The Dye Strip Technique aka Going Gray in Secret! Part 1

Want to grow out your gray hair and ditch the dye, but don't want to bleach it and don't want to cut it? But don't want to go full-on "cold-turkey" because you don't want to rock a demarcation line (aka "skunk stripe") during your grow-out? Then the Dye Strip Technique of Going Gray is for you!
My guest: Diana M. discusses how she went gray "in secret" using this technique, that she learned from KZbin's own Suzan Barnes!
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ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Katie! I live in Los Angeles, where I ditched the dye in 2018 after many years of dithering. Shortly after starting my transition, I founded KatieGoesPlatinum.com to help other women joyfully & confidently ditch the dye and rock their natural gray hair at every stage and at any age.
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[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

The dye strip technique is a fantastic way to go gray gracefully! 🌟 Ready to go gray? Check out my FREE download that will guide you through all the steps you need to take for a successful transition! www.katiegoesplatinumlead.com/10-easy-steps-landing-page/

[@lgrillo]

I have watched dozens upon dozens of videos about growing out gray and this is the very first one that gives me any sort of actual solution. Brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing this info!

[@dfmoffitt]

That’s exactly why we made this video. You’re welcome!

[@marlabissett2653]

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[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I'm so glad!!

[@trudygriggs2455]

Me too.....

[@tigerheart3579]

This is genius!

[@amanda1500]

I started this process on Thursday after watching your video. This is a great idea. I had about 1 1/2 new growth, naturally dark brown hair. Went to the salon,explained process/ video and am pleased with results. The stylist was apprehensive, kept stearing me towards highlights, stripping, other time/ costly processes. After looking at me like I was crazy, she finally agreed to do it. For me, this was the way to go. Thank you both for the great information.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it worked out well for you ❤️

[@shelleyr6013]

This is how I did my grow out. After three years, and Covid quarantine madness , I got bored and decided to dye my hair again. I will go this method when I decide to go grey again. It really is almost painless.

[@charliebaby68]

I would love a step by step guidance on how to do this grow out. I'm so sick of colouring my hair every 5 weeks

[@teresagould6987]

Brilliant idea. I was so sick of looking at my demarcation strip I buzz cut it and I love 💕 it. Very drastic I know but immediately back to my own hair which is working for me. BUT everyone else thinks in totally nuts. Xxxx 💖💖💖

[@chloewatt6134]

This is such a fab video. Both you ladies are absolute babes ! and give me hope for my new grey hair/life-style! I got my first few when I was 23, 31 now they’re coming quick and fast and actually can’t wait for it to fully turn now I’ve seen this 😍🥰

[@karenm853]

You have the advantage of not having prior warm highlighted brunette hair. So the combo of warm and cool tones plus the line is a challenge. Yours looks 👌🏻

[@kimberlyholt8433]

OMG, just what I was looking for. I have tried cold turkey, and blending with sprays, but I love this idea! Thank You for sharing.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You're welcome!

[@lindar6151]

This is a great idea and Diana looks wonderful! I am growing out mine cold turkey. About 2 1/2 months in and my dyed hair looks so much lighter than the natural hair growing out (assume from fading). I am going to just let it ride and I can't wait to see what my natural silver pattern looks like when it's all grown out.

[@DanaMcClellan]

What does the back look like? Is there a demarcation line?

[@samhoney1414]

Great video!! Growing out my grays and I highlighted the front and sides to blend it in but I have dark hair and right now it's a medium brown with highlights. Going to do this so I can cut the dying over and over to keep up with the dark roots. Best video of transitioning to gray I've found!!!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I'm so glad to hear that! Best of luck to you! You can find a more detailed description of how to do this over at my blog, as well! The link is in the show. notes.

[@janiehall2029]

Hi Katy thanks for the video. I’m naturally dark brown. I’m 8 months in. I’m salt and pepper. My new hair growth. Is so soft. Your hair looks great

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Janie Hall thank you!

