Male highlighting: features, options and techniques

Highlighting gives hair volume and gives curls a richer and more vibrant color. This cosmetic procedure is very popular among both women and men. Competently done coloring of individual strands emphasizes the merits of the hairstyle and hides the imperfections of the hair structure.

Contrary to popular belief, highlighting is very different from standard staining. In some cases, small color shades in certain areas of the head can give a man's hairstyle uniqueness and aesthetic appeal, and the fact that the coloring has taken place will not even be noticeable. Highlights are a great way to refresh your style without too much risk to hair health.

For men who need to slightly emphasize the dignity of their appearance for some kind of official events, many stylists advise using this relatively simple procedure. Business men who regularly appear in public find it increasingly difficult to keep their hairstyles tidy with age.

Male highlighting is a quick and fun way to change your look. There is nothing wrong with cosmetic procedures, and periodically changing the style is even useful for restoring peace of mind. Nevertheless, not all men should do highlighting, and this can even harm the hair structure of certain types.

Disadvantages of male highlighting.

• The structure of a man's hair is different from that of a woman's. For this reason, cosmetologists and stylists strongly recommend not to dye the entire length of the strands. With male highlighting, only the ends of the hair are processed, and the root zone is almost unaffected.
• Despite significant progress, in recent years, men who try to monitor their appearance still have to deal with unpleasant stereotypes. It is often extremely difficult to find a good hairdresser who understands men's highlights and the types of hairstyles to suit each occasion.
• Very short hair is not suitable for highlighting. This is due to the specificity of the structure of male hair, which does not allow achieving high-quality treatment of the area near the roots.
• Damage to the hair structure due to poor-quality dye. To restore their health, stylists and cosmetologists advise using conditioners and proteins specially formulated for colored hair. These products will restore shine, improve durability and prevent brittleness. Hot oil treatments are also good for maintaining colored hair.

Advantages of male highlighting:

• easy image change with minimal risks;
• the most gentle way of treating hair in order to change its color;
• with the correct selection of the color and shape of the hairstyle with highlighting, the face can be significantly rejuvenated;
• this is one of the safest methods of influencing the hair structure, which allows you to hide the gray hair that has appeared.

Carrying out highlighting in the salon can cost a decent amount, but this is one of those cosmetic procedures, the implementation of which would be better entrusted to professionals. The stylist can advise on the right color, as well as adjust the hairstyle and length to match the shape of the face. In the case when there is not enough money for the salon, highlighting can be done at home.

However, it should be borne in mind that it is quite difficult to do this without help. The technology assumes a "look from above", and when dyeing strands alone, a person has to use many mirrors. A married man can ask his spouse for help with this cosmetic procedure.

Regardless of where the highlighting will be carried out, it is necessary to determine in advance the color and the general concept of the future image. Moreover, the colored strands do not have to be of any one tone - the main thing is that the shades are successfully combined with the natural color.

The expression “how many people, so many opinions” cannot be used when choosing a hairstyle. The number of variations in styling, haircuts and colors that suit each individual person is striking in its variability. Those who hesitate in their choice, but thirst for some changes in their image, it would be useful to heed the advice of professional stylists from the salons.

The times of modest men's haircuts for a typewriter are long gone. Upon arrival at the salon, a modern stylish guy can order any hairstyle of his choice - a classic gentleman's parting, a textured top with sharp color transitions, a hedgehog with white tips and many others. It is worth considering that haircuts for long hair, as well as medium length are considered the most preferable for highlighting.

With the "Canadian", also called a sports bob, the hair on the back of the head is cut short enough, while the top strands and bangs remain long. It is this part of the hair that is perfect for highlighting.

Pompadour is a rather complex haircut for both performance and future styling... Created by ladder shearing, fleeing and subsequent fixation with wax. Raised bangs are great for highlighting black and ash shades.

