Since the dawn of time, women have been taught to fear aging. Our ideas of beauty as a society are heavily tied to youth — after all, that's probably why, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2015, more than 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed. Just a year prior, 100,000 of those reported procedures were performed on people just 20–29 years old.
Ironically, 2015 was the same year "granny hair" became the hot new thing — a trend that caused folks in the same age bracket to ditch their blonde or brunette locks to achieve silver fox status. And it's still a hot color to rock.
Gray hair is in fact so dynamic, people of all ages are wholeheartedly embracing the color. From wintry, silver locks to dark and smoky hues, gray hair is definitely not a "granny" thing anymore. Whether hair is aging gracefully or a stylist makes it happen with help from a box, there is no need to feel ashamed of "going gray."
So if the thought of aging sparks heart palpitations, perhaps consider that these 30 gray hair colors are the hottest trend happening. Add pops of pastels to breathe some youthful tones into it, or simply rock a silver head with pride. Either way, gray hair is still white-hot.
1. Silver and Gold
Two worlds collide in this stunning hair color and updo. The natural golden highlights in this gray shade perfectly complement each other.
2. Dark and Dramatic
From dark to light, this gorgeous shade will turn heads in the best way possible.
3. Sexy Silver
Talk about a silver vixen! This shimmery hair color will stun for miles around — especially for those who have naturally darker roots.
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4. Hints of Lavender
For those who are fixing to look like a woodland fairy (and let's be honest, who wouldn't?), this silvery lavender will make them shine like magic.
5. Short and Striking
This angular haircut gives the color so much dimension. We love the way it shines!
6. Blended Beauty
This balayage beauty is perfect for mixing natural gray tones and dyed ones. Just look at the layers and layers of color!
7. Silve Ombré
Ease into gray in the totally reverse way! The silver tips are a magical contrast to her dark roots.
8. A Touch of Gray
We love how the brassy blonde blends with the striking metallic hue of the gray silver.
9. Charcoal Vibes
This blue charcoal color has a hint of rosie tint in it, and we love how wavy it looks!
10. Natural
For those who have ever feared going gray, this natural looking color will totally convince 'em otherwise. Plus, it looks perfect in this pixie cut!
11. Blue Steel
Zoolander, move over. This hair has come to slay!
12. Babylights
Subtly bring gray hair to its full glory by adding dimensional lights to it.
13. Charcoal Perfection
With an almost ebony vibe, this deep charcoal gray is the prefect transition color for those who are starting to go gray. And we just love the hints of silver highlights.
14. Icy Gray
Sharp and stunning, this shade of gray comes alive with hints of blue and lavender. It makes for a gorgeous frosty look.
15. Royal Gray
Look like a real frozen queen with this richly textured color. The highlights and lowlights these hues pick up are utterly stunning.
16. Winter Is Coming...
… and this hair color makes us super happy about it. The blue highlights give this gray a wintry feel, and we love how seamlessly they complement each other.
17. Silver Fox
Turn heads with this bright and shining hair color. People will immediately pick up on the purple undertones, and it looks gorgeous at any age.
18. Foggy
Though this hair color has a distinct likeness to the naturally mysterious phenomenon of fog, the beauty of it is crystal clear.
19. Gray Slay
Look super sleek with a crisp short haircut and a shimmery gray 'do — and be a total foxy badass.
20. White Hot
This dark and alluring gray fades into an icy and fierce white, giving this hair color plenty of dimension and a ton of style.
21. Frozen
Giving the cold shoulder never looked so good. This bright gray color is the literal coolest hue anyone will ever see.
22. Ashy Brown
This gorgeous color is a super natural way to approach the gray trend, and depending on one's natural color, it could be the perfect "transition" hairstyle.
23. Easy Ombré
This ombré style perfectly and seamlessly blends the various shades of gray into a gorgeous and cohesive hue.
24. Rosy Gray
This gorgeous hue has an ashy, rosy tone that picks up well in the light. It's super dynamic and errs on the side of adventurously subtle.
25. Cloudy Cutie
This multifaceted color reflects a cloudy sky with pinkish and purplish undertones peeking out. It's still fairy silvery and looks expertly blended.
26. Rainbow Gray
Who says going gray can't be colorful? Check out how must these pastels pop against a silvery background.
27. Purple Prettiness
Purple and gray prove to be made a hair match in heaven! We love the way each color brings the other out in full force.
28. Intentional Roots
Who says gray roots can't be stylish? Paired with a bubble gum pink, these gray roots are "growing" in super gracefully.
29. Blue Beauty
Peeks of blue are poking out from folds of gray and it gives a totally ethereal feel.
30. Shadowed Silver
The striking silver color is beautifully presented by sprouting from shadowy roots.