[@user-ls4vb6dq7z]

This is how I'm doing it. I'm almost four months in and I just have one issue; my hair is really thick and changing parts is going to be a bit of a pain but I'm determined to stick to it. Thanks so much!

[@lorraineherrera1770]

Hi, I’m on my 3rd week of this particular process of going grey in secret but I’m having a hard time with the re-growth that frames my face. How are you handling that ?

[@jenny6253]

I ve embraced my natural silver this year by having my hairdresser put a half head of foils in to breakup the regrowth. It’s worked really well and getting lots of positive feedback. Another way a friend did hers was using semi permanent hair colour slightly lighter that your dyed hair colour. It doesn’t leave an obvious demarcation line and you just keep going lighter and lighter. 👩🏽‍🦳

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Great idea!

[@nikkivaldin2669]

I've been letting my hair grow out since February since I have been staying home. I plan on doing this method when I have to start going out in public again to ease the transition. Thanks for the tutorial. The hint about the Vaseline is very helpful.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Nikki Valdin you’re welcome!

[@tippytoe1250]

I’m lucky my hair is doing this naturally. The top portion of my hair doesn’t have a lot of grays so there isn’t a noticeable demarcation. But every underneath has harsh demarcation line. So this has made growing out my gray easier.

[@lindamarocco4583]

Awesome video!... thank you so much... I am 3 months in if this skunk line gets too much to handle I will try this!!!... thank you both SO much!

[@dfmoffitt]

Great! Let us know if you have any questions if you decide to use this technique.

[@Anita-silver]

Thank you for posting this. I think it is the perfect solution to my second time around grow out. Really appreciate the demonstration at the end of the video!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

amt thank you! I’m glad it helped!

[@Anita-silver]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum I haven't seen you for a while and want to say you look gorgeous in your hair now with complete grow out! I also am wondering how to choose a color to do the middle strip?

[@dfmoffitt]

You would use the same color you use for your roots. In order to do it at home, I spoke with my stylist to find the best color at Sally’s.

[@colemaninmaui]

Brilliant!! Thanks ladies

[@GGGG1040]

I will to this as soon as possible - really bad I didn’t see before.. thanks 🙏🏻

[@nicoles9474]

Brilliant!!! Especially since i have varied color and old relaxer!

[@lisaandrews-garcia2414]

Katie, I cannot thank you enough for making this video and your other one I watched that brought me to this one. I am so excited to try the dye strip method. thank you!!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome! So glad you found these helpful ♥️

[@meolax4494]

Brilliant! Thank you ladies for sharing this method!❤❤❤

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome!

[@armchairplanner4924]

Thank you so very much! This is by far the best method I’ve seen that suits my goal of growing out my grey, sans expensive and repeat visits to the salon, while at the same time looking presentable for work. I did my first strip last night on my 3 month “covid grow out”. The only change I made was that I’m using semi-permanent dye so that it fades without having to grow all the way out once I stop dying. Fingers crossed!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Armchair Planner You’re welcome! So glad this helped! Make sure to check out the blog post for more info! It’s in the show notes ❤️

[@bellam9714]

Best video I have seen that gives a viable solution without that line. Thank you so much for this video. It is extremely helpful!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome! So glad you liked it! If you haven't seen it yet, this video has updated process photos for the dye strip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqi0aJaEhbuEY5o

[@paintnknit]

Great idea!

[@amyhenningsgard8618]

What a terrific idea, and option!! I love it!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks so much!

[@ShalinaJoannou]

Thank you so very much for sharing this video and advice. Been thinking of going grey for some time now and having watched this video it has given me the confidence and push I needed to embrace this process of going grey.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I’m so happy to hear that!

[@LindaLights]

A very practical and beautiful way of going grey gracefully, especially for brunettes/dark hair beauties! Thank you for this video.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Linda You’re welcome!

