Organic & Natural Dark Brown Beard Dye

Like many of you looking at this Grizzly Mountain product, I had a grisly skin reaction to JFM. I wasn't expecting much from an 'all natural' treatment -- and after the first application it indeed had zero effect. My beard remained almost white. I figured that since there was so much stuff in the parcel I'd give it another go a couple of days later -- again setting aside half an hour to leave the mud on like a facepack, plus ten minutes to wash it off. It's actually quite a soothing thing to do, and you get to realise why women enjoy facials so much. This time there was a very slight difference. A third application saw a rather more noticeable improvement -- but still it hardly seemed worth the faff. Then I used the other stuff you get sent -- the 'base' compound. Holy smoke! Suddenly I had decent colour in my beard again! If you check out the Grizzly Mountain web tutorials they explain how you do need to use the 'base' -- to kind of 'break in' your whiskers to accept the colour. I must have been one of their most dubious customers -- but I'm bowled over by how well the system works while being kind to skin. It really is nothing short of miraculous. Top tip -- just use water and an ordinary bar of soap to wash the gunk off your face -- nothing with any chemicals, especially alcohol or anti-bacterial agents (which is probably why my first attempt flopped).

I have used this product once weekly for the last three years using the same ratio of base to dye and have achieved good results. However, after two separate applications of my most recently purchased product my beard has turned purple, in addition my skin has been very irritated post application. It appears to me that something in ingredients of this product has recently changed.

This product is excellent, and it gives me results that go beyond my wildest expectations. Before Grizzly Mountain, I had tried chemical dyes but had to stop due to the itching they caused after some time. Grizzly Mountain causes me no irritation whatsoever. I use the dark brown, mixed in with some natural brown, and the effect is awesome, very natural. I dye my beard once a week (it’s very short). I start with the base (I let it sit for 30 minutes and then rinse under the shower) and follow on with the dye (35-40 minutes, then ditto). It’s sort of a weekly evening ritual, kind of meditative even. Given the results, the time investment is totally worth it, a no brainer for me. Here’s how I apply it. I mix the dye with water close to boiling point (I make sure that the paste doesn't become watery; it should have the consistency of thick ketchup); apply the paste with the brush provided in the packet; and work the paste into the beard evenly with my fingers. I then cover the beard with cling wrap, so the paste won't dry out and will easily come off under the shower. The longer one lets the dye sit (not the base), the darker the beard gets. I haven’t experienced the “green beard” effect some have written about and which is mentioned in the instructions on the box. The beard darkens somewhat overnight, so you’ll see the full effect when you look into the mirror in the morning. Some reviewers have complained about the smell, which is somewhat grassy. Personally, I have no problem with it – it doesn’t bother either me or my girlfriend one bit. Now that I'm used to the dye, I hardly even notice the smell.

This product works: it's natural, non-itchy and used correctly, does indeed dye your beard dark brown. Some won't like the slightly earthy smell or the fact that it's a little messy and takes about 20 minutes to have the desired effect; however, none of these things bother me much - they are much more preferable better than the red, itchy face that Just For Men tends to inflict! Initially, I would say that you might need to dye for two days running to get the right colour, as it tends to dye a shade or two too light before your beard gets used to it (or you have quite a bit of grey.) Also, as you get used to it, don't make the mistake of leaving it on much beyond 20 minutes because there's a risk that your beard will take on a slightly purple hue. Anyway, despite the above advisories, the product is decent and I will buy again.

