Lots of guys notice that their facial hair, once it grows out enough, is a different color than the hair on your head (raise your hand if you’ve ever wondered why your beard is red). This natural beard dye uses henna, instead of the usual chemicals, to subtly dye hair and camouflage greys without irritation. Soft black is a very light subtle black that adds shine and character to dull black or salt and pepper black. Whether you’re hoping to dye just your beard or every single hair on your head, this semi-customized color is a great way to go.

Lots of guys notice gray hairs popping up in their beards before they start seeing them on their heads. And remember, when using any dye product, you’ll always want to follow the package instructions and patch test first. If you have ultrasensitive skin or you want to be ultra safe, we recommend applying a small patch of Beard Dye on your inner arm at the elbow. To make sure you won't have an issue with the hair dye you've chosen, rub a single drop onto an inconspicuous area of skin, like your wrist or the inside of your elbow. I had spent roughly a decade growing my brows back, but in just a matter of minutes, they had suddenly morphed into the arches I always wanted.This customized dye kit is like getting a professional color job without hightailing it to a hair salon (and spending hours in the colorist’s chair). Most beard dyes come in natural colors because, in general, dudes who dye their beard are looking to hide grays or even out the natural tone. If you dye your beard and don’t like the results, your best bet is to make an appointment with a professional. You can always leave it on longer, but the biggest issue I see is that people’s brows get tinted too dark and they’re unhappy with how dark they are.

Even though it’s powerful stuff, it’s easy to use (just shampoo it out after it sits for five minutes) and won’t stain your skin (which is a bigger risk whenever you use very dark dye). If you have dark hair, go with a deep brown rather than black, which almost always looks artificial. Since the provided brush is intended for facial hair, I use a clean spoolie brush to carefully brush the mixture into my brows.True Sons solved that problem by putting their dye in a foam, which makes applying it more like shaving cream than a goopy, drippy mess. And while all these dudes are rocking new trends, what’s most exciting about these dye jobs is their devil-may-care attitude. Or you might have noticed more white or gray hairs propping up in your beard than you have on top—that’s common, too.

Neem oil and select herbs are added to hold back the darkest color expression, allowing a light, balanced color that’s equal parts gentle and rich. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. After washing the brows and surrounding skin, be sure to dry thoroughly so dye can't seep off the hair. When uncertain, always select a lighter shade, because in this way you can go to a darken color, if necessary. The dye itself comes in 20 single-use capsules—break one open and mix with the developer to create the dye—which means you’ll get a ton more applications out of one box than any other kit on this list.

A Grizzly Mountain beard will always look natural since the oxidization process respects the varying degrees of coarseness of your beard follicles. In general terms, the change will be gradual with the amount and length of coverage increasing with each additional treatment.