7 popular bleached hair colors – Get idol-like hair with Chris in Taichung.

7 recommended men's hair colors for 2023

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 1: Platinum blonde

For those with a bold personality or in need of a standout look, such as dancers, band members, or other performing artists, platinum blonde is a daring option. This high-impact color is perfect for those with prior experience in unique hair colors. Asian celebrities like Nick Chou and G-Dragon have sported platinum blonde, creating memorable impressions and boosting their style. However, as mentioned before, people with darker skin tones should avoid this shade.

Although trying platinum blonde requires a significant leap, the advantage is that you won’t have to worry about fading into other shades. Just maintain the color with a color-depositing shampoo like "White" to prevent it from turning yellow.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 2: Light lilac pink

This is a great choice for those trying unique colors for the first time. The light lilac pink combines pink with a touch of purple, creating a misty, subtle shade. It’s perfect for those who fear overly saturated colors. As it fades, it transitions into a soft pink-gold without drastic changes, making it easy to manage. For daily care, you can maintain the color using color-depositing shampoos in Pink Lady and Violet to keep the shade vibrant.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 3: Milk tea gray

Gray and milk tea are popular hair color choices year-round, and combining these two creates the unique milk tea gray, which gives a mixed-race vibe. Chris highly recommends this color for men trying bleaching for the first time and who want a noticeable hair color. Chris notes that the key for first-time bleachers is choosing a color that fades in a manageable way, and milk tea is ideal for this. For daily maintenance, you can use color-depositing shampoo in Milk Tea and Rose Blue to keep the color fresh.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 4: Blue gray

For men who don't prefer overly saturated colors or want a cool, edgy look, blue-gray is an excellent choice. This shade has a distinct misty gray feel, and when it fades, it takes on a bit of ash green. For maintenance, use color-depositing shampoo in Rose Blue and Milk Tea to correct the greenish hue with the milk tea tone. A great example from Asian celebrities is Jeonghan from the Korean boy band Seventeen, whose blue-gray hair enhances his sharp and mysterious features. However, Chris advises men with darker skin tones to wear light makeup for a healthier complexion, as the color could otherwise make the overall look appear dull.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 5: Coral orange

Coral orange, Pantone's Color of the Year in 2019, is a softer alternative to the highly saturated sunset orange. With a hint of pink, coral orange is perfect for men who want a light hair color without being too bright, and it can enhance the complexion for those with dull skin tones. When it fades, it transitions to a pink-gold shade. To maintain the color, use color-depositing shampoos in Starry Orange and Milk Tea to keep the hue vibrant and balanced.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 6: Milk tea brown

Milk tea brown is a hair color that suits all skin tones. While subtle and understated, it enhances one's overall style. As it fades, it transitions into a manageable milk tea shade, making maintenance easy. Daily care is simple—just use a color-depositing shampoo in Milk Tea to keep the color fresh. This color is ideal for men bleaching their hair for the first time and is especially popular among students and office workers.

Men's Hair Color Recommendation 7: Iron gray

Chris mentions that iron gray is "a hair color you must try at least once in your life." For men looking to elevate their style, the high-quality look of iron gray is a great option, adding more dimension to the hair. However, as iron gray fades, it can develop an ash green tint. To maintain the color, you can use color-depositing shampoo in Rose Blue with a touch of Milk Tea to keep the shade looking fresh.

Things to consider for first-time bleaching

How to choose the right color for you?

When considering a unique hair color, first assess whether your profession has restrictions on hair color and your personal comfort level with bold shades. If work limits prevent you from opting for vibrant colors, you can choose shades centered around brown, such as milk tea or milk tea gray. These tones are easy to manage, and even when they fade, the color won’t look awkward.

For those not ready for a full head bleach, Chris recommends starting with partial bleaching, like highlights or sideburn coloring, which adds character. However, hair length should not be too short—ideally around 2 centimeters—so that the highlights can stand out.

Pre- and post-bleaching care tips

For those with oily scalps, Chris recommends not washing your hair the day before bleaching. Allow your scalp to produce natural oils that can protect it during the bleaching process, as bleaching can irritate the scalp. After bleaching, it’s best to wait two days before washing your hair. Exposure to water can cause pigment to fade, especially for bleached hair, so reducing the frequency of washing or using color-depositing shampoo after washing is important to maintain the color.

Additionally, Chris advises minimizing trips to the beach or swimming pools after bleaching. "Bleached hair exposed to seawater or highly alkaline water not only fades faster but also becomes tangled and damaged." To maintain both your color and hair quality, it’s essential to use color-depositing shampoos, hair masks, and regularly visit the salon for deep conditioning treatments.

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