Rita Hazan's worked her haircoloring magic on Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Brooke Shields and more famous tresses. Now...Rita helps you bring some life into those aging locks. This sought-after colorist tells you what not to do to look your best.

One of Rita's golden rules to always keep in mind: To keep your hair color looking young and fresh, condition, condition, condition, says Rita. It is important to do a conditioning treatment 1–2 times a week for half an hour. This will keep hair healthy and shiny—and healthy hair is happy hair!

Tip #1

You shouldn't over-highlight to blend gray. The highlights are an accent to the color, not a color themselves.