40+ Hilarious Times Real People Recreated Outlandish Celebrity Photos & Outfits

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There are a lot of people who would love to get the latest look a celebrity has debuted. If you can’t, you might be able to create a look inspired by it. With a more ironic take on the idea, these people all took the time to hilariously recreate some iconic celebrity looks that have been showcased over the years.

Shoe Fashion

If you’re going out, you have to have the right shoes to complete your outfit. This celebrity went for some really decorated sandals to finish off this modeled look.

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Instead of fishing down the exact pair, this Instagram user, Emanuele Ferrari, was determined to make his own pair with things he already had around the house. In the end, it made for a hilarious rendition that wasn’t too far off.

Looks and Rides

When you’re going to a shoot to show off your outfit, you need the right scenery. For this model, that meant getting the right ride.

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As for comedian Celeste Barber, she was ready with a ride of her own. We can guess that she probably saved money on this shoot using the toy car in question. It adds a lot of personality to the look, we have to say.

All in the Wig

When you want to imitate a celebrity’s look, you might want to put more into it than just the outfit. For instance, maybe you want their hairstyle too.

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If you don’t have enough hair for it or don’t want to make a trip to the salon, a wig is a great way to temporarily have the look you want. What if you don’t have a wig? That’s one thing that this creator knew he had the answer to.

Funny Faces

You don’t have to smile for every picture you share. Sometimes, you want to show off a bit of variety on your Instagram feed.

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After Khloé Kardashian posted this funny face online, one Instagram user was ready to try the trend out herself. However, it seems like every funny face is a bit unique. We have to say the recreation is funnier than the original celebrity photo here.

It Looks Just the Same

If there’s one thing everyone needs, it’s a little black dress. You can’t go wrong with a long black gown either, though. This model knew that and it convinced this Instagram user to give it a try.

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However, they didn’t have a high-fashion gown laying around. What they did have was a roll of trash bags and an imagination. The results are hilarious and pretty spot-on.

A Toast!

Celebrity outfits are often pushing the limits of what you think of when it comes to fashion. Most people veer away from shards of glass as a dress.

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On the red carpet, though, it’s a great way to attract attention – as Shakira shows off here. The recreation on the right might not look as exact as the photo on the left but it’s still hilariously accurate and also a great way to sneak a few toasty snacks on the red carpet.

Red as a Tomato

When you’re creating red carpet couture in your kitchen, you have to use what you’ve got. This means you have to get a bit creative from time to time.

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This red number that Blake Lively debuted happened to be as shiny as a cherry tomato. Luckily, that’s exactly what this Instagram user had laying around when they were putting this lookalike outfit together. Altogether, it’s not a bad parody of Lively’s detailed dress.

A Good Belted Dress

Back in the early 2000s, there were few outfits that weren’t complete without a thick belt, even if they served no functional purpose.

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This outfit was ready to bring the trend into the new age. It’s pretty brilliant to break up white lace with a futuristic, metallic belt. If you’re in a pinch and need a look for a party, though, a few doilies and some duct tape might help.

Stunning in Silver

Speaking of futuristic silver, there’s not just one outfit that’s used it over the years. This is another example of a way to use silver in fashion.

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In this look, the use of silver and fun shapes helps the dress stand out. It also makes it easy to make the jump to tin foil and takeout dishes to make a new version. They even remembered to accessorize the shoes or, in this case, socks.

A Realistic Look

If you look on Instagram, you can find plenty of celebrities and influencers sharing how they look “first thing in the morning.”

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When you look at these pictures for more than a second, though, you might notice that these famous faces tend to wake up as airbrushed and styled as when they get ready to face the cameras throughout the day. This parody is a lot more honest.

Same Effect

There’s a chance that if you take the same picture as a celebrity without any editing, you might not look as glamorous as your inspiration.

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After all, this photo is pretty airbrushed and the body type this model has isn’t average. That’s okay, if you don’t have a six-pack, a turtle is a great substitute. Not to mention, everyone loves photographing their pets!

