Pics Of Paulina Porizkova Embracing Her Gorgeous Gray Hair

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In an industry that is often unkind to women as they age, model Paulina Porizkova is a rebel. Instead of going under the knife or even dying her tresses in an attempt to hang onto her youth, she is another celebrity who proudly shows off her gray hair and looks absolutely stunning doing so. While some people go gray because it's easier, for Porizkova, it's about enjoying her age.

"I love my gray hair," the model told Harper's Bazaar in April 2025. "It still requires maintenance, believe it or not, but I feel very good about my hair." She also, unlike many others, appreciates getting older. "Aging is the privilege of living a long life," Porizkova wrote in an Instagram post in February 2023. "You can fight it or accept it. But there is a third choice. Embrace it." The star pointed out that everyone changes as they get older, both in terms of appearance and emotional growth. "As your inner power grows, your wrinkles reflect the time you've spent getting more powerful," she wrote.

At 61, Porizkova's take on getting older is both refreshing and inspirational. In today's culture, there seem to be far too many people lining up for procedures that create an unnatural appearance (the artificial look is also known as the "Mar-a-Lago face"). And it's not an obsession that's relegated to those getting older — some people as young as mid-20s are already turning to Botox for "preventative" reasons. In this way, Porizkova embracing her gorgeous gray hair is an act of defiance. If you need help ditching the dye and going au natural, Porizkova can help show you the way. 

In January 2026, Paulina Porizkova attended an Estée Lauder event at the Chateau Marmont with her gray hair styled in beach waves. Getting the perfect beachy waves without using heat is fairly simple, and a technique that Porizkova, who's worked extensively with hairstylists throughout her life, probably knows how to do. Despite the name, these types of waves are always appropriate, no matter how far you might be from the actual beach, because they look both relaxed and sophisticated, as the iconic model proves here.

While Paulina Porizkova may not have an issue getting older, when it comes to famous older women who don't seem to age, she definitely belongs on that list. In March 2025, Porizkova made an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" and looked absolutely flawless, even before she arrived to set. While on the show, Porizkova's hair was perfectly coiffed and her makeup expertly applied. But it's far more impressive to see how radiant and glamorous she looked before she even sat down in the hair and makeup chair.

Although Paulina Porizkova doesn't do as much runway work as she did in her early days of modeling, she made an exception in September 2024 during Paris Fashion Week. Porizkova walked for Balmain in a flowing gown with her gray hair styled pin straight, which made her tresses look extra silvery and shiny. She is clearly still able to conquer a catwalk, but in a 2026 Instagram post, Porizkova shared that she wasn't always this confident. The supermodel revealed that she was actually far more insecure when her career was at its peak, so it stands to reason that past-Porizkova might not have been able to rock gray hair on the runway.

In July 2025, Paulina Porizkova shared two very different photos of herself on Instagram — one of her posing in a bikini with her hair looking deliberately tousled, and another of her fully relaxed and casual taking a mirror selfie. The first photo is a great example of a messy-on-purpose style, and the soft waves worked well with her multi-dimensional shade of gray. The other shot shows her hair looking more disheveled, but the color still looks fantastic.

For Porizkova, the point of the post was to showcase what 60 looks like and how different it can appear, even on the same person. She pointed out how big of a difference lighting and posing can make in a photo, while also celebrating the journey her body has been on throughout her 60 years.

Although Paulina Porizkova's career has mostly consisted of print and runway modeling, she's also done a bit of acting in movies and television. In 2025 she returned to her home country to film the Czech comedy, "Bardotky," about three best friends who are all in their 60s. In June 2025, she posted this photo on Instagram of herself (next to the two women who wrote, directed, and produced the film) showcasing just how elegant gray hair looks with the right hat and earrings.

On Valentine's Day 2026, Paulina Porizkova posted a carousel of photos on Instagram of herself with her fiance Jeff Greenstein. The model detailed how lucky she and Jeff are for having finally found each other — because if there's ever a day to do such a thing, it's definitely Valentine's Day. 

Even with her hair pulled back loosely, Porizkova absolutely radiates. It also helps that having been in the modeling industry for so long, she knows not to overwhelm her mature skin with full-coverage makeup. Instead of looking cakey and artificial, her skin is glowing and luminous with minimal cosmetics.

In 2022, Porizkova released her memoir, "No Filter: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful," and attended the East Hampton Library's Authors Night in 2023 to promote the book. Porizkova, who's never shied away from talking about the dark side of modeling, shared excruciating details about the anxiety and panic attacks she has struggled with for the majority of her life. While that may be the case, Porizkova seemed completely relaxed and poised at the Author's Night. Her gray hair, which tumbled over her shoulders in an elegantly chic way, was the cherry on top of an overall gorgeous look.

This picture may look like a professional photo, but surprisingly, it's not. Instead, it's a candid shot of Paulina Porizkova taken by her fiance while the two were headed to the supermarket. With her stunning gray hair blowing gracefully in the wind and hand tucked casually in her pocket, it's hard to imagine anyone could take an impromptu photo that looks this perfect. Porizkova's modeling experience helps her look stunning even at her most casual, and in this shot, she's the poster child for why going gray can absolutely work.

While Paulina Porizkova admitted that she was a bit hungover in this New Year's Day Instagram post from 2025, you wouldn't know if from how great she looks in the photo. While the rest of us try to prevent annoying post-party hangovers, so as not to look like total zombies, Porizkova still looks like a supermodel, even after a few too many drinks the night before.

She may have partied a little too hard on New Year's Eve, but Porizkova seems completely at peace. She's thumbed her nose at the patriarchy, embraced her age, and solidified herself as inspiration for how to look (and feel) fabulous when rocking natural gray.