Is Your Hair Colour Making You Look Older? How Etobicoke Clients Can Refresh Their Look

When it comes to aging gracefully, your hair colour plays a bigger role than you might think. While we often associate hair colour with style or fashion, the wrong tone or technique can actually make you look older—sometimes without you even realizing it. On the other hand, the right colour can brighten your features, soften fine lines, and take years off your appearance. At Hair By GV, we help clients across Etobicoke find flattering, customized hair colour that works for their age, complexion, and lifestyle. Whether you're covering greys, going lighter, or experimenting with dimension, this blog will help you understand how hair colour affects your overall look—and what you can do to keep it fresh and youthful.

One of the most common mistakes we see is hair that’s too dark. While rich brunette or black shades can look striking, going too dark as you age can create harsh contrast against your skin. This can emphasize shadows, fine lines, and uneven texture, especially around the eyes. At Hair By GV, we often recommend softening dark hair with highlights, lowlights, or a subtle balayage. These techniques add dimension and movement while reducing the starkness that can come with flat, solid colours. A multi-tonal look is more forgiving and more youthful—especially when done with a skilled hand.

Another common issue is brassy tones. Over time, colour-treated hair can become brassy or dull due to environmental exposure, product buildup, or improper maintenance. Brassy yellow or orange tones can clash with your complexion and make your hair look unhealthy. The fix? A professional gloss or toner service. At Hair By GV in Etobicoke, we use custom formulas to neutralize brassiness and restore vibrancy, giving your hair a polished, luminous finish. This quick salon visit can make your hair look 10 times fresher in just one appointment.

Now let’s talk about grey hair. Going grey is a natural part of aging, but how you manage it makes all the difference. Some clients want full grey coverage, others want a blended look, and many are choosing to embrace their natural greys with a little salon help. Full grey coverage works best when you choose soft, natural-looking shades that complement your skin tone. We advise avoiding stark, jet-black dyes as they can look unnatural and aging. Instead, opt for medium browns, warm chestnuts, or dimensional colours with depth. If you want to keep some grey, consider grey blending or “grey balayage.” These techniques allow your natural greys to peek through in a way that feels intentional and stylish—not like you missed a touch-up.

Your skin tone also evolves with age. You may notice that colours that suited you in your twenties don’t feel quite right anymore. As our skin loses pigment, warmth, and elasticity, it benefits from hair colours that add brightness and softness. Golden blondes, warm browns, caramel highlights, or rose tones can bring warmth back to the face. Cooler-toned skin often benefits from ashy or beige shades, while warmer-toned skin glows with honey or copper undertones. At Hair By GV, our Etobicoke clients receive colour consultations that factor in both skin tone and undertone to choose flattering, age-appropriate shades that still feel modern.

A big trend we recommend for clients over 35 is the “soft framing highlight.” This technique places subtle highlights around the face to brighten and lift your features. It works well for women who aren’t ready to commit to full highlights or who want to grow out old colour gracefully. Combined with a healthy, shiny finish, this technique is one of the fastest ways to look refreshed without going for a drastic change.

And don’t forget about shine. Healthy, shiny hair naturally looks younger. Dry, matte, or frizzy hair can dull your whole appearance—even if the colour is right. At Hair By GV, we focus on colour services that prioritize hair health. From bond-building treatments during colouring to post-colour hydration masks, we help maintain the integrity of your strands at every step. We also offer in-salon glosses and shine-enhancing treatments to boost vibrancy between appointments.

Now let’s address colour maintenance. One of the biggest complaints we hear from Etobicoke clients is that their colour fades too quickly or turns brassy. To prevent this, we recommend using salon-quality shampoos and conditioners formulated for colour-treated hair. Avoid products with sulfates or harsh detergents, and don’t overwash your hair—2 to 3 times a week is enough for most people. Use purple shampoo if you’re a blonde or silver tone to fight brassiness. For brunettes, blue shampoo can neutralize orange tones. Protect your hair from sun exposure by wearing a hat or using a UV-protectant spray, and always rinse your hair after swimming in chlorinated water.

Another tip? Don’t let roots grow out too long. Whether you’re covering greys or lightening your natural colour, going too long between appointments can make your colour look sloppy and unfinished. At Hair By GV, we recommend booking root touch-ups every 4 to 6 weeks, or booking a low-maintenance colour strategy like balayage if you want to stretch time between visits without sacrificing style.

Haircuts matter too. Even the best hair colour won’t look its best on an outdated or damaged cut. Pair your colour refresh with a shape that complements your features and hair texture. Layers can add movement and volume, while soft bangs or face-framing pieces can draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones. Our stylists in Etobicoke are trained in flattering cuts for every age and will help you match your colour with the right shape for a complete, youthful look.

To sum it up: the wrong hair colour can dull your glow, while the right colour can completely transform your appearance. At Hair By GV, we help clients rediscover their confidence through customized colour that reflects their personality, flatters their features, and evolves with their lifestyle. Whether you're looking to erase greys, blend them, or find a tone that lights up your face, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Book your personalized colour consultation at hairbygv.com or call 647-390-1254 and discover how the right colour can help you look and feel like the most vibrant version of yourself—at any age.