We Can See the Inspiration

We have to say, the model in the first photo looks pretty glamorous. Still, her environment raises some questions.

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This Instagram user had a real point when they realized that it looked like she was posing in a giant bathtub. Without a massive tub at their disposal, they had to make do with a tub that at least looks a little deeper than average, although she still looks unimpressed.

Toilet Paper Fashion

You can find a bit of artistic inspiration in just about anything, and this person didn’t have to look any further than their hall closet.

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Once he had his supplies, what was he supposed to do with them? Well, it seems like he got an idea from flipping through Cardi B’s latest looks. Plus, the toilet paper rolls really made up for the shape of the dress she wore.

Saving Time

It seems like a celebrity photoshoot can feature almost anything as a prop. In this one, Ruby Rose was shaving their arms, of all activities.

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In the parody, the pose with the shaving razor and matching outfits is only part of what makes this so comedic. Really, one of the best things about this troll of a celebrity outfit is the shortcut she took on Rose’s iconic tattoos.

Making Do

Celebrities have the chance to invest a lot into their looks. The average person can’t pull out huge jewelry pieces and a crown like Rihanna can.

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This woman found a way to make it work, though. All it took was a little bit of plastic jewelry and a black marker for the ring. The glasses are a pretty nice touch in place of the headphones as well, and it’s all definitely enough to make us laugh.

Ready for the Oscars

Maggie Gyllenhaal is no stranger to events like the Oscars. This gown she sported one year definitely had a memorable look to it.

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As beautiful as it is, we can see how it’d be easy to see a chance to parody the distinct dress shape and pieces of gold foil. All in all, this parody is clear but it’s not too far off from the original either!

Finding the Florist

A black romper is a great piece to have in your closet. Alone, it might not be enough to stand out on the runway, though.

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When Cate Blanchett wanted to rock a black romper, she spiced it up with a bouquet to, quite literally, top it off. Given that she had a black romper of her own and access to a florist, the parody here was clear. This parody outfit doesn’t look quite as comfortable as Blanchett’s look.

We’ve All Seen This One

This isn’t necessarily a specific famous picture on its own. However, the pose is definitely iconic – if not cliche – on Instagram. This person wanted to recreate the memorable pose with someone they loved quite a bit.

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Their pet was at least semi-willing to play along with their antics for the photo, and the pair nailed the parody! We’re not sure the dog can walk far like this, though.

Why Pay for High Fashion?

So far, we’ve learned that a few rolls of toilet paper can look a bit more high-fashion than you might expect. Well, at least in the right hands, they can look like parodies from a fashion magazine.

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The top here is pretty specific but he managed to get the gist of it, without much trouble, using only one roll of toilet paper. But then, you have to keep the setting, of course.

Accessories Are Key

If you choose the best clothes possible for an outfit, that’s only part of the concept. This person had the hair down to boot!

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That’s not really what makes this parody so hilarious, is it? While Emma Watson’s bow works with the simple shirt, standing out on its own, the parody version is a bit more comedic. A hairdryer seems a bit harder to keep in place.

Anything for the Fans

The spiderweb-like bodice on this dress is easily meant to be the focal point of this dress. So, of course, that’s what became the subject of parody.

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Thanks to the dress being plain white otherwise, this parody was easy to pull off. As for the intricate designs on her chest, he just grabbed a couple of old desk fans to help him out. They look practically the same, right?

Are Those What We Think They Are?

Runway fashion often has pieces of design that seem impractical or stick out to people. This person noticed something familiar in this particular runway outfit.

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The best part is that she only had to run to the bathroom to find the supplies that she needed. Unlike a few other outfits we’ve seen, though, it wasn’t toilet paper she needed. While comedic, we have to say that the pads do create the same effect the original outfit has.

Interesting Inspiration

As we just said, not every runway outfit looks as practical as streetwear. Some of them are more about artistic creativity than actual wearability.

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While this may have hit the runway, we’ve yet to see anyone trying this look in the office. Maybe this woman’s take on Instagram will get things off the ground. More likely, she’ll probably bring attention to how odd this silhouette is.

