blonde hair dye men

Making your hair blonde as a man can be a nice thing to do in Summer. A lot of men that were blonde when they were younger but have darker blonde hair now, choose to go back to that blonde look again.

How blonde do you want it to be?

There are different shades of blonde hair. You have honey blonde and platinum blonde and everything in between. How will that blonde colour look on you? Your skin's complexion is a big factor in choosing the best kind of blonde hair for you. Sometimes honey blonde is better for you compared to platinum blonde, but this last one makes your skin look paler.

But it obviously effects your whole look in general. Clothes with lighter colours usually look better on people with lighter coloured hair, so that can also be a reason to bleach your hair.

In general, there are three main blonde colours people choose from:

Ash blonde

Ash blonde looks a lot like platinum blonde, but it is less intense. It is blonde, but it looks almost a little bit grey, but it is not. Grey hair is actually another trend and you can find more info about that on this blog.

Platinum blonde

Platinum blonde we know because of Playboy models and celebrities like Zack Efron, Justin Timberlake in his 'N Synch days, Joe Jonas, and Justin Bieber. It is a very bright kind of blonde that can look slightly yellow.

Copper/honey blonde

This is a darker kind of blonde, but lighter than natural dark blond hair that many people have. When you have a darker complexion, this kind of blonde hair will look particularly good on you.

Blonde highlights

Instead of dying all your hair blonde, you can also choose to dye parts and that is called highlights. When you have highlights everywhere, then it basically becomes a Coupe de Soleil. But you can also just highlight your hair on the top. You see this often with men that have the undercut hairstyle.

Dying it blonde yourself or going to a professional?

Depending on the colour you are going for, you can either do it yourself or choose to go to a hairdresser.
When you want to go from brown to blonde, there is a risk that it turns out to be more of an orange colour when you do it yourself.

Going to the professional

When you go to a professional, they usually have samples you can look at. That makes the choice a bit easier, and it helps to find the correct colour of blonde compared to your skin's complexion. It just helps to make sure you get the correct shade of blonde.

I just mentioned the three major blonde colour options, but obviously there are a lot of shades in between. Depending on your current hair colour, you might need multiple appointments at the hairdresser to make sure it turns out the colour you want, because sometimes it is a big step of going from dark to blonde and you need to do it gradually for the best result.

If you would do it at once, the colour can turn out differently than you expected.

Evaluate the blonde colour

You can also buy a hair colour rinse to try how you look with blonde hair. Then you know if you will be liking it or not.
The advantage of a colour rinse is that you can easily change back again when you notice that kind of blonde hair is not for you.
That saves you a trip back to the hairdresser when you choose to go back to your darker hair.

How to treat bleached hair?

To make your hair blonde it usually first gets discolored with peroxide. That helps to minimize the risk of getting an orange shade. The downside of bleaching your hair is that it becomes more fragile. It is a chemical process after all.

That is why it is important to take good care of you new blonde hair. Buy a special shampoo for colored hair, so it gets hydrated without washing away your new hair color. I recommend choosing mild shampoos.

To repair your hair after the treatment you can use one of the shampoos below. Especially the Label M. Brightening Blonde Shampoo works very well to keep your new blonde hair in great shape longer. The other shampoos are also safe to use in coloured hair and they are formulated for dry and damaged hair. It will repair your dyed hair and make it stronger and hydrated again.

These nourishing shampoos help your hair to recover from the bleaching treatment. They usually contain many nourishing oils and extracts, like argan oil, vitamin A and E. Your hair will look better, have more shine, and feels softer.

Shampoos to use in blonde dyed hair:

A conditioner is also important to nourish your blonde or colour treated hair.

For light coloured hair, like blonde or grey, it is important to nourish your hair and calm your scalp. A friend of mine bleached his hair a few years ago and he told me that it was also pretty heavy for his scalp. The blow-dryer that certain hairdressers use when bleaching your hair is very hot. Making your hair more blonde is a chemical process, so some hair damage will almost always occur.

Luckily the shampoos and conditioners mentioned here work very well together to repair and nourish your hair again after any kind of colour treatment. That way you can enjoy your blonde hair longer and in a healthier way.

Conditioners to use in blonde dyed hair:

Sometimes a nourishing shampoo and hydrating conditioner alone are not enough to quench your thirsty bleached hair. In that case you could look at a hair mask or hair oil for increased hydration to soften your hair. These products provide a lot of hydration and you do not rinse them out. You can also look at a leave-in conditioner, for example.

Your hair will get its natural shine back and will not look dry or dull. That way your blonde dyed hair looks better. Also, when you regularly blow-dry your hair when styling it, it is recommended to use a heat protectant spray or hair oil to protect your blonde hair against the heat of a blow-dryer or other heat stylers.

A hair oil also helps to protect your hair against split hair ends or a dry scalp.

Products for hydration and protection

Conclusion

Bleaching your hair can be a lot of fun when you want to give yourself a make-over. Especially the first time it is recommended to have this done by a professional because they can also give you advice how to keep your hair nourished and hydrated for better looking blonde hair.

Dyed and bleached hair definitely need some additional care. That is why it is recommended to look for a nourishing shampoo, conditioner, and potentially, a hair oil. A conditioner and hair oil will not just hydrate your blonde dyed hair, but also your scalp. Your scalp also is subjected to the bleaching process, which is a chemical treatment. And pre-styling products are advised to use when you regularly blow-dry your hair.

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