If you are in the middle of transitioning to gray hair, it’s a great idea to go for some ombre highlights. Gray ombre looks stunning no matter what your age is! We are going to list some amazing examples to help you pick the right hair color.
Gray Ombre Hair
We have compiled a list of 32 gray ombre hairstyles for women to try.
1. Lavender Gray + Ombre
Gray hair comes in a whole range of shades, from dark charcoal to light silver. If you want your gray hair to point more towards the purple/blue under color, just ask your stylist to give you a dark ombre hairstyle! Also, don’t forget to curl it with a flat iron to get this exact same wave effect you’re seeing. That purple-leaning tone has a whole gallery of its own, with 25 beautiful lavender gray hairstyles for women to browse.
2. Bluish Ombre On Medium Loose Curls
Getting this blue undertone on your gray ombre is actually quite easy. Of course, you’ll have to bleach it and then dye it gray like you would do with any ombre of this hairstyle.
However, you will need to neutralize it with a purple shampoo (yes, the same you use when coloring your hair blonde!) Just make sure to leave it a little bit longer than necessary to stain the hair with a purple/blue tone and you’re done! Then all you’ll have to do is curl it with a big curling iron to get the chunky curls.
3. Ashy Gray Hair & Hair Bow
If you already have gray hair and you’re looking for ways to style it, this is a great way to do so! First, make sure to curl it with a flat iron and run your fingers through it to break them apart a little bit.
After that, comb the very top part of your hair to the back, just like in the picture. Finally, tie it up with a hairband and put a little hair bow accessory on top and you’re done. Once the bow is in place, our ash gray looks lineup adds 20 chic ideas for a cool-toned refresh.
4. Wavy Ombre + Gray Highlights
This is a classic gray ombre hairstyle! You need to ask your stylist to go lighter with the gray as they reach the tip of your hair to get this same hairstyle. Also, don’t forget to ask for babylights that blend into the top part of your hair to make the whole look come together easily.
5. Gray Ombre On Dark Hair
Don’t worry if you don’t have naturally dark hair, you can dye it black (without touching the middle or the tips!) and then bleach it and dye the parts where the ombre will be, which means, the middle and bottom part of your hair.
Of course, you’ll have to ask your stylist to cut down some blunt bangs that go across your forehead to go with the look. You might even add some gray bits to your bangs, but it isn’t necessary.
6. Medium Box Braids
Believe it or not your ombre, no matter the color, can still stand out in braids, and this is an example! Of course, you’ll have to dye your hair BEFORE getting braids, but other than that, it’s a very simple hairstyle.
7. Classic Gray Ombre + Very Dark Roots
This is another classic ombre hairstyle which is very low maintenance and easy to get. You should dye your hair from the middle to the bottom going all the way with a very light gray hair color.
Once you’re done with that simply curl your hair with heated curling rollers, let sit for thirty minutes, remove and it’s ready!
8. Straight & Short Ombre Hair
Gray ombre hairstyle doesn’t look good only with long hair, but with short hair as well! You’ll have to cut your hair down to your shoulders, bleach it and dye it gray (remember, this is an ombre, so you don’t want to dye your WHOLE hair gray)!
9. Asymmetrical Bob Haircut
Believe it or not, you can get a very light, subtle ombre on your already mostly gray hair. To do this, you’ll have to ask your stylist to really bleach and apply a very light subtle gray on the very tips of your hair so the contrast between the two shades of the same color can actually be seen. As for the cut itself, our asymmetrical bob cuts gallery shows 65 versions that never go out of style.
10. Long Hair with Baby Bangs
This is similar to the previous style, however, this time the gray part of your hair, meaning the ombre, should reach past your shoulders and, instead of getting blunt bangs get some baby bangs (above your eyebrows) to go with your look.
11. Long & Straight Ombre Hair
Another great way to let your gray color ombre hairdo shine through is by simply straightening your hair down! Of course, you’ll have to do this with a straightening iron and apply some hair serum at the end to make sure your hair still looks healthy and shiny.
12. Mid-Parted Straight Ombre Hair
Again, this middle part hairstyle will work just fine even if you don’t naturally have dark hair. Just ask your stylist to keep the gray ombre low enough that your natural color is still showing so the contrast can be seen and then simply part your hair down the middle and straighten it down.
13. Half Bun
If you really, really want to show off the contrast between your gray and natural hair you can grab the top part of your hair, put it up into a messy bun and shake it up a little bit so you can let some strands of hair fall naturally into your face as well! Half-up styling goes far beyond this one bun, with 25 splendid half-up half-down buns collected in our roundup for women.
14. Middle Parted Bob + Silver Gray Ombre
To get this hairstyle you’ll have to cut down your hair past your shoulders and then bleach it and dye it gray to get the ombre! Last, but not least, separate it down the middle and straighten it with the tips going inwards towards your face. Make sure to tuck one side of your hair behind your ear and you’re done.
15. Wavy Short Gray Ombre
This hairstyle is extremely easy to do and looks great! All you gotta do is ‘curl’ your hair with a thin curling iron to get these waves. Also, add a little hair crown on top to really give it the final touch.
