{"id":29353,"date":"2016-09-28T11:47:34","date_gmt":"2016-09-28T09:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/?p=4189"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:36:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:36:45","slug":"men-hair-dye-colour-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/treatment-files\/men-hair-dye-colour-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Men! Here\u2019s how to dye your hair on the downlow\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you\u2019re thinking of dying your hair but you don\u2019t want anything too drastic. And you certainly don\u2019t want to look like you\u2019ve done an at-home DIY frosted tips job either. You\u2019re a man who takes care in his appearance and wants to look cool yet understated – who doesn\u2019t right? Here\u2019s where blogger and Youtube<\/a> sensation Jack Maynard comes in. As a man who dyes his hair on the regular, Jack\u2019s a bit of a veteran when it comes to achieving the perfect shade, and knows that men don\u2019t always dye their hair for the same reasons us women do. Less trend driven, many men dye their hair just to add dimension to their natural shade and make it less mousy. But if you\u2019re a first-timer and are considering a subtle colour update to transition into Autumn, chances are you might not have a clue where to start. <\/span><\/p>\n

To answer all your burning questions, we spent a morning with Jack and Anna Short, colour director at the Daniel Galvin<\/a> salon in Selfridges to find out everything you need to know if you\u2019re thinking of taking the plunge. So if you prefer to do things on the downlow but require a bit of insider’s\u00a0knowledge first, be sure to read our expert\u2019s guide before you book in…<\/span><\/p>\n

By Rebecca Hoffnung<\/p>\n

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So you\u2019re thinking of dying your hair but you don\u2019t want anything too drastic. And you certainly don\u2019t want to look like you\u2019ve done an at-home DIY frosted tips job either. You\u2019re a man who takes care in his appearance and wants to look cool yet understated – who doesn\u2019t right? Here\u2019s where blogger and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3366,"featured_media":29359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_title":"Men's Hair Dye: Expert Tips for a Subtle Look | Treatwell","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Discover how to dye men's hair for a natural, understated finish. Get expert advice on techniques, aftercare, and confidence for a flawless new style.","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","saswp_custom_schema_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":[127,111,34,35,99,52,53],"class_list":{"0":"post-29353","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-men","8":"tag-tr235","9":"tag-tr537","10":"tag-tt6","11":"tag-tr273","12":"tag-tr545","13":"tag-tr716","14":"tag-tr164","15":"entry"},"acf":{"post_credits":"Image credits: Dan Stephings","beauty_blog_post_button_title":"","beauty_blog_post_button":"","landscape_picture":29358,"blocks":[{"block_title":"Keep it natural (at first)","block_content":"

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.’<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29354},{"block_title":"Do it in stages","block_content":"

Getting overzealous during your first colour session may have you cursing off any future dye jobs for good! When it comes to dying your hair on the downlow, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that less is more. Just because you’re finally ready to commit, doesn’t mean you should overdo it. ‘I like my hair to look as though I’ve just come back from a summer holiday,’ explains Jack; ‘I mostly just stick to natural ‘sun-kissed’ highlights, as it gives my hair that ‘just-came-back-from-holiday’ look all year around.’ Though if you’ve decided you want a more drastic change, Jack’s best piece of advice is to take your time. ‘The first time I got my hair professionally dyed it wasn’t actually as light as I had wanted, so I kept going back and gradually got it lighter until I found my perfect shade.’ Don’t rush through it, and bare in mind that the look you’re trying to achieve may not be possible in just one trip to the salon. ‘Think carefully about which colour you choose - it may be that you want something bold and drastic but the lighter you go, the longer the waiting period is for getting it back to its original state.’<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29355},{"block_title":"Rep it with confidence","block_content":"

The third and arguably most important rule to take on board for your first foray into the world of hair colouring is to rep your look with confidence. The male grooming industry is booming, and it’s quickly becoming the norm for men to take greater care in their appearance: ‘I think it’s totally acceptable! In fact, I remember when I was first thinking about dying my hair, it was actually my mates who convinced me to do it,’ explained Jack. ‘Nowadays as a man there’s no shame in taking care of your appearance and that includes getting your hair dyed. I love how it looks and so do my friends - there’s nothing to be embarrassed about, and I certainly wouldn’t hide the fact that I dye my hair.’ So there you have it - whether you choose to do it on the downlow or rep your newly dyed hair with pride, today’s modern man has so many new and exciting options when it comes to their hair beauty regime that you’d be silly not to get involved. Afterall, why should women have all the fun?!<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":29356},{"block_title":"Anna's need-to-knows","block_content":"