George Clooney, Steve Martin and Daniel Day-Lewis are among the group of actors known not only for their acting skills, but also for their gray hair.
They are part of a group of older men who have aged well and are known as silver foxes thanks to the color of their locks.
Men have long been considered to “get better” with age, with people like Clooney and Brad Pitt maintaining their heartthrob status well into their sixties.
But now, women in Hollywood are also embracing the color gray, with people like Glenn Close, Andie MacDowell and Meryl Streep being dubbed “silver vixens.”
Dr Barbara Kubicka, aesthetic medicine doctor, author and founder of Clinicbe in Knightsbridge, said the look can be associated with stability and knowledge.
Now, using the golden ratio, which is a list of ratios that some people use to measure attractiveness, and analyzing internet searches, Slingo has put together a list of the most attractive silver sluts.
Glenn Close attends the 14th Annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles in January sporting a head of white hair.
Meryl Streep (left) came fourth on the list of the most beautiful silver foxes, and the aesthetics doctor said it was becoming increasingly fashionable to embrace authenticity when it comes to beauty. Andie MacDowell is pictured on the right
Helen Mirren let her natural hair down at the L’Oreal show at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year.
The golden ratio was a mathematical equation devised by the Greeks in an attempt to measure beauty.
While the ratio can be applied to anything, and was used by Leonardo Da Vinci for the perfect human male body in his famous work The Virtruvian Man, it also applies to the human face.
The premise behind this is that the closer the proportions of a face, body or room are to the number 1.62, the more beautiful it becomes.
These are the female equivalent and according to the analysis, Glenn Close is at the top of Hollywood’s silver foxes.
According to statistics, the 101 Dalmatians star has a facial ratio of 1.61, which is only 0.01 below the golden ratio of 1.62.
Jodie Foster came in second, with a ratio of 1.64, just 0.02 above the golden ratio for facial beauty of 1.62.
Meanwhile, third place was shared by Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren, whose facial beauty ratios of 1.59 and 1.65 put them just 0.03 shy of the golden ratio.
Helen Mirren stunned at this year’s Billboard Golden Globes after-party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with her hair styled in a sleek bun.
The Devil Wears Prada actress ditched blonde hair dye last year to embrace white hair.
Now 74, Meryl has sported many hairstyles throughout her career, but after revealing a natural white look in October last year, she quickly made headlines.
On the other hand, Dame Helen Mirren has been sporting her natural white hair for some time now.
From her sleek updo at this year’s prestigious Golden Globes ceremony to her natural locks down at L’oreal’s Spring Summer 2024 show, the actress has shown off her stunning locks at numerous events.
“Some people find gray hair attractive because of its association with maturity, wisdom and life experience, suggesting stability and knowledge,” he said.
However, he explained that “there is a double standard for men and women with gray hair,” which he described as “shaped by social norms and media image.”
Dr. Kubicka explained: “Gray hair in men is often labeled as ‘distinguished,’ which enhances attractiveness without compromising perceived vitality or youthfulness.
“On the other hand, women with gray hair historically face more stigma, with social pressures to dye their hair to maintain a youthful appearance.”
“In addition, there is a growing appreciation for the natural beauty and authenticity of gray hair as a sign of self-acceptance and confidence, allowing people to stand out in a society that often emphasizes youth and conformity.”
She continued: “The trend regarding gray hair ranges between dying it and embracing it, influenced by changing beauty standards and cultural changes.”
According to the doctor, for many years it has been “the norm” to dye gray hair, especially when it comes to women who “conform to social expectations of youth and beauty.”
However, she said, there is a notable shift toward embracing natural hair. This includes gray hair, which she says is “underpinned by a broader trend that values ​​authenticity, self-acceptance and challenges traditional beauty standards.”
The doctor added: ‘Celebrities play an important role in shaping beauty standards and trends, influencing the perception of gray hair.
“Public figures who embrace their natural hair or choose distinctive styles inspire their fans and the general public to follow their example, fostering a more inclusive conversation about aging and beauty and encouraging others to embrace their natural hair.”