Today, caring for a man's beard is not limited to just washing and cutting it. Many men prefer to change their image by staining it. Someone chooses bright extraordinary shades, someone makes it to match the head of hair. In addition, painting the beard masks gray hair and allows you to solve the problem of uneven pigmentation. What means to use for this and what does the whole process of staining look like? We will find out about this.
Tools for coloring beards and mustaches
First of all, it is worth noting that hair dye is by no means suitable for painting a beard. The fact is that in the composition of such a product there is ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, and the skin on the face is characterized by increased sensitivity, so it can provoke the appearance of redness and irritation. Moreover, such paint can be stained with a beard.
For painting a beard, special products are on sale, which contain more gentle substances. If a man wears a mustache, they will have to be dyed as well. In this case, you can use persistent coloring compounds, tint shampoos or mustache wax based on henna. A remedy of this kind is intended for fixing a mustache, but its regular use will lead to a change in the color of the vegetation above the upper lip.
Types of paints and their differences among themselves
Mustache dyes are temporary and permanent. The first group includes tonics in which gentle substances are present. Their principle of action is as follows. In the process of washing the hair flakes open, and pigment gets into them. Then the cuticle on the hairs closes, thereby fixing the color. With each procedure of washing hair through open flakes, the pigment will be washed away, and soon the beard will acquire a natural shade.
As for persistent products, they include substances such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. They contribute to the deep penetration of the dye in the hair structure. In paints intended for beard and mustache, there are less of these substances than in those intended for hair on the head. However, they cannot be called completely safe, their inept use can harm the skin and hairs.
Let's take a closer look at the properties and compositions of both groups of beard stains.
Tinting agents
A tinting agent is ideal for painting a beard at home, if there is a desire to get a short-term effect. You can use paints with gel consistency once a week. Thus, it will be possible to constantly maintain the desired shade.
An alternative to tinting agents can be tinted shampoos and hair foams. It is worth noting that such cosmetic products are considered more affordable financially. If the task is to mask gray hair and make adjustments to the original shade, you can use tonics and paints Just for men, Dexe, Delia.
In the modern cosmetic market, coloring agents are also presented, which are washed off after the first wash. The substance is applied to washed hair, dries and holds until the next contact with water. As a rule, such a tool is applied in the morning, and washed off in the evening. Leaving it on your hair at night is not recommended, because it can leave marks on items for sleeping. The huge advantage of modern dyes is that with their help you can mask gray hair and provide a uniform beautiful shade. However, such a painting of a beard at home allows you to experiment with flowers.
Resistant paint
It has already been mentioned above that ordinary hair dye should not be used for coloring facial hair. As for the means for changing the shade of eyelashes and eyebrows, the situation with them is different. Such cosmetic products are quite suitable for a beard and mustache. Special attention is paid to funds from Estel Professional, RefectoCil, Delia. Their color palette is not very diverse, but in any case, you can choose the most suitable option for yourself.
Of the persistent colors, Dexe and Just for men can be distinguished. Coloring the beard with henna or basma also gives a lasting effect. These natural dyes have many advantages. First of all, it is worth mentioning their environmental friendliness and gentle composition.
To get the desired shade, you need to know in what proportions to mix plant-based dyes. Henna gives a reddish-brown tint, but if you add it with basma, you can achieve a darker color.
Where to buy products for coloring beards and mustaches
Specialized beard stains are not available in all stores. If you want to change its shade, you can order the paint in the online store. Painting a beard in a barbershop will also be the best solution for those who prefer to use the services of professional masters.
If we talk about dyes for eyebrows and eyelashes, tonics and tint shampoos, they can be purchased at any cosmetic store.
How to choose a color
With the choice of the shade of difficulties should not arise. To make it easier to decide, you can take into account the recommendations of professionals:
- It is desirable that the color of the beard and mustache match the shade of hair. One tone deviation is allowed. Do not make a choice in contrasting shades. Dark hair on the head and a red beard is not the best tandem.
- If you want to make significant changes to your familiar look, you can focus on the creative version of staining. In this case, it is meant to paint the beard with a paint in red, blue, green or light green. To do this, it is advisable to purchase funds with a temporary effect.
- In order not to miscalculate with a shade, you can look at the photos of those who have already experimented with shades. They show the painting of the beard before and after.
- Black color is not shown to everyone. A beard in this shade is suitable for brunettes with a dark skin tone.
- Men with a Slavic facial type should opt for chestnut and chocolate shades. The color palette of paints for a beard is not very diverse, so it is advisable to paint the beard in white color in the cabin.
