A number of years ago I made the decision to go gray! The transition looked a little less stellar than I would have liked, but it didn't take long before I had a full head of silver-gray hair.
Now I would like to change up the style a bit. I grew it to a little below the shoulder and cut it into a bob that was about chin length. The classic bob was probably the easiest and best all-around look so far. But I'm not decided yet (and overdue for my next hair styling session).
Time to peruse the latest photos for gray hair and mature good looks.
More Silver Fox Stylings
My kind of hair: somewhat wavy. This is a good length to have for a casual lifestyle. Easy care, but long enough to sweep into ponytails or French rollsNo curl here, which helps it look sophisticated. This look is accomplished with flat-ironing the entire head of hair. Source: wehotflash.com
Allow me to think out loud here. Growing hair takes quite a while to accomplish, especially as we age. There is more breakage, and less replacement. I know I have a lot more hairs falling out than when I was younger.
Whereas cutting it takes only as long as my appointment with a hairstylist. Less than an hour.
So, should I try to grow it to a long length or go ahead and stay with a mid-length cut?
Some Things to Consider
Deciding what lengths to go to in growing out hair.
Long hair (below the shoulders) always draws my attention in hairdo magazines and photos. I love the look of long hair.
However, long hair is harder to take care of and it sometimes turns yellow easier. Quite often it doesn't look as polished, gets frizzy more easily, and can look messy.
Short hair is limited and for me, tends to look disproportionate to my body (for some women it looks fantastic)
Medium lengths are the compromise. They sometimes look exactly that—neither here nor there, and I want something that looks a little more stylish.
Post-2020 Notes
As I also posted in my original article, Silver Fox, Stunning Gray Hair Styles, I now have longer hair, whether I wanted it or not! For me, it is not a look I wish to stay with, and when I am able to visit the hairstylist again, the long locks are coming off!
For most mature women, medium hair lengths are the best, if you don't go shorter. While wearing the long length, a braid or updo works with it until one can get that easy-to-care-for medium bob!
Think About Texture and Skill Level
My hair texture is too thin and wiry for some styles, and my skill levels are certainly low. I always ask my beautician if the look I want will work in my daily life, or is appropriate for my kind of hair.
A simple style that I can tie back on occasion, one that looks good in just a few minutes with a straightening iron is the reason I usually have a classic bob with a fringe of bangs.
One thing that really makes a difference for thin or thinning hair is a hair texturizer! I like the Kenra line, this one gives a lift to your roots without the gooey feeling of a paste. It comes "whipped" which means no aerosol cans, and the light color is great for grays. If you have medium-length hair this will bring some control without heaviness. Having wavy hair, this light control is good for keeping frizzes at bay.
Right now I am trying to grow it longer, however. The problem is that I am getting impatient with how it looks between cuts.
Face Shapes
Which Shape Describes Your Face?
A stacked layering with flipped up ends and smooth length from the crown. Sophisticated and fun.Glassy smooth, long bob is the result of a great cut plus the use of a flatiron. Don't forget the hair serum for that beautiful, reflective shine!
It’s been a kind of liberation to have gray hair. I feel that beauty is not about subterfuge, it’s about authenticity — Vicki Topaz
Short Hair Cuts
There are pros and cons to having short hair. I still worry that a short spiky 'do will make me look like Phillis Diller on a bad day ... or someone that forgot their Halloween "fright wig" was still on their head. However, just viewing some of these photos allays those fears. Be prepared to use styling products like "hair wax" or "hair taffy" to keep things looking good.
Thicker hair (the type I have) pulls hair into a straighter looking style, but the waves show up with some layering. Instagram / @FLINT_HAIR_
Really Short
Ask Your Hairdresser
Is the style right for my hair and lifestyle?
Are there special products or techniques I need to know?
Short and on the wild side, but a really cute look.
Some women look best with short hair, and it is very easy to take care of. Still, short spiked hair needs plenty of product in the form of gels and strong hold styling mousse.
It almost always looks professional and the only thing to remember is to schedule haircuts often enough to keep the lines crisp and well-kept.
This hairdo almost looks like a halo that showcases the fine bone structure. It could overwhelm a finer bone structure. Like someone stuck their finger in an electrical socket, maybe?
Know your face shape for the best hairstyle choice. (More on that below.)
Loose waves and a fringe
Most of the hairstyles you see online will have plenty of hair products used to make them look that way. AND they will have a good cut. While both these are found at a professional salon, take the tips from a Silver Fox and order them at a discount online.
The gray hair shampoo my readers love the most is by Pravana. The second most popular is Rene Furterer Okara Mild Silver Shampoo. I don't think you could go wrong with either of them. I usually use Paul Mitchell's Forever Blonde, which does the same thing: cancels the yellow with violet-toned ingredients.
For me, with slightly wavy hair, plus the gray-hair frizzies, a flat iron is a must.
Use a serum or pomade to bring out the shine—that makes a vital difference in the look of gray hair.
Face Shapes
What are the main face shapes?
Oval
Oblong
Square
Heart-shaped
Diamond
I am a diamond shape and some fringe across the top of my forehead, with layering near my face is often a great look. I can't decide on that or a sleek bob. The classics are a sure thing for an older woman. We just have to avoid getting stuck in a fashion rut.
I love that mid-length layered haircut with the flirty ends. It has a young look without trying too hard.
