Grey Hair, Your Way: Meet Lee, Colour Specialist At Mien
For many people, the first white hairs bring with them a familiar question:
Should I keep colouring my hair, or is it time to embrace what's naturally happening?
According to Mien colour specialist Lee, there isn't one right answer.
"Ageing is a privilege. Covering white or grey hair is optional. We can include none, some or lots of it in your look—there are many ways to affirm your identity through hair colour."
It's this philosophy that has made Lee's approach to colour so refreshing.
Rather than automatically reaching for a full root colour every four or six weeks, Lee works with each guest to create a personalised colour plan. Whether your goal is seamless grey coverage, softly blending white hair, or gradually transitioning away from years of permanent colour, every journey is tailored to the individual.
Colour That Works With You
One of Lee's greatest strengths is her remarkable eye for colour.
"I see everything with heightened colour sensitivity. If you bring me a mood board with the colours of your life and wardrobe, I can work with you to find the hair colour that complements your overall style."
Instead of chasing trends, Lee looks at the bigger picture—your skin tone, wardrobe, lifestyle and personality—to create colour that feels like you.
The result is hair that grows out beautifully and feels effortlessly authentic.
Thinking About Growing Out Grey?
If you've been colouring your hair for years, transitioning to your natural grey doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision.
There are many techniques that can soften the process, including:
Grey blending
Soft foils
Lowlights
Dimensional colour
Tonal adjustments
Gradual transition plans
The best approach depends entirely on your hair history, your lifestyle and how much natural grey you'd like to embrace.
For some guests, that's complete coverage. For others, it's finding the perfect balance between natural silver and beautiful dimension.
A Colour Educator at Heart
Lee's passion for colour extends beyond her own clients.
She also leads Mien's regular in-salon colour education sessions, mentoring our team and sharing advanced colour knowledge to ensure every stylist continues to grow their skills.
That passion for learning and teaching means she's always refining techniques and helping others achieve exceptional colour results.
Start With a Conversation
If you've been wondering whether it's time to refresh your colour, soften your regrowth or explore a new approach to grey hair, the best place to start is with a consultation.
Together, you'll create a plan that suits your hair, your lifestyle and, most importantly, who you are today.
Book a consultation with Lee and discover a colour that feels authentically you.