New Year, New Confidence: Styling Your Natural Grey Hair

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As we step into a new year, more people than ever are embracing their natural hair - especially those gorgeous grey tones. Whether your silver strands arrived gradually or all at once, 2026 is the year of owning your grey with intention, confidence, and style. With the right cut, colour care, and grey hair accessories, grey hair can look fresh, modern, and effortlessly chic.

Below, we answer the top questions about styling and enhancing grey hair, plus share expert-approved colour tips inspired by current trends and this helpful Harper’s Bazaar guide.
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How to Look Stylish With Grey Hair

Grey hair is naturally striking - so the key to looking stylish is choosing shapes, textures, and accessories that elevate the tone.

Trending tips for 2025:

✓ Play with sharp, modern silhouettes
A clean bob, soft shag, wolf cut, or collarbone-length layers instantly make grey hair look intentional and youthful.
✓ Add movement and gloss
Grey hair can sometimes lose its natural shine, so incorporating lightweight oils, gloss sprays, or an overtone for gray hair can keep the colour vibrant and polished.
✓ Embrace contrast pieces
Black, tortoiseshell, and deep jewel-tone accessories for gray hair add definition and make silver strands stand out.
✓ Invest in high-quality French hair accessories
Grey hair is often more delicate or textured. This is where our sustainable French clips truly shine - their smooth, robust mechanisms prevent pulling or snapping fragile fibres, and they elevate even the simplest style.
✓ Keep the edges soft
Softer face-framing pieces help maintain a fresh, youthful look while highlighting your natural tones beautifully.

How to Make Your Eyes Pop With Grey Hair

One of the most beautiful parts of going grey is how it transforms your facial features - especially your eyes. Grey hair creates a natural contrast that can make your eye colour appear brighter with just a few tweaks.

Enhancing different eye colours:

Blue eyes → Cool greys amplify icy blue tones. Soft silver, cloud grey, or steel clip colours work beautifully.


Green eyes → A hint of warmth brings out the earthy richness of green eyes. Consider accessories in moss green, bronze, or warm tortoiseshell.


Brown eyes → Rich, glossy, deep-coloured clips (think navy, burgundy, or espresso) create stunning dimension next to brown eyes.

Styling tips to make your eyes stand out:

Use grey hair accessories that reflect light - pearlescent or metallic finishes can subtly brighten your features.

Sweep hair away from the face using a French clip or barrette to open the eye area.

Pair with the right undertones (covered below) to ensure your complexion looks radiant rather than washed out.

What Colours Suit Grey Hair?

Inspired by Harper’s Bazaar’s expert insights, here’s what shades truly complement grey hair - especially if you’re navigating undertones. 

Choose according to your undertone:

Cool undertones: You’ll look incredible in icy, jewel-toned, and silver-adjacent 
shades. 
Think: Sapphire, emerald, amethyst, Charcoal, slate, midnight blue
Crisp white and soft pastel.

Warm undertones: (This is the big trend right now)
Harper’s notes that adding warmth creates a youthful softness against grey hair. 
Look for:
Camel, taupe, oatmeal, and buttery neutrals. Warm blush, terracotta, rust.
Classic tortoiseshell, honey, and caramel accessories. These colours counteract any natural coolness in grey, making your complexion glow.

Neutral undertones:
You get the best of both worlds - balance warm and cool shades depending on your outfit or mood.

Colour finishes that flatter grey hair:
Matte finishes → muted, sophisticated, chic
Pearlescent finishes → brighten the complexion
High-shine polished finishes → great for evening or statement looks

This is where choosing the right accessories for grey hair becomes essential - colour and finish can transform your entire look.

Tegen’s Top Grey Hair Colourways & Products

Choosing the right colourway can beautifully enhance grey hair - whether your tone is cool, warm, or somewhere in between. Here are the Tegen favourites our grey-haired customers return to time and time again:

Opal Colourway
Soft, icy cream-blue tones that blend seamlessly with cool-toned grey hair. Elegant and understated, Opal adds light without overpowering, making it perfect for refined everyday styling.

Marble Colourway
A deep black base with a subtle grey marble effect. This striking colourway complements all shades of grey while creating contrast that really stands out - ideal if you want your accessory to make a statement.

Onyx Colourway
A rich mix of browns, greys, mustards, and sage tones. Especially flattering on warm-toned grey hair, Onyx brings depth and warmth for an effortlessly polished look.

Our Top Product: Barrettes
One of our most-loved styles for grey hair is our barrette collection. Customers consistently tell us how beautifully barrettes showcase grey tones, adding structure and elegance without harsh contrast. Available from mini to extra-large, there truly is a size to suit every hair type - from fine and delicate to thick and textured.
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