Gray Blending for Men: Natural Looking Hair Color at the Barbershop
What gray blending is, how it differs from box dye, who it suits, what to expect in the chair, how it grows out, and what men's hair color costs.
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Natural looking gray blending and full color, done by licensed barbers.
Why Choose Deja Vu Barbershop For Men's Hair Color
Men's color is easy to get wrong: too flat, too obviously "done," or growing out awkwardly within a couple weeks. Our barbers take a lighter touch: subtle gray blending that softens without erasing your natural color, or fuller coverage when that's what you want, always with a finish that looks like you, not like a dye job. It pairs especially well with a classic scissor cut for a polished, professional look.
What You Get
- A consultation on tone and coverage before we start
- Professional, barbershop grade color products
- Gray blending or full coverage, your choice
- A natural finish that grows out cleanly
Good For
- Subtle Gray Blending, softens gray without a dramatic all over change
- Full Coverage, for clients who want their original color back
- Special Occasions, looking sharp for an event, interview, or photos
Murray Hill Barbershop Questions, Answered
Yes. Our approach is built around subtle, natural looking results, whether that means full coverage or blending gray to soften it rather than eliminate it entirely.
Men's hair color is $55 at Deja Vu Barbershop.
Most men's color services take about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the level of gray coverage or blending requested.
We recommend booking ahead online at Setmore for color services, though you can always walk in if a barber is available.
Yes. Book the color with a fade or scissor cut and both are done in the same chair.
Longer than a cut. Book online rather than walking in so the time is set aside.
Deja Vu Barbershop is on E 34th Street in Murray Hill, steps from Grand Central. Browse the full service menu, see our gallery of real work, or walk in and call (212) 576-1062 to book your chair.
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