Fashion and a Healthy Snack

This celebrity was dripping in green jewels when someone snapped this picture of them. Finding the exact same jewelry could be a challenge and a bit of an expense.

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This Instagram user found a way to get the same look without ever leaving the produce aisle. Much like the toast outfit shown, this jewelry seems like it’d make it easier to keep a healthy snack on hand.

Gaga Would Be Impressed

If there’s one celebrity that’s well-known for her ability to stand out on the red carpet and at awards shows, it’s none other than Lady Gaga.

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Her looks can seem nearly unreplicable. That is unless you have an eye for parodies and recreations as this guy does. While it might not be exact, we definitely get a laugh at the idea he’s going for with these kitchen supplies.

We Need a Chicken for This One

There are some photos that just need a prop to bring the whole thing together. If that’s not enough, maybe a co-star would help.

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It’s not uncommon to see your favorite celebrity posing with a dog or cat. On the other hand, you don’t usually see quite as many chickens but Beyoncé made it happen. In return, this person made sure their own chicken got in on the action.

Making Ruffles

When you’re designing a showstopper piece in fashion, you can’t forget the effect of texture as well as color and design.

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This celebrity was seemingly a fan of ruffles when they stepped onto the red carpet at this event in a fun number. What’s more fun than balloons? It seems like the fan’s brightly colored dress was just as ready for the red carpet, or at least close enough. She doesn’t look quite as pleased with this one, though.

That’s a Lot of Gymnastics

When you want to get the perfect shot, you have to experiment with different poses, and some are definitely harder than others. This model is making this seem like a breeze.

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However, it’s a tough balancing act to keep yourself propped up like this. That’s one thing that it seems like this woman learned the hard way when she tried the pose out herself. It’s probably a much more realistic result, though.

After Reading the News

When you want to keep up with current events, grabbing a newspaper is a great way to start. What do you do when you’re done, though?

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One designer found inspiration in this and made this dress with newspaper comics printed on some of the fabric. In lieu of this fabric, this Instagram user got his point across by making a paper copy of the same thing. Luckily, newspapers have a lot of pages!

Get the Zucchini!

When you want to stand out on the red carpet, you have to think outside the box. This dress definitely stands out from the standard gown.

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As this Instagram user pointed out, you could see a bit of a similarity in the texture of the dress and the vegetables you just dropped into your produce drawer. Luckily, they come with bands around them to turn them into something wearable.

Just Lay’s Down

When you want a shot of you laying in nature, you need to make sure that you choose the right pattern on your clothes. Floral seems to fit pretty well.

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It’s not the floral dress that caught the eye of the mind behind this parody, though. Rather, it seems like it was the ruffle on the torso of the dress. He has a point, it does look a bit like a pile of potato chips!

Leaving the Look On

When you get ready for bed each night, you probably have a routine to get ready. However, every once in a while, you’re so tired that you skip it.

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Kim Kardashian’s second-day makeup look here is a little more put together than most people who were just too exhausted to take their makeup off. We’re not so sure that it’d stay so well – the parody is probably a bit more realistic.

A Creative Take

There are a lot of things that designers do to make sure their celebrity clients stand out at these huge, photographed events they attend.

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One way to stand out is to use an eye-catching material on the red carpet. Cara Delevigne definitely stood out in this dress that seems built for her. While most of us can’t whip up a dress that looks like metal, this person made do.

Kids Joining In

It seems like the adults aren’t the only ones who are great at recreating runway looks with a few things around the house – kids can join in too!

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This nine-year-old took to Instagram to parody a few different looks, but this one really stood out. After all, now that it’s been pointed out, we can’t really unsee it. The trash bag and length of turf are pretty spot-on for this dress.

Carrying the Important Stuff

There are some celebrities that manage to make almost every look they wear stand out. Few eyes stray from Rihanna when she’s on the red carpet.

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Of course, Rihanna didn’t forget a matching clutch with the gown either. When this person remade the look, they weren’t about to forego their accessories either. With a few apples and a jar of jam, they’re ready for a snack and the paparazzi.

