There's no disputing that the younger generation can pull off almost any look, but for older people, it takes some attention to detail to get a style that's graceful, elegant and sophisticated.  

• Avoid very warm reds, plums and coppers, these tones can be very harsh and brash against older skin tones.
• Everyone assumes warmer colours are softer as we get older, but this a myth. More neutral base tones look more elegant and sophisticated, and you can add warmth to the lokk with highlights and lowlights after the base has been achieved.
• As soon as you see a couple of stray grey hair poking their way through, don't automatically go for a full - head permanent tint. Often a semi - permanent will be sufficient, or you can camouflage with a few highlights or lowlights.
• I always advise my patient to opt for multi - tonal colour. it looks more natural and regrowth is less likely to show after a couple of weeks.
• Avoid high fashion hair colouring techniques as these can appear less expensive looking on older women. A more glamorous technique is far more attractive - think Sharon Stone for gorgeous hair colour on the older woman.