[@daisymonsalve1485]

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[@fromfuture6666]

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[@katharinavonkuczkowski7642]

Wow, thats so helpful! My salon couldn't give me such a good advice! Yeaaah🎉

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

So glad it helped! 😃

[@Formerbootlicker]

This was SO HELPFUL 🥰

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I’m so glad! ❤️❤️

[@mmariona70]

Starting my journey back to gray using this method

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Yay! I hope it works well for you!

[@dfmoffitt]

Awesome! Good luck.

[@cazremusnoc8121]

That is GENIUS! Thank you 😁

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome!

[@jocelynthomas5104]

I love the point of liberation, and not caring about having sex apeal! Go girls!! You inspire me.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you!

[@jrpacer6355]

Wish l knew this 3 years ago....oh well manage the cold Turkey method....

[@takedown5184]

I see that what you did would work. I just let mine grow out for a year & I’m wearing a hat 🧢 with a pony tail and I plan on having my hair layered next fall. It’ll be below my shoulders by then with chin level layers.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That sounds like a great plan ♥️

[@RoslynFranken]

This looks like a really practical approach. I would love to try it but just wondering how it works if you have bangs or put your hair up a lot which is my situation.

[@dfmoffitt]

Great question. It would be a challenge with bangs. I would talk to a hairstylist about how to best use this technique with bangs. I never had issue with putting my hair up. You can definitely see the gray coming in and my dark hair at the ends but it wasn’t a harsh demarcation line so it didn’t bother me as much.

[@HmmM-wn1dx]

Well never too late I guess after 8 months cold turkey I have dyed some parts because of the demarcation and today I have used colour remover again growing out grey after 4 weeks is worse. But if I am not orange by tomorrow I will use this technique 🧡🤍

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@angelaschapiro4268]

Katie, I did it. It's now 5 years transitioned & the top mostly is gray & after washing you see salt/pepper. I didn't do your wonderful technique. I forgot about it!

[@ENFPerspectives]

Amazing!!!

[@YM-wj2dr]

WONDERFUL IDEA!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thanks!

[@simplymillie1613]

Amazing, thank you 😊

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You're welcome 😊

[@KH-hs2dp]

Going to try this! Scared and excited all at once ..dying my dark hair every 3 weeks! Thanks for sharing still wondering how wide to make the strip. Also I have long bangs hmmm. I’m guessing the part you stop dying also gets faded and washed out looking?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

The strip is about an inch on either side of your part.

[@mobopolo]

This is fantastic! I'm sending you both ((Hugs)) I can't wait to try this!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Thank you!

[@suzanbarnes401]

Great video! You look Great!

[@dfmoffitt]

Omg Suzan!! I did not know you commented on our video. YOU are the reason I used this technique. Thank you SO MUCH for posting your video so that I could find it when I was desperately searching for the best way to embrace my gray. Thank you thank you thank you!!

[@LoveratLoves]

I'm 57 and finally going grey enough to notice - sort of half and half - but the back and underneath are still very dark! I have dark hair but have been blonde for the last 12 years and I was oh so very sick of going to the hairdresser because my hair grows so fast (every 4 weeks). I went back to close to my natural colour but now of course I have the opposite root problem - I'm an idiot lol So far this is the best technique I have seen - I really don't want to have to go to the hairdresser all the time I absolutely hate it and want to feel my natural hair texture again. I'll be doing this thanks so much for the vid.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it helped ❤️

[@kimgreaves1540]

Fab, thank you 🙏

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re welcome!

[@cupiedoll9759]

Brilliant!!!!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It really is! ♥️

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

So glad I found this! Does this work if you're dyed a medium/dark brown with ash on pure white hair? I have been dying my hair for 22 years and I'm 99% white. I so would like to rock my white shiny healthy hair but looking for ways to do so. This looks like the perfect solution!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I’m sure it would work! It breaks up the harsh line between the dyed and i dyed hair, so the colors don’t really matter, Best of luck!

