Beauty and fashion trends are always a mix of the worst and best ideas.

Championed on social media and retail sites, they usually have little to do with our 50-plus reality.

But after the past few chaotic years we are all ready for something new.

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Just ignore the low-rise jeans, miniskirts and catsuits.

Go gray or gray-ish

Honestly, it feels like everyones doing it.

Maybe were finally getting comfy with the idea that silverygray hairworks in our favor.

Actresses Andie MacDowell and Mary Steenburgen

It does light up our faces and bulk up thinning locks just like tinsel on a Christmas tree.

A fully gray head doesnt happen overnight so partner up with a salon colorist to make the transition painless.

A few face-framing silver streaks may be enough to get the change started with no obvious demarcation line.

Side by side images of Barbara Hershey, Kristin Scott Thomas and Diane Keaton

It will also add some dimension to your hair and a luminous look.

Do DIY glossing treatments and purple shampoo to keep any yellow, dingy tones at bay during the process.

But heres the thing.

L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Noir Balm Mascara in Black; Revlon Photoready Candid Moisture Glow Anti-Pollution Foundation; e.l.f. Putty Blush; NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie Lipstick

Its all about volume and body, whether you go smooth, wavy or curly.

and so is hairspray to keep the va-va-voom going.

You know the drill: Just section freshly washed hair, roll, dry and unroll.

Conair Smooth Waves Self-Grip Rollers ($16, cvs.com); Dove Style+Care Flexible Hold Hairspray ($7, walgreens.com); Conair Foam Sponge Self-Fastening Rollers ($9, walmart.com); Halle Berry wearing half-up, half-down hair with volume

Brush through lightly and mist.