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These Celeb-Approved Long Hairstyles Are Perfect For Showing Off Stunning Silver Strands<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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Gorgeous, gorgeous grays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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by Amanda Ross<\/a><\/address>\n
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Updated:\u00a0<\/span>
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It\u2019s been a fact since the dawn of time: naturally gray hair<\/a> is more than just a normal part of life \u2014 it\u2019s downright stunning. Negative attitudes toward outward signs of aging are, thankfully, becoming more and more like holdout sentiments from a bygone era. And that\u2019s in no small part thanks to the stars flaunting their gorgeous grays on the red carpet and in real life<\/a>. The aesthetic possibilities are endless, particularly for celebrities with long, gray hairstyles. Regardless of whether you have a few silver streaks or a full mane of gray, do not feel compelled to go for an above-the-shoulder chop<\/a> unless you really want to. Long, flowing gray hair is a beautiful complement to any look, and these A-listers prove it.<\/p>\n

As is the case with every other hair color out there, grays look incredible when gathered into sleek updos, twisted into protective styles, straightened into glossy sheets, or coiled in a natural curl pattern. Gray hair does require a little extra TLC, though. Hair becomes coarser as it loses pigment, so take care to load up on hydrating products, masks<\/a>, and heat protectants in between styling. To keep white, silver, and gray strands from veering yellow (unless that\u2019s what you\u2019re after \u2014 it can look so chic), maintain the cool undertones with special shampoos targeted toward toning.<\/p>\n

To get some inspiration for your next look, explore how these celebrities wear their own long gray hair. No matter what degree of gray you have right now, there\u2019s a red carpet-approved hairstyle for everyone.<\/p>\n

Hilarie Burton\u2019s Mermaid Waves<\/h2>\n
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One Tree Hill<\/em> star Burton embraced her gray hair at an earlier age than most; she\u2019s in her early 40s and has been rocking the silver hue for a couple of years now. And with stunning styles like these mermaid waves<\/a> (which really show off her multidimensional shades of gray, black, and white-blonde), it’s easy to see why.<\/p>\n

Jenna Lyons\u2019 Slicked-Back Pony<\/h2>\n
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Former J. Crew creative director and Real Housewives of New York<\/em> star Lyons<\/a> is one to follow for cool-girl salt-and-pepper hair inspo. Her casual air-dry styles pair perfectly with a leather jacket or classic white button-down, but the side-parted, slicked-back ponytail she wore to the 2025 CFDA Awards has to be one of her all-time bests.<\/p>\n

Paulina Porzikova\u2019s Bombshell Blowout<\/h2>\n
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Once a bombshell, always a bombshell. As supermodel and Sports Illustrated<\/em> covergirl Porzikova demonstrated on a windy day in New York City, you can never go wrong with a classic round-brush blowout on silver-white strands.<\/p>\n

Helen Mirren In A Headband<\/h2>\n
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Let Mirren\u2019s experimental attitude toward her long, silvery-white hair inspire you to try something new. The Academy Award winner has done everything from elaborate updos to blue streaks<\/a> and pops of pink, but her hair accessory collection is doubly enviable. Here, she pulls it all back with a papaya-colored headband, a summery pop of color that matches her gown.<\/p>\n

Salma Hayek\u2019s Silver-Streaked Blowout<\/h2>\n
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You don\u2019t need to be gray all over to make a statement. Hayek\u2019s hair is a rich mahogany in most places but is overlaid with a layer of shimmering silvers that really pop in direct sunlight. It\u2019s like a whole new way to do highlights \u2014 and it\u2019s totally free, too. <\/p>\n

Andie MacDowell\u2019s Retro Hollywood Curls<\/h2>\n
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For a few years now, MacDowell\u2019s vibrant silver has become a red carpet mainstay. She often shows off the gray in her tight, natural curls, but her 2023 Cannes appearance featured classic Old Hollywood waves, side-parted for even more retro appeal. <\/p>\n

Meryl Streep\u2019s Cascading Ponytail<\/h2>\n
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A brilliant blend of white-blonde and soft gray, Streep\u2019s hair really shines when pulled back into a long, flowing ponytail, like at the 2024 Golden Globes \u2014 the reflection from her sequined tux jacket helps, too, of course. She accented the look with a swooping pair of side-bangs, positioned just above her cat-eye transition shades.<\/p>\n

Mara Brock Akil\u2019s Half-Back Curls<\/h2>\n
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A half-back hairstyle is an excellent way to keep the hair off your face while still putting silver and gray on display. Akil expertly demonstrates the power of a partial updo, with the top half sleek and slicked before blossoming into gray-streaked curls through her ends.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth McGovern\u2019s Sleek Bun<\/h2>\n
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The slicked-back bun trend<\/a> rages on for 2023, in no small part thanks to stars like McGovern. At the premiere of Downton Abbey<\/em>\u2019s second hotly anticipated film, she pulled her long, gray hair back into a classic twist. <\/p>\n

Kelly Hu\u2019s Voluminous Blowout<\/h2>\n
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A bouncy, voluminous blowout is an excellent way to highlight the grays that often arrive around the face first. For Hu\u2019s red-carpet walk, she went for a partless style (it\u2019s rising in popularity \u2014 keep an eye out) that helped highlight her long layers, too.<\/p>\n

Sarah Jessica Parker\u2019s Herringbone Highlights<\/h2>\n
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When Parker pulls her hair back, be it into a bun or a sleek half-up style, you can really appreciate the stunning dimension in her hair color. A half-dozen shades of blonde are expertly woven into her gray streaks. She\u2019s always loved an accessory, but the herringbone highlights are especially cool with this big, satin bow. <\/p>\n

Diane Keaton With Flipped Ends<\/h2>\n
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Silky, straight, and nearly all-white, Keaton\u2019s medium-length hair is a red carpet regular. Though it wouldn\u2019t be a true Keaton look without one of her signature hats, the gently flipped ends peeking out at the bottom are incredibly on-trend. <\/p>\n

Stacy London With A Gray Money Piece<\/h2>\n
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London\u2019s always embraced the natural gray streaks she developed at age 12 \u2014 and at this point, they\u2019re downright iconic and part of her signature look. She lets them flow and blend in with the rest of her raven-and-gray hair, acting as a silver money piece framing her face.<\/p>\n

Lisa Bonet\u2019s Long Locs<\/h2>\n
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Bonet\u2019s worn her trademark blend of braids and locs<\/a> in all sorts of shades and styles over the years, but she\u2019s always favored a more natural approach. Her real-life look, recently spotted at an exhibition, features several primarily gray and blonde pieces around her face for a standout pop of color that\u2019ll only get better with time.<\/p>\n

Glenn Close\u2019s Silver Side Bangs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Close has tried all sorts of lengths with her blonde-tinted white hair, but her voluminous layers and perfectly arranged side bangs are next level. Rather than toning her hair to a cool gray shade, she lets her natural yellow blend in with the whites and grays as a happy medium with her original color.<\/p>\n

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