When you have gorgeous gray hair and a free spirited attitude toward trying new hairstyles, the possibilities are endless. Spring is the ideal time to give your hair a good cut to make it look and feel healthier and shinier. And, with so many shorter cuts trending now, it’s easier than ever to get inspiration from like-minded celebs and stylists who are more than happy to show off their cuts on social media sites.
Whether you’re curious about a super-short pixie, bob, or something a little longer, we have seven haircuts that make gray hair sing. These cuts are chic, sophisticated, and perfect for spring. Find your personal favorite and give your stylist a call to make magic happen with your gray hair.
1. Bixie
The bixie is fast becoming so many women’s favorite modern-classic cut. The secret behind its success is that it is a hybrid cut that crosses the pixie’s short back and sides with the bob’s longer length on top. The result is soft and flattering on so many women.
2. Side-Swept Pixie
The pixie haircut is about as short as you get before committing to something even shorter, like a buzzcut. Many women find this cut liberating, and it works well with gray hair. But if you’re interested in giving your pixie modern flair, a side-swept fringe is expected to be very hot this spring.
3. Blunt Bob
It’s a no-nonsense classic cut that’s easy to style: the blunt bob features blunt ends that can make thin hair look thicker and denser and lacks layers so your hair can appear smooth and shiny.
4. Medium Hair With Face-Framing Layers
Not everyone is excited about super-short hair and, after all, “short” means different things to different women. If you’re starting off with fairly long hair, a medium cut with face-framing layers can give your hair a healthy boost without removing too much length.
5. Lob
The lob is a lengthy bob that typically extends to the collarbone. Blythe Danner creates volume and texture with loose curls that give her lob life.
6. Choppy Bob
As we mentioned, a blunt bob is great for shine and a polished look, but a choppy bob provides more volume and movement — which could be important if you have thin or fine hair. Jane Fonda’s choppy bob also focusing on framing the face with shorter pieces.
7. Long Pixie
Whoever said all pixies look the same didn’t give the long pixie enough credit. By keeping your top layers longer, you have more styling options and more opportunities to cover sparseness on the scalp (if this is a concern). The long pixie can add softness to the face, as well.
