There is always, always room around these parts to embrace your grays. Whether you choose to do it all naturally, or you have a little help, never forget that aging is a blessing: You're still here, you've got the hair to prove it, and it still looks damn good to boot. And there's something especially magical about short gray hair. We love a close-cropped cut that draws attention to the face. But when you add a cute little cropped cut to the mix, it takes things to a whole 'nother level. "The shorter hair combination with gray color keeps the hair playful and fun," says Cherin Choi, a Beverly Hills-based hair colorist and stylist.
These days, gray dye jobs like herringbone highlights and gray ombré have been trending more among a variety of age groups. From Amandla Stenberg to Jane Fonda, gray hair proves to be a versatile color to try different hairstyles with. Mark DeBolt, a New York City-based colorist and co-owner of Mark Ryan Salon, reminds us that going gray is a beautiful thing. "It can communicate this feeling of experience, confidence, and natural beauty," that is, whether or not it's natural.
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"For some, letting their gray hair grow out can allow their hair to become healthier depending on what type of coloring was done prior," says Guy Tang, a Los Angeles-based colorist, and creator of #Mydentity. "Instead of focusing on coloring their hair, they can embrace their natural color and focus on the health of it to ensure it remains strong and shiny." More perks: saving time, energy, and money with fewer visits to the salon for touch-ups.That said, do what makes you feel most comfortable. Whether you choose to rock gray strands, white-streaked hair, or dye it all over, we've got you covered with inspo for cool hairstyles for short, gray hair.
No matter which angle you're looking at social media star Grece Ghanem's hair, it's on point. "It's an elevated, effortless look emphasizing her natural gray with some fine-tuning to make it feel polished," Valdes explains.
One thing to note about this color: it ain't for everybody. "I wouldn't recommend attempting to color it this shade of gray since it will need to be very light starting," says Valdes. Instead, "it works best with someone with mostly white-gray hair already."
Glenn Close's ice platinum pixie has just the right amount of gray and white to give it dimension while the long fringe frames her face. Daniel Sanchez, a New York City-based senior colorist at Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa, points out that the cooler color palette of Close's hair allows freedom to play with complementing makeup like soft pink lipstick and smoky blue eyeshadow.
Jamie Lee Curtis's ice gray pixie is as iconic as her roles on screen. "The gamine style complements her face shape and silhouette," says Sanchez. "For those with yellow undertones, the key is to keep the style short with color light and bright. This look can be paired with both warm tone and cool tone makeup for maximum versatility."
This backstage snapshot of a model backstage at Milan Fashion Week in 2022 is similar to a bowl cut but shorter. "It brings attention to the eyes and gives an iridescent glow making it feel almost unreal," says Valdes, who says the color is a very light silver without an overcast of blue or purple. "It benefits from being so short since getting hair color this light is prone to breakage."
Model Dilone's shade of gray hair here veers towards the blonder side which Diana Mildice, a colorist at Chicago's Maxine Salon, says "complements her bright golden skin tone. This is a perfect length of hair to try something bold with color."
Looking to make a statement with your gray? Take inspo from actress Nafessa Williams who nails it with her "sleek shiny slate" hue, as Mildice calls it. "This grey has a depth and brightness at the same time and works beautifully with a simple mid-length bob," she says. It's lent a little texture here to give it an effortless, "just-ran-some-water-through-my-hair" vibe.
Model and actress Carmen Dell'Orefice's platinum butter blonde hair here is just long enough to tie into a mini ponytail. The length gives that versatility for a variety of hairstyles. As for the color, it's "an easy way to transition for someone who has natural gray already and needs to enhance the color," says Mildice.
Actress Lucy Boynton's 2019 Met Gala whimsical hairstyle is still one we're dreaming about. "The dimensional blend of these soft blue- and green-gray tones along with her natural color gives this look depth and contrast," says Mildice. "This is a playful approach to being part of the gray family."
Journalist Sibley Scoles looks like a silver screen star with her glossy gray hair at the 2021 51st NAACP Image Awards. On one side of her face, you'll find a sculpted Old Hollywood moment. The other side is a modern-looking buzz cut. The balance between the styles gives off a refreshing take on both looks and we're here for it.
The gray hair color adds to the drama of the bangs and bob combo as seen on this guest at Vietnam International Fashion Week in 2019. Cherin Choi, a Beverly Hills-based hair colorist and stylist, says it's a "solid grey tone that does not have dimension but is fun." Since the color is pretty flat, add some soft waves with a flatiron to give it more dimension as you see bove.
