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If you aren't willing to embrace going gray, just any old dye won't do—you need the best hair dye for men. And you'll need a plan. We're all for owning your silver strands, but, yes, it's easier said than done. They might appear far sooner than you'd ever expect, or possibly the salt is peppering itself is coming on far faster than you'd like. Going gray—or rather, accepting it—takes time. And in the meantime, you might want to try some hair color to replace your own hair color (or, heck, perhaps a totally new one). That's understandable. And, luckily, it's pretty easy too.

It's safe to assume in addition you want to dye your own hair without calling any undue focus on the fact. You want to cover the grays without showing around work two shades darker entirely. So, what's the very best hair dye for guys to make use of, and how should you deploy it? Could it be worth seeing a colorist? (That's the individual at the salon who handles the dyeing.) Or can it be an activity you are able to tackle at home?

Here's an idea for you.

See also: The Best Hair Products for Naturally Gray Hair

When to see a specialist colorist, and when to DIY

Let's be realistic: An expert colorist will always deliver better, blended coverage than any at-home hair dye kit. That is a given. But maybe that $10 box dye is really a tempting alternative, and maybe you're hellbent on doing it yourself. Fine. But so long as it's not your hubris talking, then here's a great way to determine when you'll need a professional, and when you can attempt it at home.

If you're in the beginning of your graying, and if those hairs are still sprinkled throughout the hair as opposed to concentrated in large patches, you then are a perfect candidate for an at-home attempt. However, if your gray hairs are advanced and more patchy that peppery, or if you're just gray all over, then please seek the help of a specialist colorist, at risk of color-blocking yourself in a very unnatural way. A colorist can tone and balance colors exceptionally, plus the salon-quality products they choose will soon be better to preserve (and tone for yourself) as the days pass.

If you're dyeing in the home

In the event that you insist on dyeing your gray hairs in the home, then heed this advice: Choose subtly, not shock. Most men's hair dyes, when matched to your tone, already are likely to honor this code—particularly those that explicitly color grays. They offer you a softer finish, and are created to target the little specks. On another hand, hair dye boxes with big, shiny hair models tend to be geared towards people looking to select one bold but uniform transformation. (That's not you in this case.)

The one thing to consider is that gray hair is less receptive to dye. It isn't as porous and nimble as the remainder of your hair, and typically lacks the oil levels, too (hence why gray hair is prone to looking dull). So this is exactly why plenty of these gray-hair targeting products, for men and women alike, are a better investment than standard dyes.

Try a color developer

However, if you're planning to dye your gray hairs and want them to become more receptive to the dye—or if you've had problems previously with dye reception and coverage—then perhaps you need to start with a hair developer to open up the cuticle. This is probably an email for patchier guys who should probably visit a professional. But it's still important to learn about if you're struggling for spotty coverage, too.

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