One Man’s Trash

When you need to make an outfit look like the original, it’s all in the details. The same dress can look really different on two different people.

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That’s why for this parody, this guy made sure to address the difference in hair. You know what they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Plus, this is probably a bit greener than a synthetic wig, right? Either way, it got a laugh out of us.

Rich in Lettuce

Big ruffles and layers seem to be popular on the red carpet. They also happen to be popular in your local grocery store too.

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Since this dress was green, it was no problem to switch things up with a few heads of lettuce. Well, this seems like more than just a few heads of lettuce. We have to wonder exactly how much lettuce this took to recreate. The pot as a handbag is a nice touch.

Well, It’s Accurate

We suppose this a great dress to wear when you need an extra hand for the day. At the very least, it offers an extra glove.

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This parody is so close to the original, it only really points out some of the more unique designs in this outfit. Namely, the four extra hands on the skirt and shirt. All in all, they pretty successfully recreated Kylie Jenner’s look.

Just Household Items

This Instagram parody series seems to find a lot of uses for toilet paper. We have to say, we’re impressed with his creative eye.

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All in all, he managed to get the same vibe as Paris Hilton’s winter look here. He didn’t even have to call up any famous designers to get his version either. Honestly, he’s managed to nail the pose from the photo too.

All in the Scenery

Fashion and art intersect quite a bit. However, you don’t always see a dress as intricate as the one this celebrity has donned.

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As it turns out, even intricate designs can be recreated at home. That is if you’re willing to abandon all practicality and sacrifice the painting on your wall for the photoshoot. It seems like you couldn’t turn around in this copycat outfit, though.

Tom Lenk Joining the Party

If you were a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer when it was on, you probably remember Tom Lenk as Andrew. The celebrity isn’t above parodying his peers, though.

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There are some celebrities that have such a distinct sense of style that they’re hard to copy. While Celine Dion easily qualifies as one of these iconic famous faces, Lenk does a really good job of creating his rendition of this all-white look.

And Tom Lenk’s Dog!

We’ve all seen that people love to include their dogs in an Instagram post. As it turns out, Tom Lenk is no different!

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For this parody look, he made sure to pull his dog into the shoot. Rose Byrne’s look here works well and, we have to say, this pup does a pretty good job of rocking the look too. He’s even wearing the wig like such a good boy!

Modeling the Latest Trends

To be a model, you have to be flexible in the shoots you’re willing to do. Oddly enough, those shots may require some physical flexibility too.

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This model surely had to really work to get into this pose. After all, they had to slide through the arm of the chair to pose. Not only is this already difficult, but this Instagram user also didn’t have a chair with quite as much space under the arms.

Not Quite as Fabulous

There are a lot of shots that models get that seem so effortless. Jessica Simpson looks really relaxed in the photo on the left. Maybe that’s because she remembered to roll up the window.

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The parody image on the right went for a riskier approach that could give them some natural wind. In fact, it might have given a bit too much wind for such a serene and thoughtful shot.

Falling With Style

There are some shots that aren’t taken as a posed photograph but as an action shot instead. It takes a bit of discipline to not react to falling, though.

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Your natural instinct is to catch yourself, or at least react in fear when you feel yourself falling. We can’t blame this person for looking so frightened in their version of the picture!

45 Women Who Embraced Their Gray Roots and Look 10 Years Younger

They’re the Definition of a Silver Vixen!

Gone are the days when gray hair for women used to seem unappealing. Today, it stands as a style statement for many. Many women out there have said no to dyes and have proudly embraced their natural gray hair. Here are some gorgeous women who’ve embraced their gray roots and are sharing some styling tips for you to do the same.

Gray Bride

This lady’s hair was the highlight of her wedding day. Despite multiple protests from her relatives and friends, who urged her to get her hair dyed to a more neutral color, this lady stuck to her guns and decided to move ahead with her gray hair.

Gray Bride

For her, this turned out to be one of the best decisions of the day. Not only did she look gorgeous, but the bride also felt like herself.

