5 Tried-And-True Products Andie MacDowell & Other Gorgeous Celebs With Gray Hair Swear By

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In many cases, celebrity-recommended products aren't worth the investment, because lots of posts are sponsored, and it's impossible to tell whether they actually use said items. However, haircare products are a different ballgame when we see the results before our eyes, especially when the recommendations come from celebrities who proudly show off their gray hair. Healthy gray hair shines — just look at Andie MacDowell, whose go-to glossy serum is apparently working wonders. Meanwhile, unhealthy locks age the wearer beyond their years. Between these two ends of the gray-hair spectrum, it's easy to judge whether the endorsed product is worth it.

Gray hair has specific needs, and keeping it healthy requires a haircare routine that actually meets those requirements. Stylist and hair education manager Paul Wintner explains it this way: "Gray hair tends to be more coarse and wiry than normal hair because it's lacking melanin in the cortex to fill the hair fiber" (via Modern Salon). If you're already gray, or considering going gray, and you're looking for products to add health, luster, and shine to your locks, these haircare products that Andie MacDowell, Jane Fonda, and other gorgeous silver-haired celebrities swear by might be the game-changers you need.

Actor Andie MacDowell's gorgeous gray hair transformation is a sight to see. She traded her brown locks for stunning gray ones, but still keeps her hair looking as luscious as ever. The "Groundhog Day" actor told InStyle in 2026 that keeping this healthy shine is all thanks to the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Glycolic Gloss Shine Enhancing Serum, which costs about $8 at the time of writing. "This stuff is really good if you just want to put a little bit to make your hair shiny," she told the outlet.

The product's formula is inspired by a skincare favorite: glycolic acid, which improves the hair's appearance by creating a smoother surface. This is a major plus, since gray hair tends to be rougher. It also boosts shine, reduces frizz, makes hair look glossier, and reduces the appearance of porosity, which can make hair appear rough. This serum also has special benefits for the scalp. Glycolic acid's exfoliating properties are great for breaking down buildup, eating away at dandruff, and reducing excessive oiliness. Plus, it can stop hair from breaking.

Beyond MacDowell, another celebrity who loves this serum is Amal Clooney. While Clooney doesn't have gray locks, her hair always looks stunning, so her opinion does carry quite a bit of weight.

If your hair isn't fully gray yet, you need products that help you transition to gray the right way, just like Sarah Jessica Parker has done. This isn't only about the shampoo and conditioner you use; you also need to choose the right styling products, since gray hair can be more prone to frizz. One product the actor recommends to help tame your hair is the Gatsby Tancho Hair Styling Wax Stick, which retails for under $15. "When I [slick] my hair back I use something called Tancho Stick that I've been using for maybe 15, 20 years," she revealed to Allure in 2023. "It's amazing. It has a smell like heaven. And one [tube] can last you three, four, five years."

Beyond this, Parker is also a fan of the $28 Serge Normant Dream Big Instant Volumizing Hair Spray. It doesn't dry out the hair or flake, which is important for gray hair that is already feeling dehydrated, and it is made with ultra-light materials that give it a weightless feel. And as a bonus, if you care about reducing your carbon footprint, this hairspray is cruelty-free. It also has no parabens or mineral oil.

Veteran actor Jane Fonda debuted her stunning gray hair in 2020, and we've been in love ever since. She's worn it in a pixie, a bixie, and a bob over the years, and she's managed to have her locks glowing each time. The actor's gorgeous grays even made our list of celebrity gray hair that stole the show on the red carpet, thanks to the stunning curly bob she wore to the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2025. Luckily for us, her stylist Jonathan Hanousek revealed the secret behind that look and her stunning hair in general.

"Grey hair can sometimes lack shine and look dull. To add luster, I prepped @janefonda with @lorealparis EverPure Sulfate Free Glossing Shampoo and Conditioner," he shared on Instagram. The product packaging notes that the shampoo "provides intense glass shine and smoothness" by reducing the roughness of your locks, which causes light to bounce off it.

However, per Jane Fonda's stylist, another L'Oréal product is the real star of the show. "The real secret weapon though, is the L'Oréal Paris EverPure Glossing Lamination Mask," he wrote. "You only leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse. It's amazing how this treatment adds so much shimmer." This mask not only increases shine and gloss, but it also deeply nourishes your hair to improve its health. Using it three times a week is all you need to get your locks shiny, glowing, and most importantly, healthy.

Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the best sources for stunning short-cut, low-effort hairstyles, and has been since she stopped coloring her hair in 2000. In a 2007 interview with Marie Claire, the "Halloween" actor revealed that one of her favorite products is Phytoargent by Phyto. "I love Phyto [Phytoargent] shampoo. It's the color of balsamic vinegar, but it adds the most incredible shine to my silver hair" (via Marie Claire).

Phyto has since updated its product range, so Phytoargent, while still available at the time of writing, is increasingly difficult to find online. But it's easy to see why Curtis was sold on this "anti-yellow" product, which was formulated for gray and white hair with the specific intention of stopping it from going brassy. It's also paraben and sulfate-free, which is a bonus if you have sensitive skin.

Helen Mirren is yet another celeb worth listening to when it comes to learning how to care for gray hair. Before-and-after pics of Helen Mirren's hair transformation show how much the change suits her and how she's continued to keep her hair healthy through it. The actor is a L'Oréal ambassador, so we weren't surprised when she pulled the L'Oréal Paris Elnett Hairspray out of her bag on "Inside My Beauty Bag" with Harper's Bazaar UK (via YouTube). "A real old favorite, [absolutely] necessary, every hairdresser uses this," she said. "This is an oldie but goldie."

The Elnett hairspray comes in several different variants. Mirren uses the Elnett Satin Normal Strength Hairspray, which is the basic formula. There's also the L'Oréal Paris Elnett Unscented Hairspray, advertised as silicone-free, and the L'Oréal Paris Elnett Classic Hairspray, suitable for color-treated hair. The right formula depends on your hair needs, but if you're in the stage of transitioning to gray and still use a bit of dye, be sure to use the classic formula, which can hold for up to 72 hours.