Supermodel Paulina Porizkova opens up about loving her grey hair and embracing the wisdom that comes with age.

Paulina Porizkova has been a symbol of beauty for decades, but at 60, she’s shifting the narrative — and it starts with an unexpected source of pride: her grey hair.

In a recent interview with Harper’s BAZAAR, the legendary model opened up about her evolving relationship with her appearance, revealing that her hair has become one of her favourite features. “I love my grey hair,” she declared. “It still requires maintenance — believe it or not — but I feel very good about my hair.”

Porizkova, who became a household name in the 1980s and was the first Central European woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit Issue, turned 60 in April. As part of her milestone year, she’s not only marking a return to Estée Lauder — a brand she last worked with over 30 years ago — but also stepping more confidently than ever into her natural self.

Reflecting on the ageing process, Porizkova offered a thoughtful and unflinching take: “The best part of growing old is that you finally turn into the person that you were meant to be all along. And perhaps that’s not always a happy finding.”

She added that personal growth, rooted in empathy and connection, makes ageing a rewarding process. “But I think if you try to live your life with an understanding that other people matter, that connections matter, and that love matters, then you won’t be disappointed with who that person is that you truly are.”

For Porizkova, embracing change — from the silver strands of her hair to the wisdom of lived experience — isn’t just about acceptance; it’s about celebration. Once synonymous with flawless youthful beauty, she now champions self-love through authenticity and reflection. “With age, I feel smarter, wiser, and better,” she said.

Her comeback collaboration with Estée Lauder is a full-circle moment, blending her past as a beauty icon with her present as a voice for age-positive representation. In a youth-obsessed industry, her voice rings out with the confidence of a woman who’s made peace with change — and is finding power in it.

Over the past few years, Porizkova has emerged as a powerful advocate for ageing women in the public eye, pushing back against the notion that beauty and relevance are reserved for the young. Her candid Instagram posts and essays on grief, self-worth, and confidence have resonated with thousands.

Her decision to celebrate her grey hair, once considered a taboo for women in show business, echoes a broader cultural shift towards natural ageing. Still, she acknowledges it’s not all effortless. “It does take care,” she laughed, reminding readers that even natural beauty comes with upkeep.

At 60, Paulina Porizkova is not trying to hide from her past — or her age. She’s stepping forward, grey hair and all, showing women that true beauty only deepens with time.