Beard Color: How to Cover Gray Without Looking Fake

Gray hairs in a beard often show up before the ones on your head. Some men leave them. Others want them gone, but worry about ending up with a flat, inky beard that looks dyed.

Blending avoids that.

Why box dye looks fake

Beard hair is coarser than scalp hair, and a natural beard is rarely one color. Most have a mix of browns, blacks, reds, and blonds. A strong box dye turns all of that into one solid shade and can stain the skin underneath.

Blending instead of covering

At the shop we use color made for facial hair. Instead of coloring every strand, we tint the gray and white hairs so they match the darker hairs around them. Some gray stays visible, so the beard keeps its depth and looks like yours, just less gray.

What the appointment is like

Beard Color is $15 and can be added to a haircut or beard trim.

1. We pick a shade that matches your eyebrows and hair.
2. We brush the color onto the beard, keeping it off your skin.
3. It sits for a few minutes, then we rinse it off.

How long it lasts

Beard color fades gradually over about 2 to 3 weeks, so there’s no hard line of regrowth. Most clients touch it up every few weeks. At home, use a sulfate-free beard wash and a little beard oil. Both help the color last.

Ask for Beard Color or Hair Color when you walk in.