[@wmwilkinson1]

Man I wish I had seen this technique 6 months ago. What a great idea

[@cinma4890]

Me too! I buzzed cut mine. Lol and it’s been a year. And it’s grown out. But still. I miss my long hair. I was crazy wanting it so short. I am glad I am passed that.

[@jillcamm7639]

I am using the dye strip and it a great technique. I do wonder if anyone has suggestions for the very white patches at my hair line and temples? I have a Pauly Walnuts look happening now😂 ( for any Soprano fans!). Diane do you have any ideas or tips since my hair was almost as dark as yours?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi Jill! Have you considered using either a root spray or Color Wow powder to cover those white patches while you’re growing it out?

[@renren7233]

I had grown out my grays , but I looked so old .... So I dyed my hair again (copper brown). But it is so much work, I have to dye it every 3 weeks!! I am now growing my hair and when it is the right length I will dye it darkbrown (that was my own colour before I got gray) and I will do the Dye Strip Technique. I love the Gray Stripes very much. Maybe that is my stile to begin with !!

[@cmplacko]

What do you use for the gray I have dark hair

[@lh1951]

Is it important to only dye the roots of the strip and not the entire strip? Looking at the pics of this process, it looks like the dye is on the whole strip. Thanks for this idea!!

[@dfmoffitt]

You have a very good eye. The photo that was used to intro the video was a month that I chose to dye the strip from roots to ends. The reason I did this, is because my dyed hair was fading so much that it was a reddish light color at the ends and looked very damaged. By dyeing the hair all the way to the ends it looked much healthier. I only did this once during the grow out process.

[@joleenjenkins]

I really love my dark brown hair but that line of demarcation was driving me crazy every 10 days so I used a hair color remover and I'm just putting a light brown semi permanent color on it so I'm basically camouflaging the gray but not with permanent color

[@misskitty7235]

Yes this is what I’ve done also

[@charliebaby68]

question: when first starting this method, do you take the strip of hair from the middle part/section, or do you automatically start with just strip-dying a bit off to the side? Because I heard that you have to be able to part your hair on the side of you want to do this but it's not apparent by this video if that's what she did.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You have to do it a bit off to the side. I’ll send you a link to the blog post where it goes more in depth about how you do it. ❤️

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

katiegoesplatinum.com/dye-strip-technique-going-gray-in-secret/

[@charliebaby68]

Thanks for this. And I guess I'm not sure if this technique actually helps if you wear your hair up a lot (ponytail girl here)

[@tezt8018]

I’m using this method but without the dye. I’m using root wash out spray and the streaking effect is essentially the same. So fa anyway 😀

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

great!

[@JustineBrownsBookshelf]

I’m basically doing this but with a blonde strip. I tint it pale ash so it blends with the grey underneath.

[@crackerjack4u]

You may have mentioned it, but if you did I didn't hear it. What type of dye did you use for the strip- permanent, demi or semi?

[@dfmoffitt]

Sorry for the delayed response. I used Wella’s permanent dye from Sally’s beauty supply.

[@margaretImhappy]

This looks great! But I’ve never parted my hair on a different side and I’m concerned it will give me a headache.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Is your hair very thick? You could always try it for a few days before trying the dye strip technique and see how it goes?

[@beverlylabarbera3016]

Right now I have highlights and low lights with a few gray hairs popping up here and there. I am due for a cut and color this coming Saturday,can you please tell me how much growth do you have to have before you can start the Dye Strip Technique? I’m wondering because I am do for a cut and color this coming Saturday and I don’t know if I should skip this appointment for the cut?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You can start right away - you don’t need to have any gray roots to begin with. Just tell your hairdresser that, instead of having her color all your hair, you just want her to do that strip. If it helps, I have a PDF of my blog posts with instructions in my shop - a lot of people buy that and give it to their hairdresser. Just go to shop.katiegoesplatinum.com. And look for the $5 ebook. Good luck!

