Gray Hair Lipstick Colors | Picking the RIGHT Colors | Nikol Johnson

[@Marshmallow_theog]

Hello Nikol... I just watched this video and was immediately impressed. It is so refreshing to find a fellow Gen Xer who is also embracing going gray at an early age and is addressing it by providing make up tutorials on how to make the best of it. Far too long women, unlike our male counterparts, have been denied the right to age gracefully. Like you, I was born a dark brunette who started graying right after my 18th birthday. Over 10 years ago before Easter, I stopped coloring my hair, mostly out of laziness, and discovered a full head of shiny silver underneath my faux color. When a male co-worker commented on how beautiful my "new" color looked, I never went back. I am so glad that you are showing how gray/silver is just another color and that women can still rock it with the right make up and hair style. Thank you so much.

[@ednagillenwater1403]

I love these shades of lip color. I am a cancer survivor and lost my dark hair from chemo. My hair grew back gray much like your shade. I have been trying to figure out what shade lip color to wear and this has helped me greatly. Thank you so much!!

[@janetrobertson9044]

Loop.

[@hedymills1372]

My natural hair was almost black. I have a lot of silver in my hair now. I still rock a red lip! I don't see anything wrong with it. Your hair is beautiful and so are you. Thanks for the video.

[@cleopatrabonne7582]

Hi Nicole. Im brown in complexion with curly grey hair. I had lost my desire to do anything concerning clothes and makeup. Its just too much effort in my already busy life. My children keep telling me to paint my nails, put on some eyeshadow,, lipstick etc. Really, I couldnt be bothered. Well, today I got a shock. My daughter arrived from Germany and she brought with her some really nice lipsticks which she forced me to try. Guess what? I was blown away. The lipstick colour just brightened up my somewhat dull face. She showed me a picture of myself taken a few months back and Ive got to admit that i didnt look great. I realise that Im going to have to put in some effort. And I think I will start with the great colour lipstick my daughter has gifted me. Thank you for showing how different colour lipsticks really do make a difference.

[@Louisianagirl_1126]

Nikol, Thank you so much for doing these videos for the mature women who still have the desire to put color to their face and letting us know that it IS NOT inappropriate for us to wear color. People need to realize that as the population of women become older we have the desire to stay away from our mother’s generational ideas of beauty.

[@132allie]

I wear red and get a lot of compliments. Some reds look striking with grey hair.

[@ktrudy1]

Yes. I recently started wearing red sometimes. ❤

[@annekenna2768]

You are very pretty and your hair is beautiful that colour. Thanks for showing us what colours look good with grey hair

[@sahara6630]

I love lipsticks. I always feel more confident with lipstick. The colour can change your mood but getting the right colour is key. Thanks Nikol 😊

[@thegrayhair1]

Love this, I have silver hair and loved this video...I always wear colors that pop! Pink is my favorite!

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

I am going gray, but, I love blue reds. I understand what your advising, but do not think I can give up my reds. And where can I view your make up. I am a !lipstick nut!!! Love your video's agree with the no brush application.

[@hlucienne]

Great info! I'm a greying redhead with ruddy skin tone, so I have ALWAYS had a hard time finding the right color, and when I do it is always discontinued. I tend towards the shearer colors, so I'm happy you showed us those as well! Thank you

[@anneyrose]

I'm same redhead skin with salt pepper hair

[@debrah4241]

I'm old school. Anyone remember "Color me beautiful?" You are a WINTER, same as me. Your choices follow that palette. Your videos and confidence inspired me to embrace my grey.

[@marysunshine4730]

Debra H yes I remember those color swatches, wish I still had mine.

[@KatTheScribe]

Debra H yes exactly. Our season doesn’t change when our hair color changes. The video is a bit misleading in that respect.

[@maureenperez9999]

I remember having a color consult and bought their product like 30 yrs ago. Now I'm a cool with grey hair. I think 30 yrs ago my hair was light brown when I had the consult and believe it was "warm" tones but not now.

[@aprilmanning2758]

I agree. No matter what your hair color, the undertone of your skin never changes. I was a “Winter” 30 years ago and I still am today. I love the fact that Nikol is also a Winter because I can be confident that the makeup colors that look good on her will also look good on me. I tend to follow the majority of beauty influencers who are also Winters for the same reason. Nikol is gorgeous and does a great job.

