Today, men's beard care is not limited to just washing and trimming it. Many representatives of the stronger sex prefer to change their image by coloring it. Someone chooses bright extraordinary shades, someone makes it to match the hair. In addition, beard coloring masks gray hair and solves the problem of uneven pigmentation. What means to use for this and what does the whole staining process look like? We will find out about this.
Means for coloring beard and mustache
First of all, it is worth noting that hair dye is by no means suitable for dyeing a beard. The fact is that ammonia and hydrogen peroxide are present in the composition of such a product, and the skin on the face is highly sensitive, so it can provoke redness and irritation. Moreover, such paint can stain the beard.
For beard dyeing, special products are on sale, which contain more gentle substances. If a man wears a mustache, they will have to be dyed as well. In this case, you can use persistent coloring compositions, tint shampoos or henna-based mustache wax. A tool of this kind is intended to fix the mustache, but its regular use will lead to a change in the color of the vegetation above the upper lip.
Types of paints and their differences from each other
Moustache dyes are temporary and permanent. The first group includes tonics, in which sparing substances are present. Their operating principle is as follows. In the process of washing the hair scales open, and the pigment gets into them. Then the cuticle on the hairs closes, thereby fixing the color. With each washing procedure, the pigment will be washed out through the open scales, and soon the beard will acquire a natural shade.
As for persistent products, they include substances such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. It is they who contribute to the deep penetration of the coloring agent into the hair structure. In paints intended for beards and mustaches, there are fewer of these substances than those intended for hair on the head. However, they cannot be called completely safe, their inept use can harm the skin and hairs.
Let's take a closer look at the properties and compositions of both groups of beard coloring products.
Tinted products
The tinting agent is ideal for dyeing your beard at home if you want to get a short-term effect. Use gel paintsconsistency can be once a week. Thus, it will be possible to constantly maintain the desired shade.
An alternative to tinting products can be tinted shampoos and hair foams. It is worth noting that such cosmetic products are considered more affordable financially. If the task is to mask gray hair and make adjustments to the original shade, you can use Just for men, Dexe, Delia tonics and paints.
On the modern cosmetic market, there are also coloring agents that are washed off after the first wash. The substance is applied to washed hair, dries and lasts until the next contact with water. As a rule, such a remedy is applied in the morning, and washed off in the evening. Leaving it on your hair at night is not recommended, because it can leave marks on your sleep items. A huge advantage of modern dyes is that they can be used to mask gray hair and provide a uniform beautiful shade. However, this beard coloring at home allows you to experiment with colors.
Persistent colors
It has already been mentioned above that ordinary hair dye should not be used to color facial hair. As for the means for changing the shade of eyelashes and eyebrows, the situation is different with them. Such cosmetic products are quite suitable for beards and mustaches. Among them, funds from Estel Professional, RefectoCil, Delia deserve special attention. Their color palette is not too diverse, but in any case, you can choose for yourselfthe most suitable option.
Dexe and Just for men can be distinguished from persistent paints. Painting the beard with henna or basma also gives a lasting effect. These natural dyes have a lot of advantages. First of all, it is worth mentioning their environmental friendliness and gentle composition.
To get the desired shade, you need to know in what proportions to mix plant-based dyes. Henna gives a reddish-blond tint, but if you add it with basma, you can achieve a darker color.
Where to buy products for coloring beards and mustaches
Specialized beard coloring products are not available in all stores. If you want to change its shade, you can order paint in the online store. Beard coloring in a barbershop is also the best solution for those who prefer to use the services of professional masters.
If we talk about dyes for eyebrows and eyelashes, tonics and tinted shampoos, then they can be purchased at any cosmetic store.
How to choose a color
There should be no difficulty in choosing a shade. To make it easier to decide, you can take into service the recommendations of professionals:
- It is desirable that the color of the beard and mustache match the shade of the hair. A deviation of one tone is allowed. Do not make a choice on contrasting shades. Dark head hair and a red beard are not the best combination.
- If you want to make significant changes to your usual image, you can stop at a creative coloring option. In this case, it means painting the beard with paint in red, blue, green or light green. To do this, it is advisable to purchase funds with a temporary effect.
- In order not to miscalculate with a shade, you can look at the photos of those who have already experimented with shades. They show a beard dyed before and after.
- Black is not shown to everyone. A beard in this shade is suitable for brunettes with a dark skin tone.
- Men with a Slavic type of face should opt for chestnut and chocolate shades. The color palette of beard paints is not too diverse, so it is advisable to dye your beard white in the salon.