Silver Styled

Nobody can see this photo and say that this woman isn’t fantastic. The tee, the open shirt, the attitude – it all speaks of a woman comfortable in her skin.

Silver Styled

Her acceptance of her gray hair only amplifies all this. The short windswept hair adds a look of boldness and a dash of otherworldly beauty to her overall look. Can we say ‘Hot Mamma?’

Braids in Gray

Straight out of a storybook and onto your screens – that’s the vibe of this fantastic photo! The most striking aspect of it is the long braid, which is all gray!

Braids in Gray

This lady’s hair is long, it’s lush, and it’s lovely! Her decision to keep her gray au natural only adds to the otherworldliness of the photo. It’s a magical moment captured on camera, for sure.

An Empowered Stance

Going gray can sometimes be scary; you might get scared that you’ll start looking older, but that’s only sometimes the case. Accepting your natural hair can give you a boost of empowerment, just like it did for Donna Cerise.

An Empowered Stance

According to this digital creator, the journey to gray was life-changing. It gave her a level of willpower she didn’t know she had and made her love herself even more.

A Streak of Gray

For this gray-streaked beauty, it’s a usual occurrence to be stopped on the street for a quick chat about her beautiful hair, which is black-streaked with shiny gray-white hair. To every woman scared of how her gray hair would look, this individual only has words of upliftment.

A Streak of Gray

According to this lady, every woman has a uniqueness to their silver hair, and every one of them is equally beautiful and dazzling in their own right.

Color Up

This lady’s journey with gray started at the young age of 17, but it wasn’t until her 30s that it fully spread through her hair. Instead of shying away from her color at such a young age, this confident woman decided to play with it.

Color Up

She colored the lower half of her hair a white blonde, leaving the tops to display her naturally gray hair. The best part? Everybody thinks that the entire hairdo is a deliberate style.

A Curly-Haired Raven

The gray on this head of curls looks all the more appealing and unique. The thick and lustrous bounce adds panache to the gray, mixing it with a myriad of blacks and textures.

A Curly-Haired Raven

We can’t find any fault with this beautiful hairdo. The curls look healthy and happy! This lady’s decision to embrace her naturally gray hair has resulted in something spectacular.

A Change for Oneself

Vickie Heath’s first brush with gray hair was bang in the center of her head, but that didn’t mean anything to her. She and her mom became the only two people who believed in her natural hair amidst all the protests asking her to dye her hair.

A Change for Oneself

Vickie also attempted to dye her hair when her much younger son thought it would make her look more youthful. But after one or two times, she decided that her natural color gave her confidence and made her feel like herself.

Goodbye to the Dye

Kelly spent a big chunk of her life dyeing her hair a different color to hide her grays, but she soon realized it wasn’t the way to go.

Goodbye to the Dye

She decided to ditch the dye and grow out her naturally gray hair for a natural look. She also decided to experiment with bolder lip colors like red, because if you feel good, you look good.

Grow Out Gray

The decision to grow out your naturally gray hair can be empowering but also terrifying. You get used to it after some time, and it’s worth it in the end.

Grow Out Gray

The confidence kick is something to rejoice about. So if you’re on the fence regarding the process, remember that patience is key. Soon, you’ll get used to the look and the new texture and feel all the better for it.

A Warrior in Gray

You might encounter many people trying to pull you down when you decide to go gray. Especially if you do it at a young age, many people might try to discourage you from embracing your salt and pepper locks.

A Warrior in Gray

But smashing through all the criticism and judgment can feel powerful. For this lady, the words were daunting but giving up all the stereotypes attached to graying was much more freeing.

Only One of You

Grece Ghanem is a renowned wellness trainer and fashion influencer with a massive fan following on social media. She works with several brands and is dedicated to spreading awareness about the many aspects of fashion.

Only One of You

She got her first gray strands in her late 20s, and instead of feeling ashamed, she embraced them with style. Grece believes that her gray hair gives her a unique identity and, thus, she maintains her salt-and-pepper look with the utmost care. She advises all women with grays to feel genuinely happy about them.

