10 Ways to Style Gray Hair That Show Off Your Shimmer

A la Linda Fargo, who makes a strong case for letting your grays come in completely. The chin-length cut coupled with soft waves throughout give finer strands extra body and bounce.

You could also go a bit sleeker and longer with your style like Javicia Lesile here, who’s rocking a below-the-chin cut in a silvery tone with darker roots, which add dimension around her face.

Dame Helen Mirren shows us the powers of a few well-placed accessories. We love the way the thick, black headband pops against her snow-white hair. (The graphic sunnies tie everything together nicely as well.)

When you have incoming grays around your face and along your hairline, try some face-framing layers. As Kelly Hu demonstrates, the layers can make silvery strands look more intentional, especially when blended in with a few loose curls.

Sibley Scoles shows us how it’s done with this swept-back style and choppy layers. Come through, silver shag!

Jane Fonda looks resplendent in her one-shouldered jumpsuit and feathery grey ‘do. The graduated layers and bangs frame her features just so, while also adding plenty of volume up top.

Here’s Cynthia Erivo rocking the summer cut of our dreams: a crisp silver crop. Does it get much cooler than this? We think not.

Fact: Curls and grays pair exceedingly well together (not unlike Lily Tomlin and her friend, Jane Fonda above). Keep your spirals well-defined with the right styling regimen and products.

Would you expect anything less regal from Elizabeth McGovern? Her silvery streaks add a shimmery depth to the rest of her strands, especially when pulled back like that.

Cast as a Fenty model at 67, Joani Johnson and her voluminous silver strands shine all on their own.

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