All you need to know about beard dyeing

Confused what colour to dye your beard in? Our beauty expert tells you about it.

By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | | Published: February 7, 2017 4:23 pm

Men are obsessed with their beards. And with it comes a lot of grooming ideas. To improvise their looks or hide those little grays, beard dyeing has also become an important activity. There are some who even experiment with bold shades of green, red or purple. For the others, who are still have a lot of questions regarding beard dyeing or colouring, Aashmeen Munjal, owner of Star Salon n Spa, Delhi helps you solve them. Here s all you need to know about beard dyeing: Also Read - Attention men: Stay away from these common grooming mistakes during summers

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Dyeing beards can be quite tricky. If you end up choosing the wrong colour, you are going to be noticed by everyone. Experimenting with colours is better with hair than beards. The thumb rule is to choose a colour matching your hair colour or those of your eyebrows. You can also choose a colour that matches the colour of your eyeballs. Read: Here are home remedies to grow beard faster

A shade lighter than that of your hair can also be experimented with as it will not stand out. But anything darker or different will make it look unnatural especially if it s a black colour. So if it is your first time, visit a good salon and take recommendations from experts. It will take weeks to undo the wrong choice you make in beard dyeing or might call for sacrificing all that facial hair. So be wise. Read: 7 reasons why guys with beards make the best boyfriends.

Beard dyeing – Pre and post care

Facial skin is sensitive. If you have any cuts or burns, avoid colouring or dyeing till it heals. Patch test is necessary for beards too just like your hair. If you have sensitive skin, do not skip the patch test.

After dyeing, apply a moisturiser or aloe vera gel to retain the moisture. Aloe vera gel can be applied regularly to beard hair to keep it soft and supple suggests Aashmeen. It also gives a nice cooling effect. Read: How to trim your beard the right way with an electric shaver.

Points to remember before beard dyeing

Avoid shampooing or conditioning your beard for at least 1 day prior to colour application for better penetration of colour.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your neck, ears and facial skin that is not covered by the beard. This will prevent unnecessary staining of the skin around.

Also, always dye or colour your beard a few days before the event or any important occasion you are preparing for. This will make your beard look more natural and will also give you time to get rid of the colour stains from the skin below the hair. Moreover, if you have not liked the look after colouring, you still have time to get rid of it. Read: 7 tips to style your beard the right way

Can hair colour be used for dyeing beards?

Yes. You can use hair colour for colouring your beard. However, the mixing of contents is softer when you are dyeing your beard and the sitting time is lesser. If you use a 30 or 20 volume developer for regular hair colouring, you will have to use a 10 volume developer for the beard to make it look natural.

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Published : February 7, 2017 4:23 pm

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