Source: undercut.com
Medium Lengths
Usually, I ask for something in a medium length and when I do, it makes me happiest with how I look. Maybe because it doesn't visually drag and is easiest for me to style and care for. It is versatile for those who like to catch their hair into a pony tail or dress up a French roll or half-up-do.
Sometimes I tell my hairdresser: " Make me look like Helen Mirren". Bringing in a print of a photo is a better idea. Especially with her new updated look.
Grey Styling
If you have medium textured, wavy hair, I hope these styles gave you some ideas. It is a way for me to keep track of the styles and tips that I am using myself.
If you have naturally curly hair, very fine or very straight coarse hair be sure to check with someone who knows hair how these styles would work for you.
Celebrate your uniqueness!
Do You Have a Favorite Type of Hairstyle?
Classic Short Bob
let me know in the comments which is your preferred style:
I am officially excited to have come across the type of beautiful hairbrush that is perfect for gray hair. It is a boar bristle brush made of beechwood. If you have learned anything about your gray hair, it is that it is more fragile and prone to breakage when roughly treated. Boar bristles with nylon will glide through your hair. The wooden base feels comfortable and luxurious.
Sharp plastic and artificial materials on the brush will not be kind to your hair. So I wanted to create this post to showcase a lovely hairbrush and comb set which is also reasonably priced!
Natural boar bristles and European beechwood backing make this gorgeous brush a real find
The boar bristles are combined with Nylon ones. The comb is a useful tool for me -not only to clean hair from the brush, but to lift sections when styling my hair.
I see more hair loss than I’d like in my brush, especially when the seasons change. Reducing hair breakage is a definite goal.
I have used this oval paddle type of brush for many years, it is my go-to. When drying my hair, I do use a round brush (also with boar bristles). However, lately, I see that this hairbrush shape is useful in drying your hair as well.
It works well with my lightly wavy locks, although usually I go for a straight , smooth finished look . That is, when bothered enough to actually style my hair. The best advice is to get a good haircut from a stylist you trust. Then it is easy to just brush and go….
Boar Bristle Brush & Comb Styling Routine➰🫶🏼 This is probably my favorite way for the past couple years to style my curls by using the Denman boar bristle brush and a comb to create the shiniest ringlets possible. It’s definitely more time consuming, but if you have been feeling like loving on your curls lately, the results can be really worth it🥰 The key with any brush styling is to apply tension to create curl clumps and then if the clump looks a little too large you can separate it with a comb. That’s the easiest way to put it! I find I do get better results when I use the bristle in smaller sections than large ones…always good if you’re in a hurry though!! When it comes to “scrunch out the crunch”, I’ll go for it after if I’m using a strong hold gel like I am here and other times I’ll just use less oil for a lighter hold gel, be gentler, or leave a slight cast if I want it to last even longer(like in warmer months). Products used to style: Curlsmith Shine Cream (adds great slip for brush styling) Innersense I Create Hold (new favorite strong hold gel) Bread Hair Oil (scrunches out the crunch) #brushstyling#shinycurls#denmanbrush#curlyhair#curlyhairtutorial#curls#curlyhairroutine#hairtutorial#curltok
I am ashamed to say that I tend to keep brushes much past their “sell-by” date. A new brush is really a treat to use. I realize that some antique implements are still useful, but when you wish to upkeep scalp cleanliness, a new, easy to clean, hair tool is the way to go.
Why Choose Boar Bristles?
The hair of boarsa type of wild pig closely resembles a human’s. A brush made from them will gently detangle and distribute hair oils for a healthier scalp and better looking strands.
They feel good. That’s a great reason for using them.
It is best to not soak your wooden boar bristle brush in water- that could loosen the bristles and damage the wood. Instead, quickly wash and dry.
More women today embrace their own sense of themselves when they allow their hair to become their natural gray color. Courtney Hale | Canva
Gray Can Be Gorgeous
More women are discovering that allowing their hair to grow into natural gray is liberating. As one professional model, Maye Musk, put it, “Why didn’t I do this 10 years ago?” When the decision is made, update your hair care regimen with these tips, styles, and products.
No, it isn’t for every woman,, but the ranks of those who choose freedom from chemical color and the tyranny of monthly touch-ups are growing! A new found confidence can come from those natural silver tones free from hair color chemicals.
Is the Silver Fox look for you?
Sophisticated
Natural
Stylish
pixie for over 60
Highlight the Silvery Properties of your Gray Hair With Mild Silver Shampoo
Vo5 Conditioning Hairdress Gray/White/Silver (3 Pack) VO5 is tried and true and one of my personal favorites for moisturizing, giving sheen, and taming fly-aways. I used regular VO5 when I colored my hair, (better than “hair polishes”) and then switched to the silver haired version. It is a quick way to shine up your strands while adding a silvery glow.
I now have longer length locks and the Alberto VO5 creme with blue tint holds my hair in place to reduce flyaways as well as give shine.
Salt and Pepper Hair Style
Good-Bye Yellow
Internally, stress is one of the greatest enemies to your overall health, including your hair’s health. Too much sun, vitamin deficiencies, illness are all on the list, but did you know that chemical dyes are too?
Shampoos that are harsh will make your hair feel dry, frizzy, and dull.
Using a yellowish-tinged shampoo or conditioner rather than a clear one may leave an offcast on your hair.
Smoking or sitting in a smoke-filled environment can lead to a yellowish cast also, which is very hard to remove.
