Find the right colour.

• Match your beard to your hair colour.
• For example, if you have black hair, a deep brown beard would be a great match.
• Match your beard to your skin tone.
• Darker-skinned men can pull off almost any colour of beard, but fair-skinned men should avoid anything too bright or bold (for example, a bright red or blue). A good rule of thumb: If you have trouble matching clothes for an outfit—like if the jeans don’t exactly go with that button down shirt—you should probably avoid that same colour combination on your face! Check out this chart from The Art Of Manliness for more information on how to choose the right mix of colours for yourself and others based on their skin tones: http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/07/14/how-to-choose-a-beard/#more-2339

Buy a small bottle of dye.

When buying beard dye, be sure to get a small bottle. You don’t need a lot. A small bottle of high-quality dye will last you many months and do the job perfectly well.

You can find these in most drugstores or on Amazon, but you’ll have to do some research and compare prices if you want to get the best deal!

If possible, buy from an established web store like Amazon so that nothing goes wrong with your order (like it did with mine).

Shampoo your beard before you start.

• Use a mild shampoo and only a small amount.
• Rinse well, then dry your beard thoroughly with a soft towel or cloth.
• Do not use conditioner—this will make the color more difficult to apply evenly and may cause some of it to run onto other parts of your face (like the skin around your eyes).
• Do not use a blow dryer on your beard before applying dye; this can damage the follicles or even burn off all of the hair!

Follow the directions that come with your beard dye.

It’s important to follow the directions that come with your beard dye. The most common mistake is to apply too much dye, which can lead to a patchy-looking beard. If you’re applying the dye using an applicator or brush, don’t use too much product—just enough for a light coating over the entire area of your beard. Leave it on for about half an hour and rinse it out; then dry your beard with a towel before styling as normal!

Don’t let an outdated beard stop you from living your best life.

• Don’t let an outdated beard stop you from living your best life.
• Choose the right colour.
• Apply the dye.
• Take care of your beard once you’ve dyed it.