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Ever since Brigitte Bardot and the tale of Lolita, the baby doll look has become iconic. This chick right here is taking it literally, by sporting a soft blonde ombre, fit for a genuine California girl. It looks perfectly natural, too, just as if the color of her tips has gone lighter from too many hours spent having fun under the sun.
Silver and ash blonde ombre hairstyles are relatively new additions to the styling scene. They make your hair look gilded, sterling, nearly metallic with their otherworldly charm. From bright ombre looks, featuring unique hues to more sophisticated silver and ash blonde fades – this color combo never disappoints.
Here are forty amazing hair color ideas to help you understand just how gorgeous ash and silver can look on one’s hair. Choose your style and enjoy your next hair color transformation!
@lovemichele.co
Flaxen blonde balayage is always an option for girls who want to settle for a lighter shade but not to turn out too flashy either. The best part about this hue is that it perfectly suits any skin tone, so you can feel free to experiment with this gorgeous hair color.
Rock your ombre hair without getting strange looks at the office with this subtle fade to silver gray tips. The key to a natural gray ombre is choosing a darker shade of silver that will seem to flow out harmoniously from your dark base.
@megumicolor
Waves always work like a charm with an ash blonde ombre, especially when paired with such alluring ashy tones like the one in the pic. With this deep silver hue, your mane will definitely draw everyone’s attention, no matter where you go!
@kimwasabi
This vivid ombre is yet another style that can be flawlessly rocked in any setting, so give it a go. Make these gorgeous soft waves using a curling iron to add texture and dimension to your locks.
@the_last_hair_bender_
Add a stylish accent to your locks by making these catchy silver underlights. An excellent idea for those looking for a way to stand out without dramatically changing the image.
@bri_claire_hair
One of the most popular styles with loose waves in recent years is just the one pictured here. Adding the ash ombre is the icing on the cake, since color and curls styled this way perfectly complement one another.
@hairbykaylajones
As always, the most stunning ombre looks are the ones that involve super long hair. These luscious wavy locks are just terrific! This beautiful hair shines twice: because it’s so healthy and because of the metal-like sterling tint applied half-way down.
@locksbylauryn
Ashy, sassy and classy – you can clearly see why rocking an ash blonde hue is a must this year. Ask your hairstylist to highlight your long dark hair with platinum blonde and silver accents and style soft waves to let them beautifully flow along your back.
@geenasaur
The delicate blonde tones that make this look stand out feel perfectly natural. As the gradient becomes ever lighter toward the tips, the hair curls up in soft waves, making this look completely angelic. Use purple shampoo to neutralize brassy blonde hair and give your locks a beautiful ash hue.
@bell_thestylist
Here’s a look that would catch everyone’s eye with those icy platinum hair color. If you want to keep it natural, don’t dye your roots and opt for a beautiful balayage to create a smooth transition from a darker shade and make the style easier to maintain.
@darlene_the_stylist
Here’s another straight look, but one with a decidedly edgier vibe. That all comes from the choppy cut with long face-framing layers and bluntly cut ends. This is one very simple and effective way to highlight the lighter streaks of gray towards the ends of the model’s mane. Note how the gradient starts with very dark brown — this look definitely requires bleaching.
@modernsalon
You can give your ash blonde hair some more edge by turning up the silver levels. The natural dark brown roots can seamlessly blend with ash blonde ends through a cool-toned medium brown hue. The result is gorgeous.
@modernsalon
You can have the best of both worlds by using not only ash blonde or ash brown, but also silver for your ombre. This hair color idea works best for a very dark base. Allow the tips to naturally flow from ash brown into silver.
@ginaatkinson
Show off your naturally dark roots with this eye-catching hairstyle. The transition between darker and lighter tone is smeared here, so you can flaunt those roots without making them look like grown out hair.
@jetblackottawa
Generally speaking, one of the best ways in which you can accentuate super long hair is to give the tips a contrasting color. If you’re lucky enough to have locks that flow down your whole back, you can easily shine with charming silver ombre tips.
@ochairslayer
If the title of this article made you think that ash ombre hair is only something wild teenagers can pull off, perhaps you should reconsider. In fact, this is but one of the demurer looks on our list. The upper part of the hair is a light hazel, while the color of the tips veers toward an icy Nordic blonde. Styling it straight helps to achieve a cool polished look.
@bethheffellhair
Ashy highlights will look stunning on a long bob cut. That’s because it takes an otherwise common look and adds a spark of edginess to it, thanks to the color gradient. Note that the model’s hair comes in three, not just two colors. It’s very dark, almost black at the roots, hazel down in the midsection, and a faded blonde toward the tips.
@heap.of.hair
If you have a flair for chrome and don’t want to spread out to browns, you can always try out black and silver ombre hair. Experiment with dark shades and see which tones of gray work best for your desired look.
@modernsalon
An option for ladies who want to put an emphasis on ‘blonde’ in blonde ombre hair is starting a fade to a lighter color closer to the top, a few inches away from the roots. If you choose this ombre style, make sure that the blonde part blends in gradually, naturally flowing from dark brown to ash blonde.
