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Summer Palette for Soft Gray Hair

Going gray often shifts season — a chestnut-haired autumn frequently transitions into a soft summer or true summer once silver dominates. Combined with the summer season, this is one of the most flattering combinations in color theory.

Why Summer colors work with soft gray hair

Going gray often shifts season — a chestnut-haired autumn frequently transitions into a soft summer or true summer once silver dominates.

Summer core palette next to soft gray hair

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How to wear it

Summers with soft gray hair often default to neutrals because they're afraid of the bright palette. The trick: the summer family is muted, soft, so you can wear saturated color without it overwhelming you. Start with one bright top + a #C9C9D6 bottom and watch what people compliment.

Best metals for soft gray Summers

Silver, white gold, and cool platinum. If a piece of jewelry has both warm and cool tones, pick the cooler one for Summers.

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