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Kylie Jenner Debuts Grey Hair - Here's How You Can Get The Look

A word of caution if you want to try this look...
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Kylie Jenner has stunned fans by sharing two photos of her new hair ’do: blonde/grey tresses. 

The Instagram sensation wore an over-sized blue shirt with white stripes to offset the cool hue of her new mane. 

Jenner is just one in a long list of well-known faces to opt for the grey-headed trend that has been making the rounds since Jean Paul Gaultier had his models donning grey beehives for his A/W 2011 catwalk. 

The look has now become so much of a staple, it’s like getting highlights and bangs. 

Ariana Grande is another recent convert to the granny hair look.

However, a word of caution if you want to try this look, because it is reportedly one of the trickiest to accomplish as a DIY-er. 

According to a colour specialist at Four London, Brook Bohan, this look has the potential to cause a lot of damage to your hair if not executed properly. 

“The first step is to have a consultation so that a plan of action can be worked out with the client,” Bohan told HuffPost UK.

“It will usually take around six months to get hair to the gorgeous grey colour... you have to grow out as much of the existing colour as possible.” 

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Bohan continues: “Once the client is back to as much of their natural colour as possible the technique used is to bleach the hair to bring it up to almost white and then put an ash tone over it.” 

Visiting a salon with a reputable team and investing the time to perfect the look is also highly recommended. 

Before You Go

5 Beauty Products To Rescue Dry Hair
Philip Kingsley No Scent No Colour Shampoo and Conditioner(01 of05)
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£18 and £21 from philipkingsley.co.uk

Maja Tisma, in-house blogger at Hairtrade.com, told The Huffington Post UK that investing in a quality shampoo and conditioner is majorly important.

"Cheap supermarket alternatives will not have the same effect as a salon professional shampoo," she said.

Tisma recommends a moisturising formula - like Philip Kingsley's super gentle offering, which is perfect for stressed-out scalps and even mild enough for those undergoing chemo and radiation therapy. (credit:Philip Kingsley)
T3 Featherweight Compact Hair Dryer(02 of05)
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£125 from t3haircare.co.uk

After washing, Tisma says we should be skipping the traditional towel drying method.

Instead, she advises gently pressing a clean towel over wet hair until it's damp, then leaving to air dry or using an ion-enriched dryer like this one by T3. (credit:T3)
Silke London Hair Ties(03 of05)
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£21 from silkelondon.com

It's common knowledge sleeping on a sleep pillowcase is key to avoiding hair breakage, but haircare brand Silke London have taken the idea to a new (and less slippery) level with its 100% silk hair ties.

The pack of six ties come in three different colourways - the jewel-toned 'Frida' (pictured), baby pink 'Coco' and pure black 'Cleopatra'. (credit:Silke London)
Tangle Teezer Original(04 of05)
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£10.99 from boots.com

"Always comb wet hair from the ends up with a wide-toothed comb or Tangle Teezer [they're the closest thing to magic], rather than combing from the roots with a brush or fine-tooth comb," Tisma told us.

"Be really gentle to prevent damage to your ends, then work the comb up to the roots." (credit:Boots)
Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil(05 of05)
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£45 from spacenk.com

Tisma urges those with dry hair to keep heat styling to a minimum. But if you can't live without your straighteners, a thermal protecting spray is a must.

We love this double action oil from cult brand Oribe, which provides a damage-protecting barrier from heat and a 'lust'-inciting shine in one small pump. (credit:Space NK)
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