Gray hair is no longer hidden. What was once seen as a sign of aging is now a sign of aging A symbol of elegance, style and personality. Gone is the ordeal of dyeing every month. More and more women are showing that gray hair can be attractive and modern if worn with it A good cut enhances its shine and movement.
Designer Alex CestelloThe salon manager that bears his name highlights the importance Choose a cut that suits your hair type and enhances your features. In addition, he reveals to us what are the most flattering styles for gray-haired women that are a hit this season.
1. A tight bob below the chin
This cut has The length is just below the chin, with soft lines, a simple cut and texture at the ends To avoid hardening. It is perfect for women with gray hair because its length allows you to show off the richness of silvery gray or the whiteness of gray hair without looking sloppy.
The texture provides movement and prevents hair from looking “flat.” next to, It is long enough to style your hair in different ways (straight, with a soft wave) and works in both formal and informal settings. “My advice: Take it With slight open bangs or side parting To frame the face and add youth,” recommends Alex Cestello.
2. Asymmetric “long bob” with a middle part
Another type of medium short hair: he Long bob (also lob) with one side slightly longer than the other or with a subtle slope. This contrast provides noveltyOn gray hair, it looks very good because it allows you to play with the light that reflects off the gray hair, which gives more prominence to the face.
“Parting in the middle or slightly offset enhances the bone structure, and we define the profile well. And if that’s not enough, it’s a cut that allows movement: we can Create a loose wave that highlights the gray or white color of the hairgiving it a “wild-controlled” finish. “I recommend avoiding very distinct layers,” the designer explains.
3. “Pixy” chic with texture
he pixie It can also be for women with gray hair. “namely A pixie Soft, with a well-defined nape, slightly busy sides and a top with volume and texture. And I’ll tell you why it works. “Naturally gray hair provides a beautiful contrast with a clean cut,” says Sistello.
Moreover, it has an additional advantage: it is Low maintenance cut compared to long hair. The texture gives it a modern touch without losing its elegance. “The ideal is Apply a finishing product that enhances the silver/silver white hair fiber“So the color doesn’t look washed out,” he advises.
4. Midi hair with soft waves and light layers
If you don’t want to give up length, medium length hair is the perfect choice. Key length: At or just below shoulder height, lightweight layers add weight, and soft waves give movement.
“I have been recommending it to women with gray hair ever since Allows gray hair to naturally blend in with volume and movement“Light layers help reduce the ‘heavy’ effect that gray and white tones can sometimes have if the hair is thick,” explains Sestello.
5. Short and medium “shaggy hair” with curtain bangs
Pieces with a lot of personality. he shag In all its lengths (up to the shoulders or slightly higher), with smooth seams, Lots of action and “curtain” type explosions, Softens features.
Gray hair has many advantages. “on the one hand, Layers generate dynamism Prevent gray hair from looking “uniform” or flat. On the other hand, Curtain bangs add a modern frame to the face“It allows you to play by moving between the front and side areas,” says Alex Cestillo.