[@goldie5781]

@@aprilmanning2758 Exactly, skin tone doesn't change & it plays major role for the right lipstick color and shade.

[@adrianahewett9557]

Since going grey, I have not been able to wear any of my lip sticks. Now I know why. I had dark hair 😮😮 I obviously need to get some different colours. Thank you. From Australia

[@tallisinwonderland4724]

I swear by those Chanel lipglosses, I have about 5 and they are worth every penny imo. I sometimes try others because the Chanel ones are a bit pricey but always go back to them. I’m tempted by the Fenti gloss bombs too. Great video, thanks so much :)

[@carlacaldwell1719]

I love you, Nickol!!! I have just found you and currently binge watching the show. I am probably older than you, but you’re what I want to be when I grow up!!! XXXXX

[@janicecoulson5388]

You have lovely full lips, I can't wear matte, as my lips are so thin, so I use a glossy fuschia!

[@myriamcarcas7176]

Love this video! Thank you. I’m a mature woman and letting my gray hair grow...enjoy watching you.👏🏻👍🏻❤️💜

[@pennywarf4527]

Thank you so much for speaking to us more mature ladies ❤ I'm learning what I've been doing so wrong.... your stunning!!!

[@courtneybougie7904]

Oh my gosh!!! Love "Franny" and "Front page". Gorgeous!!!

[@Irishwoods1]

Thank you, Nikol. I love your colors but I think I may buy Front Page! Thank you!!!

[@wonderwoman1199]

You looked beautiful with all the shades.

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Nikol, thank you so much, I really am learning a lot about looking and feeling my best as I am graying. Xx

[@NikolJohnson]

I am so happy to hear this! xoxo

[@kayladavies5168]

Agreed you are more gorgeous in some colors than others and that there is a harmony with some colors and gray hair. As a strawberry blonde whose gray is actually vanilla blonde I still wear my same lipsticks. My color choices are all about my skin tone as my haircolors go with my skintone and so do my lipsticks. My peachy coral, apricot and peachy rust lipsticks have always gotten lots of compliments and still do. I find I use more cream makeups at 71 and carry around a little stack of pots of color.

[@lynnsouth5174]

Gray hair here, great advice. Beautiful lady.

[@mariawelling6988]

You're so beautiful!!! Love the colors in the pallet..Thank you Nichol..

[@dianneboudreau7257]

Great video. You have the most beautiful hair!

[@gailjones774]

Love these colors, they really brighten her face. One thing I did notice her brows are beautiful but maybe need to be a bit less harsh or a bit less black.

[@margretgodinez8088]

gail jones yes i agree ....caterpillars!! lol...

[@MsGritandGlamour]

Definitely feeling you on this. I used to love corals and oranges so much with my dark hair, but as you noted, anything yellow based looks terrible. There are a couple metallic bronze colors from Estee Lauder that used to look so nice that I've reworked a little by layering them with a nude lipstick.But yeah...I have several lippies in the drawer I just need to admit are done and say goodbye! I find, for me, anything from deep cranberry to shocking pink, to pale pinky nude work. Anything with a blue base. This was a great video...I'm sure you have helped many with it! And I love the Spicy Mauve.

[@NikolJohnson]

That's awesome V that you are reworking the metallic bronze colors by layering them. Deep cranberry would look amazing on you! Wear it on your next video! Let us see :-)

[@marysunshine4730]

How can you tell that a lipstick has a blue base?

[@adrianahewett9557]

Me too

[@cynthiatimothy8115]

After watching your video I feel more confident to wear my gray hair.

[@NikolJohnson]

Cynthia so happy to hear this!!!! xoxo

[@joanannewallace]

Fantastic advice and the difference the colour of the lipsticks with grey hair make is great with the red compared to the brown.

[@sandraayala8874]

You have beautiful hair. Thank you for showing different lip color with your hair color, because I have the same color as you, and always have trouble finding the right shade for my lips. I do like my lips to pop! That’s important to me. Thank you.

