How to Maintain Lowlights on Gray Hair “Lowlights done using a semi- or demi-permanent color can last between six to 12 weeks depending on how dark you lowlight your hair,” says Gregory.

A hairstylist explains what lowlights are and the difference between lowlights and highlights. Learn all about the technique here.

Diane Da Costa, curly hair guru and author of "Textured Tresses, The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Styling Natural Hair," explains the clouding method.

If you’re newly graying or in the midst of transitioning to silver, you might want to consider lowlights. Often combined with highlights, this coloring technique can ease the transition so that ...