Beautiful Long Grey Hair Styles

kamu04253    November 30, 2023    Comment   

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Many of us will experience thatnatural transition to gray hairat some point in life. When that time comes, it's natural to think about ways to style your gray strands. Even if you aren't naturally going gray, you can also test the color temporarily with dye or wigs.To find out all there is to know about this popular color, we tapped hair and color professionals Nikki Lee and Denis De Souza for their expert advice. Ahead, we rounded up our favorite celebrities who rock gray hairstyles—complete with pro tips on styling the looks—to inspire you.

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CHOOSING A SHADE: Consider your skin tone, natural hair color, and lifestyle, but ultimately, what shade you go with comes down to personal preference.

MAINTENANCE LEVEL: Typically, the lighter and more silver you go, the more upkeep will be required. Also, keep in mind that gray and silver colors will be higher maintenance for those with naturally darker hair than blondes since they will require pre-lightening. And when your natural color grows in, the contrast will be starker and require more touch-ups (unless you like to show your roots). In terms of technique, balayage is lower maintenance than single-process color.

The contrast of steel gray and black hair on supermodel Jourdan Dunn creates a rich and versatile look. 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 Lee.

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Stacy London has proudly sported her classic gray streak since she was a child. The fact that gray often comes in streaky is something that you can totally work into your style—almost like highlights. Whether it's natural or added with dyes, the subtle touch of color (or lack thereof) can work to frame your face and enhance your everyday look.

If you dye your hair and are looking to make the transition to gray, Lee suggests ditching the single process bases and opting for highlights only. Kelly Hu's natural grays work to beautifully highlight and frame her face while adding a certain playfulness to her long, dark locks.

Leave it to hair chameleon Sibley Scoles to bring us not one, but two hair trends with her gorgeous platinum-gray pixie and wet look. This color can require a lot of upkeep but it doesn't have to. Scoles lets her dark roots show and the result is effortlessly cool.

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Silver hair advocate and influencer Sausan Machari (aka @silverhair.sau) makes a strong case for going gray. With long locks and a hair flip to pump up the volume, we are convinced that the more gray hair, the better.

Hints of gray can be very flattering, something that Kate Moss effortlessly illustrates. While the rest of her hair may be a buttery blonde, she chooses to leave some natural gray streaks. It's totally unexpected, yet completely works.

Gray color on a close crop is another beautiful look, especially when it's accompanied by natural texture. Although Cynthia Erivo's hair is enhanced with platinum dye, natural gray would look just as stunning.

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When it comes to maintaining platinum hues, the golden rule is to shampoo less often than you normally would—and with the right products, of course.

Kim Kardashian's lengthy gray strands get a boost of body and volume thanks to a little help from a curling wand. To bring out and enhance hair's shine, work an oil from the mid-lengths to ends.

For blondes, going gray can be a more subtle endeavor. If you're almost all gray, you might want to consider coloring your hair blonde or getting blonde highlights. Blonde blends in better with gray as the crown and roots grow in, as demonstrated here on actress Blythe Danner.

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This silvery shag is everything we could want and more. After all, from short to long, shags are having a moment. If you've got straight strands, layering can help to add movement and create volume. Still, work in a texturizing product for optimal results.

Long, silvery gray hair, when worn right, can be some of the most striking hair you will encounter. 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.

Lucy Boynton revealed a dusty blue bob at the Met Gala and gave us serious ice-queen vibes—in a good way. She achieved the color through a color rinse, which is a fancy way of saying a hair tint, which is really just a non-permanent way to color your hair. Easy peasy.

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Jamie Lee Curtis has sported short hair for some time and we have loved watching its color evolution over the years. Her white-gray pixie is not only low-maintenance but sophisticated. Consider it one of our favorite styles for women over 60—or any age, for that matter.

Actor Javicia Leslie absolutely rocks this shade of silver-gray with dark roots. As for her brows, rather than dye them—which might look too matchy-matchy—she opts to paint them brown. Use an eyebrow pomade, like Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Waterproof, Smudge Proof Brow Pomade ($21), to fill in sparse areas and define your brows.

These long, brushed-out waves get added dimension thanks to natural gray highlights. The monochrome palette looks especially flatting 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.

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Rihanna's highlights blend seamlessly with her natural color, allowing her to experiment with gray rather than going full-on. According to De Souza. 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.

Diane Keaton's long bob is flattering on blonde-gray hair, which lends it dimension. Her hair is shiny and looks perfect with her fun style, comments De Souza. For this look, ask your colorist to add a few different shades to your natural hair.

A great trick for straight, thin hair is traditional foil highlights, as well as highlights and lowlights. They will add gorgeous streaks of color and the illusion of more volume.

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Replete with glistening grays and camouflaged hairpins, Ciara's Met Gala look is stunning—not to mention, it even matches her dazzling outfit. Achieving this hue is high-maintenance, which is probably why Ciara opted for wearing a wig. Truth be told, it's one of our favorite (read: non-committal) ways to experiment with new cuts and colors.

One way to funk up gray hair is to add a tinge of purple. A lilac overlay both softens Kelly Osbourne's structured chin-length bob and complements her fair complexion. In case hair color upkeep is not your strong suit, no biggie. This lighter hue will fade more naturally than a deeper shade.

From its natural gray color to its topknot styling, everything about Linda Rodin's mane oozes effortless beauty. This fashion/beauty icon looks amazing with her hair styled up and back away from her beautiful face, notes De Souza about Rodin. To keep with this look's casual appeal, leave your topknot loose and pull out some wispy baby hairs for good measure.

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Quite a classy look, it's hard to beat a sleek style with gray hair. Helen Mirren looks soft and youthful with this beautiful shade of beigey gray and swoop bangs with her short bob, says De Souza.If your hair is naturally straight, a wavy bob like Mirren's can change up your look and is easily achieved with hot rollers.

This metallic-gray bob on Nafessa Williams is fierce. The silver color certainly works beautifully with her warm skin tone, and we're loving how it brings out the texture of her wavy hair. To keep silver strands healthy and shiny, choose hair products that aim to reduce brassiness.

From cut to color, P!nk's cool-toned pompadour-pixie hits all the right notes. P!nk looks beautiful with this cut and gray hair that shows off her beautiful face, says De Souza. To get her silver-tone right, head to your colorist rather than attempt a DIY solution from home.

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We're deeming this look the Modern Rachel—and it's not up for debate. Lovely layers and volume combine with gorgeous gray color to brighten your complexion and highlight your hair's dimension.

Perhaps the youngest celeb to sport gray hair (albeit intentionally) Amandla Stenberg proves that this versatile color wears well at any age. To replicate her style, try using Amika's High Tide Deep Wave Hair Crimper