Some people loathe gray, especially when riddled across a hairline. But from a different perspective, gray’s gorgeous. Take George Clooney, for example. He’s been rocking the “silver fox” title for years. Seriously, he’s a silver-haired heartthrob. Even Steve Carell’s rocking the gray now.
As the Grateful Dead so eloquently stated in their 1987 hit “Touch of Grey,”
“Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey.”
Jack Martin, a California hair stylist, has a somewhat unconventional take on gray. Instead of running from it, he embraces the gray.
Three years ago, a regular came to Jack seeking to ditch her brown dyeing routine. She didn’t want to worry about her hair color anymore. Jack welcomed the challenge, proceeding to dye her hair silver, adding some sheen to her now natural hair color. They both loved the results, becoming a big hit on social media. They clearly weren’t the only ones who loved the splashes of silver, ushering in a new wave of business for Jack.
Check out 50 of Jack’s happiest clients, featuring some of his best work. Some people loathe gray, other’s own it.
1. Gray and Proud
A few gray roots shouldn’t be scoffed at. Jack’s not one to miss an opportunity. She almost looks like a different person afterwards. Her voluminous new hair pops. Jack’s done a gorgeous job.
2. Waves of Silver
It’s like night and day. Not even just the color, but the volume that Jack adds really gives life to the hair. Jack transforms her hair from jet black to a lush mixture of silver and gray tones.
3. Quicksilver
Sometimes brown’s boring. Ya gotta mix it up. Jack shifts this woman’s hair from bland brown to lush silver locks. Her hair looks reborn.
4. A Silver Lining
Embrace those gray hairs! Even aging can be graceful. There’s almost always a silver lining… at least with Jack around.
5. Forging Steel from Fire
This redhead wanted a change of pace. Luckily, silver’s on the menu. Jack expertly crafts a flowing masterpiece. Red no longer, her hair now features silver, black, and gray tones.
6. Becoming One with the Gray
Don’t let the gray destroy you. Some people view gray as an enemy, or like a weed that needs to be removed from a fertile hair garden. Take control of the gray, and let it work for you. Everything’s going to be okay, Jack’s here.
7. The Silver Surfer
The Silver Surfer’s a metallic-looking member of the Marvel comic book universe, generally associated with the Fantastic Four. He doesn’t let his color get in the way, he embraces it – just like this woman. Jack gives her an extraordinary splash of metallic silver.
8. Gray Minds Think Alike
Jack has a knack for turning mundane, boring hair into something truly spectacular. To him, more gray roots only make the job easier. They provide the basis of his lush, chic grayscale style.
9. Grey’s Anatomy
You might be familiar with Grey’s Anatomy, the hit show that references the human anatomy textbook, Gray’s Anatomy. Both mediums are among the most recognizable grays of all time. Gray practically defines them. This woman aspires to be one with the gray, made possible via Jack Martin.
10. Sexy Steel
At a certain age, many begin to dye their hair, turning a blind eye to more natural grays. Out of mind and out of sight… until a few weeks later. When this woman’s natural roots began to creep back in sight, she put her foot down. She decided enough is enough, and Jack did what he does best.
11. Gray is the Way
Gray can be especially noticeable against black hair. This woman started noticing a pretty stark contrast coming from her roots. Instead of running away, she tackled the gray, head-on. Jack turns her hair into a gorgeous grayscale masterpiece.
12. Touch of Grey
As the Grateful Dead so eloquently stated in 1987, “Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey.” But in this case, even gray is good. Jack uses this woman’s hair as the basis of a gray bonanza.
13. The Sexy Skunk
If you take away the distasteful scent, skunks can be pretty cute. This woman opts to embrace her gray roots. Jack equips her with lush swathes of gray, black, and silver.
14. Silver Linings Playbook
Are you familiar with Silver Linings Playbook? The film stars Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence amid new beginnings in life. This woman’s hair just experienced a new beginning. Jack adds his special touch of grey.
15. The Storm
Storm’s one of the most iconic X-Men characters. Her hair’s completely gray – almost white, even. Jack lifts some hair to reveal lighter roots amid a sandy blonde. She goes gray with fantastic results.
16. The Silver Curtain
This woman’s long, flowing locks are the perfect setting for something spectacular. Originally brown, Jack proceeds to give her bodacious silver locks. They drape across her head like a sparkling silver curtain.
17. What’s Eating Gilbert Gray?
Are you familiar with the acclaimed What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, starring Johnny Depp and a young Leonardo DiCaprio? DiCaprio actually earned his first Oscar nomination from the film. Well, this woman’s hair looks award worthy. Jack did a phenomenal job.
18. Sleek and Chic Silver
Black and blonde’s been done before, over and over and over again. It was time for something new. She set up an appointment with Jack Martin, and the rest is history.
19. The Silver Fox
Jack’s seen his fair share of silver foxes. He practically creates them for a living. Move over George Clooney, there’s a new fox in town.
20. Cookies ‘n Cream
Cookies and cream might be the most universally loved flavor of ice cream. The smooth blend of different flavors compliment each other. Although her hair’s naturally black, Jack spruces things up with a little bit of cookies ‘n cream styling.
21. Grayt Hair
Frayed and bland, she came to Jack seeking a change of pace. Jack knew exactly what to do. Her new hair’s gorgeous.
22. Fifty Shades of Grey
Her roots started encroaching on her color. In an act of defiance, she hired Jack to set her scalp straight. Jack hooks her up with numerous shades of silver and gray.
