
Keep it natural (at first)
As a man, there’s a common misconception that if you dye your hair, no matter how subtly, everyone is going to notice. And the idea that something might go wrong, or worse you’ll end up looking like a member from a 90’s boy band is enough to deter most men from stepping into the stylist’s chair. According to Anna, this definitely isn’t the case, and there’s a host of different colour techniques men can use to add dimension to their natural colour without packing too much of a punch. ‘Men's hair is naturally ashier than women's,’ explains Anna, ‘so keeping the colour on the cooler side will help give the most natural result. Before I start with a client, I always check first whether there is enough length to work with, plus leaving a large amount of their natural colour allows for a much softer regrowth.’ Highlights or lowlights always give the most natural look, so if you’re going for a ‘has he or hasn’t he?’ vibe, be sure to give these a spin before dying your hair one block colour. Another pro tip from Anna? ‘Do not stretch the time between appointments too long, in order to keep the roots to a minimum. And for shorter styles, it's best to cut the hair before colour since cutting afterwards can at times leave a patchy result.’