[@debrahouston2884]

OMGoodness:UV the last 2: Front Page (BOLD pink-lipstick) and Luvie-Dove sheer cream blush! Lovely on u & I know I can wear these pink tones, as I am def'ly becoming more gray & need that "punch of vibrancy" on my lips! 💋

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

Love several of the colors....I have a lipstick addiction....love my blue-reds, pinky corals, nudes...you name it.......thanks for the site information plan on ordering.

[@franciekrowitz7519]

Thank you for this and all the videos! I am new to your channel AND I have decided to grow out my “new” silver/white/gray hair! I appreciate your passion and encouragement - we have a place in Ft. Lauderdale and I plan on visiting your studio in May when my husband and I come down. Love all the colors you use and plan on purchasing these as soon as I finish this post .. LOL . Thanks, again

[@carolcampolo8733]

Beautiful Nicole I love the lip colors the darker ones cuz I'm just transition to great silver hair beautiful colors I like the front page that's my favorite one thank you so much

[@sharonlatour6230]

Nikol, your hair is gorgeous! like the colors you chose for the lips

[@bloodmoon1956]

This is amazing! No wonder I look washed out,lol.Growing out my brunette hair,grey just around the hairline.Have to go get a new pretty colour.Thanks Nikol.New subscriber here from England 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@suecastillo4056]

LOVE the strawberry rhubarb! Great video! Thank you! I use spicy mauve you're showing now.love these!! Beauty supply store.

[@rochelleholmes9271]

I have gray hair. I always do my eyebrows and lipstick. I have light olive skin. What color do you suggest just going to the gym and store? I'm a lipstick person!! You're the best❤ Thanks for your advice❤

[@christinechristianson8783]

I just placed an order. I'm so excited! Thanks for all the great suggestions.

[@1927su]

After 20plus years of coloring , ( oh I’m sooo done lol!) I’ve let myself go natural , and my hair is almost exactly the color of yours ! Thanks for the color tips!!

[@eileenb2012]

I love Franny and Front Page on you, beautiful colors!! I think I'll be placing an order today.....

[@NikolJohnson]

Wonderful Eileen! xoxo

[@susie3893]

i love pinks for lipstick with grey hair

[@kellikimh8636]

You're so beautiful!! Love the lip colors!!

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank yu Kellil!

[@joletty1793]

You are so gorgeous!!! Wow! You are an inspiration and you are so not conceited, so helpful and such a dear. Thank you for sacrificing your lips for us!!! 💖💖💖😍🤗❤💋

[@littlemissunshine7846]

Hello, thank you for show. alots of advice that I love hearing. How about peach fuzz on face. What would you suggest on getting rid of it. Also my skin is tan. I'm Native American. What kind make would you suggest for me? I started going silver when 21. I had on streak going down on right side of my head. It is now spread wider and rest of my head salt and pepper. I have never dyed my hair. It was down to to my but as Last year and cut to bob style. I love it. Got so many compliments. Loranda😊

[@Mumuandnani]

Hi Nicole, pleasure to meet you thru KZbin, very impressed with your tutorials, as you can tell I am new to your channel. I started getting gray hairs and I am getting compliments they look good on me, I used to highlight my hair but after seeing your videos I think I will keep my silver look. Will purchase the purple shampoo and follow your instructions on how to use it. Thank you for making us feel beautiful no matter our age or hair color. Have a very Blessed Day

[@breezybird403]

For me, it helps to have a plain white shirt on when choosing lipsticks. Also the eyeglass frames that work for me are the same color as the lipsticks that flatter my skin tone (roses, muted pinks, etc.)

[@sooome9294]

I went silver about 7 years ago, it took me 2 years to go through the no dyeing process and I still getting used to it. I have lots of natural curls, and it only looks good on the first day. I love all your postings I have seen so far. It is very encouraging. I need it often because I struggle not knowing anymore how to put on make-up or dressing to my type. I cannot relate to the person I am seeing in the mirror. I gained weight, I adjusting my eating habits to lose weight, it just takes longer than I like to lose it again.. I never had any issues with it, so I am on new grounds all the way around. Now, the models in your postings all have beautiful eyes, what I mean with that is, no hooded eyes. I have hooded eyes now, and I am not satisfied with how my eyes look and often have a hard time putting on my eyeshadow. Sometimes I do really good, but usually, I am like (not good). Can you get some models that have hooded eyes and show us what you would do with those? I have seen many postings on KZbin, and I like yours the best. I hope you have some models soon and help me to end my hooded eye struggle.

