You probably already know thatSilver hairare totally popular. But if you're not ready to dye your hair completely gray just yet, then the latest hair color trend might be just the thing for you: gray highlights. Yes, silver highlights have conquered social media feeds and the hearts of many women with them. No matter whether you want to have silver highlights done on black, brown, blonde or even gray hair, you will find the most beautiful ideas for babylights, balayage and the like here.
1. Gray foil highlights on ash brown hair
It's no secret that silver and gray work beautifully with cool, ashy hair colors. That's why it's no surprise that ash brown hair with silver highlights - more specifically, foil highlights - is the first highlight option on our list. Your colorist will apply even silver streaks throughout your hair, giving your entire mane a smoky upgrade.
Foil strands evenly distributed throughout the hair
Gray streaks in an asymmetrical bob
You can see more highlight ideas for the bobview here.
2. Silver foil strands on black hair
Starting with a hair color darker than ash brown? Black hair with gray highlights looks just as stunning. When the strands are worked into the hair using the foil strand technique, you get a natural look full of dimension.
3. Silver Money Piece highlights on black hair
If you're not sure whether you want highlights throughout your hair, money piece highlights might be right for you. This method highlights only the face-framing strands for a statement look. On black hair, the silver block strands create a striking but elegant contrast. If you want to try out this look before committing to a permanent hairstyle makeover, you can experiment with a temporary hair dye spray in silver. Make sure that the strands start directly at the head.
This is what the silver money piece strands look like on blonde hair
Variation of the money piece highlights on a short haircut
4. Silver babylights on medium blonde hair
Silver highlights on blonde hair create a subtle but expressive contrast. Even in combination with an ash blonde hair color, gray streaks provide more dimension and shine. If you want an all-over lighter hair color with a cool undertone, ask your colorist about silver babylights. With this highlighting technique, ultra-fine strands are placed in the mane, which then looks as if it has been kissed by the sun.
And this is what the gray babylights look like on dark hair
5. Ash brown hair with gray balayage
Can't get enough of ash brown hair with gray highlights? If foil highlights aren't your thing, gray balayage might be the perfect choice for you. This highlighting technique is ideal for anyone who wants an easy-care hair color. Because the gray highlights are concentrated on the ends and subtly worked into the hair, you don't have to worry about your roots growing out. This means you can extend the time between your hairdresser visits!
6. Gray Balayage on Black Hair
Speaking of balayage, the same technique works perfectly for black hair with silver highlights. The gradual transition between colors brings the ideal amount of contrast and dimension to your dark hair and saves you from having to regularly touch up your roots.
7. Gray streaks in gray hair
Who says you can't spice up a gray roots with silver highlights? Highlights in light and dark gray tones are one of the best ways toto conceal gray hair. By cleverly placing highlights and lowlights you can create beautiful effects. Although there are many highlighting methods to achieve this look, we still prefer traditional foil highlights.
8. Gray Ombré – From brown to gray
Are you a fan of gray streaks on dark hair and low-maintenance hair colors? Then the brown-gray or black-gray ombré hair is the right choice for you. With this highlighted look, your dark roots gradually fade into a gray color at the ends, creating a beautiful gradient. This way, you don't have to rush to the hairdresser as soon as your roots start to grow out - no one will notice!
9. Black base and white-grey tips
It's safe to say we have a special place in our hearts for black hair with silver and white tips. This is a stunning example of fairytale hair and platinum silver tips contrasting with the black roots. This hair coloring technique is known as an ombré fade.
10. Silver highlights in purple hair
The mix of two hair colors has become one of the most popular hair color trends, with silver-purple hair becoming increasingly popular in the beauty world. This chic hair color combines shimmering silver hues with beautiful purple tones to create a hair color that is chic, bold and has lots of personality. One of the most popular looks is the purple roots that fade into silver tips.
