Gray and silver hair has long been considered a stunning attribute, with a multitude of ways to showcase its beauty. To provide some inspiration, we have gathered four stylish gray haircuts from expert hairstylists we consulted, along with popular celebrity examples for mature beauties over 50.
Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from Dr. Roshan Vara, hair transplant surgeon and co-founder at The Treatment Rooms and Ghanima Abdullah, hair expert and cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles.
4 Chic Gray Haircuts That Stylists Say Are So Flattering For Women Over 50
1. Gray Wavy Bob With Sideswept Bangs
Glenn Close's gray shoulder-length bob and side bangs pairing is elegant and ageless. "A longer bob is always very flattering," Vara says, and it is a "great way to grow out your gray hair." Abdullah adds that long, sideswept bangs like these "add length and volume so you don't have to spend hours styling."
2. Side-Parted, Asymmetrical Pixie
Halle Berry's edgy, side-parted pixie cut is timeless, and shows that you can also add another color to gray for a two-tone look anytime! This, as Vara points out, is a "great statement hairstyle and always makes gray hair stand out." Abdullah adds that a deep side part like this can "give more volume" to thinner hair than a middle part, and this can also hide any signs of thinning "in the crown area."
3. Silver, Side-Parted Pompadour
Pink is known to rock epic short hairstyles, and her silver hair color is truly unforgettable. With this pompadour look, she adds instant volume and a side part for even more pizzazz. Adding volume to a gray pixie like this, Vara says, can really help "make the color pop." Abdullah agrees, and adds that a deep side part can give more movement to thinning hair than a middle part, and this can also hide any signs of thinning near the crown.
4. Layered Gray Bob With Wispy Fringe
Helen Mirren always shines with her short, gray styles, and this one is hard to beat! With wispy, eyebrow-grazing fringe and soft waves, her bob has subtle and exquisite movement. These type of romantic and delicate bangs, Abdullah concludes, "make your hair appear thicker, and are a great way to add volume to fine hair."
The Bottom Line
Thankfully, there is an abundance of chic hairstyles that women with natural gray hair can experiment with beyond the four listed here. When you decide to visit the salon this winter for a hair makeover, Abdullah suggests bringing along some pictures of styles that catch your eye to see what works well with your hair and facial features. Educating yourself on various options will help you make a well-informed decision!