[@suzannedawson4120]

You are absolutely gorgeous ❤️ Thanks for all you great videos!

[@judyberends4586]

I am a 72 year old woman and I was blessed with my dad's coloring.I have pink based skin tone and natural platinum blonde/ white and it's wavy now . I'm so happy with my coloring . It's easy care ...

[@sharikoe]

Since I have more and more grey hair coming in you have inspired me to go grey. I love your look. Great video, love the lip colors. Thank you!

[@barbarahopper3813]

Wow Eben 4 years ago you were still SO considerate of aging women. And today you are just as beautiful as then.

[@wednesdayschild3627]

I think deep cool brown with coral eyes looks good with grey hair. I trying am blue and lilac lipstick.

[@debtkansas624]

Love the colors. Front Page may be life in a tube!

[@jackiemonk3542]

Thank you... My hair is silver/white now, I no longer color & I love the new lipcolors that I can wear now, especially raspberry shades. I really like your eyeshadow, is that the only color you use?

[@donnav6219]

Nikol your hair is looking gorgeous!

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you Donna!

[@daniellegrazianistone4632]

The close up of you putting on the old lipsticks really show how bad they are! Thank you for showing us the difference.

[@janettechapple1782]

My hair is silver and my eyebrows are dark blonde. My lips are naturally more plum so anything pale like the rhubarb lipstick tends to be more of a nude for me. I love a red lipstick, more of a blue-red than a coral red, I love plum lipsticks and pinks have to be raspberry rather than sugary colours.

[@isol]

That front page color is gorgeous!! I own the Secret Weapon and I love it!

[@IshtarQueen]

i liked Franny, but loved Front page on you. Btw I LOVE lipsticks, I´m a lipstick girl!

[@Hypatia52]

Speaking of summer, suddenly we in Seattle are suddenly having to deal with very hot weather (for us). And what's more fun in 80+ degrees and 80% humidity than getting acne and hot flashes at the same time? Having all your BB cream, etc. melt off! Since you mentioned you live in a tropical climate, could you do a segment on looking put together during that kind of weather? Or link to a video you've already done that addresses those issues? And thanks for the link for the Stay Put lip liner!

[@robinholbrook6576]

Let’s see: in my 72 years I have been a tow head, a blonde, a platinum blonde, a frosted blonde, a redhead, and now silver gray! As an adult each hair color needed different lipstick! My green eyes made purple based eyeshadow fine throughout. But the LIPS! Lol Right now I’m loving Charlotte Tilbury’s PILLOW TALK which is a nude more pink than brown. I have an old Revlon coral (discontinued) that I adore. And I’m looking for a “red.” It’s really quite interesting to see how colors change on us!!! BTW: YOU are just a SMASHING looking woman!!So striking and regal!

[@littleme3597]

Robin. Green eyes and you use purple eyeshadow? That is like giving yourself a black eye. Just use green to make your eyes even more beautiful.

[@juliebryant6438]

I am allowing my hair to go gray and I still have mostly brown but it is going to get there. I agree with those first 2 colors you applied. They did not look good. I am glad that I have already started to turn towards ones that are more red or pink.

[@NikolJohnson]

That's great news Juilie you will see a big difference when you use lipstick colors that give a little pop to your skin with gray hair. xoxo

[@ktrudy1]

Love the pinks💗

[@suzesinger6762]

I was blonde..short and quite curly..for about 12 years. Kept my make up very natural. I got into heavy metal and went blue/black and straight...and longer hair. Gooooorge.😜 But....... alwaaaays....loved red hair - cos you can wear more vibrant colours. My hair is presently and for a few years..long..curly ...with.soft red/gold with balliage gradually being tinted out of it. Deep cherry tint was done on it too..loooovely. I am seriously.. not going to fight my greys much longer and at 61...am going to carefully have my hair changed back to the short..blonde..bubbly style. The reason I changed it years ago..was because I was just indentified as that hair colour¡¿¡😆 I have the big advantage now though of....wearing different colour wigs - as I am a Mimic/Singer/Entertainer....which means I can always enjoy many and varied colours in make up for my characters. Nikol. YOU are...and have been very brave and it has paid off..for you are a very STUNNING LADY !!! 🤩🤗 Thankyou for what you do....loooove your caring approach both to others and yourself. Hope that many more ladies will emulate you.xx♡♡♡

[@jenniferhanson6467]

You are stunning! I'm 38 but I'm noticing age signs and I will need tips!

