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Long gone are the days of hiding gray growth.
We’ve rounded up the best gray hairstyle ideas that prove, once and for all, that silverisgold.
Plus, get tips from pro hairstylists on how to make silver hair shine.
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Keep scrolling for 72 gray hairstyles and colors to try at your next salon visit.
These sporadic glimmers of chrome are the Y2K glow-up we didn’t know our grays needed.
Frosty Mix
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Julia Fox’s silvery mix is anything but dull.
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It’s such a youthful way to go gray.
But be warned: A look like this can be very high-maintenance.
You’ll have to bleach the hair first before dying it, notes celebrity colorist Nikki Lee.
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Gray Streak
Stacy London has proudly sported her classic gray streak since she was a child.
Mara Brock-Akil’s side-parted curls reveal a sunburst-style patch of grays we can’t get enough of.
This color can require a lot of upkeep but it doesn’t have to.
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Scoles lets her dark roots show, and the result is effortlessly cool.
Grown-In Gray
Hints of gray can be very flattering, as Kate Moss effortlessly illustrates.
It’s unexpected, yet it completely works.
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A smattering of gray streaks incorporated into protectivebox braidscreates a shiny, sleek finish that is undeniably eye-catching.
Although Cynthia Erivo’s hair is enhanced with platinum dye, natural gray would look just as stunning.
The combination of icy gray with soft lavender undertones is simply stunning.
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To bring out and enhance the hair’s shine, work an oil from the mid-lengths to the ends.
Old Hollywood Bob
With voluminous, flipped-out ends, MoNique’s bob is the epitome of glamorous.
Every swirl beautifully showcases the natural variation of grays.
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Use a holding paste or texturing spray to keep the volume pumped.
Ash-Blonde Transition
For blondes, going gray can be a more subtle endeavor.
Silver Shag
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This silvery shag is everything we could want and more.
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After all, from short to long,shag haircutsnever go out of style.
If you’ve got straight strands, layering can help add movement and create volume.
Still, we recommend working in a texturizing product for optimal results.
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It imparts a certain elegance but can be fun and youthful at the same time.
Case in point: JoAni Johnson’s long, stick-straight tresses.
Her white-gray pixie is not only low-maintenance but sophisticated.
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Consider it one ofour favorite styles for women over 60or any age, for that matter.
Platinum-Gray Lob
Actor Javicia Leslie absolutely rocks this shade of silver-gray with dark roots.
As for her brows, rather than dyeing themwhich might look too matchy-matchyshe opts to tint them brown.
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The monochrome palette looks especially flattering on a lengthy mane that’s medium to thick in density.
Those with thinner tresses might want to wear this color and style at shoulder length or shorter.
According to celebrity colorist Denis De Souza.
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“To achieve the silver ribbons all over her hair, I would use a natural level four.
Her colorist likely highlighted her with bleach and toned her with a fashion teal tone.”
They will add gorgeous streaks of color and the illusion of more volume.
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Achieving this hue is high maintenance, which is probably why Ciara opted to wear a wig.
Lilac Gray Blunt Bob
One way to funk up gray hair is toadd a tinge of purple.
Alilacoverlay both softens Kelly Osbourne’s structured chin-length bob and complements her fair complexion.
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If hair color upkeep is not your strong suit, no biggie.
This lighter hue will fade more naturally than a deeper shade.
Silver Lob
This metallic-gray bob on Nafessa Williams is fierce.
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To keep silver strands healthy and shiny, choosehair products that aim to reduce brassiness.
To get her silver tone right, head to your colorist rather than attempt a DIY solution from home.
Lovelylayersand volume combine with gorgeous gray color to brighten the complexion and highlight the hair’s dimension.
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To replicate her style, try using a crimper, which works on hair of all types and textures.
By leaving your roots gray, you won’t have to worry about frequent touch-ups.
Both sisters are embracing their natural grays, and we are inspired.
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This pixie highlights contrasts in both texture and color.
Slicked-back sides complement curly length up top, while gray strands speckled among dark curls emphasize natural highlights.
“I would start at a level six or seven to achieve this look,” he adds.
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Silver Pearl
Cardi B’s mid-length mane is glistening thanks to its silver pearl hue.
Brunettes will have to work harder to achieve the color by first pre-lightening hair and then toning it.
Still, it’s worth it.
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Cool-Toned Silver
Jane Fonda’s cool-toned silver hair transformationis fresh and modern at any age.
Meanwhile, her bangs add extra impact to herbixie.
