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“Going gray” used to be a dreaded phrase.
Whether you want a whole head of silver,highlights, or a streak, the options are plentiful.
Scroll through 19 examples below.
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She styled her glossygray hairin loose waves, giving her style an effortless yet sophisticated flair.
This icy silver bob is sleek and polished, featuring tons of shine.
Her choice to keep her styling simple allowed the silver hair color to truly shine.
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Just take these silvertwistsas proof.
Her curls look stunning, with patches of silver scattered throughout.
We think these voluminous curls are even more striking in silver.
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Her frosty, nearly white updo is absolutely a work of art.
Silver Gradient Curls
Ombreongray hairis unexpected and fresh.
It features the darkest shade at the top, then fades into silver and icy blonde.
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Silver Balayage
Dont settle for a single shade of gray.
From dark gray to silver and everything in between, this head of hair flaunts a rainbow of grays.
Thats the beauty of balayage.
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Silver Pixie Cut
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Silver or platinum blonde?
Sometimes, its hard to pinpoint, but thats precisely what makes this hue stand out.
The frosty color pairs perfectly with the choppypixie cut, making the look feel edgier.
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This piece-y, shaggy haircut instantly adds texture and structure to any length or hair key in.
Effortless Silver Waves
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A head full of long silver hair is undeniably striking.
The mix of silver, gray, and white tones gives the effortless waves an ethereal effect.
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An updo is always an elegant choice; silver hair only emphasizes that.
Undone Braided Bob
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Amandla Stenberg’s undone braided bob is incredibly cool.
Beautiful Buzz Cut
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Buzz cutsare already bold and beautiful.
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However, you could easily amp up their “wow factor” with an eye-catching dye, like silver.
Voluminous Curls
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As this example proves, silver hair can be full of depth.
The multidimensional tones create a beautiful highlight effect throughout the voluminous curls.
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The multi-colored lookwhich features black and silvercreates a cool peek-a-boo effect when your hair is worn down.
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