10 Reasons Ash Blonde Is the Coolest Hue Ever, as Shown by Celebs

Quite literally cool.

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Among all the shades in the Blonde Dictionary, ash blonde—the super pretty blend of cool, grey tones and blonde hues—is the epitome of #hairgoals. Ahead, find 10 celebrity examples that'll convince you there's an ash blonde tone for everyone.

Cara Delevingne
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Cara Delevingne

This fusion of silver and blonde hues is one gorgeous way to add depth to a summery lob. 

Amanda Seyfried
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Amanda Seyfried

To go ashy blonde, you don't have to take it all the way. Here, Seyfried adds some cool tones at the roots that blend into her golden blonde strands. 

Elizabeth Olsen
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Elizabeth Olsen

Same goes for Olsen, whose cool, grey roots add subtle character to her pale blonde dye job. 

Georgia May Jagger
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Georgia May Jagger

This darker take on ash blonde is more grey-brown than blonde, which is an easy way for brunettes to tone down their color in summer. 

Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift

Swift chose this sandy blend of grey and blonde for an all-over hue that complements her fair skin tone. 

Jennifer Aniston
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Jennifer Aniston

Aniston's highlights are always on point, so it's no surprise she went for this darker blend that tones down her naturally ashy brown hair with sun-kissed streaks of blonde. 

Lara Stone
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Lara Stone

This supermodel puts a moodier take on the ash blonde look with smoky eye makeup and a deconstructed black dress. 

Tyra Banks
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Tyra Banks

"Silver fox" takes on a whole new meaning. 

Pom Klementieff
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Pom Klementieff

The soft platinum blond version of "ash blonde" is this gorgeous silver/grey hue that looks especially striking on natural brunettes.

Amanda Steele
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Amanda Steele

Or you could add some pearly tones in there like vlogger Amanda Steele—and hey, it's a trend in full swing right now. 

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