24 Chic Gray Hairstyles for Women Over 60 That You’ll Love to Try

This curated selection of chic gray hairstyles for women over 60 demonstrates how to enhance your natural beauty while celebrating your silver strands...

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24 Chic Gray Hairstyles for Women Over 60 That You’ll Love to Try

These chicest gray hairstyles prove that silver is anything but dull.

Finding the perfect gray hairstyle can be tricky, especially when you want something stylish, flattering, and easy to maintain. In this guide, we’ve handpicked 24 chic gray hairstyles for women over 60 that bring out the best in your gray locks, offering a broader perspective on aging with grace.

1. Long Locks with Lowlights

Lowlights bring depth to the natural grays of these long, cascading locks by introducing darker shades that break up the color. They create a more dynamic look, giving the hair dimension and making the gray strands stand out naturally.

Lowlights on Long Gray Hair Over

2. Shoulder-Length Shag

This shaggy haircut has a delicate vibe, with springy layers that fall naturally around an off-center part. The back layers lightly flip out, brushing the shoulders. This style shows off the different shades of natural gray for an effortlessly feminine look.

Shag with Mid-Length Gray Layers@gabbys_hair_recovery

3. Lifted and Glossed Bob

To safely lift color from dyed hair, the colorist used a gentle bleach wash on this guest’s hair. This helped fade the old dye without harshly stripping the hair. It’s best to have a professional handle this to avoid damage and achieve an even result.

Bob Hair Cut for Gray Hair Over@bladesalon

4. Layered Wispy Cut

Wispy layers on shoulder-length hair give gray strands movement and lightness. They create a soft, airy effect that brings out the natural shine and variation in your grays. What a wonderful way to make the overall look more lively and textured!

Heavily Layered Silver Long Bob@charlenexavier1

5. Razor-Cut Mullet

Ask your stylist for a razor-cutting technique to copy this exuberant short mullet. This technique helps create a soft, edgy texture, perfect for aging hair. Just be gentle to avoid roughing up the ends too much, keeping the hair looking healthy and full.

Short Gray Mullet with Silver Bangs@esther_hairtamer

6. Silver Piece-y Pixie

To get a piece-y effect on a layered pixie, use a small amount of texturizing cream or wax. Work it through the ends with your fingers to separate and define the layers, giving your silver hair a cool, lived-in look.

Wispy Silver Pixie Cut@nikkitakristine

7. Layered Clavicle Cut

This medium-length cut features long layers that give the ends a textured feel and result in a light and bouncy style. Feathery face-framing pieces soften the look and the gradual gray blending – with a brighter top and darker underlayer – creates depth and a natural contrast.

Medium Length Ombre Hair with Layers@hairbymonicaperez

8. Layered Comb-Over Bob

A comb-over on a layered, wavy haircut lends the hair extra volume and movement without much effort. The ends of the layers are facing backward, creating an energetic, windswept aura. To keep the layers in check, use a lightweight styling cream to define and control them.

Side Swept Curly Gray Bob@beaute_business

9. Long Balayaged Hair

Balayage is an amazing coloring technique to enliven your hair shade, no matter your base color. On darker bases, it brightens the overall tone and smooths the gray transition. For blonder shades, balayage adds dimension and depth, making the gray mix more subtle and natural-looking without harsh lines.

Layered Long Gray Hair Over@vlasyhrabal

10. Textured Gray Pixie

This textured pixie showcases soft gray hair with bright silver bangs that pop against a medium-tone base. The darker nape adds contrast and light layers give the style a plush, touchable feel. This haircut works perfectly for fancy events and just as easily for everyday wear.

Short Haircut for Gray Hair Over@ittaribeiro

11. Shaggy Bob

This mussed bob relies on wispy layers to show off its gossamer-like texture. The bangs, starting from the crown, sweep forward for extra density. The layering boosts the cut’s texture, and the natural gray forms a unique highlight effect throughout the hair.

Shaggy Bob with Jagged Ends@melmattison

12. Cropped Shag

A short shag like the one shown here will work well on most hair types. On straight hair, it adds movement and texture. For wavy hair, it enhances the natural flow, giving a carefree vibe. And if you have curly hair, it lightens the curls, creating a more defined shape.