Some Online Help

When girls were busy chasing boys and buying makeup, 16-year-old Hitha Palepu was busy plucking gray hair in her room. She started coloring her hair at 22, but soon the coloring began to take a toll on her.

Some Online Help

Finally, after the birth of her second child, Palepu ditched the colors and embraced her gray roots, despite her relatives insisting she dye her hair. She found the courage to go gray on Pinterest and Instagram, which were chock full of photos of beautiful ladies with even more gorgeous gray hair.

A Professional Look

Missouri-based Deborah Maltby’s experience tells us how ingrained it is in women to shy away from the gray in their hair. Maltby began dying her hair without even questioning it when she found her hair graying in her 30s.

A Professional Look

After decades of dyeing it, the English professor decided to adapt to her natural gray. Now, she believes her silver hair looks like she’s paid someone to get it professionally done when it’s just natural.

A Dazzling Gray

This lady’s journey of going gray was a revolution for her. This is a fine example of never letting your age come in between you and being your true self.

A Dazzling Gray

To embrace her gray entirely, the woman went for an all-silver hairstyle that looks amazing! The layers and the pretty color look like the definition of sophistication. And her smile says everything you need to know about her haircut.

A Gray Area

Getting gray hair isn’t necessarily age-related. It could happen at any moment and for multiple reasons. This lady’s gray hair popped out at a young age, but instead of shying away, she ran towards the change with her arms wide open.

A Gray Area

The gray streaks only add to her appearance, making her look sophisticated and gorgeous. Even the cat can’t seem to take her eyes off the girl!

To Gray or Not to Gray

The journey to embracing your grays happens with time. Sometimes, it takes a lot of time and preservation to reach a point where you’re comfortable and confident enough to let the light shine.

To Gray or Not to Gray

This lady’s decision has made her more self-aware, and she can walk even more confidently. Going dye-free has made her love herself more and more every day.

Aging Like a Fine Gray

Trying to lock away your gray hair can be a daunting task. For this lady, trying to get her graying hair under control led to a lot of hassle – from planning her days around a dyeing session to spending hours on Pinterest looking for inspiration.

Aging Like a Fine Gray

But in the end, her fascination with her father’s silver hair, and her desire to watch her own silver come in, led her to abandon chemicals entirely and accept her natural hair color.

A Young Person’s Struggle

Struggling with gray hair can start at a very young age for some people. For this 22-year-old, it began at the age of 12. After she saw her first gray hairs, she started on a journey to hide them.

A Young Person’s Struggle

But almost a decade later, she’s learned to embrace her gray roots. According to her, accepting her actual hair allows her to feel closer to her true self and is one of the best decisions she’s ever made.

Natural Living

For some people, accepting their gray roots is partially rooted in the fight to not add chemicals to their bodies, like this person here.

Natural Living

This traveler’s far and broad explorations have led her to face questions from people about why she won’t dye her hair, as well as encouragement from those who seem to love it. Amidst this, she aims to inspire people to keep it natural and avoid chemicals.

A Gray Target

For Debbie, the turning point was when she decided to stop hiding behind a box of dye. The experience since has been fun and liberating, allowing her to embrace herself fully.

A Gray Target

She often receives compliments for her beautiful gray hair, the latest one of which she received when she was out shopping at Target. A passerby commented that they loved her hair, and the praise made Debbie’s day!

Turn the Volume Up

Amanda Obrennan is proud and not shy about her voluminous wave of gray hair. And she shouldn’t be shy anyway because she genuinely looks gorgeous!

Turn the Volume Up

If her smile is anything to go by, she loves her hair as much as we love her confidence. For Amanda, it was all about embracing herself. If anybody dares to say anything negative about her hair, she has no trouble turning up the volume on them!

A Good Decision

Once you go gray, love, and embrace your natural hair, you might realize that you could, and should, have done it sooner. Naoual started going gray in her early teens and started dyeing her hair at the age of 16.

A Good Decision

However, she’s since accepted her natural hair and is more than happy with her silver locks. Now, four years dye-free and loving every strand of her beautiful mid-length gray locks, she wishes she could’ve just stopped dying her hair sooner.

