Be honest: what’s stopping you from getting a new haircut — one that can modernize your entire look and give you a major pep in your step? If your answer is: gray hair, you are missing out on a major opportunity to showcase exactly how gorgeous gray hair can be. The right haircut can not only flatter gray hair, but make it look intentional — like a look — not like an afterthought.
Combine great products (a purple shampoo and conditioner is a must for bringing out your gray’s vibrancy and keeping away brassiness) with a sophisticated or playful haircut, and you’re ready to take on the world. If you’re searching for some of the best haircuts to pair with gorgeous gray, here are six that are super flattering.
The Bob
Hello, bob — where have you been all of our lives? The bob is the classic you know and love and one of the most chic and sophisticated haircuts of all time. Defined by its length, which stops around the chin or can be slightly shorter or longer, the bob can have blunt ends that make it look thicker and fuller or it can be angled to put the spotlight on your facial features or even one the choppier side if you want a funkier look. One thing is certain: the bob looks amazing on gray hair and it’s lower maintenance than many other cuts.
Bangs
If you’re into the idea of a bob, but find that a one-layered haircut leaves your hair looking flat, consider two things: layers for movement and bangs for mystery and seductiveness. Bangs can be cut in a number of different ways to suit your face, so be sure you are speaking with your stylist beforehand about the pros and cons of various bangs styles such as blunt, wispy, and certain bangs.
The Bixie
Sometimes you can’t decide one one haircut, so a hybrid haircut becomes the must-have — and in this case it’s the bixie. The bixie combines the charm of a short, spunky pixie with a little more length like what you’ll find on a bob. You can customize it so that layers are longer, shorter, or more angled to your face. It takes gray hair and makes it modern and playful.
The Shag
If you love the idea of a more modern haircut with gray hair, but the bixie isn’t providing the length you want, consider the shag, a retro ‘70s haircut with modern flair. This cut is often one that ends around the collarbone or shoulder and features a ton of layering for volume and movement. It’s also a great cut if you have natural waves or curls because it plays up your texture.
The Pixie
Are you a short-haired gal with a playful side? Then the pixie is your new favorite haircut. This cut is short in the back and on the sides but favors longer layers on top that you can style in a number of ways: pushed to the side, spiky, angled toward the face, etc. Alongside the bob, it’s a classic that never goes out of style and it’s also a great haircut if you’re faced with thinning hair, shedding, or bald spots.
The Lob
Love a lob but yearn for more length? The lob is the answer — it often stops at or is slightly longer than the collarbone and can be worn in one layer, with blunt ends or punctuated by layers and even bangs. The length will allow you to wear it in a ponytail or bun on days where you feel like changing up your look.
There’s no reason why having gray hair should mean you can no longer get excited about a new look — and these haircuts are perfect for bringing out the beauty in gray hair.
