Just as many people tend to change their look by subjecting their hair to a dyeing process, the beard and mustache can also be subjected to the same treatment for the same purpose.
Wearing a beard and mustache that are really very well maintained, attractive and healthy, is not an easy task; as some have surely thought.
On the contrary, it requires space, time and dedication to take care of those details that will make you look pleasant, both for yourself and for those around you.
If for genetic reasons the color of your facial hair has never pleased you, if it has grayed prematurely, or you simply want to give a radical change to your appearance; the resource of dyeing beards and whiskers is now an option that has already become a trend.
Before taking this big step, you should consider the following observations:
1. Evaluate the option of going to a stylist
Especially if it is your first time with this beard dyeing, the support that a professional can give you is invaluable.
He will let you know what are your best options in terms of dye color, amount to use, how to apply it and in short; all the details that you surely do not know, but that are fundamental to obtain a good result.
2. Create expectations based on your attributes
You should not think that at the end of the process, you will be identical to that celebrity in which you were inspired to dye your facial hair, because we all have different attributes.
Keep in mind that many of the images are manipulated to eliminate defects, and that’s why they look so perfect many times.
3. Keep in mind that the desired color is reached over time
One of the aspects that tend to discourage those who start in their first moment to dye their beard and mustache, is that at the end of the process the tone reached does not meet their expectations.
This is something of the most natural and does not have to take away your enthusiasm.
As the hair receives different applications of dye, to that same extent the color will strengthen and will look much better.
4. The length of the beard is important
The dye should only be used when your beard and mustache are sufficiently populated.
If your hair is sparse, dyeing them may not be the best option; but rather work on making it more abundant.
Taking into account the observations we have mentioned, it is time to start evaluating the whole aspect of the dyeing process.
Step-by-step dyeing process
Let’s now evaluate the facial hair dyeing process, so you should attend to the following considerations in case you decide to do it yourself:
Choose the right tone:
Remember that dark tones will look even darker.
For this reason, choose a color that is somewhat lighter than the one you have in your hair; for a more natural result.
Materials you’ll need:
The following is the most basic material you will need to dye your facial hair:
- The dye.
- Rubber gloves.
- Old towels or kitchen absorbent paper.
Dyeing process:
Start by putting on your rubber gloves, and then gradually apply the dye with the brush on the entire extension of the hair of your beard and your mustache since you use it only where there is gray hair; it will probably make you look like a kind of Dalmatian. You will place Vaseline in those areas that you are not interested in dyeing.
According to the specifications of the dye container, wait the time indicated there before proceeding to remove it from your facial hair.
For this task, use the towel or paper so that you can observe the result. If you think the hair is still too clear, you can reapply the dye and wait another while. Now proceed to remove the excess dye on the beard and mustache.
If it became very clear, repeat the procedure as already indicated. If it’s too dark, no problem. Really the color will fall with the following sub washes.