Water with lots of iron content can stain the hair.
Chlorine in water reacts with sunlight to give a yellow tinge.
Oil buildup from your scalp can also cause discoloration.
You can counteract these effects by installing a filter on your shower, using hair products formulated for gray hair, and using a clarifying shampoo. Remember that gray hair care includes taking care of your general health, as well.
A great look for salt and pepper mixture is this sleek ‘do. Serum will give you that silky smooth look. Very professional for worktime, but easy to keep for casual times. A sparkly barrette is all that is needed for special holiday occasions.
Gray HairWho knew it would become high style? And still a trend going strong in 2016, showing no signs of slowing down.
Shampoo Tip
One tip for those who want to use brightening products: I switch out these for clarifying and non-color changing shampoos regularly. One of my favorites for in between is Paul Mitchell’s Wild Ginger line. The fragrance and shine are amazing.
Use yellow-canceling shampoo products when sun and surf time can stress your hair. Source
My Transition to Gray Hair Freedom
What is it like to change from covering gray to going natural with silvery strands? I thought I would create a timeline of sorts with the most asked questions from acquaintances. These are things I wondered about myself, before taking the big step.
Going Gray, Hair Color F.A.Q.
What was the tipping point in making a decision to go “natural?”I felt for a long time that the look of a face and neck of a 50 or 60 something and the hair of a twenty-something is out of sync. I made the decision that when that disconnect seemed to be approaching I would stop coloring my hair. Happily, this decision coincided with the appearance of many attractive and influential women in the beauty world who also decided to “go gray.” Those women and my own experience inspired this page.I thought, “I am sure there are lots more women who want this look and just need a little encouragement.”
Was it hard to transition from the colored hair to natural? No, I just let the hair grow, and scheduled haircuts to keep the style and shape. A fresh haircut helps avoid that awkward “halfway point”. I won’t lie: there has been a bit of humble pie and some attitude adjustment on my part to growing older. I have had both supportive and admiring comments, but then there was the time when a kid behind me in the grocery line phoned his mom that he was “standing behind the old lady”. A lovely comment from a group of unknown bystanders in another grocery store (do people in grocery stores have more time to people watch?) who thought my hair was “gorgeous” made up for the shock of the other comment, however!
What are the best tips for having beautiful gray hair?I have included the top tips in this article. The products are those I and my readers have found the best for our silver hair. Information on caring for the qualities of maturing gray locks included under a number of the topics covered: the right shampoos, conditioners, and styling methods.
Tips From My Hairstylist My hair stylist used ” Forever Blonde” products to give shine and cancel out effects of yellowing. Loved the effect! And got compliments!
Shine for the Silver Fox Look
Long locks are possible, but make sure to keep them healthy and shiny
Maye Musk is a top model who makes aging look great with her silver white hair and sophisticated style.
She is gracious about sharing her secrets, too. Samples of her beauty advice are generously given in an article titled “Looking Great”, taken from her book where she shares wardrobe, weight, and beauty tips.
Short cut with long top layers. This is my favorite short hairstyle. The crown hair is kept long and angled toward the chin.
5 Beauty Tips
Be sure to include plenty of B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet
Going gray may require a warmer color palette for your makeup. Try a warmer blush or lipstick color.
It can’t be said enough: Keep it moisturized and in good condition to keep it great looking.
Occasional color correction with a blue-tinted hair product to cancel yellowing
Give a gloss with smoothing those frizzies:Even though you want to go easy on heat appliances, straightening gray hair can add some glitz to your look. Gray hair reflects light, which is highlighted by keeping it smooth.
Silver hair with long bangs shows good gray hair care
How Does the Color Turn When We Age?
As part of the body’s oxygen cycle, skin cells produce hydrogen peroxide . Hydrogen peroxide serves to kill bacteria, but as we age it builds up in the body. Researchers in UK found that this buildup causes the hair to turn gray. Some races, such as Caucasians, are more prone to the process. -Today’s Health
Gerald Weissmann, professor of medicine at New York University predicts that soon products to remove hydrogen peroxide from the hair and the body will be developed.
Gray Examples
If you doubted that this color could look glamorous, look at this picture of Meryl Streep to have your doubts washed away.
Women Who Have Gone Gray
Nothing tells the story like a picture can, and the beautiful women whose hair is shiny, gorgeous, and gray are the best illustration for making the point. It isn’t necessary to get beauty from a bottle. The best, most attractive quality is healthiness. Chemicals are bound to be damaging, and they aren’t necessary!
Trendsetting hairstyles show up on the red carpet and in magazines. Take some tips from these celebrities for hair, makeup, and fashions that will look great with grey.
Fresh Looks To Try
What styles look fresh and new with silver locks?
Try a new bob, updated with layering to give it lift.
Medium length with fringy bangs.
Cute short, flipped up ends.
Bangs are in favor for the classic bob.
Emmy Lou Harris with silver locks
Taking Care of Gray Hair
Some beauty tips are ageless: eat nutritionally valuable foods that have the vitamins, proteins, and the complex carbohydrates you need for good health; use mild and effective products on your skin and hair; and get your circulation going with plenty of exercise.
But there are a few tips that are especially important for gorgeous gray hair. One that is mentioned often is the use of a blue tinted hair product. Another is regular use of an effective hair conditioner- maybe more than one to keep hair soft and shiny. Carefully brushing or combing to prevent split ends and a good haircut doesn’t hurt, either. Healthy hair also means going easy on heat applications through hair curling or straightening.