[@beverlylabarbera3016]

Thank you for getting back to me. I did decide to skip Saturdays appointment after all. I have another appointment in 6-weeks.

[@kristyleedolls]

What if you have short bangs in the front, like Betty bangs and a center part?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I think it would be hard to make this work with bangs, as you need to flip the dyed hair over the gray hair to make it work. But if you are comfortable rocking gray bangs with dark hair (which could be a cool look), maybe that's an option?

[@lorraineherrera1770]

Love this video, but you didn’t cover the hair that frames your face on the sides. Would you just keep using the spray cover up ?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It's up to you - some people do that for sure! Whatever makes the whole process more comfortable for you.

[@colleenk6162]

What about the back of your head? I can understand that this would work for the sides of your head, but it still seems like there would be a line of demarcation on the back. Am I missing something?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

No, if you have long enough hair, the dyed strip does a pretty good job of breaking up the demarcation line even at the back.

[@Christine-zf7fq]

I have a lot of gray around my face so I'm concerned when I pull my hair back in a pony tail how does this process look over time? Is it possible to also dye around the face like a frame that I oculd grow out later? Has anyone tried this?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, Christine - what some people do is just use root sprays or powders around their face when pulling it back. Have you tried that?

[@thannas3379]

I’d love to try this technique but can’t figure out how to make it work with bangs!

[@dfmoffitt]

Bangs are tricky. Unless you grew them out, this technique would not be ideal.

[@jeannetimpson5564]

I'm using Gray Away to help me during my grow out. I don't spray the product directly on my hair, though, I spray it on a cotton square & then rub that down my hair. When I do my bangs I hold a cotton square underneath my bangs & then then rub a sprayed on square down my bangs. To do the backs of them, I simply push my bangs back up against the top of my head & rub the square against the backs, going towards the back of my head (direction rubbing referance). Try that! :D

[@elzey1980]

how long did it take you to grow the hair so that the "dyed" section was no longer being "dyed"? thank you this is very informative

[@jjbowman4653]

Assume it will take a year to grow 6 inches of new hair growth. Depending on your hair length it can take a few years, I believe this is the reason many women cut it to a bob/lob/pixie

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, yes - as JJ said, it depends on the length you're trying to achieve, If you were just going to grow your hair out to a bob, it would take much less time than if you were growing it out to shoulder-length. Shoulder length took me about 2- 2 1/2 years, and my hair grows faster than average. A chin-length bob would probably take a bit over a year?

[@carolbowen4349]

I’m guessing this works better for straight hair as my curly hair doesn’t have a defined part ☹️

[@dfmoffitt]

It can work for curly hair as well but it seems that curly hair breaks up the demarcation line better than straight hair so the technique may not be ideal.

[@allysoncaistor3717]

Would it not make more sense to do the thinner strip silver so it's done and dusted when it's grown out underneath

[@hlinfl9513]

That's what I thought. I'm not sure I'm grasping exactly what she's saying. I'd think you'd try to dye gray to blend over the color?

[@thecatatemyhomework]

That would only work if you have very short hair. What about all the dark hair that falls below your shoulders?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It’s almost impossible to dye dark hair silver - you’d have to use bleach first, which can be quite damaging. Plus, it’s very hard and costly to match the silver with your own natural color. So this is a good compromise ♥️

[@SuperBettyboop40]

It doesn't damage your hair when you do that one strip?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Just as much damage as we usually get when we dye our hair. Personally, when I decided to go gray, I was done with chemicals because my hair was so damaged. But not everybody wants to go gray cold turkey, and they’re willing to risk a little damage to hide their skunk stripe.

[@rooster1465]

So dumb question. I have medium long brown hair with the skunk line. My hairdresser explained that in order to “stain” the hair gray that she has to essentially strip my hair of its color before she can add the gray because it won’t stick to my dark strand, have you heard of this? And are you dying your skunk line a dark color or the gray? Thank you!

