salt-and-pepper hair
Mixed gray strands
Salt-and-pepper hair is a mixture of dark and gray or white strands, creating a speckled effect reminiscent of ground pepper mixed with salt.
The term typically describes hair that is transitioning from its original color to gray, usually in middle age.
His salt-and-pepper hair gave him a distinguished look.
The pattern often appears first at the temples before spreading throughout.
- grayingLosing color with age
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- streakedMarked with bands
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- matureFully grown or developed
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