A Good Cut
I’ve been see-sawing between mid-length hair and trying to grow it out. Like every other color, growing hair longer while trying to keep it looking in shape and stylish is a challenge. I recently cut off the length and had my hair layered. It looks shinier and better groomed, which is important for gray hair care.
A beauty secret to take better advantage of is to have a great cut. Not liking to fuss with hair, a medium length has always worked well for me, but no matter the length we choose, keeping the cut sharp and in shape makes the difference in how good gray hair looks.
Changing Things Up
As you can see from the many products on this page, I like to change things up. It isn’t that I am always looking for something different, but I find that rotating the shampoo and conditioner lines brings better results. On a trip out west I noticed the need for more conditioning, while in my own home state (where high humidity rules) I have more need for serums to smooth my hair.
I think you have to experiment to see what works best for your own look.
The one perennial rule for all of us with gray and silver is well conditioned, healthy hair. And because of all the environmental yellowing, knowing which products will restore a clear tone to the hair is one secret that will work wonders for your style. Kathi Odum
Try A Different Shampoo
Consider trying a new shampoo made just for white and silver hair to really stand out and make a white hot statement.
A wonderful shampoo with mild ingredients and natural blue flower extract from Centaurea. Klorane is a venerable name in hair products and I have used (happily) their shampoo and conditioners for years. If one wants the tried and true for silver hair, this is a good choice.
Cute Short Cut with bangs and long top layers
One of the Best Shampoos for Gray Hair Styles
Keep your hair silvery with Phyto Purple Shampoo, Gray and White Hair, and its conditioner. Chamomile azulene brightens, while natural coconut oil conditions and cleanses your scalp.
These two results, moisturized hair and a light bluing tint, will give your gray luxurious shimmer which is all you need to look terrific. Phyto products have been my favorites for their quality and how manageable they leave my thick, wavy locks.
Which Shampoo And Conditioner?
Besides the addition of a color corrector which is the best product for our hair? The answer will be directly related to your present condition, desired look, and personal preference.
I like the ingredients to be as natural as possible, but I like some luxury and fragrance,too. Those are qualities that influence my recommendations. If you are sensitive to perfumes, there are products for you that might be different.
Pravana Pure Light was the top product my readers were buying because of its mild and gentle formula and beautiful results. I know I liked that it was infused with vitamins. There doesn’t seem to be a good replacement, though you might look at this review.
Two more of the best brands are:
Pravana Pure Light Sulfate-free Brightening Shampoo is a silver hair shampoo, both mild and natural. My readers love it; I think the gray enhancing formula makes such a difference with no concerns about Parabens or other harmful additives. I think it has been discontinued, unfortunately
Rene Furterer Okara Mild Silver Shampoo with corrective pigments, this product illuminates and revives silvery highlights. It also contains Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E.
The goal of gray hair care is healthy looking hair that has shine and clarity.
SolutionsDry hair and skin?Oils can cause yellowing, so strike a balance between the need to condition hair and overloading it with possible yellow cast. If you use a whitening agent every once in awhile, that will help.I felt that using coconut oil to condition did not discolor my hair. Argan oil might be slightly yellowing (verdict not in on that, yet), but good for conditioning.
Helen Mirren with softly controlled bob, long full bangs. Helen Mirren’s free spirit look in a longer length bob
Always an eye catcher on the Red carpet, her style elicits admiring comments. If you have quandaries on how to make the best of your looks as you age, Helen Mirren is a a role model of continuing to look great.
She changes her style subtly going from soft waves to styles with bangs and sometimes a straight bob, but always with panache.
Mirren always inspires those who wish for stylish gray hair styles ideas.
Helen Mirren lipcolor? Try L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Le Balm, Pink Satin for a similar look.
Holiday Hairstyles
Updos have been a top choice for formal occasions because they instantly create a well groomed and feminine appearance.
While many women choose shorter hairstyles as they mature, the trend has been for longer lengths. Whether a haircut is short or long, sleek and shiny are two characteristics that give holiday hairdos glamorous fashion.
A Few Ideas For Elegant Polish
Classic French twist with a holiday comb. Sparkly combs and clips dress up any style.
Polished hair slicked back from the face—Silver Fox to the max for holiday sophistication.
The smoothly rolled bun is a classic good look for the holidays, with or without hair ornaments. Either worn high on the crown or as a chignon, this is a beautiful sophisticated look.
Mike Van Den Abbeel Says
“There are several professions for women that we recommend not get 100% gray coverage. Any woman working in law or dealing with money shouldn’t try to cover up all her gray hair. In these cases, a little gray will help give a sense of experience and authority”
Reporter and mystery novelist
If You Want The Whole Package
There is more to your appearance than just your hair, as important as that is!
As maturity affects skin tone and body shape, some changes must be made, a makeover of wardrobe, colors, and reviving some of the inner glow that is the real source of beauty for any age.
I like the new emphasis on helping older women find their best look.
Get a Makeup Look to Match Gray Hair
There are a few changes to make to your makeup palette to best work with gray hair and matured skin tones.
Pick brighter shades
A soft pink or coral blush
Rose, pink, or coral lip gloss
Dark brown or black liner
Mature Makeup
Be sure to use a good BB cream for even skin tone, and highlight your eyes. Even if you don’t wear lip color, a good lip balm is a boon.
