What should every hairstylist know about coloring hair and beard?

There are numerous reasons why men turn to professional hair or beard dye services: whether they want a radical change in look with a new color or simply want to cover gray hairs or regrowth.

Although qualified training courses also address topics related to this practice, hairstylists must subsequently perfect their skills in hair or beard dyeing, starting from mixing colors correctly to applying the dye accurately and choosing professional products for coloring facial hair.

Recommending the right color for each client

Even though they have decided to change their appearance, not all clients know with certainty which shade suits them best. Thus, the hairstylist plays an exceptionally important role by providing timely recommendations and suggestions.

As a general rule, men with very fair skin are not suited to intense shades of brown or black, just as those with olive skin should completely avoid reddish colors. Additionally, very tanned skin will be highlighted only by tones similar to the natural hair color.

The science of hair coloring

The element responsible for the natural color of the hair is melanin, which is found in the cuticle of the hair strand. To change the shade of the hair, that cuticle must be opened, a task undertaken by the ammonia in the hair dye.

Once the dye for hair or beard is applied, the cuticles of the hair strands will open, allowing the color to interact with the natural pigment of the hair. The main reason for not always achieving a uniform shade is due to the existing chromatic differences, causing different reactions at the cuticle level.

Unlike permanent dye, which consists of color molecules that penetrate deep into the hair strands, the semi-permanent version is made up of smaller molecules that wash out easily.

The professional range of products for dyeing hair or beard

First of all, a barber shop that includes a hair or beard dyeing option in their suite of services should be equipped with a professional range of dyes.

Additionally, for a final result that meets the client's expectations, the hairstylist will need a special compressor for dyeing the beard and a beard contour template.

Moreover, dyed hair is much more sensitive and challenging than natural hair, which is why professional hair care products are chosen based on this criterion. They are designed to deeply hydrate the hair strands, add extra shine, and of course, repair intensely damaged ones. 

Therefore, if you plan to specialize in beard or hair dyeing, we invite you to visit our site for products that will ease your work and simultaneously guarantee a satisfactory result! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information regarding the available product offerings!