Cascade - a popular men's haircut for long hair... It is characterized by a multi-level styling structure, when the strands smoothly lengthen from the crown to the ends. This is the optimal hairstyle for all face shapes. Suitable for highlighting owners of almost all hair types.

For male highlighting, curls are not suitable for every length. Hair that is too short should not be dyed, this can adversely affect the health of the hair root system. The minimum allowable strand length for men's highlighting is 2 cm.

For short haircuts from 2 cm, you can use highlights and hedgehog styling. You can choose a bright color that will work in contrast with the natural shade of the strands. For example, in brunettes it will be interesting to look interspersed with honey or nut shades. Blondes can pay attention to the colors of coffee, ash and chestnut tones.

Men with long hair, on the other hand, it is best to avoid bright colors. Shades that are far from natural, when highlighting, usually look absurd and fake. Owners of elongated strands are advised by stylists to choose a paint that is close in tone to their natural color. Brunettes should pay attention to chestnut, copper, black and coffee shades. Blondes can take a closer look at honey and wheat tones.

Gray hair is an inevitable sign of age. For many men, silver strands go and bring an aristocratic twist to the overall style and image. Highlights can help highlight the dramatic tone of gray hair and hide color fading in individual strands. The density of gray hair is different from the density of colored hair, it is denser, therefore, more difficult to dye.

For highlighting male gray hair, you have to use special dyes and mixtures. Also, it should be borne in mind that highlighting gray hair is possible only if the total area occupied by them on the head does not exceed 40%.

When choosing a paint for highlighting gray hair, one should take into account the color type of a man, that is, a combination of the shade of his skin, eyes and hair. Stylists and cosmetologists advise choosing tones a little lighter than natural ones.

There are many types of highlights. Hairdressers and stylists sort these options according to the order of application of the dye, according to the color of the paint, according to the intensity of the effect on the hair structure, according to the method of the procedure, as well as according to the technique.

Currently stylists work using two techniques of male highlighting - coloring with a brush and foil, as well as using a hat with slots.

The set of tools that are used during highlighting with a brush and foil is minimal. If this procedure is carried out at home, in addition to paint, you will have to prepare a bowl, clamps, combs and, in fact, a brush with foil in advance. It should be borne in mind that it is extremely difficult to do highlighting on your own for the first time. To facilitate the process, it is better to use several mirrors so that you can clearly see the entire surface of the head. Although the best option would still be to visit a salon and seek help from a master who has experience in this area.

Highlighting with a hat with slots is much easier than the technology with foil and a brush. This is because the risk of accidentally dyeing an unwanted hairline is minimized. A rubber hairdresser's cap covers the entire area of ​​the hair, and the required number of strands is pulled out through special holes in it with the help of a hook. For men, it is preferable to do highlighting using a cap, since in this case the roots are completely isolated and protected from the ingress of paint, which can be detrimental to the structure of the root system of male hair.

It is worth noting that it is not at all necessary to look for a special hairdressing hat with slots for highlighting. If you have an old, unnecessary swimming rubber cap, you can use it for this by cutting holes in it yourself.

Any cosmetic effect in the absence of proper regular care of the strands treated with dye can negatively affect the health of the root structure of the hairline. General recommendations for men for hair care after highlighting.

• It is highly recommended to use a conditioner or a special emollient balm after each hair wash.
• From time to time, a regenerating mask should be applied, which strengthens the structure of colored hair and gives it shine.
• It is better to choose moisturizing shampoos. Some manufacturers even make product lines specifically for highlighted hair.
• To keep streaked hair healthy, it is best to avoid exposure to UV rays.
• After washing, the hair cannot be combed, in this state they are still quite fragile, they can be severely damaged. It is better to let your hair dry a little and only then comb it.
• It is best to comb highlighted hair with combs or brushes made from natural materials. It can be wood, bone or natural bristle.

It will also be useful, at least for the first few weeks after highlighting, to use shampoos and softening balms produced specifically for colored hair. They contain special vitamins and elements that help to strengthen the hair structure after exposure to dyes.