Beard dyes come in handy whether you’re trying to hide the greying hairs or switch up your look. Whatever the case may be, it is essential to use a beard dye that gives you the desired results.
As a black man, choosing the best beard dye means considering your hair texture, how long the beard dye lasts, color, and, most importantly, sensitivity. The best beard dyes for black men are ammonia and hydrogen peroxide-free dyes as they pose little risk of hair damage.
In this article, we will discuss the 6 best beard dyes for black men, their pros but also their cons and we will help you choose the right one for you.
I honestly think you should take the time to read the whole article and form your own opinion but I get it many of you are in a rush, therefore we have created this table with our top recommendations from our favorite to our least favorite.
Benefits of Dyeing Your Beards
Men have different reasons for choosing to dye their beards, whatever they may be – here are some of the general benefits of dyeing your beards.
- It’s an excellent method for covering up grey hairs.
- Dyeing your beard gives it full coloring, making your beard look fuller and more pronounced.
- Dyeing your beards to a different color can make you look younger.
- You can add some natural color to your beards or change them completely.
- You can get creative with your beard hue. For those whose hair and beards are different shades, beard dyeing achieves a consistent color for the hair and beard.
What Makes A Beard Dye Good For A Black Guy
When looking out for good beard dyes, the most important thing to consider are the ingredients. Two particular ingredients raise eyebrows as they can be harmful to your skin.
The first one is ammonia. You can smell ammonia when it’s in a dye, and it’s an unpleasant odor. Luckily, it’s now rarely used. Ammonia helps colorings penetrate the hair cuticle, but it also significantly damages the cuticle, making it brittle and frail.
Another ingredient to check for is Hydrogen peroxide which bleaches your beard and removes the natural color, allowing the chemical reaction to occur. Dyes that contain high levels of hydrogen peroxide will cause irritations. These two ingredients are harmful to facial hair and cause skin irritation.
Asides from these ingredients, other considerations that determine whether a beard dye is a good one include;
- Application method
- How long it lasts before fading
Because a beard dye is considered good does not guarantee that it will be good for you, so regardless of how highly recommended a beard dye is, you should test it on a small area of skin 48 hours before applying it uniformly. That enables you to keep track of your skin’s reaction to whatever chemicals it may contain.
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Best Beard Dyes for Black Men
There are many beard dyes for men to choose from, making it hard to select the right one for you. Below are some of the best beard dyes on the market to make your selection process easier.
Just for Men Color Gel for Mustache and Beard
Just for men color gel for mustache and beard is a great option if you are looking for a fuller and long-lasting look for your mustache and beard. It contains biotin, aloe, and coconut oil to keep your beards healthy. It’s also ammonia-free and is unlikely to cause irritations.
Just for Men is easy to apply – it takes as little as five minutes. You mix the color base and developer, use the brush to apply the mixture, wait five minutes, rinse the product out, shampoo your beard, and you’re good to go.
Just for Men lasts until new grey hairs grow in. It’s available in 12 shades that range from blond to black, giving a nice, natural look. Because of its quantity, you can use the Just for Men dey up to three times.
Because this brand isn’t a unique formulation, people with sensitive skin might want to steer clear of it to avoid itching or chemical burns.
This is the most popular beard dye on the market therefore I have created an detailed objective review about it.
- Long-lasting
- Ammonia free
- Easy to apply
- Comes in multiple hues.
- It might irritate and cause burning on sensitive skin.
Grizzly Mountain Organic and Natural Beard Dye
The Grizzly Mountain Organic Beard Dye is 100% organic and does not contain irritating chemicals that trigger allergic reactions.
The dye does not alter your beard’s coarseness or change your beard texture, making it more appealing to use.
Although the Grizzly Mountain Beard Dye is organic, it still gives a permanent coloring of up to 30 days.
The dye lasts until your beard grows out and you trim or shave it off. So, you should expect it to be effective for at least 30 days, depending on how frequently you trim your beard.
- Keeps your beard colored for as many as 30 days
- It is chemical-free
- It doesn’t alter the natural coarseness of your beard.
- Mixing powder to desired consistency may be time-consuming.
Godefroy Color Tint Kit
The Godefroy Professional Hair Color Tint Kit stands out as the longest-lasting beard dye, keeping your beards toned for up to six weeks.
