The 7 Celebrities With the Chicest Salt and Pepper Hair

Not too long ago, the phrase “gray hair” would spark anxiety for many, with the natural, pigment-free shift that comes with aging often seen as something to hide. Today—thanks in large part to a wave of Hollywood icons embracing the look—graying strands are totally in, and it’s more popular and easier than ever to embrace your mature ‘do. If you’re considering letting your grays and whites grow out, we rounded up some of the chicest salt and pepper hair looks from our favorite celebrities to help you make the jump.

The Best Salt and Pepper Celebrity Hair Looks

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Oscar Isaac

Oscar Isaac, the ultimate man crush, frequently changes up his hairstyle for on-screen roles, but he’s also known to embrace his natural look—letting silver strands weave through his hair and beard for a seamless, all-over salt-and-pepper style.

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Andie MacDowell

Groundhog Day star Andie MacDowell has been sporting a gray-forward look for years, but the highlights of white and under-layer of deep, slate hues makes the look the ultimate, multidimensional salt-and-pepper style.

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Louis Tomlinson

While he’s since added a dark brunette gloss back to his rock-star ‘do, former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson nearly broke the internet when he first let his peeks of gray come through, and is living proof that it’s never too early to start your salt-and-pepper journey.

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Joaquin Phoenix

A timeless “man crush Monday” pick, Eddington actor Joaquin Phoenix has brought his multicolored gray and white strands with him into several different cuts and styles, but the crew cut is a personal favorite.

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Sarah Jessica Parker

While she might be back to a primarily blond look for And Just Like That… season three, Sarah Jessica Parker has been letting her silver, gray and white highlights shine through here and there, and we can’t get enough of the salt and pepper style on her.

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Mark Ruffalo

Facial hair or not, Mark Ruffalo wears his salt and pepper hair natural fairly often, and the way the soft hues blend through his curls showcases how well the style lends itself to curls and waves.

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Whoopi Goldberg

While Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘do is primarily a deep brunette, the grays and whites that frame her face are a pivotal part of the talk-show host’s signature look, and the way her natural salt and pepper hues blend through her locks is effortlessly timeless.