Did I have it wrong this whole time? That's the question Nikol Johnson asks in this two-part update: five months into her hair wellness journey with visible progress to share — and a professional color analysis that challenged what she thought she knew about the shades that suit her gray hair and cool coloring.
Key Takeaways
- Five months into her hair supplement journey, Nikol shares honest before-and-after progress on thickness and growth.
- Hair changes over 50 — thinning, texture shifts — are common, and consistency matters more than any quick fix.
- A professional color analysis revealed which palette truly flatters her gray hair, and some longtime favorites didn't make the cut.
- Knowing your color season simplifies every wardrobe and makeup decision afterward.
What Changed After Five Months on the Hair Journey?
Nikol walks through her results candidly — the regrowth she's seeing, how her hair feels, and why she committed to a full multi-month trial rather than judging at week four. Hair supplements work gradually with the growth cycle, so patience is part of the protocol. The specific supplement she's using is linked in the video description on YouTube.
What Did the Color Analysis Reveal?
Working with a House of Colour stylist, Nikol had her seasonal palette professionally analyzed — draping fabric against bare skin to find which undertones make her complexion and signature gray hair light up. The surprise: some colors she'd worn for years were working against her, which is exactly the "did I have it wrong" of the title.
Why Does Color Analysis Matter for Women With Gray Hair?
Going gray shifts your contrast and undertone relationship, so the palette that worked at 35 may fight you at 55. The same logic applies to makeup: cool-toned silver hair pairs beautifully with rosy, berry, and plum shades — think a NikRay lipstick or the plum tones in the Sweet Carol palette — while overly warm oranges can clash with gray's cool cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do hair growth supplements really work?
Results vary by individual and cause of thinning, and they require months of consistency — Nikol's video shares her personal five-month experience. Anyone with significant hair loss should also talk to their doctor about underlying causes.
What is a House of Colour analysis?
A professional draping session that assigns you a seasonal color palette based on your skin's undertone, so you know which clothing and makeup shades genuinely flatter you.
What colors look best with gray hair?
Cool, clear shades usually win: navy, true red, berry, soft pink, and charcoal. The most reliable answer, though, comes from a personal analysis — gray hair shifts everyone's palette slightly differently.
