Why Do My Greys Keep Coming Back So Fast, Even Though I Color Them Every Few Weeks? A Trichologist Explains.
Arey co-founder and certified trichologist Jay Small explains what's happening at the root of your hair, and what actually slows new greys down.
If your greys are back at your part a couple of weeks after every color appointment, even though you never skip one... this is for you.
I've heard it in my chair for years. Women who color every three or four weeks, keep a root spray in their bag, and still see that silver line at the part long before the next appointment.
If that's you, you're not imagining it. And it's not your fault.
What They Tell You vs. What's Actually Happening
✕ Myth"Just color more often."
Dye only covers the hair you already have. The next greys are already on their way up, and every extra round leaves your hair a little drier.
✕ Myth"Greys are genetic. There's nothing you can do."
Your genes set the timing. But oxidative stress, nutrient gaps, UV and everyday stress also wear down the cells that make your color. Those are things you can do something about.
Your Hair's Color Is Made at the Root. With Age, Those Cells Slow Down.
Every hair gets its color from pigment cells at the follicle. Oxidative stress, missing nutrients and time wear them down, so each new hair grows in with a little less color.
A greying hair still has some pigment left. A fully white hair has none, and it rarely comes back.
That's why the silver line at your part keeps coming back. Dye covers the hair you can see, but the cause is at the root.
Does This Sound Like You?
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For Too Long, There Were Only Two Choices: Accept It, or Cover It Up
When Allison Conrad, a longtime client of mine, spotted her first grey hair, she went looking for something besides acceptance or endless dye appointments. There wasn't anything.
What she found changed how I think about greys: genetics are only part of it. Oxidative stress, nutrient depletion and environmental exposure play a big role too. Those are things science can work on.
So together, with a team of physicians and scientists, we built Arey's The System, the first and only solution clinically proven to reduce grey hairs.*
A daily supplement, Not Today, Grey™, and a scalp serum, To The Root®, with our patented Mela-9® Complex. Two capsules with breakfast and a few pumps on your part. It's color-safe, so you keep your colorist.
What "Clinically Tested" Really Means
"Clinically tested" can mean almost anything. Ours was randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled, and the greys were counted blind. The study has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
173 adults aged 28 to 65, all under 25% grey, took The System or a placebo for 6 months. Here's what happened.
¹Based on a 6-month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the effects of The System on the appearance of grey hair in 173 subjects, ages 28–65, all less than 25% grey. Results determined by blinded clinical counting. Individual results vary.
What Happened When Thousands of People Tried It
Today The System has 1,450 reviews and a 4.3-star average. Here are three stories I hear again and again.
Dignora touched up her roots every 2 to 3 weeks.
★★★★★“I used to dye my roots every 3 weeks, sometimes 2 weeks if I was going “out”. … I can go a MONTH without dying my roots now! That’s 4 weeks guys!”DDignora C. ✓ Verified buyer
Lara has used Arey for a couple of years.
★★★★★“I have been using this for a couple years now and seeing less greys. I now don't have to dye my hair for 15 weeks. So exciting!”LLara D. ✓ Verified buyer
Karen was hesitant, and tired of dyeing every month.
★★★★★“I was hesitant to try it but am so glad I did. It's got to be better than having to use toxic dye every month or so. I'm not completely gray-free but it's definitely better than it was.”KKaren C. ✓ Verified buyer
Swipe through a few more:
“I’ve been using this serum 2x a day for several months. It’s very easy to apply and then I use a scalp massager to rub it in. It feels so good. I have been able to increase the time between coloring my hair.”
JJulie D. ✓ Verified“The capsules have definitely helped the greys. And while I still have greys I don't have nearly as many and they are less noticeable. And I have to color my hair less often. Thank you arey!”
NNeely S. ✓ Verified“I noticed that my grey hairs immensely slow down and that the gap between needing to dye my hair grew.”
VVeronica R. ✓ Verified“My family and friends have noticed how dark my overall hair has gotten and are amazed that I do not color my hair at the age of 58. Because of the proven results, many of them became Arey customers too!”
SSeung C. ✓ Verified“I haven't colored my hair in 14 months!!! I spray this after shampooing and at night. The applicator spray was recently improved and this is my "must have" hair care item!!!”
AA. CATHERINE R. ✓ Verified“Like most people I was skeptical but wanted to delay hair color as long as possible so I gave it a try. As promoted, it takes some time but after several weeks there was less grey - significantly less grey! I have even noticed some hair that turned back to brown. Absolutely amazing!”
MMichelle S. ✓ VerifiedArey's The System vs. Everything Else You've Tried
| Arey's The System | Permanent dye | Root touch-up sprays | Generic hair vitamins | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works on new greys at the follicle | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Color-safe, works alongside your color | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| No stains, no rinse, no appointment | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study | ✓ | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely |
| Cost | ~$2.67/day | $$ every few weeks | $ | $ |
Category comparison based on typical use. Not a comparison with any specific brand. Cost per day on the 3-month subscription.
What To Expect, Month By Month
- Day 1Two small steps
Two capsules with breakfast and a few pumps of serum on your part. Oil-free, no rinse, no residue.
- Months 1–3Healthier-feeling hair
Most people first notice healthier, shinier, fuller hair within 1–3 months.
- Month 6Fewer new greys
88% had fewer or no increase in grey hairs after 6 months.¹
Right Now, You Have Two Options
- Keep coloring every few weeks
- Keep the root spray in your bag and the hat by the door
- Keep watching the line come back at your part
- Slow the next greys at the follicle, with the patented Mela-9® Complex
- Two capsules and a few pumps, under a minute a day
- 88% had fewer or no increase in grey hairs after 6 months¹
- Up to 25% off: $240 instead of $300 on the 3-month plan, with a 30-day money-back guarantee
1,400+ people have reviewed The System. Six months from now, your part could look very different.
The Bottom Line
Your greys keep coming back because the cells that make your color are slowing down at the root. Dye covers the hair you can see, but it can't reach the cause.
Arey's The System works at the follicle, and it was tested in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Try it with a 30-day money-back guarantee on your first order.
Fewer new greys at your part, from two small steps a day.
About Jay Small
Jay Small is a hairstylist and certified trichologist (World Trichology Society). For years, he heard the same frustration in his chair: why wasn't there a way to treat hair the way the best skincare treats skin?
With his longtime client Allison Conrad, he co-founded Arey, the first anti-aging haircare brand, and built The System with a team of physicians and scientists.
"Our research represents a significant leap forward in addressing grey hair, blending our deep understanding of haircare with cutting-edge science."