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Embracing the Gray Hair Trend With Super Hairpieces

Posted by Santana Fell on Sep 06, 2024

Grey hair tones have been trending for the last two years and are only getting better, creating an unforgettable style statement that is here to stay.

It is no surprise that young adults dye their hair into highlights of silver-grey shades to achieve the sought-after salt and pepper look.

Salt and pepper hair, aka black and white hair, is no longer a sign of aging or wisdom but is now more of an iconic fashion movement adopted by the young and old alike. Whether naturally graying or embracing cool-toned silver hair as a style choice, grey hair colour is worth the hype.

If you are a young woman or man wanting to go grey with salt and pepper hair but dont want to risk it not looking good, Superhairpieces has a fantastic solution for each of you - Gray hair pieces. Gray hair wigs or salt and pepper wigs are needed to achieve the hottest hair look of the year.

Our glamorous hair toppers are ideal if you are naturally going grey but shy away from it, concealing it or plucking out every visible strand. They come in various hair transitions, such as balayage, dark-rooted hair extensions, ombre, highlights, and lowlights, to give you a celebrity appearance at an affordable cost.

And if you celebrate your glorious greys and love letting your natural silver strands shine through but are losing hair, experiencing thinning hair, or having bald patches on your crown, it's time to embrace gray hair toppers and men’s toupees with grey hair. These will blend well with your existing hair and look appropriate for your age and style preference.

To each their own!

Grey hair is extremely common, with people starting to experience it as early as their 20s and growing in number as they age. Many young adults have prematurely grey hair, so it's normal to have hair systems that depict the same. Superhairpieces helps you select a percentage of gray hair for your hair system that would suit your natural grey and age for a completely natural look.

Different Types Of Gray Hair Used In Superhairpieces Hair Systems

Understanding the different types of grey hair will help you make an informed decision according to your hair needs.

Human Gray Hair

As the name suggests, human gray hair is natural gray hair from human donors. At Superhairpieces, we use Chinese Remy or Indian Remy hair. Our human hair is ethically sourced, including the natural gray hair variety. Sometimes, human hair is even processed to achieve grey hair color.

Superhairpieces offers men’s toupees and silver grey hairpieces for women, with a select percentage of human gray hair for the most authentic look. If you want a specific percentage of grey to suit your natural hair, you can always opt for Superhairpieces’ customized hairpiece.

Pros:

Human gray hair is the most natural-looking as it is real hair.
It is soft, easy to manage and heat style.
You can get grey hair in select stock hairpieces for men and women without additional cost.

Cons:

Human gray hair is not bright white.
It can fade or turn yellow after many washes and sun exposure. Purple or no-yellow shampoo can combat this, but it’s not ideal for everyone.
Human gray hair is delicate and not very durable.
Human hair gray wigs require the most care.
Human gray hair comes in limited options.
Although you can, it is best advised to avoid colouring the hair.

Synthetic Gray Hair

We also offer synthetic gray hair if the customer desires it. These grey hair systems are made of Japanese Kanekalon synthetic fibres. At Superhairpieces, you can select anywhere from five percent synthetic gray to 100 percent synthetic gray hair.

Pros:

Most durable gray hair.
Whitest grey hair and will remain unchanged
Synthetic gray hair isn't affected by UV light rays like human hair.
Can be ordered with stock hair systems
If you custom order, synthetic gray hairpieces can come in any length you desire.

Cons::

It does not feel or look as real as human hair but looks quite good when combined with human hair.
It cannot be dyed, permed, or heat-styled.
Prone to tangling.

Yaki Gray Hair

Yaki hair is human hair texturized to mimic yak hair. Some people prefer yak or yaki hair for its texture, which is usually long, bushy, shaggy, coarse, and thick with zigzag shapes. Luckily, Superhairpieces offers natural yak hair, unlike many other online companies that claim to be the real deal but sadly deceive their customers by providing horse hair instead.

Pros:

Fuller look.
Ideal for Afro-American grey hair.
Stronger and long-lasting
You can perm or dye this gray hair.

Cons:

It is only available with our custom orders.
Little more expensive
It can be stiff and rough with a kink
Difficult to maintain and style
Gray yak hair can also fade over time.

European Gray Hair

Superhairpieces also offers authentic European gray hair sourced from European hair providers and processed to a gray color. This hair is usually thin and soft and is the darkest gray hair option, as it is usually silver-gray. If you are looking for grey and silver wigs for older women, you cannot get something better than our premium gray hair collection.

Pros:

Premium European gray hair - thin, soft, and silky texture
undergoes lesser processing
Can be permed or dyed: Just like regular human hair, European gray hair can be styled, permed or dyed to your heart’s content.

Cons:

Given its rarity, European gray hair is usually more expensive than other types of gray hair offered at Superhairpieces.
You can only get this rare gray hair with custom orders.

How do you choose the correct gray hair for your hairpiece?

Match the grey to your natural grey for a realistic blend.
Match the density of gray in your hair system to that of your natural hair for a seamless transition.
If you need help selecting a hair colour, hairpiece base, or grey hair percentage, book a consultation with one of our hair replacement specialists to get the best option for your hair needs.

If you or someone you know is looking for grey hair hairpieces, Superhairpieces provides high-quality salt and pepper hairpieces—hair toppers and grey wigs for females, grey hair men’s toupees, and grey wigs for seniors and young women.

Here are the hair colours you need to look for

Women’s Grey Hair Colours:

#G30 - Salt Pepper (30% gray hair)
#G50 - Silver Fox (50% gray hair)
#G80 - Moonstone (80% gray hair)

Superhairpieces women’s grey hair wigs and hair toppers include:

5 of our premium women’s wigs from the Allure collection- Adina, Selena, Jessica, Adele, and Rachel, now come with the fabulous addition of 30/50/80% grey hair. What you get is an uber-realistic look, just like the natural progression of bio hair turning grey. What we mean by this is that you do not get a random spread of grey hair but rather a strategically intertwined network of salt and pepper look. Approximately ½ inch of the front hairline of these women’s wigs has 100% white hair, followed by the centre or crown showcasing the major section of 30/50/80% grey hair, while the nape area is darker with only 20-30% grey to match the appearance of your natural hair. Overall, these are intricately crafted beautiful hairpieces that are worth the purchase and love.

If you want anything other than the hairpieces mentioned above, you can always opt for a custom hairpiece with grey hair.

Men’s Gray Hair Systems:

Superhairpieces has the largest number of hair colours for men’s hair systems, and you can choose whichever grey hair percentage you want in your hairpiece, starting from 5% - 90%. We also have two full white men’s grey hair colours -