Katharine Hepburn was a trendsetter who had her own brand of fashion and style that remained to true to her own self.
Maturing Skin
A BB cream is fantastic for an aging complexion. Complement your natural hair with some new makeup to brighten your complexion and lift your mood. Hair color is just one facet of the overall picture.
And most of all, I think I’ve finally gotten the message that beauty emanates from within.
Accept yourself, love your life, celebrate the moments, and you might find that gray hair is more of a silver halo that crowns a life worth living!
My Gray Hair, After 2020
Shine and be all you can be at any age. That has been my motto. during the past two years, it has proven a greater challenge: for me and everybody, it seems.
Because I hadn’t had access to my usual hair salon visits, my hair had grow quite long. And, for me, it created the decision that such lengths are not for me!
If you get ill, you have a natural tendency to lose more hair; and the longer it grows without a cut the more challenging to keep the color from yellowing.
If you are a person with the same challenges as me, the tips on gray hair care with the silver enhancing shampoos will be especially helpful. And when possible, resume haircuts – even if just a trim to keep everything healthy looking and stylish.
Putting some time into our appearance, especially our silver locks, is one of the best antidotes to feeling stressed in our very changed world, in my personal experience.
Today there are many celebrities with gray hair, who look comfortable in their skin, wrinkles and all. Helen Mirren was one of the avant garde in allowing signs of age become integrated into her style and personal brand of beauty.
This gave me the idea that I could personally glean some tips on how to age gracefully and remain more attractive as I proceeded into my senior years.
In this article, find:
Fashion tips for older women
Makeup colors and products for older skin
Inspirational pictures of Helen Mirren and some of her bio
Silver hair tips
The Beauty of Helen Mirren in Maturity
Gorgeous shorter hairstyle and the dress is a deep blue she favors.
Read on for inspiration from Helen Mirren’s beauty as a fascinating example of aging gracefully. Embracing silver hair, a face with character and loveliness, she has inspired these beauty tips for makeup application, fashion for over fifty, and maintaining good looks.
Good Sense in Aging Gracefully
We live in a “forever young” society, and no one mirrors that more than our celebrities. Tucks, lifts, color, creams, in a never ending carousel of age defying attempts to remain youthful.
However…
When I looked at the results of artificially maintaining a “youthful look”
I decided at a certain point to slip more comfortably into my age.
Then I started looking for examples of hair style and makeup that works for the now me – new would be a bit of a misleading adjective.
The woman whose mature looks I most admire is Helen Mirren, and I am not alone in that admiration.
Interview With Helen
What About Her Style Can We Emulate?
I found it hard to make the transition to live in my older appearance… I needed different makeup colors, different application methods, different clothing styles (and sizes), and a different hair style to accommodate the new texture of my now gray hair.
Here is what I could glean from the lovely Helen Mirren.
No Ordinary Pose
Mirren carries off this shirtdress in navy with particular panache. This is the power of personal confidence.
Helen Mirren’s Beauty Style Analyzed
Helen Mirren, a spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris, has been quoted as simply “cleaning my face… and putting on moisturizer”. But of course, when showing up publicly, there is more to her regimen.
lipstick and lip liner – red and berry colors, currently.
I took some photos of her medium bob into my hair stylist to get my style as close as possible. (We each have different types of hair, but the bob is classic). My stylist said she appreciated two things about that: (1) a clear idea of what I wanted, (2) and that she had freedom to interpret the look for my hair.
How often do we want a look for thin hair when ours is thick, or vice versa?
It helps to desire to create your own style and simply use another’s as a guideline to experiment with your own variation.
In the Makeup Mirror
Mirren’s pink shades in lipstick ranging to a light ruby lip is great for the lighter coloration of Caucasian mature skin. A matte look for the face in general, and an emphasized, but not heavily made-up, eye with soft colors is kind to the appearance.
She Epitomizes Classic Fashion
Her clothing is always praised… she is classic with an edge. Soft and natural, like her hair, she wears nothing boxy or harshly structured.
Soft, casually stylish, healthy… and gray.
Helen Mirren is beautiful with a soft wavy bob hairstyle
Helen Mirren keeps the style classic and soft. I think that is a great direction for many older women to consider in their hairstyles. I like how she keeps length, but has control and a classic look.
Her Silver Hair
in my own experience, since letting my hair grow into its gray these things made the difference between frumpy and lovely:
Smoothed, healthy, and moisturized hair has a sheen that reflects the light,
Without conditioning, gray hair can be frizzy and dull.I like leave-in conditioner and serums now. A hair straightener (a mechanical type, not chemical) for those who want straight styles gives a professional finish.
Helen Mirren has soft waves, but a smooth and conditioned surface. Her haircut is a classic bob, cut into a loosely layered look. Sometimes she has a fringe of bangs and sometimes not.
The Picture Of Style
A picture hat frames her face and allows a peek at her silver locks at the same time.
Mirren Fashion Points
Her hair is in healthy, good condition.
Her hairstyle is classic.
Lack of fussy details makes the most of her overall attractiveness.
She uses clear colors in her wardrobe to highlight her skin and hair coloring.
She also makes use of an overall subtle palette as a contrasting look.
Her clothing is usually classic and always well fitted and flattering.
She has a confident vibe, and a spirit of youthfulness about her.