How to dye your beard with paint yourself
You need to thoroughly prepare for the procedure for dyeing your beard at home.
From materials and tools you will need:
- baby fat cream;
- gloves;
- cotton pads;
- plastic container;
- paint brush.
The staining scheme will be as follows:
- First you need to wash your beard and let it dry completely. If a tinting agent is chosen for coloring the beard, the hair should not be dried, because it only works on wet hair.
- Then attention is paid to the modeling of the beard and mustache. For such manipulations, you can use a trimmer or scissors.
- On those places where the paint can stain the skin, you need to apply cream. Next, you can start applying the coloring composition. It is worth considering that the paint to obtain a resistantcolors are difficult to wash off from any type of surface, therefore, before the procedure, the floor and all objects that are nearby must be covered with polyethylene, newspapers or paper towels.
- To achieve a uniform shade, the paint should be thoroughly mixed, the presence of lumps in the composition is unacceptable.
- Paint is applied to the beard with a brush or cotton pad. Then you need to do a light massage. This will allow the mixture to lie evenly on all hairs. If the product has gone beyond the contours of the beard, it must be washed off with a damp cotton pad. After 10-30 minutes (the exact information is indicated on the package with the coloring composition), the paint must be washed off with a regular shampoo.
How to dye your beard with tinting agent
If the beard is dyed with tinting shampoo, gloves may not be used to apply it. Apply the composition only on wet hairs. After 20 minutes, the product should be washed off with clean water and a hair balm should be applied to the beard to set the tone.
Henna beard dyeing
This coloring option has some features. Vegetable dyes must be mixed in proportion, which depends on what shade you want to achieve. To get a medium tone, you need to take henna and basma in equal proportions. A mixture of coloring powders is poured with warm water and stirred until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Then the gruel is distributed on the beard and mustache.
The product is kept on the hairs for about an hour, after which it is washed off with warm water. If the color is uneven, the procedure can be repeated. This timethe mixture should be applied to insufficiently colored areas.
Should I turn to the professionals?
If there is an opportunity, definitely worth it. Masters in the barbershop will help you choose the most suitable shade and do everything at a professional level.
Men's facial hair grows back fairly quickly, so when it comes to painting the beard white, the procedure will have to be repeated regularly. Not everyone can afford frequent trips to the salon, so you can master the technique of staining at home.
Care for a dyed beard
Caring for a dyed beard is easy. To maintain the durability of the paint, it is advisable to refrain from daily hair washing. Shampoos for colored hair are ideal for a beard. After dyeing, you may notice that the hairs on the face have become stiffer, but this problem can be solved by applying balms and oils.
Basic oils give a good effect: almond, olive, argan. Aromatic oils are saturated with substances that will help maintain he althy hairs. Essential oils can help fight the smell of cigarette smoke that lingers in your beard, so they can be used by those who smoke. It is enough to rub a few drops of aromatic agent in the palms of your hands and rub it into wet hairs. The following oils have beneficial properties:
- tea tree;
- chamomile;
- rosewood;
- ylang-ylang;
- incense;
- orange;
- mint;
- lemon.
Repainting
The regrown roots will indicate that it is time to repeat the staining procedure. However, in this case, it is not necessary to completely dye the beard - it is enough to apply the coloring composition only to the hair, which differ in color. After several months of regular staining, you will be able to master the technique of doing it at home and the procedure will no longer seem so complicated.
Disadvantages and advantages of staining
Beard and mustache coloring has its pros and cons. The advantage of the procedure is that a man has the opportunity to try on any image and experiment with shades. In addition, the dye can mask early gray hair and the mismatch of the shade of the beard with the colors of the hair on the head.
You can also practice dyeing your hair and beard the same color. In this case, you will have to use two different colors, the main thing is to skillfully choose shades.
If we talk about the shortcomings, then here we are talking about the regularity of staining. Frequent trips to the salon will cost a lot, and you will also have to spend money on the purchase of dyeing products at home. The downside is also that not every store paint will cope with painting a beard gray or white. As a rule, a limited range of such funds is on sale. However, if you look at how beard coloring looks before and after the procedure, you can see some pluses - it noticeably refreshes and rejuvenates.
Conclusion
Those men who have not previously dyed their beard, but intend to do so, can opt for paints with a short effect. Beginners can be invited to start experimenting with natural dyes in the form of henna and basma. The coloring process is not too complicated, so anyone who wants to change their image can master it. In this case, the main thing is to take into account all the subtleties and acquire high-quality paint. Do not forget that a dyed beard needs additional moisture and nutrition.
