Gray hair has officially shed its old, undeserved reputation. Instead of something to cover with color, it’s something to savor. More and more people are growing out and leaning into their shimmering silver, and the only thing cooler than embracing the color is figuring out the haircut that makes the most of it in a way that’s very you. And it just so happens that gray hair looks stunning in a variety of short styles.
Whether your particular version of gray hair is bright white, a steely salt-and-pepper, or somewhere stunningly in-between, certain cuts bring out the dimension of your shade and the best of your texture. “For women embracing their natural hair color and allowing the gray to shine, always consider a few things: the time you want to spend in the morning, whether you’re going for a more polished or lived-in look, and if your texture can support the style you’re looking for,” says Sophie Rose Gutterman, a hairstylist based in Los Angeles. “Embracing the gray is all about an easier lifestyle, and focusing on the cut will require less time in the mornings.”
That doesn’t mean you’re limited to one or two conventional crops, though. Some of the trendiest hairstyles—we’re talking tousled pixies, timeless bobs, and modern shags, to name a few—look especially incredible with gray hair. Ahead, we’ve rounded up the best short haircuts for gray hair, along with expert tips on who each shape suits best and why these particular styles make the most of silver.
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