A chic, sexy trend in the fashion world is shades of gray hair. That’s right, from the high-fashion catwalks to the street-smart sidewalks, both men and women are rocking everything from smokey gray highlights to silvery fox platinum undertones. And you don’t have to be a certain age to make platinum tresses work for you. Every age and generation is embracing transforming their look from ordinary to gray-extraordinary. Take a look at the hottest gray hair trends for the young and young at heart.
Short and Sweet Pixie: The pixie cut is one of the most beloved hairstyles of all time. It’s short, it’s sweet and sexy at the same time. Then, blending grey hair with highlights adds dimension and elegance to the look. Some stylists will add both highlights and low lights from the top of the crown to the nape of the neck to create drama and shine. The younger crowd might opt for undercuts for even more drama.
The Long Easy Bob: For on-the-go gals who don’t have time to fuss, the long bob is the perfect short hairstyle for rocking gray hair. It’s perfect for any age and any hair color for that matter, but it works with any shade of gorgeous grey. Let it grow out to your natural color or add some youthful blonde or red highlights. Even blue or green strands show the world how fierce you are. Add an on-trend headscarf, jewelry-inspired hair clip, or understated ponytail holder, and you are good to go anytime, anywhere.
Salt And Pepper Highlights: For those who aren’t turning grey just yet, go for it. Color your hair, any length or any style, your favorite shade of grey. Ask the stylist to add shades and nuances with techniques like ombre and balayage. Ask for purple or pink highlights or every color of the rainbow to take your tresses to a more dramatic and lively level. Complete the style with a money piece or a few strands of hair that outline your face, that really stand out! Opt for faux extensions if you are not sure to commit.
Blonde Bombshell Goes Grey: Blending grey hair with highlights is the way to make yourself a blonde bombshell in 2022. Darker shades of blonde, like new to the scene, mushroom blonde that has gray hints combined with lighter brown low lights. This is the perfect hair color if you wear your locks straight, braided, or pulled back in a casual bun. If you prefer a lighter blonde, strawberry, a more pink persuasion mixed with grey will trend in 2022.
The Roots Have It: One trend that will be in the spotlight again is the dark roots look. This is perfect for those who go all the way grey or platinum because the regrowth happens too soon, it seems. Stylists will suggest starting dark at the roots and gently going lighter and lighter as you head down to the ends. This is especially convenient for gals with long locks but works for shorter styles, too.
Making Waves: If you love styles that are low maintenance, go for messy, chaotic layered waves that are easy to style. Grey or shades of grey shadow roots on top of layered locks that are slightly visible underneath lighter highlights create an artistic dimension and freshen up any ordinary look.
Classic Is Always In Style: Elegant blending grey hair with silver and light gold highlights is mesmerizing and creates a gorgeous, classic effect that is always in style. This double dose of drama rocks.