The times when we had ourgray streaks hidand having the gray roots recolored every three weeks at the hairdresser are long gone. Instead, more and more women, including many celebrities, are choosing to grow out gray hair. With a suitable haircut and the right styling, gray strands look particularly charming. The gray roots also become an accent thanks to the ombré coloring technique or a hairstyle. We'll show you how to effectively showcase your gray hair!
Grow out gray hair: Gray streaks are the trend for 2021
Especially in Corona times, we visit the hairdresser much less often than usual. It's no wonder that most women no longer want to dye their gray strands.Queen Letizia of Spainshow us: youloose layered cutbrings bounce to your straight hair. There are also the highlights, which, together with the gray strands, give the styling versatility.
Dyeing gray hair and styling it correctly: Actress Salma Hayek shows us how
More than 50% of women over 50 have gray hair. But what should you do if the gray hair is not just in individual strands, but spread over the entire hair? Then recoloring can help. Especially on women with dark hair, it simply looks better when they transition from a black mane to abeautiful gray hairhelp out. Luckily, there are plenty of natural-looking gray shades out there. Salma Hayek dyed her hair gray and left the roots dark. The hairstyle looks structured and is very easy to care for. If your hair is gray, it's enough to spray on conditioner every now and then.
Gray hair and curls: Lisa Bonet and Tia Mowry proudly show off their gray roots
Abeautiful gray hairStyling is a big challenge. Styling or coloring curly hair that's graying can be even more difficult. Stars like Tia Mowry and Lisa Bonet have therefore decided to emphasize the hairline instead of covering it. Tia cut her hair short and Lisa shaved off the gray hair. A side parting actually shows off the hairline better.
The rest of the hair is styled as usual. To ensure that the gray roots retain their shine, you should use a special shampoo for gray hair. Products with milk proteins are a good option that nourishes the hair and protects it from the elements.
Gray streaks around her face make Stacy London look younger
Clear proof that gray hair and a natural look are currently very trendy: designer and stylist Stacy London has hersgray strandsmade it their trademark. The gray strands frame her face and make it look younger. Yes, indeed, the gray color can make you look younger. Similar to light blonde shades, the gray strands attract attention and distract from wrinkles around the eyes. A light color also brings out the complexion better. And ice gray actually looks really good on women with dark hair. Care tip: Over time, not only the skin but also the hair loses moisture. Sun protection is therefore essential in the summer months, especially for women with dark hair. Otherwise the hair will become brittle and look lifeless.
Short haircuts in white-gray: pixie cut, long bob and pompadour
Elegant or cool: the pixie cut in white gray by Jamie Lee Curtis can do both. The haircut has been a classic for women with thin hair for decades. Short hairstyles are particularly popular with women over 50. The natural white-gray color makes the skin glow and has another decisive advantage: you can completely avoid dyeing your hair. The hair colors contain substances that can cause allergies over time. Itchy skin and redness on the face are often the consequences. But if you avoid hair color completely, you can concentrate on hair care instead. This includes, among other things, applying an anti-frizz treatment. Gray hair becomes electrostatically charged more often than colored hair and this quickly ruins the hairstyle. Especially with short haircuts, the “fluffy” hair looks unkempt. For this reason, various spray treatments are available in stores that counteract the frizz effect.
British actress Sarah Moyle is known for her silver gray hair and pompadour hairstyle. The classic haircut is now available in numerous variations, so that it can be adapted to any face shape and is even suitable for women with curly hair. It's a little harder to style than the pixie cut, but looks girly, young and fresh.
Styling silver gray mane
American singer Emmylou Harris embraces her natural silver-grey mane. The hairstyle itself looks very young and fresh and can be styled in either a bun or a ponytail. The American prefers to wear her hair open and use a hairdryer to create more volume. The bangs complete the hairstyle, frame the face perfectly and cover one or two forehead wrinkles. Perfect for women with a square face and a fair complexion.
Gray hair varies with ash blonde
Instead of covering gray hair, you can vary it with ash blonde. Diane Keaton shows you how to do it. The actress has gray roots and ash blonde highlights. The end result is surprisingly regular and Diane's gray-flecked hair has earned many compliments. The right haircut brings out the hair color particularly beautifully. Diane wears her hair shoulder length and avoids waves and curls. The best thing about this variant is that over time the hair gradually lightens and becomes naturally white. Another advantage: Coloring individual strands is gentler than coloring the entire hair.
Cover gray hair on blondes
Blondes can hide their gray hair much better than brunettes. Women with naturally light hair often choose an intensive tint in a very light shade. It doesn't completely cover grey, as gray undertones always shimmer through the blonde shade. However, the whole thing looks very harmonious and natural. If your hair is completely gray, you can save yourself the trouble of re-coloring it and instead care for your hair to keep the color fresh for longer. For this purpose, use special care products for gray hair. From shampoo to treatment: the cosmetics for your hair should be tailored to your specific needs. Especially for women over 50, providing their hair with moisture is a priority.
Let gray hair grow out and dye strands white
What goes perfectly with a smart short hairstyle in gray? The white highlights. The hair color looks very natural, is super easy to care for and the white strands frame the face perfectly. The actress Christina Pickles looks fresher as a result. Dyeing your hair white is similar to bleaching it: first the strands are lightened and then the hair is tinted white. So that the white strands do not lose their shine over time, care for your hair with treatments for bleached hair and apply sunscreen every day in summer.
Grow out gray hair: salt and pepper
If your hair becomes brittle after years of coloring, there's only one thing to do: cut it off and let it grow again. For many women over 45, this means they will see their natural hair color for the first time in a long time. Of course, one or two strands turned gray. There's no reason to panic, because the salt and pepper hair color is really popular at the moment. Even style icons like actress Andie MacDowell now proudly wear their natural hair color. If you're going for a short haircut anyway, why not take it a step further? We find the end effect fascinating.
Gray hair is no longer perceived as a beauty flaw. Gray hair color is totally trendy. Even younger women who don't yet have gray hair follow suit and dye their mane silver gray. From the age of 50 onwards, individual gray strands first appear, then the hair slowly becomes completely gray and white-gray. But that doesn't mean you have to go to the hairdresser straight away. With simple tricks, gray hair can be perfectly integrated into your hairstyle. Or not, because more and more celebrity ladies are opting for a natural look and are sticking to it. In the photo series we show you other famous artists who have styled their gray hair perfectly.
Let your gray hair grow out and style it into a pixie cut
American actress Andie MacDowell's "salt and pepper" hair color earned her compliments on the set of her new film
Black hair, gray roots: Whoopy Goldberg is proud of her natural hair color
Curls are difficult to style and even harder to color
Platinum blonde perfectly covers gray hair and gives the hairstyle freshness
Alternatively, you can dye your hair white-gray and style it into a bob
Soft ombre transition between gray roots and platinum blonde tips
Cheeky, young, fresh: Pixie cut in silver gray
The short haircut looks very elegant with side bangs
Younger women can also let their gray hair grow out; the contrast between the young face and the hair color is particularly attractive
The singer Kellys also showed off a cool hairstyle with gray hair
Beautiful hairstyles and gray nuances for women over 50