A Silver Fox

Struggling with gray hair and the fear of looking old had this lady dyeing her hair from the ages of 22 to 42. Every time she tried to let her hair grow out, comments from friends and relatives would have her running right back to coloring it.

A Silver Fox

But the age of 42 brought with it clarity and the decision to let go of hair dye, cold turkey. The entire process of growing out natural gray hair took this lady three years, but the result was worth it. Now, she looks younger, feels younger, and has earned the nickname ‘silver fox’ from her husband.

Growing Confidence and Hair

For Nastaran Samimzadeh, the decision not to dye her hair made her love herself all the more. Not only does she appreciate herself more, but her confidence also grew by leaps and bounds once dye wasn’t tying her life together.

Growing Confidence and Hair

The first step could be challenging, but at the end of the gray road lies a strong and confident woman, so comfortable in her skin (and hair) that people can’t help but feel wowed in appreciation.

Better for the Curls

Accepting your natural color and letting it grow out is extremely good for your hair, primarily if you previously used a lot of color on it.

Better for the Curls

For curly hair, natural color helps spruce the curls and make hair livelier. Societal standards may dictate something else, but in the end, it’s your health and your hair that you have to prioritize.

A New Day

One of the best things about letting your hair grow to a natural gray is all the different shades you might end up with. Every day, you might encounter new colors, from snowy white to glittering silver, all tangling up to make your hair.

A New Day

This lady loves the different shades of her hair. The shades only become better under the winter light!

The Time of Her Life

For Tracy Thompson, going gray allowed her to appreciate her beauty all the more. It even got her more compliments than she could never have predicted!

The Time of Her Life

It took a while for Thompson to come around, but now, she loves her locks and coined them as her ‘crown of wisdom.’ We love everything about this lady and her decision to go gray naturally.

An Embarrassing Choice

Nothing is more embarrassing than having your crush point out a perceived flaw. For this girl, that moment came when her crush at 12 years old pointed out her gray hair.

An Embarrassing Choice

The harmless comment created a flurry of years that involved plucked hair and using dyes. But now, she’s growing her hair out and going gray beautifully. She’s not even 30 and is already one of the most confident women out there!

A Change of Heart

Lhin’s gray hair has been keeping her company since high school. Due to this, she’d been dyeing her hair almost every month. But, like many others, Lhin also realized this futility and returned to her naturally gray roots.

A Change of Heart

Soon, the same people who discouraged her from going gray started asking her where she got her hair done. There’s nothing better than to see a weakness become your biggest strength!

Accept Yourself

Many things can hold you back from going entirely gray, but the most prominent one is the fear of people’s comments and the thought of growing old.

Accept Yourself

Elle Shine spent nearly 12 years dyeing her hair repeatedly to cover every single strand of gray hair. But after a while, she grew tired of being afraid of judgment, and she decided to go for it. Now, she’s thankful for that decision every day.

An Ode to the Gray

Jodie Harper spent a long, long time fighting her natural gray hair. From when she was a teen until she hit 40, Jodie’s constant companion was her hair dye.

An Ode to the Gray

But entering her fourth decade opened Jodie’s eyes, and it no longer mattered if her hair was gray. Being natural and real with herself became her mantra, and soon she had beautiful, naturally gray hair. Not only does she live more freely, but she also receives praise left and right.

A Crown for the Silver

This bride decided not only to embrace her gray hair but also to flaunt it with a tiara. Mandy decided to go au natural with her hair for her wedding, getting a pixie cut to let it grow out properly.

A Crown for the Silver

She’s amazed and proud of her hair! She styled it perfectly and added a beautiful tiara to make it the center of attention. Even though Mandy hasn’t ruled out dyeing her hair in the future, she’s still happy with her natural hair.

A Social Influence

Sometimes, the inspiration to change your life comes from within, but it can also come from external sources like social media.

A Social Influence

This lady’s hair started graying early, but she fought it with the long process of dyes. However, one day, she came across other people on Instagram with gray hair and decided that she loved their looks. This changed everything for her, and soon she was ditching the dye for a natural gray color.