Sleek and pulled together is how I would describe her.
Mirren seems to go by the adage, “Choose clothes that fit”.
No muffin tops.
Helen Mirren’s Beauty Style = Best Haircut
The directions for getting the style as interpreted by “the Hairstyler.com”:
Apply Mousse Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results. (I use Paul Mitchell styling mousse)
Use a Medium Radial Brush A medium radial brush is used on medium to long hair types to smooth out wavy or curly hair textures or to add body to straight hair. When selecting a radial brush, always use one with a pure bristle as this will not tear or damage the hair.
Blow-dry the Back Under To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length’s, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.
Blow-dry the Sides Under To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.
Hairstyle Variations
-The sleek side-sweep
One of the ways to give gray hair star power.
-A soft side-swept fringe and graduated bob; heavily-kohled eye; pink lip.
This is probably my favorite look- and one that I try to imitate for a polished and pretty presentation.
Gray hair can be dramatic and elegant. Keeping it in good condition is key.
Beauty Products for Gray Hair – Gray hair care
Keep Your Silver Shining
I don’t know what hair products Helen Mirren uses, but she always manages to look fabulous. whether tousled, or with smooth waves, or slicked back- her hair is always great looking.
Try some of these great products for keeping your gray lock looking healthy and amazing. If you wish for more in depth look at what keeps silver hair looking as stunning as this famous celebrity…. learn to be a star in your own right: Silver Fox Hairstyles.
Since going gray I’ve learned that the best shampoo and conditioner is one that is mild, has yellow cancelling and conditioning properties.
Other sources of information on keeping gray hair in top condition and looking gorgeous:
Top selling shampoo and conditioner for gray hair on my articles. What’s to love?The ingredients are mild and paraben-free. I don’t know the exact products Helen Mirren uses on her hair, but for anyone who wants her sleek hair to look its best would do well to use the Pravana line of hair care.
Beautifully Blue
Helen Mirren’s beauty: Her color choices range, but some of the most flattering are clear primary colors or their pastel versions. Clear and vibrant which is pretty with gray hair. Navy and clear dark blues have become a signature look for her- which sets off her silver locks.
Her colors range, but some of the most flattering are clear primary colors or their pastel versions. Clear and vibrant which is pretty with gray hair. Navy and clear dark blues have become a signature look for her- which sets off her silver locks.
Makeup for the Look – Look Naturally Fabulous
Tips for Mirren’s Makeup Look
Analyzed as wearing “a little blush, pink lips, and brown eyeliner”, her look is summed up as a healthy glow and muted lip and eyeliner colors. Accentuation without any garishness.
Leave the heavy eyeliner and bright colors to the younger woman. For the more mature woman it only looks harsh and unbecoming. These products will give you a fresh and attractive look you are aiming to achieve.
Bring out your eyes with the colors of nature. A range of neutrals to shape your eyes and accentuate them in a flattering way.
A pink shade of lipstick can give you Helen’s soft natural look. Pink lip color is one of the best daytime looks for a more mature face, it is soft and youthful looking.
Rich rosy pink is the perfect complement to silver hair and the coloring of a mature woman.
Soft Natural Color Highlight Helen Mirren’s Beauty
Helen Mirren’s beauty has nothing harsh or garish, but has a bold glamour befitting her celebrity status.
Effortlessly Gorgeous Helen Mirren- at least her natural glow seems effortless!
Helen’s Usual Makeup Style
-a soft, neutral shadow, a strong eyeliner on the upper lid, no bottom lid liner and a medium colored lipstick.
Remarks on Helen M:
“The most interesting thing about Helen Mirren’s style is that while other actresses can look ridiculous trying to look young into their 60s, Helen pulls it off by looking natural and effortless.”
Helen Mirren Makeup Look – Get the top makeup tips
Her eyes have a range of neutral and sable brown to softly highlight them. Lighter on the lid with deeper brown in the socket area bring out her eyes without an aging, crepey look that glimmery colorful shadows can produce.
Her eyes have a range of neutral and sable brown to softly highlight them. Lighter on the lid with deeper brown in the socket area bring out her eyes without an aging, crepey look that glimmery colorful shadows can produce.
Best Eye Cream – For Your Anti Aging Arsenal
3 ingredients are important in new products: Argireline, Matrixyl-3000, Retinyl.
Consumer Guides gave “City Views” its top rating. The Shiseido LX came in second.
These aren’t products that Helen Mirren would use, necessarily, but they will help the rest of us attempt to look as good as she does. Good facial creams are the one essential (next to a good night’s sleep) to keeping ones skin looking and feeling beautiful.
After we look to our health, some of these products give results that help make us shine.
Classic Mirren
Her Makeup Style
“Helen uses blush on her cheeks to add a vibrant, healthy glow, and she keeps her eye makeup design minimal, but elegant, with the focus on eyeliner rather than lots of eyeshadow. She knows how to vamp things up with classic red lipstick and strategic shine on Oscar night, but she also plays around with other flattering lip colors for everyday wear.” – Makeup for Women Over 45
Rich, rosy lip and blush give a glow of health.
Firming, and it reduces age spots, this is the night cream that Helen Mirren is quoted as using for her own beauty regimen.
