Frosted tips have become a popular trend for men of all ages and backgrounds. This trendy hair color style can add a touch of excitement and playfulness to your appearance. In this article, we interview the renowned stylist, Larn Kieninger, who shares their expertise and experience on achieving the ideal frosted tips and how to maintain them. Let’s dive into the expert advice!
Meet The Expert
Larn Kieninger
Larn is a stylist and salon owner with over 17 years of experience.
You can find them at Barbara & Barbara in Chicago, IL.
Frosted Tips for Every Skin Tone
Frosted tips can work wonders for all skin tones and hair textures. However, it’s crucial to set realistic expectations about how light the stylist can go based on your natural hair color. Darker hair may need to lean towards warmer tones, such as golden, caramel, or honey, rather than platinum or silver.
To ensure the health of your hair, it’s essential not to over-lighten just for cooler, ashy tones. Larn emphasizes the significance of thoroughly consulting your stylist to discuss your lifestyle, preferred care routine, and maintenance expectations. Ultimately, confidence is key, and anyone can pull off the frosted tips look as long as they take care of their hair properly.
Effective Maintenance for Frosted Tips
Maintaining frosted tips is crucial for a lasting, vibrant look. Larn advises that most people need touch-ups every 6 to 10 weeks, depending on how fast their hair grows. If you have shorter hair and get regular haircuts, touch-ups may be required more frequently, around every 4 weeks, to maintain a consistent appearance. After getting your frosted tips, invest in a color care regimen to preserve the fresh color. Avoid using drugstore products that might dull or damage your newly colored hair.
Larn recommends using products like Eleven Australia Keep My Blonde shampoo and treatment for those aiming to maintain platinum or cool tones. Additionally, Innersense Organics Color hair bath and conditioner are excellent choices for all hair textures, especially curly hair. To protect and maintain hair health during the lightening process, Larn swears by the transformative K18 treatment.
What to Discuss with Your Stylist
If you’re considering frosted tips, don’t hesitate to plunge! Frosted tips are a fantastic way to experiment with hair color without committing to extensive upkeep. They offer versatility, allowing you to choose a look that fits your personality and style. When discussing the look with your stylist, clarify the desired outcome. Do you want a subtle, sun-kissed effect, or are you seeking an eye-catching wow factor?
Larn stresses the importance of understanding your client’s preferences and comfort levels. For those feeling unsure, starting with a subtle version of frosted tips can be a great way to ease into the style. The best part is that if you don’t love the look, it can be easily removed during your next haircut. Frosted tips cater to all lifestyles, making them a fun and low-maintenance hair color choice for men.
Photos of the Coolest Frosted Tips for Men
#1: Textured Mullet with Blonde Frosty Tips
Adding color to a mullet can change the way it looks. This mullet has been textured with blonde frost tips. The best thing I say about frosted tips is that you don’t need to constantly color them. They look just as good growing out. I recommend using Crazy Bull Space Dust Powder for added finished texture and a strong hold.
#2: ’90s Tight Frosted Tips
Frosted tips was massive in the 90s you saw it in every boy band you could imagine. The best thing about frosted tips is that they grow out nicely and have little upkeep. If you keep a short cut after 3-4 haircuts, they will be cut out, so this keeps hair damage down to a minimum. Using purple shampoo will keep them vibrant and light.
#3: Choppy Hair with Front Blonde Tips
Choppy hair with front blonde tips is a trendy and edgy hairstyle. It’s characterized by short, uneven layers that create a textured and tousled look. I recommend adding blonde tips at the front to add a striking contrast. Style with your favorite matte clay. Try Malin + Goetz Hair Pomade for the best piecey, spiked results.
#4: Highlighted Mullet with Side Burns
The highlighted mullet with sideburns is a bold hairstyle if you’re looking for a new, edgy style. It combines the classic mullet shape with vibrant highlights. The sideburns, accentuated with the same striking color, add a touch of rebelliousness.
#5: Icy Highlights on Short Crop Cut
This is a great way to add striking contrast to your short cut hairstyle. The pale, icy tones blend with the short length effortlessly. They deliver a fresh and edgy look that turns heads wherever you go. I recommend a haircut every 2 to 4 weeks and a highlight every 6 weeks to maintain your new, fun color.
#6: Blonde Faux Hawk on Black Hair
The blonde faux hawk on black hair is a modern hairstyle. It combines contrasting elements for a bold and edgy look. By adding blonde highlights, the faux hawk style creates a visual contrast. This hairstyle is a great choice for dudes who want to embrace their rebellious side with a unique hairstyle.
#7: Short Frosted Blonde Mullet
The frosted blonde mullet is a hairstyle that combines a retro-inspired cut with a twist. The frosted, bleached tips add dimension and depth to the hair. While the short length and mullet shape create a stylish and edgy look. This hairstyle is perfect for guys who want to rock a bold and daring haircut that is easy to style!
#8: Platinum Brushed-Up Hair with Short Sides
Try this platinum brushed-up hair with short sides if you want a sleek hairstyle. The platinum color adds a bold statement to the brushed-up top. The short sides create a clean and sharp contrast, resulting in a stylish and refined look. Blowdry upwards for volume, and hold and lock your look in with your favorite pomade finish.
