Here’s an updated look at the man bun with highlights, based on trends and expert tips:
What Is a Man Bun with Highlights?
A man bun with highlights blends carefully placed lighter strands into your bun—typically near the top, along strands, or closer to the hairline—to create dimension, visual texture, and contrast with your natural color. It’s a modern, almost sun‑kissed effect rather than bold, frosted tips (Haircut Inspiration).
🔍 Why Choose Highlights for Your Man Bun?
- Adds depth and texture: Highlights can make your bun appear fuller and more dynamic, especially with straight or limp hair (GQ, Wikipedia).
- Enhances movement and dimension: Strategic lightening adds contrast and lift to the knot, creating a natural, surf‑inspired aesthetic (GQ).
- Sun‑soaked vibe: Modern highlights achieve a relaxed, beachy finish rather than harsh, artificial tones (GQ).
💇♂️ Popular Highlighted Man Bun Styles
- Subtle Blonde/Lighter Strands in a Sleek Man Bun: Highlight tips or top sections for natural contrast; works well with a fade or undercut (Haircut Inspiration).
- Messy or Curly Bun with Highlights: Loose, textured bun with golden or honey‑tone pieces woven throughout; great for adding depth to curls (Haircut Inspiration).
- Undercut or Mid Fade + Highlighted Top Knot: Sharp fade on the sides, contrasted with highlighted top hair twisted into a small bun (manhaircuts.com).
- Bicolor/Braided Bun: Dark roots blended into lighter braids or chunky highlights wrapped into the bun create a bold layered effect (menhairstylesworld.com, Haircut Inspiration).
🧴 How to Get It Right & Care Tips
- Length Matters: Aim for at least 6–12″ of hair so that highlighted strands show when tied up. Thicker hair yields more dramatic texture and contrast (menhairstylesworld.com, top10sense.com, manhaircuts.com).
- Professional Colorist Recommended: Techniques like balayage or foil highlights give seamless, modern results. Avoid DIY unless you have experience—prevent harsh brass or uneven tones (GQ).
- Maintenance Essentials:
- Use color-safe shampoo and conditioner to preserve tone.
- Consider toners or silver shampoo if your highlights trend cool to avoid brassiness (byrdie.com).
- Deep-condition regularly to restore moisture post-lightening.
- Gentle Styling:
- Sorting Uneven Hair:
- If you have shorter or uneven layers, keep bun placement centered and use products to hold stray strands (Reddit).
⚠️ Who Should Be Careful?
- Thinning or fragile hair: Highlights can stress delicate cuticles—choose subtle, infrequent application.
- Very dark hair: High-contrast blonde or pastel highlights may look unnatural. Stick to light browns or caramel tones.
- Color upkeep required: Highlighted man buns need ongoing care to maintain shine, softness, and tonality.
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