Millennials Spark Gray-Blending Boom, Shifting Salon Trends

Yelp data shows a surge in gray-blending hair services in 2025, with searches up 905% and inquiries about gray hair specialists rising 276%, as younger clients embrace highlights that incorporate gray. The low-maintenance approach can extend time between salon visits and fits a broader trend toward “high maintenance to low maintenance” beauty, though some clients still prefer regular root touch-ups.