10 Celebrities With natural Grey Hair

written by Christina

Published on Jun 23, 2022

Having grey hair for the first time sends everyone panic and to think that aging is knocking on our doorsteps. We do everything in our power to conceal those stubborn grey hairs by coloring our grey curly hair. Not until celebrities started talking about grey hair and embracing them. From Sarah Jessica Parker to Salma Hayek, even these A-listers cannot escape gray curly hair. This only proves that greying hair is a part of everyone’s life and we need to age with it gracefully.

What is grey hair? Why do some get white hair color and some got silver hair color?

As we age, the production of melanin reduces. Melanin is the natural pigment in our body that produces the color of our hair and skin. When the production of melanin decreases, grey hair starts to appear. White hair appears when there is a complete absence of melanin production. Greying hair is a natural phenomenon in the human body. Some may have it earlier, some may have it at a later stage of their life.

The evolution of grey hair in celebrities

Isn’t it comforting to know that even the A-list celebrities that seem to defy aging are also humans? No matter how famous they are, with all the money to buy science and defy aging, grey hair will still come their way. When celebrities with grey hair start talking about it, it became a fashion statement. The sexy Latina Salma Hayek called her white hair “The white hair of wisdom”. It is true that wisdom comes with age, and so is grey hair. Chrissy Tiegen even said that “My Cruella dreams are coming true”.

While other celebrities are open and graceful in accepting grey hair, some are still adamant about it. Jennifer Lopez said that she is still not allowing her white hairs to show and Naomi Harris keeps plucking them or dyeing them.

The rise of silver foxes – the new age of grey hair

Silver foxes, a term coined for attractive middle-aged men and women with greying hair, like Helen Mirren, George Clooney and Peirce Brosnan made aging look graceful and sexy. Which in the first place should be the case. We cannot beat it so might as well embrace it. Here are some silver foxes that embrace grey hair and old age gracefully and fashionably.

Andie MacDowell emerged from the pandemic with gorgeous grey curly hair. With the support and love of her daughter who thinks that her going grey is a badass move. The 63-year-old actress even said “I think it’s badass to embrace where you are (in life) and be fearless. That is exactly what I am doing. I am stepping right into where I am with no shame, and it feels good.”

Salma Hayek

When I think of Salma Hayek, I always imagine her in the movie “Once Upon a Time in Mexico”. Sensual and fiery with her long curly black hair. And every time I see her on TV, she seems to never age. That is why it is a delight to see her post on Instagram showing off her grey curly hair and calling it “The white hair of wisdom”.

Bonnie Raitt

Instead of hating on grey hair, Bonnie Raitt turned it into a fashion statement. Grey hair came early to the singer due to a condition that eliminates melanin on the hair called poliosis. Instead of dyeing all of her hair red, she left the front part grey making it part of her signature look.

Sarah Jessica Parker

I grew up watching Sex and the City and dream of becoming as elegant and a fashionista as Carrie. We can’t deny that she has aged and it is seen in her tresses, which she embraced gracefully. Even questioning the expectations between men and women in terms of aging. But nevertheless, she is still as fashionable and as elegant as she was in her younger days.

Whoopi Goldberg

It is not common to see black women sport grey hair. In my mind, black women are synonymous with voluminous black curly hair. So seeing Whoopi Goldberg with her gray braids is a bit of s pleasant surprise. Even if it is only for a role, or it is a statement to embrace aging, Whoopi can never go wrong with her gray hair hairstyle.

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman is one of the best silver foxes on the silver screen. Not only is his voice iconic, but the way he carries himself crowned with grey hair shows that he is really an icon.

Blythe Danner

Instead of denying white hair, Blythe Danner made it part of her identity. The medium-length white hair with a yellow undertone looks wonderful and fitting for her age. Her naturally wavy hair compliments her white hair, which compliments her complexion.