[@maggiemae1510]

Great choices for the lips. Love your channel❤️

[@NikolJohnson]

Thank you Maggie xoxo

[@chrismahfouz7709]

This is an old (but valuable) that I somehow missed. I have the hardest time with lipstick in general (no put-off scent and consistency) and lipstick colors. I’m gray now but was always a “dirty blonde” naturally before. Cool to neutral skin tone but makeup never states what skin tones it is formulated for …

[@rbliman]

WONDERFUL VIDEO WITH GREAT IDEAS

[@dinacor1960]

Can you teach us how to color the lips when I hardly have any?

[@littleme3597]

You didn't ask me, but use those plumpers and line your lips just a TINY bit outside the natural area, then fill in. DO NOT MAKE "NEW LIPS " WITH LIPSTICK. I would keep it natural and your natural lip shape.

[@marysunshine4730]

Try the plumpers!

[@fredacharbel7510]

@nikol Johnson I really love bright colours but really not sure what colours to choose? I am viewing all the colours on Nikol cosmetics website but can’t decide! Thanks

[@vickystevenson1814]

1👎2👎3👍4👍5 👍(You need sheen, shimmering).."FRONT PAGE " (very nice 💗👍)

[@nadinerosenblatt2763]

Nicole, what blush are you wearing please?

[@romilalal5197]

All lipstick colours are my favorite and fantastic and looks good on you.

[@seviregis7441]

I think you can still wear the coppers, golds, browns, and nudes if you were wearing warm neutral blouses and tops, and didn't have any yellowing in your gray hair. ( it doesn't look yellowed, but I've seen many heads that do.).

[@Caitlyn.Campbell]

Absolutely stunning

[@barbarasmith9211]

I have white hair on top, and the sides are dark. That shade would look good on me. I think you just need to try different colors.

[@robinholbrook6576]

I was a natural blond when I was young; then frosted. THEN I was a redhead! Now, silver with darker grey in back! WOW! Practically NOTHING I wore as a redhead can I wear now! I’ve tossed and rehoused many lipsticks. I’ve splurged on a few high end (a pink nude matte that I put a gloss on, a lovely soft red I can build, a wine) and some drugstore finds for fun.i use the same nude liner for all: a high end one. Truth is, if I wasn’t such a lipstick junky I could have just bough 4-5 high end lipsticks and called it a day! Lol I wish plumping worked for me. My lips are immune! Lol 🌹

[@Diana-wg1tm]

You got some pretty big muscles there. I don't know if anyone notice but I do. You are in really good shape. Thank you for sharing the gray hair and lipstick tutorial

[@satnamkaur3576]

You are STUNNING

[@Karen-db6bc]

I was wondering if you could offer some info on brow color. Yours are still very dark naturally which is the color mine used to be. Since Ik went gray, my brows also lightened and became very thin. I have such a hard time finding the right brow color to fill in! M Y hair is short, black looks to dark, although it looks great on you, and browns don't go with the dark "pepper" in my hair. Any advice?

[@voluntaryismistheanswer]

I just want a soft cool gray pencil I don't have to drive to Ulta for, it's not rocket science

[@alainleblanc4788]

Disagree with staying away from reds. Red is elegant with the darker gray hair, just a gloss or a balm, not a heavy application or matte finish. Red is the best color for the evening.

[@maureenlancaster1694]

Alain LeBlanc I’ve got white hair and never leave the house without a red lippy.

[@susanhart9923]

front page is outstanding!