The latter isn’t going to have the same force or breadth.
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Gray-Pink Ponytail
Hair chameleon Dascha Polanco has gone gray quite a few times.
But one of our favorite iterations is this multi-hued ponytail with long, fringy bangs.
Dark roots filter down to gray with a twinge ofpink at the ends.
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Gray-Blonde Textured Pixie
Low-maintenance and lovely, Judi Dench’s signature pixie fits her like a glove.
To get her texture, work in a small amount of pomade.
Gray hairs can sometimes grow in with a wiry texture and fewer natural oils.
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To strengthen weakened strands, try using a color shampoo or rinsing hair withapple cider vinegaronce a week.
Scattered Grays
Lily Tomlin’s scattered grays naturally highlight her dark strands.
Coupled with her soft curls, the gray color works well in texturizing her hair.
Ashorter cutkeeps this look fresh.
Sleek Silver Ombre
Winnie Harlow’s long gray mane is simply stunning.
The contrast of her dark roots makes the gray color even more impactful.
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To get her glossy finish, you’ll need to keep strands hydrated and healthy.
Ahair maskwill help with that.
Blonde-Gray Coif
Carmen Dell’Orefice is the epitome of chic with her short groomed ‘do.
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“She is a fashion model icon that never stopped working,” says De Souza.
Plus, “Hair off her face shows her stunning bone structure.”
If you’re looking to replicate her blonde-gray color with a dye, opt for anatural-looking platinum blonde.
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Blue-Gray Siren Waves
Sevyn Streeter achieved this lovely gray ‘do with the help of a wig.
Its cool blue-gray color really complements her deep-brown eyes.
To complete your look, opt for silver eye makeup like Streeter.
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Asymmetrical Silver Crop
Former Spice Girl Mel B nails the glam-rock look here.
Playing with color and texture is a great way to achieve a contemporary spin on the pixie.
Maintaining this color can be high maintenance, especially if your natural hair has a darker hue.
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However, less upkeep can also come off as effortlessly cool, as seen by Mel’s dark roots.
Caroline Labouchere’s natural grays at the root blend into colored strands for a beautiful color melt of sorts.
Gray Ombre
A similar gradient transition also works well on springy curls and coils.
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Frankly, we can’t think of a more youthful vision.
Bullet Gray
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Does anything say cool girl more than cool gray?
Hailey Bieber debuted her long, wavy gray hair before heading to Coachella (where else?).
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If you’re not looking for anything permanent, use a temporary dye to get this shade.
Light Gray Pixie
Ginnifer Goodwin is one of our favorite short-haired muses.
Style with a little pomade and pair with pink liner for a post-punk finish.
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Chunky Gray
Keke Palmer looks stunning in thisandrogynous bowl cut.
“It lends a natural sophistication and harmony to her look,” says De Souza.
Silver-Blonde
Lady Gaga’s white-gray hair with retro waves evokes old Hollywood glamour.
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We love how the interplay of gray color among her dark strands serves as subtle natural highlights.
White-Gray Bob
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“Linda Fargo is another fashion Icon.
Ice Queen
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Leave it to Ariana Grande to make gray hair look youthful.
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Her long, thick tresses provide the ideal canvas to show off her light gray color.
Meanwhile,pigtailsadd a fun and flirty flair.
It pairs beautifully with herminimalistic makeupand dainty silver glasses.
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Ash Gray Curls
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Curls are equally gorgeous when colored in taupe-gray.
The free-flowing, voluminous cut is the cherry on top of this look.
The silvery-blonde hue of her ‘do pairs beautifully with her glittering earrings and frosted-pink lip.
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They have a wild, windswept look, and yetsomehownot one strand is out of place.
Mixed Metal Braids
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Can’t choose between silver and gold?
Zoe Kravitz’s wheat blonde and platinum braid composition proves you don’t have to.
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With a frilled, floral collar and blushing pink cheeks, the silver-haired muse looks poetic and chic.
To keep your silver strands as amazingly shiny as this, consider ahair glaze treatment.
Longer on Top
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Plus, it’s versatilethe look can be casually touseled or slicked back for a more soignee effect.
Want some help finding the shade of gray that’s right for you?
This will neutralize the yellow.
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Use it only when your hair has actually yellowed, not to prevent it.
Balayage is often preferred over foil highlights for gray, especially if you want a subtle, natural look.
If you’ve been covering your gray, the trick is deciding when to go natural.
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As Garnier colorist Millie Morales suggests, you might cut your hair short.
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