Going grey gracefully can be a delicate matter because it's not a one-size-fits-all process. Once the first greys start appearing, there's no way of knowing how quickly the others will follow suit. ... So when it comes to transitioning to grey hair, there's no one way to do it.

Will I look older if I let my hair go grey?

Often people think grey hair will inevitably make them look old, but, as Paul Falltrick, Matrix Global Design Team Member points out, this isn't necessarily the case. ... "It's the salt-and-pepper shades that have more of an ageing effect, so visit your hairdresser to go for a more light-reflecting, flattering grey."

How do you go grey and not look old?

Camouflage roots. To avoid a contrast between graying roots and dyed hair, add highlights and lowlights (no more than two shades darker, within your natural color family), which will blend gray. Or cover up roots with a temporary concealer, which lasts until you shampoo.