Reader question: I’m trying to go gray but look younger. Can you recommend some gray hair colors that do that? If your grays are starting to come in, you should find comfort in knowing that people are trying to make their hair gray right now (read: you’re naturally trendy). “Gray hair is for everyone—all ages, hair types, and lengths,” agrees Min Kim, L’Oreal Professionnel Global Ambassador. “From Winnie Harlow to Jane Fonda, you’ll see this color everywhere on the red carpet and in streetwear as people begin to embrace their grays as opposed to covering them.” It also gives you some opportunity to play around with the gray hue for you—remember that gray doesn’t have to age you (in fact, it shaves years off when done right). “Silver is the light, platinum version of this trend while gray is the “brunette” of the family, i.e. a deeper, smoky result. Your gray tone of choice can be cool or opalescent or pearl, and customized for all skin and hair types,” says Kim. Whether you’re (reluctantly) trying to transition to gray hair or you’re wanting an intentional, all-over dye job, we put together some of the most stunning gray hair colors to show your stylist. Keep in mind that some extra toning maintenance may be needed with this look. “You’ll want to maintain the brightness but cool off any unwanted yellow, leaving a bright, almost-white like snow,” says Lorena M. Valdes, colorist at Maxine Salon in Chicago.