Go ultra-short and edgy with this can't-miss hairstyle seen on a Paris Fashion Week attendee in 2022. The look blends in silver hair at the front with light blonde strands and darker roots towards the back. The spikes throughout give personality and serve as a reminder that going gray does not have to be an oh-so-serious endeavor.
Further into the gray hair-color spectrum is platinum white, like the shade of model Shen's hair during Paris Fashion Week in 2014. "She appears to have confidence which is what you need to pull off this bold haircut," says Tang.
Time after time, Jane Fonda shows us how creative you can get with short gray hairstyles. Here, it's all about layers that emphasize her silver highlights. Sanchez notes, "Her blue eyes and fair skin are a natural complement to this hair color."
Actress and singer Hyeri's iteration of gray hair is in the form of a silver bob that's prim and polished. "The short haircut complements her face shape," says Tang, adding, "Since the color still has a touch of natural-looking warmth, it works with her skin tone nicely."
Content creator Tia Taylor makes super-short hair look glam with this fresh white-gray shade which Choi named "buzz fade." Minimalists can rejoice that it wouldn't take long to get ready with hair as short as this.
Nicole Richie's 2013 Met Gala hairstyle was one for the books. Mark DeBolt, a New York City-based colorist and co-owner of Mark Ryan Salon, says that "the style seems inspired by the Victorian era or the Gilded Age." From looking at this photo, he notes, "This color is a very pale gray and the hair looks as though it has been bleached to white." The result is a bold look that's still unforgettable almost a decade later.
Short, sharp, and chic. Here, the arrangement of gray with lowlights and natural strands appears silvery and metallic. "The gray has a very pearlescent quality that makes the hair look reflective and rich with dimension," says DeBolt. The angled bob gives it an edgy take, too.
Wavy hair will always be in style. Because this look has a subtle contrast of gray and white shades, the waves emphasize the different colors and visually perk it up. To achieve the look use a curling iron and finish with a spritz of hair spray to set the look in place.
Short haircuts for gray hair that are curly in texture can easily be styled in a modern, rounded shape. Fun and lighthearted, these looks have relatively low-key upkeep that consists of a detangler and a curl-defining gel scrunched throughout.
Older women with natural or kinky hair textures can also show off their stunning gray strands with a baby afro. Crisp and chic, TWAs, or Teeny Weeny Afros, are one of the most confident short hairstyles for gray hair, as it puts your hair color front and center with minimal styling. Curly and natural hair typically has a drier texture, so keep locks optimally moisturized with a hard-leave-in conditioner, like Dove Amplified Textures Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner.
One of the most popular looks for women with short gray hair, this feminine, wildly flattering haircut is a classic for a reason. A bit narrower and more stacked than a regular pixie, it features subtle layers at mid-length that may or may not be tucked behind the ears, giving it tons of versatility. Women with straight to wavy hair textures wear this boy cut the best, all it takes to keep it on-point is a non-greasy hair oil to reduce frizz without weighing hair down, like Nexxus Clean & Pure Nourishing Detox 5-in-1 Invisible Hair Oil.
If you happen to wear glasses daily (or even from time-to-time), this short side-swept bangs style is for you. It gives you the opportunity to either fully hide your forehead or show it off when styling the back of your hair differently. Use a styling oil like Suave Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil to lock in moisture.
A salt and pepper pixie with bangs is super trendy and classy. For ladies in their sixties, this is a great cut to open up the face and keep things easy. Every 6-8 weeks a haircut will be needed to maintain the shortest length and overall shape.
You should try neck-length layered hair with waves if you want to cut your hair, but not too short. This mid-length shape makes you feel like you still have some hair and is sexy and feminine. Keep in mind, that collar length is perfect, but leaving it too long can make it flip out when it hits the shoulders. This style is so versatile and can be curled or worn natural with a gel. Trendy short grey hairstyles for women over 60 will make you feel refreshed and ready for anything.
You have to love a short textured cut for thick hair. Ask your stylist to point cut into your medium layers for movement and texture and to create a wispy feel. This is of the utmost importance to give your cut the best shape. Blow-dry upward with some styling cream and a round brush for the perfect finish. Short gray haircuts for women over 60 can make women feel fresh and ready for anything. 2ff7e9595c
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