Do Men Actually Color Their Hair?
Many men color their hair beginning in their mid-40’s (or earlier). The trick to doing this is that the hair should not look like it’s been colored. When it looks obvious (i.e, too dark or a light brown that looks orange), it’s embarrassing. The first time around, most men go for the full head dye job, that why it’s a dead give away. It’s preferable to spruce up graying temples at home (yes, I know the idea of home hair coloring is foreign to men). But it’s easy. Just buy a kit from a drugstore. But be careful, there are common pitfall. Select a color closest to your natural color (assuming you have some of that left). Limit application to graying areas only. The best trick I know is to use a cotton swab or toothbrush. Instead of leaving the color on for the prescribed 30 minutes, just wait 10 or 15 so some of the gray strands will remain for a more translucent effect (this also ensures that it won’t be too noticeable) . At the end, wash the hair and be careful to avoid stained hands (another give away of a die job). You can use petroleum jelly around your hair line to prevent the color from dripping into your face, ears, etc. If it goes awry, just get a haircut and try again.