Just For Men Reviews: The Beard Dye, Control GX, & The Best Hair Dye for Men

I might not have the hair on my head to test out every grey-reducing shampoo on the market, but after working at 123 Hair & Beauty, I see exactly what our customers buy on repeat. And personally? I absolutely swear by the Just For Men Beard Dye.

If you are wondering what the best men's hair dye for grey hair is, or if you're just feeling a bit anxious about taking the plunge and coloring your facial hair for the first time, you aren't alone. Today, I’m breaking down my honest experience with the beard dye, what you need to know about the famous Control GX line, and where to find the full range in the UK.

My Honest Review: Just For Men Beard Dye

I was sceptical about whether or not Just For Men would actually work, and to be honest, I never really took into consideration that they even did a beard and facial hair product.

Over the last few years, age really started to kick in (I'm in my mid-30s), and my beard has taken on that salt and pepper look in full force. Having a large, full beard that peaked around 8 inches in length and the moustache of my dreams, seeing the silver and grey start to take over shook me. It knocked my confidence in a way I wasn’t expecting. I tried scaling down the length in the hopes that it would make the grey less noticeable. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t work (or at least, it didn't for me).

While working here at 123 Hair & Beauty, I saw hundreds of Just For Men products going out the door on a weekly basis, and thought, why not give it a try? I could always shave it right back if it looked stupid, right?

The Application Process: Easier Than Expected

The thing I noticed straight away was how familiar the product looked without me even knowing it. I had seen my wife use box hair dyes at home for years, so I already kind of knew what to expect with the plastic gloves and standing in front of the bathroom mirror. I was confident I was a beard dye professional before I even opened the box!

The process of mixing is super simple, and it's even easier to apply with the brush provided. My initial thought when putting it on was, “This isn’t as bad as I thought it might be, why was I so worried?”

The 5-Minute Panic

Now, here comes the only warning I personally feel needs addressing for first-time users: When the dye starts to work, you are going to panic with how dark it looks. I personally had a dark brown beard with large grey sections overtaking the sides. Seeing a full beard of a much darker colour than I had seen daily for the last few years had me sweating a little. After waiting the instructed 5 minutes, I was straight to washing it out in a panic, convinced I had dyed my beard far too dark.

To my surprise, upon washing it out, it wasn’t as dark as I first imagined. Although I had indeed covered the majority of the greys I intended to get rid of, it actually looked a lot more natural than I had expected.

Don’t get me wrong, the initial shock was still there. Going from a beard with vast amounts of grey to a beard full of colour again is sure to cause some questions in your mind—"People are going to think this looks so obvious!" My wife was the first to see me, followed by my son. Both of them usually do not hold back on having a laugh at dad’s expense whenever the chance arises, but both said it looked great and nowhere near as bold as they had expected. (Honestly, I think they were slightly disappointed they couldn’t wind me up about it).

My Top Pointers for First-Time Users

After using Just For Men in my beard for a few months now, here are my biggest takeaways:

• It fades naturally: I wasn’t sure how long it lasted or if it was just going to wash out in patchy sections. To my surprise, it gradually got lighter and lighter over the coming weeks after each wash.
  
  
• Go a shade lighter: I tested using a lighter shade than my natural beard colour the first few times, and then tested a darker shade once my confidence had built. Personally, I felt much better using the lighter shade. I felt less like I had just been in one of those barber videos where they spray a dye and leave a perfect, chalky line along a freshly trimmed beard looking like some form of human Lego!
  
  
• The verdict: All in all, it gave me my confidence back.

 

Testing the New Control GX Beard Wash & 1-Day Colour

Just For Men has just released a new 1-Day Beard & Brow Colour (9ml), alongside a new Control GX Beard Wash (118ml). If you are too nervous to try the permanent dye, the 1-Day colour is the perfect temporary fix.

I am incredibly excited to test the new Beard Wash soon so I can compare the results to the standard dye. Check back on this blog next month for my full update!

 

The Science: Just For Men Control GX Reviews Explained

While I don't have the hair on my head to use it myself, I can't talk about this brand without mentioning their most popular product. If you are looking for Just For Men Control GX reviews, the consensus from our customers is overwhelmingly positive.

So, does the Just For Men Control GX grey reducing shampoo actually work? Yes. Unlike traditional hair dyes that change your colour all at once, Control GX is a shampoo that slowly blends away the grey with every wash.

• The Benefit: It prevents that sudden, obvious "I just dyed my hair" look.
  
  
• The Verdict: If you want a subtle, gradual change that you control simply by washing your hair, this is the best hair dye for men on the market.

 

Where to Buy Just For Men in the UK

If you are wondering where to buy Just For Men products locally, 123 Hair & Beauty is a fully stocked UK supplier. We carry the complete range, from the original formula and Ultra Autostop, to the Control GX line and beard care essentials.