I initially struggled with this beard dye and ended up buying a bag of the base and then getting frustrating by the amount of time the whole process of washing, mixing and applying base, then washing again and doing the same with the dye. It did work well but ended up looking quite flat, uniform and fake, similar to a conventional hair or beard dye.At last I think I’ve hit on a technique that works for me at least, resulting in a really natural colour, covering the grey and without too much faff. I don’t know if any of these following points are key but they are working for me and don’t seem to be highlighted in reviews or instructions ...- wash your beard with as natural and unfragranted as possible soap, but then dry the beard completely. My theory is that this allows for better absorption, but who knows ... maybe it’s completely irrelevant!- really heat up / boil the water prior to mixing with the dye powder so that the paste is still warm when you start applying it- mix up enough paste that will completely cover the beard. I was having problems with sneaky greys coming through, so really slap a load on the beard so everything is fully submerged!- against the official advice I leave the dye on for 40-45 minutes, then wash off with unscented soap.Immediately after dying the beard doesn’t actually look very impressive ... grey areas somewhat subdued but with a greenish hue, as many have mentioned. But the following morning everything looks brown and natural.Hope this helps. Don’t give up on the dye if it’s not initially giving you the results you want. I was on the verge of going back to chemical dye and happy I gave it a final chance.

I have asian sub-continent black hair. My beard is probably 60% grey. I followed the instructions first dying and then doing a combo of base & dye 3 times. The first dye had no effect hence why I did the other one 3 times. I'd say it was about 20% effective. I chose dark brown but my hair seemed to have light hair tinting when I used it.After about 10 days the little effect it had was gone and so I gave it one more try which again covered about 20%.Not good enough for all the hassle it takes to put it on and the smell.I gave it 3 stars as thanks to Amazon's great return policy I got my money back.Didn't work for my hair but seems to have worked for others, so still worth a try.

Tis a sad tale I have to tell. After deciding to embrace my manliness and cultivating my facial fuzz, I noticed that there was far more salt than pepper showing in my beard, if you know what I mean! After admitting that Father Christmas would have given a knowing nod my way, I decided to embrace the advancing years but not add 20 to them and tried Just for men, big mistake. My beard went from white to dark in the blink of an eye and my cat thought I was an intruder in my own home. It also caused a painful reaction to my skin after several uses. So although skeptical, I decided to try Grizzly, I mean if it's good enough for bears why not! Seemed expensive when I ordered it and the delivery took a while to arrive, but can report excellent value for money and much kinder to the skin. A little goes a long way, easy to use if not a little messy and several applications needed until the colour takes hold. Leaves the beard with grey showing but looking natural, just what I wanted and the cat no longer hides behind the sofa when I enter the room. Top tip, apply for the first time when you have time off from work and use the base colour, this will have a green tinge to it when applied, wash that off after 20-30 mins and add the additional colour afterwards in a generous amount, you need more than you think, I use a level teaspoon amount. I leave mine to dry for 30-40 mins rinsing thoroughly afterwards. Apply your chosen beard wash, oil, balm etc and you now look like part man, part Grizzly...grrrrrrr. Why sad you ask, time catches up to everyone and I hesitated to dye my beard thinking ridicule would surely follow, but I now feel happy that I have.

Barely dyes the beard — waste of moneyIn my experience, this was rubbish. It barely dyed my beard at all, despite following the instructions. You have to leave it on for around 30 minutes, then potentially repeat the process for another 30 minutes, and I still got very little noticeable colour. For something sold as a beard dye, that simply isn’t good enough. A complete waste of money for me.

It's really, really good. I like the fact that it can leave some of the thicker hair a lighter colour, so that you end up with a very natural blend, (and as no one's beard is really uniform, its a very realistic look). Best bit is that its very non-toxic, and does not stain your skin, (For God's sake, don't use just-for-men, that stuff has a moderately high probability of burning your face). (BTW, the skin stain of those other chemical dyes should lift with baby oil or moisturizer on a cotton wool ball).But, like most things, you do *need* to read the instructions. The few who complain here maybe didnt give it overnight to work, or didn't follow the process. If it doesnt seem to do much the first time or two, use the oxidiser, (the 2nd smaller packet) which kind of prepares the beard, *then* use the standard stuff. You'll get the results you want!Tips: I found I had to use the oxidising agent pack once to start off the process, (slightly different mix of the dye in a smaller pack, works really well), and leave the dye (either the oxerdiser or the main dye) in for 30 mins. (They recomend 15-30). Doing that, I got really good results.It can fade after a few days and the colour then looks like a really natural blend of light and dark. Be aware that the dye makes your beard get darker over the first 12 hours, (or overnight), so it's often best to do it before you go to bed or a friday afternoon or similar. Dont be put off if you've followed the instructions and it doesnt seem very different the first few times. You do need to give it a few (6?) hours to work at least, and you'll then likely be pleased and surprised! All of this is covered in the instructions, follow them and it should work really well!Do not mix with an alcohol/ethanol based after shave. That will change the tint of the dye. Moisturizer will generally remove colour from any dyed hair. Keep it away from the edge of your beard, or hair.Edit: I recently started leaving it in 45 mins, (while I checked my email), and generally a little longer gives you a darker shade, (that lasts a few more days (I get close to 1-2 weeks before they gray grows out underneath). The more you use it, the better it gets, and the more effective at colouring your facial hair.

