softens grey in the beard.

Heavily grey hair usually needs a permanent colour for solid coverage. Lighter formulas can blend a few strands but may fade faster on stubborn grey. Your stylist will check how much grey you have and recommend the right level of coverage. See every colour service Ethnix offers, from global colour to beard colouring, on the hair colouring page.

What Is Ammonia-Free Hair Colour?

Ammonia-free hair colour uses other ingredients to open the hair cuticle and deposit pigment. It usually smells milder and often feels more comfortable on the scalp. Many people with sensitive skin prefer it for those reasons.

Keep these points in mind:

• It still contains chemicals. Ammonia-free does not mean chemical-free.
• It does not guarantee damage-free results. Any colour process affects your hair to some degree.
• It does not remove allergy risk. Other dye ingredients can still trigger reactions.
• Coverage varies. Some stubborn grey needs a stronger formula, and your stylist will tell you honestly.

Ethnix offers an ammonia-free root touch-up for women, so you can ask for it by name. Tell your stylist if your scalp stings easily or if strong smells bother you.

Root Touch-Up: How Often Should You Book?

Hair grows roughly 1 cm a month, so grey roots appear within a few weeks. A root touch-up colours only that new growth, which saves time and limits how often colour touches the rest of your hair.

Most people book a touch-up every four to six weeks. You can stretch the gap if your roots blend in or you use a root concealer between visits. Dermatologists advise spacing colour services further apart to reduce damage, so avoid rushing back too early.

Book sooner if you have very dark hair with a lot of grey, because the contrast shows quickly. Book later if your hair is light or only slightly grey.

Is Hair Colour Safe for Sensitive Scalps?

Most people colour their hair without problems, but allergic reactions do happen. The ingredient PPD causes many of them. You can develop a dye allergy even if you coloured your hair safely before, so a patch test matters at every stage.

Follow these safety steps:

• Ask for a patch test before a new colour, even if you have coloured before.
• Wait the recommended time before you judge the result.
• Skip the service if your scalp has cuts, sores or active irritation.
• Report itching, burning or swelling to your stylist right away.
• See a doctor if you notice a strong reaction after colouring.

Grey Hair Colour Cost in Bangalore

Colour at Ethnix begins at ₹499, though the final bill depends on several factors:

• Service type: A root touch-up costs less than a full global colour.
• Hair length and thickness: Longer, denser hair needs more product.
• Amount of grey: Heavy grey coverage may need more product and time.
• Formula: Ammonia-free and premium options can change the price.
• Add-ons: An Olaplex colour treatment, which starts from ₹800 per shot, adds bond protection during the process.
• Branch: Prices vary across the four Ethnix locations.

Call your nearest branch for exact rates, and ask for the final price before your service starts.

Grey Hair Colour for Men

Grey hair is not only a women's concern. Many men colour their hair, beard and moustache to look fresher. Ethnix offers Men's Global Colouring, Beard Colouring and Mustache Colouring. A natural-looking shade, one or two tones from your original colour, usually looks the most believable. Tell your stylist if you want a subtle blend instead of a solid, flat colour.

Aftercare: How to Keep Your Colour Fresh

Good aftercare protects your colour and your hair. Follow these steps:

• Delay your first wash: Many stylists suggest waiting about 48 hours, so ask your stylist for exact timing.
• Use a colour-safe, sulphate-free shampoo: Harsh cleansers strip colour faster.
• Condition every time: Dermatologists recommend conditioner after each shampoo, especially on coloured hair.
• Protect your hair from the sun: Wear a hat or use a leave-in product with sun protection.
• Cut back on heat styling: Use a heat protectant when you do style.
• Book a nourishing spa: A hair spa for colour-treated hair restores softness and shine. Ethnix lists a dedicated Color Treated Hair spa on its menu.
• Rinse after swimming: Pool chemicals can dull colour.

Coloured grey hair can turn dry or brassy over time, so regular conditioning makes a visible difference.

Can You Protect Your Hair While Colouring?

Yes. An Olaplex colour treatment works during the colouring process to support your hair's internal strength. It suits anyone who colours often, has fragile strands or colours dark hair lighter. You can read more on the Ethnix Olaplex treatment page. Ask your stylist whether you need it, since not everyone does.

Why Choose Ethnix Salon for Grey Hair Colour in Bangalore?

At Ethnix, your stylist assesses your hair, grey percentage and scalp sensitivity before choosing a formula. The team explains each step, offers ammonia-free options and works for women and men. You can also book a consultation first if you feel unsure.

Four branches serve Bangalore: AECS Layout (Kundalahalli), Marathahalli, Bellandur and Vignan Nagar. Ethnix members also enjoy priority booking and discounts on premium services.

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Final Thoughts

Grey hair is natural, and you decide how to handle it. Some people embrace silver, while others prefer seamless coverage. If you choose colour, pick the method that fits your grey level and scalp, protect your hair with patch tests and spacing, and keep up with aftercare. A stylist who explains each choice makes the whole process easier.

Ready to cover your grey? Book a consultation at your nearest Ethnix Salon and walk out with colour that suits your hair and your lifestyle.