Red beard: why does the beard turn red and what does it mean

“And you are so handsome with a beard. You’ve got a tentacle” – seemingly simple words of the song. And how many girls actually got into the trap of bearded men, because having a thick and well-groomed beard is a real trend in modern men’s fashion. 

 Most men dream of an elegant beard, so they are regular guests of barbershop. And if for some time everything is fine, then suddenly a paradox arises: the man has a red beard and black or blond hair. Such a phenomenon is surprising to many, despite the fact that this phenomenon is not so rare. Strange, but not such a rare phenomenon. What exactly is this feature connected with, and whether it is possible to change the color of the beard, we will tell in this article.

Why does the beard turn red

It doesn’t matter if you have a thick beard or a small stubble, you can face the problem when your beard starts to turn red. This phenomenon can occur as a result of the following factors: 

1. Heredity. Having studied the pedigree, you can understand whether this phenomenon is related to this factor. If there were men in your family who had a different color of hair on the beard and head, then this phenomenon may also occur in you. 
2. The mixing of nationalities that occurred in your family. 
3. Wrong lifestyle: abuse of alcohol, tobacco, unhealthy food, lack of physical activity. 
4. Hormonal disorders that occur due to weak testosterone production, deficiency of vitamins, useful substances. 

The bristles become red – how to even out the color

The red color of the beard causes serious discomfort for most men. You can try to solve this problem by: 

• taking medical drugs , which contribute to increasing the level of testosterone. All drugs must be prescribed by a doctor;
• visiting the gym. Any physical exercise increases the production of testosterone;
• eating a large amount of fruits, vegetables, foods rich in protein;  
• plenty of drinking, which promotes active metabolism;
• compliance with the sleep regime.

If the above tips do not help, dyeing the beard is always an effective way. You need to carry out the procedure in a barbershop, where specialists correctly select the tone for your main hair color. 

If the color alignment does not lead to the expected result, there are problems in genetics. 

Is it possible to change the color of the beard

Beard dyeing can be done as in barbershop, as well as independently at home, using pre-purchased special paint and the necessary tools. The use of paint gives a sufficiently stable result that lasts for 1-1.5 months. 

However, when painting at home, it is important to follow these rules: 

1. Be sure to conduct an allergy test before painting. To do this, apply a little paint on the elbow and wait. If after some time the redness is not detected, you can safely start painting. 
2. Do not leave the paint on longer than indicated in the instructions.
3. Thoroughly wash off the product after painting with beard with running water. 
4. At the end, don’t forget to moisturize your beard.

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How to care behind a red beard

In order for the beard to always have a well-groomed and neat appearance, it is necessary to pay attention to it every day, use cosmetic and medical products. Moisturizing nourishing creams, mousses, oils will add exclusivity to your beard, the hairs will become  soft and silky.  

 No beard will look attractive if it is not taken care of. Systematic correction of bristles, formation of contours, daily combing is the key to the luxurious vegetation that so many men dream of.