Some men like to manage the amount of gray hair in their beards as they age. One way to easily control this visible aging sign is by simply coloring their beard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, when coloring a beard, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind to achieve desirable and natural-looking results. This includes color selection, application method, type of dye, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While coloring your beard is a quick and easy way to appear younger, things can also go bad in a hurry. The reason is that the natural coloring of your facial hair isn’t just one tone, but each hair follicle color varies subtly from one strand to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you color your facial hair, it removes this natural variance in color, resulting in flat or dull-looking results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So when you color your beard, know that it will never look as good (color-wise) before you had any gray hairs. That being said, careful selection of the color covered in the next section can still produce great results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: Men with jet black hair are an exception to this and can apply dye to cover up gray hairs without worrying.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Selecting the appropriate color is the most important part of dyeing your beard. The goal is to get results that don’t provide a jarring or unnatural appearance with the final results. Therefore, take a moment to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on how many gray hairs you have in your beard will determine if you should go with a touch-up or a complete dye application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You want to select a beard dye closest to your natural hair color. You can use the hair on the top of your head as a guide, especially if gray hairs are minimal. Applying a dye that is too dark will look bad. Close friends and family members will likely notice that something is off<\/em> – subtle coloring is key here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When uncertain, always select a lighter shade, as you can darken your beard with another application if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Should you dye your beard all at once, or gradually? Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most beard dyes rely on direct and full application of the coloring agent, which provides immediate results. This is ideal for men who know exactly the color they want their beard and aren’t interested in fine-tuning their appearance. Plus, this method is quick and you can be finished in only five minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beard dye shampoos or comb-in beard dyes are great for gradually coloring your facial hair. When used repeatedly, these gradual dyes will darken your facial hair a shade with each use. This allows you to get more fine-tuned <\/em>results that will often look more natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before dyeing your beard, think about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not color your beard<\/em><\/strong> before a significant life event such as a wedding, job interview, etc., unless it’s at least one week away. If the results are not good, you give yourself time to make changes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Consider the following for longer-lasting and better-looking results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While similar, beard dyes have special applicators to ensure that gray hairs are fully colored for consistent-looking results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you still want your beard to be just a shade or two lighter, one of the best things you can do is jump in the shower and scrub it with a bar of soap and a washcloth several times. If not satisfied with the results, you should consider using a color stripping shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The chemicals found in swimming pools may strip some of the dye from your beard. Therefore you will want to just simply wash your facial hair, as you would with the rest of your body, once you are done swimming for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beard dye is intended only to last approximately two to three weeks before a reapplication is necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some men like to manage the amount of gray hair in their beards as they age. One way to easily control this visible aging sign is by simply coloring their … <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":61674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[966],"tags":[998],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1043"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1043"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1043\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1043"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1043"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1043"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Choosing The Right Dye For Your Beard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gray Hair Density<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Low Contrast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Do You Want Immediate or Gradual Results?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Immediate Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gradual Results<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How To Prepare When Dyeing Your Beard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How To Maintain Your Beard Afterwards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Common Questions That Men Have When It Comes To Dyeing Their Beard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can I just use hair color on my beard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Help! My beard is too dark; what can I do to lighten it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is it safe to go swimming after coloring my beard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How often should I dye my beard?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n