“I don’t want to wear a frumpy jacket over a sleeveless dress”
“I love cleansers and I like using body creams and face creams, but I don’t honestly know if they do anything for you. I like the way they make me feel – fresh, comfortable, clean and ready for the day. I do love L’Oréal Age Perfect Rehydrating Cream Night; it makes me feel good when I put it on. I am a great consumer of all that but I am realistic about what it can do. It’s more about how it makes you feel and and your feeling about yourself.”
“I look 70 with a lot of makeup on and nice hair, I do totally look 70!“
Have you chosen natural silver hair instead of coloring? What makes a style work for you? If you’re looking for a smart style to suggest to your hairstylist next time a haircut is due or just dressing up a bit for a night out. I’m creating a curation of some of my favorites for future reference, here. Maybe they will suit you, too.
Simple, and tousled
What I Like
With a bob that has casual side-swept bangs the tousled “not too done” look is very European. It looks elegant, yet seems effortless. For a more polished look, smooth it with some serum, add a bit of shine spray.
 I use this one by Paul Mitchell and absolutely love it. It leaves a beautiful polished shine without any weight or stiffness. The light fragrance of the “Wild Ginger” line is a great plus in my book.
I’ve used this product for several years, going back for more whenever I run out. It makes my hair look healthy, even in winter, which is notoriously hard on gray locks.
Useful for any style on this page- wavy, straight, casual, or updo.
Next Up(do)
I love this updo because it is easy, can go from housework to out on the town, and is a great way to corral longer hair. The important thing is to smooth all stray hair into the topknot ponytail. The topknot itself can be looser, but to look smart, the sides, front and back need to be kept smooth and neat. A good hair wax or strong hold hair putty will work.
Smart Topknot
Holiday Hair Short Styles
Keep it shiny, and somehow short hair transforms into a classy holiday look.
Silver Holiday Hair
No one does Silver Fox classy better than either Helen Mirren or Judy Dench. Anyone who takes a leaf from their style book is going to look more beautiful, I believe. They start with a core style, but vary the length or polish of the pixie cut ( Dench) or short bob (Mirren) for all sorts of great looks in all types of fashion situations.
Their look is equally wonderful with bangs or if you would brush it back from your face. The versatility of this with just a little different comb-out or more or less messy or smoothed makes these smart styles for mature women.
Long Holiday Hairstyles with far right style from instagram /@brushwithlove
If you have some length to your hair, the updo with soft curls or a smooth, loose chignon can be a way to level up your look. A bit of sparkle inserted into the french roll is a marvelous touch.
Hope you liked this bit of inspiration for smart hairstyle that will look good on any occasion. Starting the New Year off right with ideas to give yourself an update and bring an experts advice into your choises for hair, makeup, and fashion. I really liked this book for the perspective its gives in developing your own style, rather than try to run after trends (many of which can be less than becoming).
For me, that emphasis helps the most when choosing how I want to wear my hair… or especially when trying to make my way to buying clothing that looks best for who I am now.
I think Jamie Lee Curtis is absolutely gorgeous. She has a look that is healthy, natural, and which any woman might want to emulate. Jamie Lee Curtis and I share something in common: we have some Hungarian ancestry.
With her athletic, yet feminine build, the gamin haircut has been the perfect foil for her, and it melds perfectly with her lively persona.
For those who want to borrow the style and look of this beautiful and magnetic star… read on….
Jamie’s Style: Her Look, Her Hair, Her Makeup
“…a classic cut for Ms. Curtis. Jamie Lee’s back and sides have been angle cut to create a messy, sexy look and her top section has been razor cut to add body and movement. This is an easy style to maintain with regular trims.” – Hairstyler.com
Of her Pixie haircut one commenter said, “you need good bone structure and a bit of bravery, since there’s no hair to hide behind” about choosing this style.
If you look at lots of pictures of her, it becomes apparent that her general style is to be very simple and striking in flattering cut clothing with usually one focal point of jewelry, fabulous earrings, or a stunning necklace. she often chooses silver metals with diamonds, but not always. The key is that with simple well fitting clothing and her short haircut the jewelry serves to highlight her face. It is a very effective look for an older woman.
One thing that is readily apparent about Jamie Lee Curtis is how fit and athletically slim she is. If you have rolls or extra pounds on your frame you can’t wear her clothing styles. but you can use her sense of color and design for your overall look.
“Jamie Lee Curtis enhances her gray locks with soft, neutral makeup.”
Choose cooler tones for eyes like pewter and lavender.
Choose warmer tones for cheeks and lips like golden pinks and apricots.
Choose a light shade of brow color and define the eyebrows.
Add extra sheen to your hair with finishing sprays that have glisteners, use mineral powder foundation with illumination for your skin.
No copper or orange shades of makeup- choose peachy instead.
Steer clear of dark lip colors, and make the lips look plump and juicy with shiny lipgloss.
A pomade gives hold and shine and is great for short gray hair like Curtis’ pixie cut. I haven’t seen what particular line of hair products she uses, but her stylist spilled about one that is both good for your hair and keeps a well groomed natural look like Jamie Lee’s signature style.
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Fabulous Makeup Products – Get the Look
To get Jamie Lee Curtis’ flattering natural look, all luminous and bronzed, consider that she endorses “Sheercover Makeup“.
Studying her photos, she almost always opts for a very natural look that includes pink lipstick, some blush, and accents her eyes with shadows and mascara, done with a light hand. Recently reported as using “Blush Brown” lipstick – pinky brown, with a smokey eye for her appearance at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony..
