Ombre hair, where strands get progressively lighter or darker, is still a thing, ... with her gray strands long and flowing but with dark ends.

When ombré hair color became officially recognized as a hair color technique some 10-plus years ago, the look was relegated to super long lengths and a heavy contrast between dark and light.

Hairstyles, Cuts & Color Trends. ... 10 Short Ombré Hairstyles We Love. You don't have to have Rapunzel length to wear beautiful balayage. By Lauren Hubbard Published: Aug 8, 2017.