@modernsalon
Natural earth tones look marvelous during any season of the year. Discrete ash blonde ombre locks like these can be worn wherever, whenever and in whatever way you like – that’s what makes them even more appealing.
@kaylamarie_beauty
You don’t have to create your ombre half-way down your hair; as a more natural-looking alternative, you can combine the idea of balayage highlights with ombre and get a wonderful result.
@kathynunezhair
If you have made an effort to grow your hair long and you’re proud to show it off – go for long silver ombre hair. The result will be stunning, especially if your hair is longer than mid-back and styled in waves.
@modernsalon
Pairing gorgeous silvery ombre like this one with ample curls will definitely add a touch of royalty to the style. Note how subtly the tones melt from dark to light, creating a beautifully dimensional color.
@modernsalon
Ever since Brigitte Bardot and the tale of Lolita, the baby doll look has become iconic. This chick right here is taking it literally, by sporting a soft blonde ombre, fit for a genuine California girl. It looks perfectly natural, too, just as if the color of her tips has gone lighter from too many hours spent having fun under the sun.
@modernsalon
Here’s another gradient-colored look for your inspiration. This one is atypical in its asymmetry. Most ombre looks involve two horizontal sections dyed in different tones or hues. This one entails lighter diagonal streaks. You could call them highlights, or you could tout them as your own special flavor of dip-dyeing!
@modernsalon
White silver ombre hair is eye candy at its finest. If you want to go from dark brown to blonde with your ombre hair, you can decide on a dramatic transition from mid-shaft to ends. Consider platinum contrast ombre hair if your locks are long and lovely.
@modernsalon
Not all ladies want a dramatic ombre look, especially if they work in a corporate environment or they’re still in school. A fantastic solution is to go with a very discrete ombre hairstyle on the base of a long bob. You won’t get any complaints and you’ll still look fabulous.
@keelanshaircouture
You don’t have to extend your silver ombre to cover most of your hair – you can always highlight only the tips. Girls with dark hair will love how light gray ends complement their dark brown locks; all you need is a medium to long shag haircut for the best impact.
@modernsalon
This grown-out pixie is very contemporary, with its bold asymmetry and pitch-black roots. Meanwhile, the rest of the hair has been dyed a striking ash blonde, for an ultra-hip overall effect.
@modadynasty
Instead of creating a powerful contrast between dark and light shades for your ombre, you can choose a natural look with ash blonde toward silver tones. Choose ash blonde as a base color and use silver as a glow coating for selected pieces.
@circlesofhair
If platinum suits your skin tone, you can definitely take it to the next level by trying a more sophisticated ombre or balayage look. You can go for a dark ash blonde base and dilute it with shiny platinum streaks. Ladies with long hair will love the look for sure.
@12elevenstudio
Ladies with raven black hair can also adapt the ash blonde hair idea to their dark locks. Instead of simply choosing dark ash blonde, you can tint the ends in tones close to charcoal for a perfect balance between the dramatic and the subtle.
@adfsalon
You don’t have to create your ombre half-way down your hair; as a more natural-looking alternative, you can combine the idea of balayage highlights with ombre and get a wonderful result.
@kathynunezhair
Let’s say you have decided to go for ash blonde ombre hair, but you want to add a twist to the look. You can do so by introducing balayage into your ombre look. Chunky chocolate brown highlights with the black base peeking through make for a statement look, but the ombre takes it even further.
@modernsalon
Insta girls have fallen head over heels in love with the idea of combining purple and gray in one hairstyle. Take the two shades and blend them for a chic impact that will be a sheer joy to see in the mirror every morning.
@modernsalon
Medium length hair is very versatile and the model in this photo proves it to a tee. Her ombre look, which involves a stark contrast between the silver-ashen blonde tone and very dark hair at the roots, is styled twofold. And it works just as well in a straight and wet look as it does in a wavy and carefree one!
@modernsalon
If you ever had any doubts that ombre styles work great with weave or mesh enhancements, this look will definitely put an end to your worries. The African American model has opted for a dramatic transformation by getting nearly half the length of her curls dip dyed in silver. The color-contrasting result is stunning, to say the least.
@modernsalon
Yes, that’s right: short curly hair can be dip-dyed, too! Just check out the spunky pixie with messy waves at the top, and the alternative look featuring spiky bangs. At the core of it there are darker roots, which make this edgy style appear more sophisticated than you’ve ever seen it before.
@primadonnahar
With such an amazing pale blue ombre style as this one, you’ll get a truly vibrant look. Loose, layered curls bring out the color gradient, which starts with classic black and goes ever lighter, to the point where it’s nearly colorless at the tips.
@haircollective_
Here’s another look that involves relaxed, bohemian curls. Look closely, and you’ll also notice that the model’s locks are gleaning in a metallic tint. This is a perfect style for hippie chicks, who can rock it both with a tee and jeans, as well as with a long summer dress.
@modernsalon
By now, we hope we’ve convinced you that ash blonde and silver ombre hair is extremely versatile. It can work with waves, curls, pin-straight hair, and in whatever color combination you prefer. And, no, it won’t make you look old, since you’re not actually dyeing your hair white or gray. It’s the metallic undertones that literally make these styles shine!
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