This color tint kit comes with 20 capsules of beard dye, enough for multiple beard dyeing sessions. Each is good for one dyeing session, more than the number of uses you get from other options. Meaning there’s no wasting any dye because each capsule comes with just the right amount to get the job done.
The Godefroy tint kit comes with a color developer cup for mixing the dye. You can mix different dye colors in the provided cup and use the brush to paint it on. Leave the mixture on for about five minutes, rinse off any excess, and you’re good to go. It comes in a wide variety of colors to suit all your beard dying needs.
- No drip cream solution.
- Each dye session lasts up to six weeks before wearing off.
- Comes with 20 capsules of beard dye.
- An excellent choice for touch-ups.
- Odorless.
- This dye is meant more for spot treatment and not for full coverage. So if you’re looking to cover up a lot of grey hair, you may wish to consider other alternatives.
Blackbeard for Men Temporary Beard Color.
The Blackbeard temporary beard color is one of the easiest to apply. It comes in a container similar to mascara and works similarly, too.
All you need to do is fill the brush with dye and carefully brush it onto your beard. There is little to no mess to clean up, which is unlike most dye creams and gels. You need to make sure the brush is completely covered with dye before you apply it.
One of the most significant benefits of the Blackbeard For Men Beard Dye is it offers a full day of coverage and remains in place until you wash it off with soap and water. Even if you sweat profusely throughout the day, the dye will not run or fade.
The formula is water-resistant, so you can even expose it to the rain without worrying about fading or running.
Unlike some types of temporary beard dye, Blackbeard For Men covers gray hair. With the wand, you will be able to control precisely how much gray you want to cover up. If you decide to leave some of the greys, you can do just that with this product.
This product works well for men with sensitive skin. It is hypoallergenic, and it doesn’t include any harsh chemicals. Neither does it have an intense chemical smell. This dye is very gentle, and it doesn’t irritate the skin.
- Easy to apply.
- Great for sensitive skin.
- Its wash-off nature means you can show up to Halloween as almost any character and go back to your old look as soon as you’re finished.
- It is not long-lasting.
RefectoCil Cream Hair Dye
The RefectoCil Cream Hair Dye is a more long-lasting alternative than similar products, as a single application lasts about six weeks. You also enjoy the comfort of not having to color your beard often. It’s versatile so that you can use it on lashes and brows.
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The manufacturer advises you to allow the dye set for about ten minutes before rinsing off the excess. This process may be a bit longer waiting than other dyes, but it is worth it for the type of natural look that it gives your beard. One application can last you over six weeks, if not more.
- Low risk of irritation
- Easy to apply
- A single dye session lasts as much as six weeks.
- Comes in a small tube.
Henna Guys Hair and Beard Dye
If you have sensitive skin, you may want to opt for a natural dye. Henna is one of the oldest dyes, and it is plant-based, so skin irritation is minimal or non-existent. The Henna Guys Hair and Beard Dye use 100% pure henna to naturally darken and color your hair.
Like all-natural dyes, there’s quite a process to get it to work. Because henna is natural, there’s no color developer, which means there’s a more extended waiting period of as many as three hours for the dye to work.
Although the waiting period seems long, the fact that the dye works and is bound to be much less irritating to the skin than any chemical dyes makes it worth the wait.
- 100% natural
- No irritation or burning
- Ideal for sensitive skin
- Long waiting time
Summary
In conclusion, there are plenty of excellent beard dyes for black men on the market. Do your research by visiting the manufacturer’s website and reading reviews online. Quickly reading the ingredients and application instructions can help you narrow the field quickly.
Additionally, when it comes to dyeing your beard patch testing before applying the dye and treating your beard with good quality beard oils daily, especially after you dye it, will pretty much guarantee a healthy beard.
Many men have very sensitive skins. For example, Just for men may be harsher on your skin than Grizzly or Henna. (But more effective)
Try 1-2 of them and stick to the one you like. From my point of view, there is not a perfect dye to recommend.
.Every one of them has its drawbacks. But these 6 are the best available at this moment.
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And that’s it for today’s article…I really hope you liked it and found it helpful.
If you have any comments or questions feel free to write them in the comment section below and we will be more than happy to reply.
Until next time,
Stay safe,
Tasos
Tasos Moulios is the founder of Beardlong. He loves trying different beard and hair styles and blogs about them. The tips he shares come from his own experience and love for what he does.