BEARD DYE: SHOULD YOU DYE YOUR BEARD?
So, you see a little bit of salt and pepper color in your beard, but you're not quite ready to embrace that look. Should you or shouldn't you dye your beard?
Whether to dye your beard ultimately comes down to personal style. You can dye your beard, or you can choose to embrace the natural color of those hairs.
If you are choosing to dye your beard, you'll want to make sure you use a high-quality product that's made for beard hair.
Beard Dye vs. Temporary Beard Color
When deciding to color your beard, you now have two options. You can choose between a traditional beard dye or a temporary beard color. There are advantages and disadvantages to both products and which one you choose will come down to personal preference.
Traditional beard dyes are the most common, and many people use them to cover unwanted grey hairs in a beard. These products provide a brush applicator and take significantly less amount of time to develop.
Depending on the product you choose, they will be a permanent or semi-permanent color. These products last for a few weeks at a time, so you won't need to reapply color every few days. The color holds up against water and tends to be smudge-resistant.
If you have a full beard, beard dyes are capable of handling a high volume of color that temporary beard color cannot. Be prepared when using beard dye, since it takes around 15 minutes to apply the color and then a maximum of 30 for the color to sit on your beard.
Temporary beard color is dye-free and does not stain your beard hair. These products will surround your hair with color, which can make your beard look fuller than it is.
When using a temporary beard dye, you can expect the results to last for about two days before it begins to fade or is completely worn off. While temporary beard color won't last as long as using beard dye, it takes a lot less time to apply.
If you have a patchy or a beard that's thinner than you would like, you can use temporary beard color on the skin to make it appear fuller. These are safe to use on your skin, unlike beard dyes. Temporary beard color is often used to prolong the lifespan of a dye job.
How Often Can You Dye Your Beard?
If you've dyed your beard and can't get enough of how it looks, you're going to want to keep up with the new color. But similar to dying the hair on your head, you need to be careful about how often you're dying it, especially depending on the products you're using.
If you're going the more natural dye route, such as using lemon juice, chamomile tea, or baking soda, you're going to be able to dye your beard more frequently than those using a product that has harsh chemicals.
When you're taking the natural approach, you can dye your beard every day if you so choose. You'll probably need to use these products for a few days in a row to achieve your desired look.
Now, if you're using legitimate beard dye, you do not want to be putting these chemical dyes on your beard every day. When using beard dye, you can dye it every few weeks to keep your beard color consistent. If you're using the same product every time, be sure to check the instructions.
The same goes for temporary beard color. You'll always want to check with the instructions to see how often you can dye your beard based on that specific product. But, with temporary beard color, you can dye your beard every couple of days.
How Long Does Beard Dye Last?
The answer to this question depends on the product you use. Traditional beard dyes will typically last in your beard for about one to two weeks before you'll start to see a drastic change in your beard's color.
However, there are beard dyes on the market that promote a longer-lasting color. Depending on how well you take care of your beard color, you may be able to get away without fully dying your beard for a month or two.
When working with temporary beard color, you'll probably notice a change in the color after about two days. Products work differently on everyone, so trial and error will be your best friend when deciding how long you can go in-between colors.