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi, not a dumb question! Your hairdresser is correct - dark hair has to be bleached a lot in order to get it light enough to try to color it gray. That's why a lot of us brunettes opt NOT to bleach because (unless your hair is very strong and healthy), that amount of bleaching can damage your hair and cause breakage, etc. If you're doing the dye strip method, you are dyeing that strip the same color that you're already dyeing your hair (so for example, dark brown) and letting the grays grow underneath the strip. Hope that helps!

[@kerendn]

Interesting idea! How about dyeing just the part itself, rather than a 2 inch wide strip?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

I'm afraid that wouldn't really help - it would just cover your roots, but if you want to go gray "in secret" you need the extra hair from the strip to hang down over the gray hair.

[@kylasbibi]

This works for women with straight hair but not for women with kinky or curly hair. Will keep in mind if I decide to straighten my hair again.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

yes, it's a little more difficult with curly hair for sure.

[@louizan.8931]

Is this your natural grey? Or you did any overtone?

[@dfmoffitt]

This is my natural gray hair. I did not use any overtone during the process of my grow out or afterwards.

[@rhondascherrer4800]

What brand of dye did you use?

[@dfmoffitt]

I used Wella’s permanent dye from Sally’s Beauty Supply.

[@hberrysc3517]

One of the gifts of Covid was women growing confidence to be themselves with their own gray hair!

[@lada5876]

What color are you dying the roots??

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You’re dyeing the roots (only) of that strip of hair the same color you’ve been dyeing the whole time. So if you’ve been dyeing your hair dark brown, dye that strip dark brown too.

[@ilovecornpink6288]

Question? Why would it work for curly hair??

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It works best with hair that you can part on it on one side and that is straight enough to hang down over the gray hair growing in. Of course, you could always try it for yourself, but I’ve been told it doesn’t work as well on curly hair. ❤️

[@ellekay1721]

I don't understand. You dye that entire section, or just the very outside area?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

You only dye that section. See this tutorial for further instructions:kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHu1kop8rrmIiLc

[@jacquelined.1611]

It seems this technique is only good for side parts. Is that correct?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It definitely works best with a side part as you have to flip the dyed hair strip over the gray to cover it.

[@michelles2299]

So dying the hair strip at root level means that has to grow out too 🙏

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Michelle S yes, but some women don’t want to go gray cold turkey where the demarcation line shows, so this is a great option for them. When they’re ready to show their gray growth, they just flip their part to the gray side and let the dyed strip grow out undetected (beneath the gray).

[@officialthehandsbigadventures]

My only problem is my hair grows so fast that it is white shining through in a week. I considered this technique and then decided to go white with toppers and wigs

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

That’s a great alternative!

[@takedown5184]

Lol Bless your neighbor!

[@kv1815]

Sorry, I did not understand - dyed what colour?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Whatever color you like!

[@JessyTreal]

What color dye am I colouring my strip tho ?

[@thecatatemyhomework]

The same color as your dyed hair.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Yes, just use the same dye color that you always do. ❤️

[@user-nm4qf2uy1u]

😊

[@rattylol]

This wouldn't work for all women, mine is really long and wavy and this would show, I was only doing roots of the top section for years but got sick of it now my hair is 3 inch grey strip at roots, mid to light faded brown and then very dark brown mixed with grey underneath, I love the grey stripe and the grey mix but I hate the faded brown dye that I can't work out how to get rid of.

[@dfmoffitt]

I would suggest talking to a hairstylist about dying the ends of your hair a color that makes you happy. They should be able to dye it without touching your roots. Just be sure to be very clear about your wishes because I have heard horror stories about women who have asked for this to be done and the hairstylist ends up covering up their hard earned gray growth.

[@bluespig1]

What about bangs?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

This method would not be easy with bangs, unfortunately (except maybe long bangs?)

[@beverlythompson6623]

How does this work when you have short layered hair?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Beverly Thompson i don’t think it would work with shorter hair - you would need some length to hang down over the gray.