Definitely recommend. I’ve tried a few other dyes before and always had allergic reactions, but this one worked great with no issues at all. I used the dark brown shade and it looks natural. Just make sure to read the instruction (it should be paste like when you apply), it takes a few hours before you see the colour change.

This is my first time growing a beard. So keep that in mind. Most of the hairs around my chin are completely grey. And the rest is dark THICK hair. I’ve seen a lot of guys dye there beards with chemical products and it looks so fake! My wife argued with me that she didn’t want to look at a fake dyed beard cuz it look tacky. So I was hesitant to purchase this, even though it said “natural” dye. But what the heck, we’re in quarantine, and I’m not going anywhere, so worst case scenario, I shave it off. No big deal. So I gave it a try. The first time, I just used the dye without using the base. It did absolutely nothing. So I try with the base, then did it again. Small improvement, but tinted the grey’s green. Left it 24hrs and it darkened up a bit. So I repeated the process, base then dye. And it got slightly darker. My greys were hardly noticeable, look VERY natural. Was gonna just leave it as I was happy how it was looking, but as I’m typing this, I have another coat on the beard. Hey took about a week and a halve to get the look I was looking for, you cannot tell there is any dye in my beard whatsoever. And they give you a lot of product. I could probably dye it like 10 times at least! Mind you I only have a month on this beard. So it’s not that long. But great product and highly recommend if you have the time to do it over and over again till you get the look your looking for. ALSO it smells pretty bad for a long time. When you apply it, it smells decent, like grass clippings. But the smell lingers for a week. Especially when you get it wet... my wife thinks it smells like smoked meat lol.

So happy after long long long time I found the correct one. Exactly does what it says. No burning no sensation. Worth every penny 🫶

Io adoro questo prodotto . Zero irritazioni( nel mio caso ma so' che sono rarissime ) . Meglio utilizzare la base ( fornita in parte in ogni confezione )prima della tintura reale.Contro : devi avere pazienza di capire come la tua barba reagisce meglio a questa tintura, fare prove su prove ... una volta capito come funziona vai tranquillo.Altro contro è il tempo , ci vuole tempo per farla , potrebbe nel tempo totale anche volerci 45 minuti ed oltre.costo ...ora ho visto che è stata aggiunta la voce che potrebbero essere applicati dazi doganali ... io non li ho mai pagati ... quindi potrebbe costare anche di piu' .non è tra le tinte piu' economiche , ma preferisco pagare un po' di piu' e non avere bolle ed escoriazionisulle guance ( con altre tinte sono riuscito a BRUCIARE la pelle ed alcuni peli non mi crescono piu'... )l'odore ( sopportabile ... si non ha un buon odore ma nessuno è mai morto ! ! ! poi va via !)PRO: a me la tinta viene benissimo, non è esagerata, marrone scurose ti sbagli e la spalmi sulla pelle il colore non prende . Si scurisce solo il pelo !!!!!! SUPER !Non indurisce la barba, rimane morbida com'è .E' sicuramente da provare ( non mi paga nessuno per fare questa recensione !!!! ) La uso ormai da quasi un anno e sono molto soddisfatto .I lati negativi per me piu' importanti sono : il prezzo e questi dazi doganali per il resto l'ho fatta una mia routine :)