Growing Ponies

If you’re looking for a tip for when you’re growing out your gray hair, Elyse Harvey has a good one for you. According to the Indianapolis baker, one thing that worked best was putting her hair in a ponytail or bun during the grow-out phase.

Growing Ponies

The gray-hair love community has many more tips and tricks, and knowing what works best can help you embrace your natural color.

Spread the Gray Cheer

The growing phase can be challenging when your grays start to show, and you may be tempted to keep coloring them to hide them. But an excellent way to embrace them is to get your hair colored gray.

Spread the Gray Cheer

This will help you completely embrace the color and remove the awkward phase when half your hair is gray and half a different color.

Got it From Mamma

Early signs of graying are often hereditary. So if your parents also went gray prematurely, you may too. But who better to twin with than your parents?

Got it From Mamma

This mom and daughter duo proudly show off their gray hair and look gorgeous doing it too. Now, this is what we call twinning goals!

A Conscious Decision

A lot of us color our hair for some fun, some drama, and often during a time of crisis. This lady here did the same! She colored her hair for fun, but fun promptly went out the window when her hair started to gray.

A Conscious Decision

Soon, for her, it felt like coloring her gray hair was akin to hiding a part of herself. So she stopped it, and soon her hair became what she’d been trying to achieve for years – a dynamic and unique look.

Letting it Be

Short, gray hair is beautiful and amazing, but getting to this part of acceptance can be tricky. For this curly-haired lady, it was another woman’s advice of letting go that had her rethinking her dyeing activity.

Letting it Be

However, the road could’ve been smoother. But, through a conscious thought process and a change of heart, she started loving her gray hair. Now, her mantra in life is that gray is beautiful – and so is she!

A Growth Mindset

Growing gray hair isn’t only a sign of aging, but according to this woman, it’s also a privilege that you’re getting older and more mature.

A Growth Mindset

She advises wearing the silver crown as a mark of honor. Embracing gray doesn’t only mean that you’re accepting your outward beauty but also that you’re making peace with your inner woman. Confidence and self-acceptance shine through with this step.

A Love-Hate Relationship

Some days you might love your gray hair, but there’ll also be days when you aren’t as fond of it. For this lady, dyeing her hair became tedious as the gray hair always came back.

A Love-Hate Relationship

One day, she just decided to let her gray grow, which liberated her hair from chemicals. Still, struggles follow, and there are days when dyeing seems like the right choice. At the end of the day, though, it’s not the right choice for her.

A Call to Keep Going

People will look and talk, but keep your journey separate from other people’s comments. The transition from colored, dyed hair to natural grays can be messy, but it creates confidence and self-growth.

A Call to Keep Going

Don’t dim your light for anybody who wants to pull you back from your journey. Refrain from hiding your gorgeous hair under the pressure of fitting in when you’re meant to stand out.

Worth the Money Saved

Ditching the dye can have tons of benefits for your hair and your pocket. This lady’s relationship with hair dye spanned over two decades, but once she decided to go au natural, she realized that the benefits outnumbered the drawbacks.

Worth the Money Saved

Now, she receives regular compliments while walking down the street, with people even questioning who her colorist was. There can’t be a higher compliment for your natural hair than that!

An Alternate Self

This young girl started getting gray patches at the age of 13. In the following eight years, she dyed her hair almost 50 times to keep it wholly colored. But eventually, she realized it wasn’t a permanent solution and embraced herself just as she is.

An Alternate Self

Now, she pretends she is the powerful Rogue from the X-Men franchise. It is, after all, the perfect character for people with patches of gray and white.

Promoting Self-Love

When you let yourself go gray, some will comment that you look like you’ve given up. But that’s not truly what it’s about! Embracing your true self can be a struggle, no matter what.

Promoting Self-Love

Stopping to dye your hair isn’t a sign of an unkept appearance but a sign of self-confidence and self-love. No one is more powerful than a woman who’s comfortable with her skin and hair, just as they are.