How does it look so complex, yet so natural? Keaton traded her blond-ish look for highlights that span the entire gray spectrum, from steely charcoal all the way to nearly white, explains British celebrity hairstylist Mark Hill. “She always used to add blonde tones, which sometimes made her hair look finer than it really is,” says Hill. Not only does this look give the appearance of better texture and thickness, but he suspects it probably requires less upkeep than her blond days. But it’s not just the color that’s working some serious magic here. Going gray usually requires embracing a dry, wiry texture in your hair—and yet Keaton’s hair swayed and bounced with her every step, all the while reflecting the lights with gorgeous shine. To achieve her sparkle, give silver shampoo a try, suggests Rick Wellman, color director and co-owner of the Patrick Melville salon in New York City. Just be sure to only use a few times a week: “Some silver shampoos can over grab and create a blue-haired old lady look if overused,” he warns. “I also suggest an ammonia-free glaze every 4-6 weeks (or as needed) at a salon to help smooth the usually coarser texture accompanied by gray hair.” Not into regular salon treatments? Easy at-home deep conditioning treatments will do the trick—just look for anti-aging or gray hair on the bottle’s label. If you’re ready to ditch the dye and let your gray shine through, Hill suggests heading to a salon. “A professional colorist will know the best way to cover up or strip out existing color, plus advise you on the best tones to suit you,” he says. For a carbon copy, ask your stylist for a collarbone-length blunt cut, with long textured layers throughout to create a “shattered” look. Pair it with some confidence, and you’re ready to turn heads. More from Prevention: 5 Steps To Gorgeous Grays
