What could be done to solve the problem of insufficient gray coverage?

• A. Choosing a darker color
• B. Increasing the base lightness
• C. Applying lighter shade to gray areas
• D. Using a neon shade

Answer: (A)

When gray hair is not taking color evenly, it’s usually because those strands resist pigment and need more deposit. The best fix is choosing a darker shade. A deeper color provides more pigment and stronger deposit, helping the resistant gray strands to take up the color and blend smoothly with the rest of the hair. Lighter bases or lighter shades would reduce deposit and often leave gray areas visible. Neon shades aren’t suited for coverage since they’re designed for bright, high-intensity effects and don’t reliably hide gray. So, selecting a darker color increases pigment density and improves gray coverage, giving a fuller, more uniform result.