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Hot Hair: Celebs with Gray Hair

Gray hair is having a moment, and if Instagram is any indication of where it’s going, its looking like the trend will be eternally cool. From gray-colored braids to ombre styles, gray-haired celebrities show us the surefire way to stand out with the trend.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Taraji P. Henson

Captioned, “#playingWithColor” Taraji posted an Instagram photo this summer with long purple and gray ombre hair. 

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Sevyn Streeter

“Two year’s ago I was Storm for Halloween and I thought I should change my hair,” says Sevyn about her gray hair. “And, I wanted to match my music with my hair. At the time I had my single out and I wanted to try something new. Something a little adventurous and I ended up loving it so much.” Well done, Sevyn!

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Raven Symoné

Raven Symoné debuted a edgy grey ‘do with hints of blue and purple on her Instagram page earlier this year. 

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Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah dodges traffic on set of Miracles from Heaven filming in Atlanta with gray and purple box braids.

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Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn’s purple and gray-toned strands were the perfect compliment to her Coachella activities.

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Rihanna

Rihanna’s long gray ponytail took center stage at the annual Diamond Ball in December. 

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Nicole Richie

Before the gray hair trend became mainstream, Nicole Richie was spotted at the 2013 MET Gala in a gray short pixie cut.

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Kelis

Back in the day, long before the gray-haired trend become popular, Kelis was spotted with a platinum wig.

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