White Shaggy Pixie for Thick Hair@janetlarickhair

13. Tucked Bob

This chin-length gray bob is sleek at the roots with a gentle wave starting midshaft. Tucked behind the ear, it creates an hourglass shape, giving the look more density as the hair gathers neatly and adding subtle fullness to the style.

Ear Tucked Gray Wavy Bob@angelinamakepretty

14. Short Bob with Bangs

If you are a fan of classic silhouettes, try a short, slightly rounded bob with a high neck. The layered, side-swept bangs gently caress the cheeks. It’s a clean, polished look that keeps everything sharp and tidy without too much fuss.

Chin Length Bob with Side Bangs@vannepimpaohair

15. Fluffy Round Haircut

Ask your stylist for a round cut with plenty of layers to boost volume and create a fluffy, full shape. White or silver hair will look absolutely delectable with soft, blended layers throughout. They will keep the hairstyle lightweight and airy, making the texture pop and your hair color shine.

Short Curly Gray Hairstyle for Over@charlenexavier1

16. Waist-Length Hair

To keep your naturally gray waist-length tresses healthy, focus on moisture. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, and a deep conditioning treatment weekly to avoid dryness. Regular trims will prevent split ends, and a leave-in treatment can keep your tresses smooth and manageable.

Middle Parted Long Gray Hair@cchaircolor

17. Pixie with Long Bangs

Styling a pixie cut with longer bangs offers so many fun opportunities! Sweep them to the side for an elegant look or slick them back for a sultry vibe. Use a bit of styling cream for hold and texture, and play around with volume at the roots.

Long Side Swept Pixie Cut@yp_hair

18. Blunt Bob with Bangs

For the lovers of old but gold classics, we offer a blunt, one-length bob. We are in love with its even silver tone and silky straight texture! Short, texturized bangs frame the face, and the style has a subtle inward curve at the ends, giving it a polished look.

Sleek White Bob with Baby Bangs@myceliumsalonmd

19. Salt-and-Pepper Shag

This short shag boasts a subtle wave that grants salt-and-pepper hair a cool, tousled texture. The straight bangs are texturized on the ends, offering an edgy contrast to the wavy layers. It’s an effortlessly stylish look with plenty of movement and character.

Tousled Neck Length Shag with Bangs@emilyy_gonzalezz

20. Icy-Gray Bob

Opt for a blue toner on naturally gray hair to neutralize any brassy or yellow tones. This toner enhances the gray, leaving a cool, silvery finish. It gives your hair a polished appearance with an almost icy sheen.

Silver Pixie Bob with Blue Highlights@flint_hair_

21. Short Spiky Pixie

This short gray pixie on pencil-straight hair flawlessly lends itself to spiky styles. The ash-gray hue gives it a modern edge, with asymmetric, slightly slanted bangs full of character. The spiky texture on top creates a sharp, urban vibe that’s effortlessly chic.

Short Pixie with Asymmetrical Bangs@esther_fuste_personalstylist

22. A-Line Bob

This A-line bob has a tasteful cut, shorter at the back, seamlessly flowing into longer front pieces. The tips have a subtle bend for movement, and a side sweep boosts volume at the roots. The pastel teal shade gives it a romantic, feminine vibe.

Full Bodied Long Bob in Muted Teal Shade@daniellymoreira

23. Pixie Shag

This shaggy pixie sports a tousled texture and tons of volume on top, tapering delicately toward the nape. Its touchable, lived-in look is ideal for rounder faces, drawing attention upward and creating a more elongated silhouette.

White Puffy Pixie with Crown Volume@amyhair

24. Bob with Piece-y Layers

This chin-length bob flaunts a rounded shape with a thick, blunt-cut baseline and shorter, piece-y top layers. The bangs blend seamlessly into the top layers and can be swept back, making it ideal if you’re on the fence about committing to full bangs.

Jaw Length Bob with Feathery Layers@bladesalon

Gray hair has always been regarded as a mark of wisdom and elegance. Choose a style that makes you feel uniquely you, celebrating the beauty of every silver strand.

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