23. Gandalf the Grey
Silver and gray are often associated with the wizarding world. Some of the gnarliest gray hair comes straight out of Tolkien’s fantasy books. Jack’s ready to give her an amazing hair makeover. A friend perhaps?
24. Grayscale
Grayscale features shades of gray between black and white. Many photographers and graphic designers work with grayscale images. Jack’s practically made a living out of using grayscale tones to add life to hair.
25. From Brass to Silver
Brassy with creeping gray, she needed a change. Jack got to work, fixing her up with something fresh. Her new hair’s sleek and suave. Color me impressed… or gray.
26. Going Rogue
Rogue of the X-Men is known for her iconic hair, among other comic book things. Jack gives this woman’s hair a complete makeover, going from gray-red to sterling silver. Like Rogue, she’s got a tasteful touch of gray.
27. The Anderson Cooper
Anderson Cooper is a famous anchor on CNN. He’s known for his keen journalism and beautiful gray-white head of hair – a true silver fox. Jack recently transformed this woman’s unnatural red hair to take advantage of her now gray roots.
28. Gray Pride
Life’s full of obstacles. But some incorrectly view graying roots as a problem. Jack argues the opposite – gray roots are merely a door to a world of possibilities.
29. Grayceful Hair
Gray began creeping up all over her head. It simply couldn’t be contained. She sought Jack’s magical services. He gave her some of his stardust, making a universe of difference.
30. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer
The Beatles use silver imagery throughout their song “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer” from Abbey Road. Jack turns this woman’s mishmash of unnatural red and gray roots into a work of art. He might be the Paul McCartney of hairstylists.
31. A Bit of Gray Never Hurt Anyone
Gray can spread like wildfire if left unchecked. The top of this woman’s head looked covered in dust. That is, until she went to Jack. Now, her head’s covered in elegant stardust.
32. The Silverback
The aptly named silverback gorillas are known for the swathes of gray hair on their backs. Jack flares this woman’s hair with some metallic tones. The back of her head’s never looked so brilliant.
33. Gray Matter
Every human brain has varying degrees of gray matter. Apparently, so do scalps. Jack Martin takes this woman’s natural grays and hones them into something truly spectacular.
34. The Grayt Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is a literary masterpiece. F. Scott Fitzgerald was truly at the top of his game. Jack’s somewhat of a maestro, too. He beautifies this woman’s hair into a sterling silver masterpiece.
35. From Ashy to Classy
Sometimes, gray roots can look ashy or dusty. This can become a real problem against unnatural hair dyes, especially black. Fortunately, Jack Martin has just the remedy for the most troubling contrasts.
36. Gray Day and Night
Before and after photos around a haircut can be like day and night. If you let your hair go, things can get really out of hand. Jack hooked this woman up with a brand new head of hair. It looks great.
37. Pulling Silver
Within a matter of a few weeks, those gray roots are back at it again. Jack Martin harnesses the power of gray to grand effect. He adds a new shine to this woman’s previously unhealthy-looking head of hair.
38. Black and Gray Allover
This woman walked into the boutique with hair reminiscent of a skunk. And not in the cute way. Fortunately, Jack knows exactly what to do. Her hair looks phenomenal now.
39. Sterling Silver
Those gray hairs – sometimes they simply can’t be contained. Jack gives her a complete makeover. Her luscious locks of silver look way, way better.
40. Silver Shine
White or gray roots and dyed hair simply don’t get along. Jack prefers to take advantage of what’s already there. Her new hair looks especially elegant against her flowery pink shirt.
41. Back for More Silver
The same woman returns again, wanting more. Jack hooks her up with another head of sterling silver hair. She looks gorgeous, yet again.
42. Your Hair’s in Grayve Danger
Some hair needs saving. Jack happens to specialize in stylistic surgery. This woman enters his salon with a head of ridiculous, multi-colored hair. She leaves with beautiful waves of silver and black.
43. Grayt to Meet You
White and black hairs began creeping across her head. Because gray’s so apparent against her previously dyed auburn, a change was in order. Jack blows her hair back with icy gray.
44. Blue and Gray
She wanted a satisfactory new style without all the maintenance. She wanted to be free. Jack’s somewhat of a hair liberator. Her scalp’s unchained – her smile says it all.
45. This Little Shine of Mine
A little spunk and shine can go a long way. This woman’s gray roots began to seriously infringe on her brown. Jack hooked her up with some sheen.
46. It’s a Gray Day
She came into Jack’s with a mess on her hands – I mean her head. Her gray roots were transformed into something greater. Now, her gray may be here to stay.
47. Gold to Silver
Gold’s a widely sought after precious metal. But Jack doesn’t have much gold in his jewelry collection – he prefers silver, another precious metal. Move over blonde, because silver’s here to stay.
48. Fifty Shades Lighter
This woman came into Jack’s salon with a head of auburn and white. Jack proceeded to use her roots as the basis of something completely unique. The new style suits her.
49. Back to Graysics
She came to Jack’s with a head of hair dustier than an older vacuum cleaner. Jack sprinkled some of his finest style across her scalp. She left with a head full of beautiful stardust.
50. I Heart Gray
The creeping gray could not be contained. Within a matter of weeks, the gray spreads like wildfire atop the scalp. She didn’t want to dye her hair once or twice every single month. Instead, she went to Jack Martin.
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