In this day and age when gender-neutral living is becoming more mainstream, if a pink hairdo is ticking your fancy, then maybe it’s also time for you guys to jump on the latest non-binary extravaganza of tinkering with your tresses.

With trends such as the man-bun becoming more commonplace, unisex living is booming! And it’s not just the hairstyles that are changing – its men’s hair color too!

More and more men are joining the psychedelic trend of Merman Hair and are dying their locks (and sometimes beards and eyebrows) with a rainbow of impressive, surprising and dramatic colors.

Tips to Color Your Hair Pink

If you are thinking about joining suit with the Merman Hair trend, or even just staying away from more ‘natural’ color hair, then here are a few things to consider for guys with pink hair first:

• Fierce or Flattering: With the number of colors available to play with, first decide if you want to go bold and brash or more playfully pastel. But also make sure that the color choice will suit you. Some pastel colors can wash out those with paler toned skin, those with darker skin may have problems with yellows and oranges and reds can sometimes cause the skin to look pallid. So, make sure your decision will suit your skin, and if in doubt, have a word with your stylist.
• Temporary Tones: Not all hair color has to be permanent, and if you are just wanting a temporary change or to test the water with a new shade, then make sure you only opt for a semi-permanent dye.
• Work-It: You may be rocking your new look, but this doesn’t mean that your boss will be on board. Check first of all that your new style isn’t going to cause a shaded snag with your employer.
• Be Patient: A bold and unconventional color doesn’t always take straight away, especially if you have dark hair. Getting the color of your merman dreams may involve several attempts or visits to the stylist which can result in more cost than you had anticipated.
• Bleach Boy: If you are after a particularly bold and bright color you may have to bleach your hair, and if you are precious about the quality of your tresses, then this may not be something you want to opt for. Bleach can be highly harmful to hair causing breakage, so it is often advisable to seek the advice of a stylist before slathering on any chemicals.
• Don’t Be Dull: Unconventional colors, especially bold ones, can also fade very quickly. To keep the color longer you are advised not to wash your hair as regularly as this will fade or dull the hue. You will also need to reconsider the products you use so that they do not strip the color from your hair.
• Back To Your Roots: If you do opt to have a more eccentric look, such as a rainbow dye, then you will need to keep on top of the coloring so that your style stays in top condition. Hair can grow quickly which means you may be re-doing your roots every 4-6 weeks, which can be time-consuming and also costly.