Glammed-up events occasionally break the rule, but rarely appear better than her signature look.
Jamie is beautiful in clear colors.
Eyeing the Details
Curtis has blue eyes, and a recent report on her look with a glamorous smoky eye included:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Darkside Waterproof Liner and Lash Brag® Jet-Black Volumizing Mascara to finish accentuating the rim and lashes.
Aging Gracefully
Sometimes it really helps to have some guidance when entering a new phase of life, like becoming a mommy, re-entering the workforce, or any big and important, new phase of life. Aging is no different.
I liked the advice given in this book and the way it is presented. Maybe we have felt our best was behind us -looks wise, anyway, but the idea of “making a comeback” puts it in perspective. We just have to fine tune some things and polish up a bit… we are on our way to a new and exciting chapter of life.
I made a commitment to being physically strong at 51
~ JLC
Getting fit is a big part of the look
Jamie’s Cool Casual Look
Getting fit is important to any woman’s health, and the look of the simple form-following wardrobe that Jamie Lee Curtis wears hangs on a body that is not skinny, but certainly is not packing extra pounds.
In recent years Curtis cut back on her favorite carbohydrates in breads, etc. to cut her weight for health reasons. Modifying your weight by losing extra pounds will reduce the blood pressure and the cholesterol readings. It also makes you look better in your clothes.
True confession: I’m writing this as motivation for myself- to eat healthier and see these results.
You like a Gap T-shirt, and then six months later you want the same one because the baby pukes all over you. And then they don’t make it anymore. So I’m a replicant. When I know something I like, I just want to replicate it.
It’s not over yet! We are just beginning to awaken to making the most of our beauty now. A mature beauty, yes, but it has its own attractiveness. Just as we see in celebrities like Jamie Lee Curtis!
What most helped me is the advice on clothing. That is more of a challenge than hair or makeup for me. This book has it all covered, though. Chapters on each part of your look given in an encouraging, spirit uplifting way.
Fun and Freaky Movie
I had so much fun watching this movie.
Freaky Friday is my favorite Jamie Lee Curtis movie. Her great comedic talent really shines out. Jamie Lee was perfect for this part. It is a light and well-paced comedy that plays off the fact that we all imagine we would play another’s role in life so much better: mothers would behave better if they were in their daughters shoes, and the daughter would presumably do everything differently.
Yes, there is a moral here, too- that everyone should give a bit more love and tolerance to each other.
Her Activia Commercials
Youthful and Gray? Yes
One of the ways you might have seen Jamie Lee Curtis is due to her involvement with representing the yogurt ‘Activia’ in TV commercials.
“A lot of celebrities do product endorsement. Curtis just stumbled into the big one. “I never in my life thought when I first was asked by this company, Activia, Dannon, to be their representative, I really don’t think it was just like, ‘Oh, it’s going to be a check, I’m going to do it.’ I really thought, ‘Okay, wait a minute. I’m going to go out and talk about bowel movements and about how people’s digestive tracts work. Some work better than others and why and blah blah blah and that this will help.’
I really thought, ‘Okay, is that going to be weird? I mean, is that going to be weird? You’re an actor, you’re a writer. Is that going to just be a weird thing.’ It has turned out to be the most fun thing.”
-from Starpulse interview
What do you think about celebrity commercials?
What Are You Doing? – How Do You Feel About That?
How Jamie Lee describes our parenting now…. She is a funny, and articulate. person.
Try to discourage your loved ones from falling prey to this system of dissatisfaction. Men, honor your women and girls. Tell them that they are beautiful and show them that you mean it. Pattern your behavior so that young men can learn about what are and are not appropriate ways to talk about women. There are plenty of things to be anti about as a family. Let’s try to stop aging as being one of them.
~ Jamie Lee Curtis on The Huffington Post
Continuing To Grow
People know Jamie Lee Curtis as an actress, child of actors, and as a spokesperson for Activia on TV commercials, but she is also a children’s book author.
Her books are best sellers.
I like celebrities who have more than one side to them, who have taken time to develop other talents.
An endearing book for little children. Fun to read and a great way to connect with your grandchildren.
The illustrations are colorful, breezy watercolors that capture the best moods of childhood.You will like reading it as much as your grandchild loves hearing it.
You knew Jamie Lee Curtis is partly Hungarian, right? Her father , Tony Curtis was an Hungarian Jew (his father was born in Ópályi, near Mátészalka, and his mother was a native of Nagymihály).
She and her father helped finance the rebuilding of the “Great Synagogue” in Budapest, Hungary. Check out my page for more famous people with Hungarian ancestry.
Everyone Has Role Models
Who was Jamie Lee Curtis’ role model for aging gracefully?
Jamie’s Ideal of a Beautiful Celebrity
Jamie’s Ideal of a Beautiful Celebrity is another great actress who aged with beauty and grace.
Jamie’s Ideal of a Beautiful Celebrity is another great actress who aged with beauty and grace.
Influencer
Everyone has heroes, and the actress that Jamie Lee Curtis looked up to was Jessica Tandy. She was another fine actress who was well known for her great character roles and for aging well.
She acted well into her older years and wore her gray locks beautifully. I think Jamie Lee has followed her own inspiration and given us a role model of aging with grace and panache. Her whole look inspires woman to be more natural and make efforts to be healthy and vibrant.
We can take cues and add notes to our own integration of those things into our own choices as we age.
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