Hollywood’s newest hairstyle is to change your color. Women and men have always tried to preserve their youthful appearances by coloring their hair. Even one gray hair was enough to make you go to the salon. This seems to be changing. Celebrities on the A-list are even opting for gray hair or white hair. This latest trend shows that society is moving towards post-ageism.
Celebrities are often highlighted for their hair color, ranging from Andie McDowell to George Clooney and Steve Carell. Celebrities are aging and appearing in movies and TV shows, and people from all walks join the fray.
Social media is one way to find men or women who accept their hair naturale. Search for #GrayHair or #SilverSisters on Instagram or TikTok. You’ll find millions of posts and videos using these hashtags. These posts may become a trend over time. These photos and videos are most often shared and posted by women.
We became more curious about the absence of silver hair in men after we saw more gray hairs being posted by women. Are men able to find the same support community online as women? Is it possible for men to see themselves as silver-foxes as they age?
Many people couldn’t go to the salon for hair color when COVID-19 was introduced. More people started showing gray hair after stay-at home orders were implemented. James Gunn (the actor and director most well-known for the “The Gunn Effect”) was one celebrity who allowed his hair to return to its natural state. Guardians of the Galaxy volumes. Gunn uploaded a picture in November 2020 of his white hair.
Gunn was praised for his white hair, but some people responded with ageist remarks. One commenter “Why would you dye your hair white? Is it real? I mean who wants to look like a grandpa at age 55?”Gunn’s hair color was even question by another person. “How quickly did that happen?”They were curious. “Or have you been covering it up, like apparently Johnny Knoxville has been secretly gray since like season 1 of Jackass the TV show.”
For decades, graying haired men have been referred to as silver foxes by Hollywood. However, ageism is still a problem for Hollywood men. Even though there is a supportive community for women with gray hair on social media, ageism still exists in the real world. Lisa LaFlamme was a Canadian news anchor, who was fired after she had grown her gray hair. Acceptance of aging is still a difficult topic.