Tia Mowry

“Hey girl hey, grey hair don’t care” as she posted her selfie on Instagram showing her grey hair. What a way to inspire aging women to embrace their grey hair! It only shows that you can sport your grey hair and still feel young and beautiful.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross posted a selfie on Instagram showing her all-natural greying hair. But the coffee mug says it all. “Haircare is self-care” and we are 100% in agreement with that. Having grey hair does not mean you are not taking care of yourself. It is a part of our life cycle and we just have to embrace it.

Carole King

Our parents grew up listening to Carole King. I grew up listening to Carole King. I have seen her change her hair color in the past but now, she seems to settle with her greying hair. Can’t deny aging, but she does it with grace and ins tyle.

Grey hair and aging – Does the color matter?

One sign of aging that is very common for both men and women is grey hair. But really, does grey hair matter? Whether it matters or not, it will happen anyway, just a matter of time. Honestly, grey hair does make us look older. Most adult men and women choose to dye their hair to conceal the greys. But people age, and it is ur choice if you will keep on dyeing your hair or embrace your grey hair.

FAQ

Can grey hair be turned black naturally?

Once your hair turns grey, there is no natural way to turn it to black. The hair follicles cannot produce their own melanin so as your melanin production slows down, your hair follicles will also lose their naturally dark color.

What happens to curly hair when it goes grey?

Your curly hair might feel more dry and frizzy when they start turning grey. This is because your hair follicles start producing less oil and less melanin which affects the overall structure of your curls.

How do I take care of my grey curly hair?

Grey curly hair may feel more dry compared to your black hair. So you need to add moisture to your hair. Use hair care products that moisturize and hydrate your curls.

What is the difference between silver and grey hair?

Silver and grey hair are the same. They both lack melanin to color their hair black.

How do you soften grey texture hair?

Use moisturizing and hydrating hair care products to support the lacking of natural oil on grey hair.

How do you keep grey hair moisturized?

You can use products that moisturize your curls. You can also use oils like shea butter, olive oil and coconut oil. These oils and butter have deep moisturizing properties that can benefit your curls.

Is purple shampoo good for grey hair?

Purple shampoo works on grey hair by canceling out the yellow undertones in your hair. This means that your grey hair will look more like silver grey than yellowish-grey.

Does grey hair stay curly?

When you start to have grey hair, chances are that your hair strands will not be as curly as your original black hair. Your hair structure may change when you start growing grey hair due to the slight change in the shape of your hair follicles.

How do you tame frizzy grey curly hair?

Just like your normally curly hair, grey hair is also prone to frizz. But you can tame your frizzy curly hair by regularly deep conditioning your hair. You can also do a hot oil session once a week to help moisturize your hair to control frizz.

At what age is it normal to have grey hair?

The appearance of grey hair varies from person to person. Some can have it during their mid-20s while some might have it in their 40s. Stress and genes are two of the most common causes of grey hair that can affect its occurrence.

Does coconut oil help with grey hair?

Coconut oil can help in delaying the cause of grey hair. But if you already have grey hair, you can use coconut oil to moisturize grey hair to make it less dry and frizzy.

Are highlights good for covering grey hair?

Highlights are a good and stylish way to hide greying hair. Apart from concealing your grey hair, doing highlights on your curls can add layers to your hair that can improve your overall appearance. But the downside is that doing highlights might not cover all your grey hairs.

Can you do balayage on grey hair?

Yes, balayage is another smart and stylish way to hide your grey hair. It allows for more coverage making sure that all your grey strands are taken care of.

How often should you tone grey hair?

You can use toner on grey hair in the form of a shampoo. Follow the instructions specified by the brand to get the best result.

What is grey blending?

Grey blending is a hair styling technique that hides the grey hair by adding a color that is close to your natural hair color. This way, the grey hair “blends” to the hair color making it look less prominent.

Takeaway

Grey hair is a normal part of aging. You cannot deny it but you can accept and adapt to it. Once you accept your grey hair, you can make better choices on what you will do with your grey. Like most celebrities embracing grey hair, you too can be at your best with your greying hair. Yes, grey hair can make you look old but you do not have to look like a boring oldie just because you have grey hair. You can make it a part of your overall look like what Bonnie Raitt did. Or you can be like Salma Hayek that found positivity and wisdom with aging.