Learn How To Dye Your Beard at Home

Whether you’re over the salt and pepper beard look, wanting to dip your toes in the at-home hair color category for the first time, or are just dying (see what we did there?) to try something new, beard dye for men is a really great way to change up your look without fully committing to dying your whole head. Plus those grays do come first on the beard, don’t they? The good news is that there are products out there that make it incredibly easy for you to dye your beard in your own bathroom, and you’ll be amazed by how much coloring your beard can take years off your appearance. Below, you’ll find the step-by-step process on how to dye your beard at home. 

First off, you need to figure out your ideal beard look. How much gray do you currently have in your beard, and how much dying experience do you have? and how much gray do you want to keep (if any)? What’s your current beard length and hair type? The answers to each of these questions will determine which beard dye is the best fit for you. 

1. Once you have selected your beard dye and have purchased the box, head to the bathroom and begin prepping for your beard dye application. Make sure you start with a dry beard, and put on your customized gloves before application. Always important to do a patch test before applying to your whole beard.

2. Apply product to gray areas and gather additional product as needed to ensure your beard is thoroughly covered. The more gray hairs you want to cover, the more product you'll want to apply. Once your beard is covered, use a comb to ensure gray hair is fully saturated. Leave the color on your beard for the customized exposure time indicated on your instructions.

3. Most beard dye kits can be used more than once, so make sure you clean the application tools and save everything for the next time. While you wait for your dye to take effect is a great time to pack everything up neatly.

4. Once your time is up, rinse out the product with water. It’s a good idea to use a beard scrub to clean your beard of excess product. When the water starts to run clear of color, use the scrub to wash your entire face for a deep clean. You’ll want to wash out your brush, tray, spatula, and gloves and keep them inside your beard dye kit for your next application.

Dying your beard at home truly couldn’t be easier, especially when using a direct-to-consumer service like Cleverman. Named one of the top beard dye solutions by Men’s Health and Spy Magazine, Cleverman is a fully customizable solution that works with professional-quality dyes. Not only do their kits come with everything you need for natural results at home, but they are also super easy to use, with results in about 7-10 minutes (yes, really!). If you’re not ready to commit to dying your hair, or if you like the beard dye for salt and pepper look on your head but want to take a few years off your look, dying your beard is a foolproof, easy option.