#9: Curly Frosted Tips and Temp Fade
I recommend these curly frosted tips and a temp fade to create a stylish and modern hairstyle. It’s easy to maintain and adds contrast to the hair. Ask for the curly hair on the top and back to be adorned with frosted tips. The temp fade on the sides creates a clean and well-blended transition for a polished look. Don’t forget to ask your stylist for a curl cream or gel to keep you styled at home!
#10: Tapered Side and Shaved Line with Smokey Highlights
If you want a trendy hairstyle, I recommend a tapered side and shaved line with smokey highlights. The tapered sides offer a clean and sleek appearance.
#11: Bald Fade and Subtle Blonde Highlights
Ask your barber for this bald fade and subtle blonde highlights. It’s a clean and seamless look with brightness and dimension. Consider taking a gel home for shine or wax for a dry textured feel to keep your hair on point.
#12: Choppy Layers and White Frosted Tips
Choppy layers paired with white frosted tips create a trendy and edgy hairstyle. I recommend it for guys with fine to coarse straight hair. The white frosted tips add a striking contrast and a touch of boldness to the overall look. Prebook with your barber in 2-4 weeks to keep this haircut on point while your highlights grow out.
#13: Pale Blonde on Sleek Brown Hair
Blonde highlights on brown hair add dimension to the hairstyle. The mix of the light blonde hues with the rich brown base creates a striking and eye-catching look. These highlights can be placed to frame the face or distributed in the hair. This enhances its sleekness in the overall style.
#14: Short Brown Mullet with Bleached Tips
The short brown mullet with bleached tips is a trendy and sleek hairstyle. It combines the retro mullet with a modern twist. The hair is cut shorter on the sides and longer at the back, creating a distinctive mullet shape. The tips of the hair are then bleached, adding a bold contrast and creating a striking visual effect. This hairstyle is perfect for men who want to embrace a bold and unique look.
#15: Short Taper with Silver Tips
The short taper with silver tips is a hairstyle that combines a classic short taper cut with a bold twist. The sides and back are tapered close to the scalp, while the top is left slightly longer. The standout feature of this style is the silver tips. The ends of the hair are dyed in a striking color, adding a touch of edginess to the overall look. This hairstyle is perfect for guys who want to make a statement with their hair.
#16: Short Sides Long Top for Frosted Black Curls
Dark hair is harder to get lightly frosted tips on. It can be a process and involve toning out brassy colors. Remember this if you want to embark on the journey, but the results speak for themselves. Using purple shampoo will always aid the brightness. Left on for 5-10 mins can take the color up considerably.
#17: Temple Fade Cut with Grey Highlights
The temple fade cut with grey highlights is a stylish haircut. It combines a faded hairstyle with a touch of subtle grey color. The hair is faded short at the temples, creating a clean and sharp transition. Grey highlights are added to certain sections of the hair. This adds a cool and sophisticated accent that complements various hair colors. This hairstyle is ideal for men who want a modern and on-trend look.
#18: Mohawk with Frosted Tips and Shaved Design
The mohawk with frosted tips and shaved design is a bold and edgy hairstyle. It combines the iconic mohawk with a modern twist. The hair is styled into a strip of longer hair in the center. The sides are shaved close to the scalp. The frosted tips, achieved through lightening or coloring, contrast the look. This hairstyle is perfect for men who want to make a statement.
#19: High Fade Cut with White Blonde Highlights
Some like to experiment with color when growing their hair. It can leave you with another look. This high fade cut with white-blonde highlights shows dark regrowth. This gives another dimension to the finished look. Faded to the skin around the ears, it shows off the dark roots transitioning into the light top.
#20: Icy Silver on Tapered Cut
Icy silver hair on a tapered cut is a versatile and modern hairstyle. It combines bold colors with a sharp haircut. The silver color adds a cool touch to the hair, while the tapered cut provides clean lines and a polished look. A hot trend for spring and summertime!
#21: Short Pompadour with Subtle Highlights
The short pomp with subtle highlights is a stylish hairstyle that adds depth to the tips of the hair. The pompadour shape creates height and volume at the front. While the subtle highlights add a touch of contrast and visual interest. This mix of a classic cut with highlights offers an edgy twist. It’s an excellent choice for guys who want a refined yet trendy look.
#22: Messy Spiky Silver Hair
Messy spiky silver hair is a bold and daring hairstyle. It exudes confidence and can complement your individuality. The messy, tousled texture adds edge, while the silver color adds more contrast. This hairstyle is perfect for men who want to make a statement and embrace a unique and avant-garde look.
#23: Short Ash Blonde Messy Top
Short ash blonde hair with a messy top is a trendy and effortlessly cool hairstyle. The short length keeps the hair low-maintenance and easy to style. The ash-blonde color adds a modern and edgy touch. The messy top adds texture and a carefree vibe. It creates a stylish look perfect for men who want dimension with a relaxed hairstyle.
#24: Grown-Out Mullet Undercut with Frosted Highlights
The grown-out mullet undercut with frosted highlights is a daring and fashion-forward hairstyle. It combines elements of retro and modern aesthetics. The mullet’s longer back, and shorter sides offer a unique and edgy look. And the frosted highlights add a touch of contrast and dimension to the hair. This bold mix creates a statement style that exudes confidence.
#25: Blonde Accents on Taper Fade Cut
Blonde accents on a taper fade cut provide a stylish twist to the classic haircut. Blonde highlights on the tapered sides and back create a contrast against the hair color. This mix of colors adds depth and visual interest to the hairstyle. It enhances the overall texture and creates an eye-catching look.