How to Use Men's Hair Dye Products

An increasing number of men are turning to coloring their hair as a way to compete in the business world, to appear more attractive to others and to follow current fashion trends. With the sale of men's hair dye products increasing 50 percent over the last five years, it's time to consider whether you would benefit from a little more color in your life.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Select the right type of men's hair dye product to use for your specific shade of hair. The best strategy is to try to return to the exact shade of hair you had when you were younger, which will often result in the most consistent and natural-looking results. If you're looking for a more radical change in your hair color, your chances on getting it right the first time are quite a bit lower.
2. Lighten your hair by using hair dye products that add highlights, which can make the coloring process much more natural by varying the shades in a subtle manner. By gently lightening the overall color of your hair with highlights, you can soften the features of your face and possibly appear much younger. This is also an effective way to blend in gray.
3. Avoid using a shade that is much darker than your natural color. Not only will it be painfully obvious that you are coloring your hair in an attempt to look younger, but the grey hairs will be much more noticeable as your roots grow.
4. Use a progressive type of hair dye that will slowly phase the gray out gradually, which will make it more difficult for others to realize that you have used a men's hair dye product. These types of color products are generally clear liquids that are much less messy than traditional hair dye, and are easily applied in just one step.
5. Don't freak out if your men's hair dye experience is a complete disaster. You can use another color to try to balance out your mistake, seek out the services of a hairdresser who specializes in men's hair coloring or simply shave the whole mess off and start over. Another alternative is to simply let it grow out, and age gracefully.

Tips & Warnings

• Many men's hair dye products are exactly the same as products designed for females, even down to the specific shades. The only difference between most men's hair dye products and most female's hair dye products is the picture of the man on the front of the box.