[@melissalarson8650]

Deb Arndt from Going Gray Gracefully did this technique. At some point she cut it short. Look her up, she rocked it.

[@doris1998]

Loooove this technique. Genius! However, I’m one of those who can’t part their hair any other way. Boo

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Darn it! Well, make sure to watch my new video that's going to go up today or tomorrow! It's all about a different method of going gray in secret - using wigs!

[@elainepeterson1269]

I actually bought a one ponytail online. My hair color is dark brown and gray. The ponytail is a great way to hide your line of demarcation, if you turn it into a messy bun or a nicer looking bun on top of your head. I believe there are hair toppers you can use, also.

[@leticiacorrea7769]

In the video you mentioned temporary/washout spray on hair color. Why can’t you just use that and wash it out every so often?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

It doesn't last more than 1 shampoo, so you'd literally have to do that every time you shampooed. you could do it, but it would be costly.

[@flusterbust]

You are beautiful!

[@thebookofrevelationreveale4722]

I’m seriously clueless as to what she explains here. What color are you dying the roots? Is there a video where someone is showing the actual process?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Hi - you can check out my blog post for detailed instructions: katiegoesplatinum.com/dye-strip-technique-going-gray-in-secret/ also my video How To Go Gray which shows updated process photos that should help you: 8 Best Ways To Go Gray from Dyed Hair - KZbin www.youtube.com › watch But to answer your question - you are dyeing the roots ONLY of that strip of hair the same color you've been dyeing your hair the whole time. So if you've been dyeing it dark brown, you'll continue to dye the ROOTS of that strip (ONLY) the same dark brown, while all the rest of your hair will remain undyed. It sounds crazy but it works!

[@lovewillwinnn]

You would look cute with bangs

[@evaemery8916]

What I don't understand is you're trying to get away from dying your hair so I don't get how you're doing this I have dark hair I have gray just in the front of my face n color the rest but i m getting tired of coloring my hair so I just don't get what you say about dying the hair because if you're going to let your hair grow out Gray you want to get away from dying your hair

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Everyone is different - you and I are willing to go gray cold turkey, but a number of women do NOT want to do it that way. This method gives them the option to grow out their gray in secret by just dyeing one little strip of hair for a bit longer. We all have to choose the method that works best for our temperament.

[@msxmargo]

Not really DYE strip it's covering hair w temp spray did I miss you dying it?

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

She didn’t dye it during the video shoot - you must have missed Diana describing how she used semi permanent dye (NOT temporary root spray) to dye the strip. Check out the video again, or click the link to the blog post for full instructions. Thanks!

[@candace3792]

I still don't get it..... maybe I need it explained by a hairstylist cause I watched over 3 time and can't under stand...

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Believe me, I get it! I had a really hard time understanding it at first. Basically, you're only dyeing that one strip of hair (it has to be on your side part for this to work), and that dyed strip hangs down over your graying hair and hides it. It creates the illusion of still having dark hair. Once your gray roots grow out long enough that you feel comfortable showing them to the world, you flip your part to the gray side and it looks like you're fully transitioned! In the meantime, you just let that dyed strip grow out underneath your gray hair and nobody can even see it. It's like magic!

[@JGalegria]

Okay but I thought this would include visual info not just words/description. Surely you took photos of the process? Most people watch KZbin because they are kinaesthetic and or visual, so talking heads are not that helpful.

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

Sorry to hear that you feel that way. I made this video when I was fairly new to KZbin so I didn’t know how to overlay photos. If you look in the show notes section, you’ll see a link to the blog post that includes a lot of photos.

[@JGalegria]

@@KatieGoesPlatinum I found an excellent KZbin demonstration of this method by Suzan Barnes.

[@michelemckune3809]

I think this video is confusing...

[@KatieGoesPlatinum]

thanks for the feedback. You can find the blog post here, and it goes into more depth: katiegoesplatinum.com/dye-strip-technique-going-gray-in-secret/