There is no right or wrong way to cut or style gray hair. It can look fabulous whether it’s long, short, really cropped, or medium (and somewhere in between). One thing is certain: a great haircut — any great haircut — can really bring out the shine, beauty, and glam in gray hair.
If you’re looking for gray haircut inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. These eight life-altering haircuts for gray hair look modern, fresh, and stunning on so many hair types. Here are some of the best cuts to consider if you’re in the mood to change things up.
Bixie
The bixie is the perfect combination of a bob and pixie — think: shorter layers at the nape of the neck and longer, more textured layer around the crown and fringe. It’s a great choice if you just can’t make up your mind and don’t want to go pixie-short, but need a change and lift from the bob.
Bob With Bangs
Even though the classic bob is a favorite, you may want to change things up slightly, and that’s where bangs come in. Bangs instantly give you a new look with minimal cutting and change. They frame the face and bring the lightness of your gray front and center, kind of like a bright halo. Speak to your stylist about the right bang for your face before cutting.
Classic Sleek Bob
On the other end of the spectrum, you have the classic, sleek, don’t-mess-with-it-because-it’s-perfect bob. This style is cut to the chin and, when worn straight, can make your gray hair look shiny and healthy. Investing in a great serum for frizz and dryness can be a great accompaniment to this cut.
Medium Haircut With Layers
We love a medium cut — it isn’t too long or too short. Adding face-framing layers brings the movement you need, as well as some drama.
Lob
It’s longer than the bob, but shorter than medium hair — the lob is perfect for you if you can really appreciate a chin-length cut. Keeping this one with a blunt baseline can make your hair look thicker, and why not consider a few strands of balayage to give your hair extra shine and oomph?
Mermaid Waves
You CAN have gray hair and long hair at the same time, but the trick to making it look its best is to create texture that prevents it from falling and looking limp. You can create mermaid waves using several heatless wave products on the market today, or with a good, old-fashioned wave iron.
Silvery Highlights
Prefer to keep your hair on the longer side and straight? You can rev up its shine factor by asking your colorist to mix in a few silvery highlights around the face. These “money pieces” can brighten your skin and make you look even more radiant.
Silvery Highlights
Prefer to keep your hair on the longer side and straight? You can rev up its shine factor by asking your colorist to mix in a few silvery highlights around the face. These “money pieces” can brighten your skin and make you look even more radiant.
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Tousled Pixie
No list of great gray haircuts would be completed without the classic pixie. To show off even more of your fabulous gray shade, keep the top layers a bit longer, while still cropping the back and sides. This gives you more styling options and hair to play with.
No matter which style you choose, remember to be proud of your grays — it won’t take much other than make your hair look amazing.