[@marymn11]

boy, do I need you! subscribed right away. just found you yesterday and going to do some on-lilne ordering. winter in MN is harsh and lips need all the help they can get but i need the right color! started going grey in my 30's and now in my early 60's, I am silver...but my skin is olive....obviously, i need your help :)

[@cluedata9038]

Gosh I remember a teacher I had in university who had silver hair exactly like you and with your hairstyle, and she was about your age too and just as gorgeous as you were, and I remember getting a girl crush on her and couldn't stop looking at her because it was the first time i had ever seen a woman embrace her grey so young, and for some reason (because it was so new to me) I thought she was older than she was but that she looked way younger than her age! I want to confuse people that way too when i go fully grey! You and her and other women who have gone grey and rocked the look have encouraged me to keep my virgin hair and allow these grey hairs to grow out (they've been growing out one by one since my early twenties). Thank you for not fitting in and making the absolute best with your appearance!

[@CoyoteCrossingSanctuary]

Yes! Thanks What about eyeshadows? Do you find you have to change them?

[@estefaniabouscayrol2802]

Yo uso rojo xq soy bastante neutra y algo de marrón se ve en mi pelo aunque es gris acero... Me pongo base abajo del labial xq lo tengo violeta y así se queda el rojo más intenso...

[@middleagednmarvelous]

Oh my! You are soo beautiful. God gave you perfection. Of well course are a model with a great mind as well. I love your utube channel video's teaching women how to be more beautiful I 70 years young and love learning to go with the aging process but do it in style. My hair is white white. I love it but its on the thin side. Im now take 5 collagens hoping it will thickin up. Please tell us how to shop for the things you are showing us... I watch the one with you showing us 70 plus how to do makeup using your mother. How can we contact you? Are allowed to ? Please tell us how to order from you. Thank you so much for sharing...

[@carolebuckle7977]

So enjoyed this, thank you so much for the tips 🇬🇧❤️xx

[@NikolJohnson]

I am glad you enjoyed my video Carole xoxo

[@TNBredRose]

Hi Nikol. Thank you for the advice and you are so correct. I used to be auburn and highlighted my hair. Now that I'm older, my natural hair is coming in like my dads which looks like yours. But, I keep coloring because I'm afraid of the black and white hair because my skin has the fair warm tones. Can you help me to figure out what to do. When my roots grow out, my natural hair is so beautiful white and shiny mixed with the black, but, I'm so scared of the dramatic change. Sorry I'm asking a hair question on your lipstick video.

[@susienovis9289]

Very helpful - thank you!

[@facetofacelikemoses2236]

Thank you. Very helpful. What about having hair like yours but more tan skin olive some call it. Does this same rule apply for color

[@dariosimone2383]

Love your hair

[@SilkSpectre7]

I have natural slightly yellowish teeth which - they have never been white looking at all, sadly. However, they are extremely healthy and strong and I am not going to ruin healthy teeth to have them filed and get veneers just for looks. That much is certain. But what lipstick should I use to make them seem more white? Especially now that I too am going gray?

[@roselightcafe1754]

I know this video was from last year… Would you consider… Please… Go to your local Walgreens and pick out the make up you love! Most of us can certainly not afford the higher end products you use Nicole! Help us Walgreen shoppers please sweetheart!

[@questioneverything6950]

I agree!

[@joyceramirez2979]

Or and/or CVS

[@Phil132]

No matter how many times I look at your hair, I can't help but love it! It's absolutely gorgeous. :) I've transitioned also, with a subtle salt and pepper, I currently sport a very short urchin/pixie cut. I can't wait for a stronger tone of silver to come in... then I will think about growing it out into the length that you have. You have a very nice natural colour and cut.

[@gilliangirl1]

But what do you do when you have freckles, warm complexion, AND silver/gray hair?

[@jos.4276]

Yes, THIS!!!!!! Cool makeup looks ghastly on me, too. We're an underserved market. Warm grays and taupes with vanilla highlighter and peach blush and lip probably. Good luck finding warm grays and taupes, though.

[@alainleblanc4788]

Gilliangirl1 a bright pink/coral lipstick is best for warm freckled complexion with gray hair in a lip balm, almost a sheer bright tone.

[@marizzy63]

Wonderful video just placed an order for a few things should be getting soon

[@annarehbinder7540]

Thank Good! Or actually you , its such a relief seeing it on someone else.... just woke up one morning and nothing in My clothes or make up looked right ! And also in perimenopause so nothing felt right in the body either ... so realising this!!!