MODERN SALON: Describe gray blending. NATALIE FERNANDEZ: My definition of gray blending is enhancing the beauty of the natural hair color. I grew out my own gray hair at 23, and by 26 I wanted a change, so I went back to coloring. Second, there are very few stylists who truly specialize in the art of gray blending. MODERN SALON: How much time do you typically book out for a first gray blending appointment?