By Katherine Sperduto ’19

Many middle-aged women, and even men, hyperfocus on covering up their gray roots, but one of the hottest trends today among young people is the “Granny Hair” trend. Don’t be fooled by the name “Granny Hair,” dyed locks of silver, gray, lavender, soft blue, or even white, the dyed hair looks anything but old.

Having seen this hot trend on Instagram and other forms of social media, senior Liana Azcuy took on this look involuntarily. Her brown hair was dyed purple with a light blonde underneath, and this combination eventually changed into a silverish color. She became accustomed to her new look. She loved it so much that she took on the “Granny Hair” trend purposefully months later.

“On Instagram you see those girls with gray hair and you think that it is cool,” said Azcuy. ” I am definitely noticing more people with it now.”

Azcuy loved this gray hair look more than the other hair-dyeing trends that she has tried over the years. She got many different reactions. Her parents weren’t really on board with the new hair, but her friends loved the new look.

Azcuy is not the only trendsetter that has pursued the “Granny Hair” look; sophomore Audrey Schwenke was inspired by Tumblr. Her love for pursuing trends and fearlessness of changing looks has made her a big trendsetter at Sherwood. Schwenke took on the silver a few months into the school year. Although Schwenke lets all of the comments roll off her shoulders, she does have one concern: scaring possible employers from hiring her.

“One big thing for me was applying for jobs. Personally, I worry that an employer will not find a kid who dyes their hair whacky things a responsible employee,” admitted Schwenke.

Although Schwenke loved her gray locks, she recently went back to being a brunette. On the other hand, Azcuy kept her hair died gray for longer.

Both in Hollywood and here in Montgomery County, the trend is hitting the streets. Kelly Osbourne, Rihanna and Kylie Jenner are among the celebrities who have experimented with the style “Granny Hair.”

Sara Mossavari, local hair stylist for Salon Central, thinks silver/gray hair is a beautiful look. But, she warns that it does come with some catches. Mossavari recommends coming in once a week to get your hair retoned after you get your hair dyed. If you don’t get it toned, the hair will turn a yellow color. If you choose to not tone your hair every week at the salon, at least buy a violet toner before you leave the salon.

Like it or not, the “Granny Hair” trend that is hitting the streets of Hollywood and Olney today, will be hitting the pages of a fashion history book tomorrow.