You took the plunge and grew a beard. You committed, sweated out the itchy times with Grow A Beard Balm, achieved that perfect shape, and – disaster! It’s the wrong color!
Maybe it doesn’t match the hair on your head, has a little more gray than you would like, or you just want to change up the entire color scheme of the hair above the neck. Easy fix, right? Just dye it! Grab some Just For Men and the grocery store and go to town, right? Wrong.
Just For Men is falling out of favor as reports mount of severe allergic reactions, some bad enough to land users in the hospital. Just For Men uses known allergen Phenylenediamine (PPD) in its mixture. Known reactions to PPD include dermatitis, itchiness, chemical burns, swelling, even life-threatening anaphylaxis.
Grow A Beard products like our Beard Oil and Beard Balm are all-natural and organic because health and safety come first. Until Just For Men gets their act together around the inclusion of PPD, Grow A Beard doesn’t think it’s worth the risk. Instead, consider these alternative beard dyes with excellent reputations for safety and satisfactory results.
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THE HENNA GUYS HAIR AND BEARD DYE.
The Henna Guys most closely align with Grow A Beard in terms of product formulation. Devoid of harsh chemicals including PPD, every ingredient the Henna Guys include in their Hair and Beard Dye is all-natural and proven to contribute to the health of your hair.
It’s also proven to produce amazing results with brown hair. It doesn’t do as well with black hair. The dye comes packed in aluminum foil for longer shelf life, and no powder included in the formula is older than eighteen months, ensuring maximum potency out of the package. For that kind of quality, this is a great deal.
GODEFROY PROFESSIONAL TINT KIT.
This cream-based formula is easy to apply without making a mess, and it knocks out even the most stubborn of gray hairs. The package includes twenty encapsulated applications. As an added benefit, Godefroy’s dying solution does not stain the skin; it only interacts with hair.
The color lasts for several weeks and is easy to remove earlier with a second treatment if you don’t like it or want to go in a different direction. It’s pricy, though. Beware if you have sensitive skin – allergic reactions have happened, though they are far from common.
CLAIROL NATURAL INSTINCTS SEMI-PERMANENT HAIR COLOR KIT.
Clairol Natural Instincts is hard to beat for user-friendliness. It goes on in as little as ten minutes and lasts between four and six weeks. The color fades naturally over the course of up to 28 washings without leaving unsightly root lines.
This product also stands out for including no ammonia whatsoever. It replaces this stiff ingredient with soothing aloe and antioxidants, for a much less toxic, long-lasting dyeing effect. You can even play with dyeing times. Leave the dye in longer if you want a darker color – but be careful.
This dye can stain the skin, a blemish that can last for hours. If you have sensitive skin, watch out for itchiness and irritation as a possible aftereffect.
SURYA HENNA BEARD DYE.
In Surya you have a plant-based, vegan, GMO-free product with centuries of safe and effective use to back it up. Chemical free, it instead contains invigorating agents to leave your beard thicker and softer than before the treatment. Long-lasting at 4-8 weeks with regular rinsing, it is certified hypoallergenic by dermatological testing.
The product comes as an easy-to-apply cream. For best results, avoid washing your beard for 48 hours after application. Otherwise, the dye may fade too quickly. The package is a little pricey, but includes multiple applications and should last you a while with proper care.
REFECTOCIL.
If you have sensitive skin, give RefectoCil serious consideration. It has an excellent reputation for avoiding reactions. Play it safe, though, by testing it on a small area of beard and skin. If after ten minutes you notice no adverse effects, consider yourself good to go. RefectoCil color lasts as long as six weeks, outperforming many competitors in the mild dye space. A favorite in salons, it goes on easy, but be aware that the dye is sold separately from the developer, so you actually need to buy two products to get a functional solution.
BLACKBEARD FOR MEN.
A whole different concept in beard coloring, Blackbeard is a daily dye that lasts up to 12 hours. Lab-certified as hypoallergenic, it may be a great option for men with sensitive skin because it is a cosmetic product, not a dye. Befitting its temporary nature, it goes on in seconds, dries quickly, and resists moisture. In addition to the beard, it works great on sideburns, mustaches, and eyebrows.
If you have a full beard that you want to color, the cost of applying Blackbeard to the whole thing every day can quickly get out of control; a more permanent dye solution may be more appropriate.
However, Blackbeard for Men is worth considering for men with stubble or light facial hair that they want to color, or if they just have small spots on the beard that they want to color and find a great match. Under those circumstances, it is much safer and far less commitment.
GRIZZLY ORGANIC & NATURAL DARK BROWN.
You knew we were going to like a product that included the words “organic,” “natural,” and “grizzly” in the title. Formulated from herbal powder, Grizzly is just what it promises – all-organic and chemical free. The chances of sensitive skin reacting to this beneficent mixture are extremely low. It is also waterproof and does not stain the skin.
Grizzly is unusual among the class of permanent hair dyes in that it colors the surface of the hair without penetrating into the hair follicles. This has the benefit of maintaining a more natural coloration instead of being artificially intense. It keeps color for about two weeks and fades naturally without noticeable roots.
Your beard may turn green immediately after application. Don’t panic. This effect fades overnight. Just be ready for it if you were planning to take your beard out on the town right away.
Keeping a healthy beard is just as important as picking out which color to use. Check out our 6-in-1 Grooming Kit that includes a beard brush, beard comb, balm, oil, trimming scissors, and shaper. Trust us, it’s to dye for.
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