Just for MenControl GX Grey Reducing Beard Wash Shampoo with Keratin, Gradually Colors Mustache and Beard, Leaves Facial Hair Thicker Softer and Fuller, 4 Fl Oz - Pack of 1 (Packaging May Vary)

Smells nice, better than the purple bottle THK thickening version (which smells more like hair dye, bleh). Works slowly & subtly so you don't suddenly look like you have a fake dark beard and everyone knows you're coloring.I'm not sure about this, but it seems like this brown bottle version (non-THK) might be less effective than the purple bottle THK (thickening) version. This perception could simply be coincidence with how I've used it, since I alternate using that until the bottle's gone, then I use a bottle of this, and so on. I use it about 2-3 times per week to maintain. What's nice is you can choose how often to use to subtly hide some grey, or keep using daily to keep increasing its effect, or use once in a while to maintain subtle camouflaging. Sky's the limit so to speak.IMPORTANT: when they say don't leave this on your nails, THEY MEAN IT! This stuff stains your nails QUICKLY! Use gloves or rinse off your nails *immediately*, and this even includes your toenails when you rinse while standing in the shower, pay attention to that too, lift your toes or make sure they're in the water stream- you've been warned. Unless you don't mind your nails looking dark and dirty, but chances are if you're using this stuff to begin with, then you care about your appearance.ALSO IMPORTANT: Don't expect immediate results, it takes time to start having a noticeable effect, and they explain this. TIP, you can apply this standing at the sink and leave on longer than the 2-3 minutes they recommend, for greater & faster effect. Personally I think 2-3 minutes is too little time, but that's me.

Like everyone else who buys this my beard had gotten a lot of white in it (more than I was prepared to accept at the moment ;). So, I bought some beard wash and used it. My experience is pretty straight forward: the first couple of times I used the product I used nitrile gloves (while in the shower) and worked about a half-dollar sized amount into my beard then let it sit for 3 minutes (per instructions.) There was a very slight chemical heat that I noticed but nothing that was painful.I rinsed thoroughly (as per instructions) and found no staining on anything (nothing on the shower walls/floor.)After the first application I could tell a very tiny tiny bit of difference which gave me a good indication of how much and how often I would have to use this to maintain my luxurious beard in an appropriate manner (you know - trying to keep the white under control without looking like I'm trying to keep it under control.)After the second use a few days later I was already at the level I was looking for and now I use the product once a week (more like once every 8 or 9 days) to keep on top of growth of new beard hair.I've seen some of the reviews about staining and other issues which was were my primary concerns. Another reviewer stated that if you follow the instructions exactly you will have no problems and that person is correct. **just FOLLOW the instructions exactly and you should have a good experience**Now, I do not even use gloves as I have not experienced any staining at all with or without gloves. Also, the color of the product isn't some deep dark staining color and is more of like a vanilla cream look with some mixing of brown/caramel color swirled in so no dark color to really stain anything.Your mileage may vary but it worked great for me - FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!

I read the instructions and realised there is no way it would work for me in following them. For me what works well is to squeeze a few tablespoons of the product into a small paper cup and brush it onto my damp beard/stache. I start where I need the most reduction of grey and move upwards. When it’s all covered, I brush it around further until it’s foamy and leave it for about 5 minutes or so. Using a rubber sponge. I wash it off in the kitchen sink with warm water and then normal facial wash. Make sure to use a small cloth when drying to ensure there is no purple residue as that is an indication there is some left in your beard and it needs another rinse. I use it every other day for three uses and it keeps it looking good. To me it has no noticeable scent at all. It’s a good value for the money and fills a need for those who are on the border of blonde-brown. I see no difference in thicker hair but it’s not my concern either. It has never stained my skin nor burned it. It will however discolour your grout if you don’t make certain to completely wash down the shower - which is why I do it in the kitchen sink.