Simpler Hair Color for Men Kit for Full Gray Coverage - Dark Brown Hair Color - Safe, Simple, and Reusable Beard Color for Men

I’m a 63 y/o male who like many men whose hair went totally white at 62 y/o wasn’t happy considering, it just didn’t go with how I looked or felt. I decided I’d try a drug store brand hair dye. It was a complete disaster, it had a horrible ammonia smell, caused scalp and face burning, and redness. On top of that I ended up getting a migraine headache. So, that was that for the whole color idea. That was until I ran across a YouTube video with Weston Boucher making a very convincing argument for Simpler Color. Being a researcher, I investigated his claims emphasizing that this product was PPD-Free, and that they used TDS instead of PPD which was tolerated better by a significant percentage of people, along with ethanolamine which provides more natural results with less odor and dryness. No Parabens, which can cause allergenic effects such as skin irritation in many people. I figured that it was worth a try. So, in June 2024 I sent an email to the customer care team and within 30 minutes got a thorough response. I had lots of questions and ended up sending several emails before deciding to give them a try. I received my color box promptly even though it was delivered via USPS. I opened the package and noticed everything was in order with clear instructions and the opportunity to view them on U Tube. The contents of the box came with a color comb, gloves, alcohol pad, and gel packet to protect the skin if you got color on it. I applied the product, which as their name implies, was very simple to apply, using the nifty color comb made it a breeze. I noted that unlike the other color brand, there was no horrible smell, burning or redness and no migraine afterward. Once applying the color and noting the amazing results, I realized that this was very doable and since then I’ve been a loyal customer.Simpler Color is a serious company that holds up to the highest expectations one could ever expect, not just with the excellence of their products, but with the exceptional level of customer care and service. The representation of the product and concern they offer to their customers is phenomenal. I sincerely mean that, if there are ever any questions regarding their product, delivery or any other concerns or situations that may arise, dealing with their product, delivery support or anything else, you will not have to worry about it, because they will have you covered. I strongly recommend Simpler Color to anyone desiring a product that works without the ill affects you may experience with drug store brands, and who are ready to leave the white or gray hair behind. Now that Simpler Color has expanded to offer their products via Amazon, I can say that I’m thoroughly excited about that, since being an Amazon Prime member I received my order to my front door in two days; whereas using USPS it would always be a week or more.

When I came to the product to leave this review, I was surprised at its rating. It's 10x better than JFM. It does take 20-30 minutes vs 5 minutes, but then it lasts until the hairs are cut off. No fading like JFM. I used to have to reapply JFM every 5-7 days to keep a consistent color. Also, JFM would dye my beard entirely too dark or leave too much gray. This product is consistent color. It DOES NOT stain my skin!!! No ointment around the skin line required. My only negative is that the applicator is a bit too stiff if you have a shorter beard. I just kept my last JFM applicator and use both applicators when applying depending on the length of the hair. The can lasts me 4-5 applications. (My beard is trimmed on a fade of guard #3-#9).

I've been greying for 15 years during which time I've used JustForMen 6-8 times whenever my vanity got the better of me. I remember the predictable results I received, wherein the grey was gone, and I accepted the irritation that came with each application as the price of admission. I struggled through and persevered each time, though my skin remained dry, scratchy, and flaky beneath the hair for as long as I wore the beard. Eventually I came to terms with aging and left it natural (and increasingly grey) whenever I grew it out; which in time I just stopped doing altogether.So, three weeks ago, when Instagram started showing me ads from Simpler which proclaimed "NO PPDs", I thought, "Surely that was the problem I was having with JFM right?!"; some kind of chemical irritation, there might yet be hope for me to grow out my beard without immediately adding 10 years to my physical appearance. "NO PPDs!" So, I eagerly ordered Medium Brown and tried a test patch behind my ear as suggested; three days later saw no reason not to go ahead and apply, expecting good results without the discomfort. What I wasn't counting on was an overall reaction to this product when applied in earnest far worse than I'd ever experienced with JFM, a reaction that would leave me painfully bloated, broken out in hives and a rash, burning like mad, and clawing at my face in an agonizing itch.THE PICTURES speak volumes( l-r )-Left: 6pm Saturday night, BEFORE-Middle: AFTER application, waiting the prescribed amount of time, then taking a shower, 7pm (Meh. I was disappointed with the coverage- nothing like what I saw in all the videos and testimonials I'd watched.)-Right: Around 1am that night, when I couldn't sleep and could bear the BURNING and ITCHING no longer, I shaved the whole beard off to find my face in this state; this was 7hrs before CVS opened Sunday morning so I could get some antihistamines (of which I had none on hand, and then came to offer no relief). Finally I took myself to local Urgent Care for a steroid shot and a week's worth of Prednisone..-THIS VAIN ENDEAVOR WAS LOSE/ LOSE, even after Amazon refunded my purchase price, I was left with the other expenses (above), and I heard NOTHING back from Simpler after my attempt at contact (the only avenue I could find to get to them directly through Amazon was the Leave Seller Feedback page.).Maybe I have sensitive skin, but this seems excessive. This beard colouring attempt was a disaster.BE CAREFUL or BEWARE.

I've probably tried them all by now and like SIMPLER more than other brands. It is easy to use and it gives consistent color, every time, and blends well. The instructions are easy to follow and gives tips on transition from grey, to some grey, to brown, allowing for a more subtle transition if that's your thing. I keep my beard pretty short so I don't have to use too much for each application. This product lasts and lasts! Zero complaints.