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Wiry Grey Hair

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Piggles1979 · 17/10/2026 19:17

Hi.
I don't colour my hair (haven't done for years and years), and I'm happily embracing the grey.
I'm still mostly brunette, with a 'Mallen streak' and greys smattering elsewhere.
Happy colour-wise but the greys are wire-like and stick up, making me look unkempt.
I generally don't mind, but have a couple of events coming up where I would like to look a little more glam and put together.
Any recommendations for products to use?
Thanks.
Ps I'm using minoxidil, which might have added to the dry look of my hair.

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SharkEnthusiast · 18/10/2026 04:58

Try the Wella professionals luminous hair oil. I also find a hot brush styler better than a hairdryer and brush.

Empress13 · 18/10/2026 05:30

Piggles1979 · 17/10/2026 19:17

Hi.
I don't colour my hair (haven't done for years and years), and I'm happily embracing the grey.
I'm still mostly brunette, with a 'Mallen streak' and greys smattering elsewhere.
Happy colour-wise but the greys are wire-like and stick up, making me look unkempt.
I generally don't mind, but have a couple of events coming up where I would like to look a little more glam and put together.
Any recommendations for products to use?
Thanks.
Ps I'm using minoxidil, which might have added to the dry look of my hair.

are you using Minoxidil for hair loss?

Piggles1979 · 18/10/2026 07:01

@Empress13 Yes. I've been using it since May. I've definitely seen results.
@SharkEnthusiast Thank you.

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Empress13 · 18/10/2026 07:17

Piggles1979 · 18/10/2026 07:01

@Empress13 Yes. I've been using it since May. I've definitely seen results.
@SharkEnthusiast Thank you.

Is the oral 2.5 as I’m on this and not really seeing great results tbh

Piggles1979 · 18/10/2026 07:21

@Empress13 No, liquid/foam. I started off getting from Dermatica. There was then a long delay on delivery in the summer, apparently due to the weather impacting ingredients/supply or some such thing, so bought Regain for Men to tide me over. I decided to stick with the Regain. It works out cheaper and I haven't experienced any unwanted side effects.

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Sonolanona · 18/10/2026 22:13

Keratin treatment. No I'm not on commission😆.I posted about it here a couple of weeks ago. My hair is probably over 60% grey now.. still dark brown underneath but grey at the front and lots of streaks and it's that wiry, frizzy texure that goes POOF in damp air. I splashed out on a keratin treatment and it's like a different head of hair... smooth and soft... no wiry bits sticking up! I know it will only last a few months but I'm very happy!

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