For example, if you have brown hair, choose a dark shade of brown rather than a black dye or it will be obvious that you colored your beard. You can find beard dyes at beauty stores and many pharmacies.

Wait until your beard is long enough to fill out any patches. If you color your beard while it’s really short and then let it fill out, you’ll have 2 different color shades in your beard, which will look artificial.

If you don’t have an applicator brush, you can use a comb or a little disposable mascara wand to apply the dye. [4] X Expert Source Matt KingDirector of Education, Fox and Jane Salon Group Expert Interview. 31 August 2021. Don’t try to mix the dye into your beard with your fingers or by brushing across your beard. Use up-and-down strokes for even and consistent coverage.

Don’t leave the dye in for too long or it could color your beard a darker shade.

Warm water could affect the dye, so use lukewarm or cold water to rinse your beard. Don’t use any soap to wash the dye from your beard or it could affect the color. [8] X Expert Source Matt KingDirector of Education, Fox and Jane Salon Group Expert Interview. 31 August 2021. Dye your beard every 2-3 weeks so the color doesn’t fade. [9] X Research source

You can find beard brushes at beauty supply stores and online.

Consistent, downward strokes will fill in your beard and give it an even shape.

Over time, this will make your beard look longer and thicker. Make sure you brush every section of your beard’s undergrowth.

Using a beard brush too often can damage the hairs and make them brittle.

You can find eyebrow pencils at beauty supply stores, department stores, pharmacies, or online.

Focus on patchy or sparse areas to fill out your beard and make it look thicker.

Use gentle, light strokes with your fingertip to prevent the pencil marks from clumping together.

Use light strokes to add faint marks so the pencil isn’t obvious. Don’t smudge the outline.