How to paint a beard yourself
You must thoroughly prepare for the procedure for staining a beard at home.
From materials and tools you will need:
- baby fat cream;
- gloves
- cotton pads;
- capacity made of plastic;
- brush for applying paint.
The staining pattern will be as follows:
- First you need to wash the beard and let it dry completely. If a tinting agent is chosen for dyeing the beard, hair drying should not be carried out, because it acts only on wet hair.
- Then attention is given to modeling a beard and mustache. For such manipulations, you can use a trimmer or scissors.
- On those places where the paint can stain the skin, you need to apply a cream. Next, you can begin to apply the coloring composition. It is worth considering that paint to obtain a stable color is poorly washed off from any type of surface, so before the procedure, the floor and all objects that are nearby should be covered with polyethylene, newspapers or paper towels.
- To achieve a uniform shade, the paint should be thoroughly mixed, the presence of lumps in the composition is unacceptable.
- Paint is applied to the beard using a brush or cotton pad. Then you need to do a light massage. This will allow the mixture to lie evenly on all hairs. If the product has gone beyond the contours of the beard, it must be washed off with a damp cotton pad. After 10-30 minutes (the exact information is indicated on the package with the coloring composition), the paint should be washed off with ordinary shampoo.
How to dye a beard with a tint
If the beard is stained with tinting shampoo, gloves for applying it may not be used. Apply the composition exclusively on wet hairs. After 20 minutes, the product should be washed off with clean water and applied to the beard with a hair balm to fix the tone.
Henna Beard Painting
This option staining has some features. Plant dyes need to be mixed in a proportion that depends on what shade you need to achieve. To get an average tone, you need to take henna and basma in equal proportions. A mixture of coloring powders is poured with warm water and mixed until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. Then the gruel is distributed on the beard and on the mustache.
The product is aged on the hairs for about an hour, after which it is washed off with warm water. If the color is uneven, the procedure can be repeated. This time the mixture should be applied to insufficiently colored areas.
Should I turn to professionals?
If possible, it is definitely worth it. Masters in the barbershop will help you choose the most suitable shade and perform everything on a professional level.
The facial hairs in men grow quite quickly, so if it comes to painting the beard white, the procedure will have to be repeated regularly. Not everyone can afford frequent trips to the salon, so you can master the technique of painting at home.
Painted Beard Care
Caring for a painted beard does not imply any particular difficulties. To maintain the durability of the paint, it is advisable to abstain from daily hair washing. Shampoos for colored hair are ideal for a beard. After staining, you can notice that the hairs on the face have become stiffer, but this problem can be solved by applying balms and oils.
Base oils give a good effect: almond, olive, argan. Aromatic oils are saturated with substances that will help maintain healthy hairs. Essential oils can cope with the smell of cigarette smoke, which is eaten into the beard, so those who smoke can use them. It is enough to rub a few drops of the aromatic product in the palms of your hands and rub it into wet hairs. The following oils have useful properties:
- tea tree;
- chamomile;
- rosewood;
- ylang ylang;
- incense;
- an orange;
- peppermint;
- lemon.
Repainting
The fact that it is time to repeat the staining procedure will be evidenced by overgrown roots. However, in this case, it is not necessary to completely paint the beard - it is enough to apply the coloring composition only to the hair, which differ in color. After several months of regular staining, you will be able to master the technique at home and the procedure will no longer seem so complicated.
The disadvantages and advantages of staining
Coloring the beard and mustache has its pros and cons. The advantage of the procedure is that a man has the opportunity to try on any image and experiment with shades. In addition, the paint can mask the early gray hair and the mismatch of the shade of the beard with the colors of the hair on the head.
You can also practice dyeing your hair and beard in the same color. In this case, you will have to use two different colors, the main thing is to skillfully choose shades.
If we talk about the shortcomings, then we are talking about the regularity of staining. Frequent trips to the salon will cost a lot, you will also have to spend money on buying funds for coloring at home. The minus is also that not every store paint will cope with the painting of a beard in a gray color or white. As a rule, a limited range of such products is on sale. However, if you look at how the painting of the beard before and after the procedure looks, you can see some advantages - it noticeably refreshes and rejuvenates.
Conclusion
Those men who have not previously painted a beard, but intend to do this, can opt for paints with a short effect. Beginners can be invited to start the experiment with natural dyes in the form of henna and basma. The staining process is not too complicated, so anyone who wants to change their image can master it. In this case, the main thing is to take into account all the subtleties and acquire high-quality paint. Do not forget that the dyed beard needs additional moisture and nutrition.