16. Long Curly Gray Hair
This is a simple yet classic gray hairstyle for women with long hair. Just ask your stylist to make sure the ombre slowly reaches almost the top of your head, with the lightest tone of gray on the bottom. Of course, ask for them to curl it so the colors can be appreciated. Browse 15 more beautiful gray curly styles in our dedicated roundup whenever you want to rock the texture further.
17. Long Beachy Waves
Another great way to bring out the contrast between the top and bottom part of your ombre hair is to get very soft beachy waves done with a regular flat iron, always remembering to run your fingers through to break them apart a little bit.
18. See-through Bangs
You could say this hairstyle is for those girls who want a subtle change. This ombre is done with a very light shade of gray and has gray highlights to blend with your natural hair. Don’t forget to style it to the side to go for that ‘messy’ look. For a change that stays subtle, the 20 trendiest see-through fringe looks in our roundup are worth a scroll.
19. Middle Parted Ombre Hair
Continuing with the classic hairstyles with gray ombre, we’ve got this one. First thing you should do is make sure the contrast between the top and bottom part is wide enough to show. Then simply curl it and part it down!
20. Medium Haircut With Ombre
This is another gray hairstyle for girls who want a gray ombre but don’t want a radical change. All you have to do is ask your stylist to go for a darker gray tone and then wave out your hair to help blend the colors.
21. Dark Gray Ombre Hair + Top Knot
Getting this messy top knot hairstyle for women is really easy. Once you get your ombre done (with a darker gray tone), part it in half, and twist the top part into a top knot, securing it with a little hairband. You can also curl down the bottom part for some extra texture.
22. Long Brazilian Blowout Hair
This is basically a light ombre hair but instead of straightening it or curling it down, you can blow it with a blow dryer and a very wide round comb to get this exact same effect.
You can also ask your hairstylist to give you some gray highlights that go up the top part of your hair so it will help make the transition between your regular hair color and the gray color easier. Before committing to the treatment, read our Brazilian blowout guide covering the process, pros, and dangers.
23. Straight Dark Hair With Ombre
To get this hairstyle, your ombre should be done with a very light gray tone to really bring out the contrast between the two parts, remember not to use purple shampoo because you don’t want the gray color with any under color. Straighten it all down and tuck one side behind your ear and you’re done.
24. Ombre Bob
If you want this particular hairstyle, make sure to first cut your hair down to your shoulders and then get the gray ombre done.
Again, the contrast between the ombre and your natural hair should be very visible. Last, but not least, blow it with a blow dryer and a round comb and push it back.
25. Medium Wavy
Next up, this girl’s short gray hairstyle is very easy to do! Once you get the ombre done you’ll have to curl the tips of your hair with a flat iron and style one side to the back, securing it with a little hairpin of your choice and that’s it!
If you want to go for the subtle bluish tone that’s present in the picture you can do what we told you earlier and simply apply some purple shampoo and leave it a little bit longer than necessary so the color really sticks to it! Keep the flat iron handy, because our shoulder-length waves roundup counts 60 of the best styles for women.
26. Angled Bob
This short gray ombre hairstyle has lovely bangs to one side. The hair is short but not too short and seems fuller. It adds more detail and sharpness to your facial features as the hair falls along the side of your face very nicely.
The hair goes shorter towards the back of the head and there are distinct layers that make the overall look even cooler. It is a must-try for a perfectly stylish look. The back-to-front angle also works on longer hair, as the 48 best long angled bob hairstyles in our gallery show.
27. Gray Pixie Cut
Pixie short hair looks perfect with gray ombre as all the details appear more vividly. The hair flying about in every which way looks stylish, young and carefree. The ethereal touch to the hair by gray ombre makes you look straight out of the pages of a fairyland book.
28. Gray Wavy Bob
This short gray ombre bob is perfect for ladies over 50 who want to look sophisticated yet fashionable. The hair has natural bangs and gets longer as you go backward. The overall look is very gentle, simple and elegant. Waves this gentle are trending well past gray, with 60 more flattering wavy bob ideas lined up in our gallery.
29. Short Hair with Bangs
If you want to have short gray ombre hair, but want to keep a hint of your natural black hair too, this is the best choice for you. The side bangs fall below the neck and merely touch the shoulders. The front is chopped short and the face is framed perfectly.
30. Half Shaved Short Gray
This gray ombre is particularly great for older women with short hair as they can look great with the sides of their heads shaved. You can even add a bit of pixie styling to it to avoid looking too intimidating. This one is an absolute stunner as it has so many details and features to it.
31. Shadow-Root Hairstyle
This shadow root hairstyle for short hair looks amazing with gray ombre as the front of the hair is slightly longer. Towards the back, the hair starts getting shorter and there are a lot of layers to it.
The lazy waves of this shadow root style are perfect for girls who love trying new and cool fashion trends. You can even add a dab of some other color to this one and look epic.
32. Grunge Style
This gray ombre with short hair is a fun yet simple and gentle look that is perfect for young women. The hair falls down the sides of the face in gentle waves and has a darker shade of gray which helps in bringing out the eyes and other facial features more.
And that’s it! If you have been thinking about getting gray ombre hair, this is your opportunity to do so. You’ve got 32 different ideas to try this, just pick the one you like the most and get going!
