So, I've been dyeing my beard pretty much all year—it started as just the ‘stache, but now it’s the full thing. Naturally, it’s this gross flesh-color, but with some dye, it actually looks decent. No one has asked or accused me of dyeing it, so that’s a win.

I started out using Just For Men in blonde, which worked, but it went on super dark at first and then lightened up after about four days. After a while, I switched to Revlon ColorSilk because it’s cheaper and people recommended it, saying it lasts longer and doesn’t go on as dark.

The thing is, I still feel like it comes on pretty dark initially, and I find myself needing to re-dye every 1.5 weeks.

I’m looking for a beard dye that:

1. Looks natural
2. Goes on natural (not super dark at first and then fades)
3. Lasts longer than 1.5 weeks
4. Is budget-friendly

Any recommendations?

Do you guys have any suggestions for itchy Beard or facial hair in general, this has always stopped me from growing a full beard, once it grows a little bit it always feels itchy and uncomfortable.

What do y'all use to soften your stache? It's worth noting that my job has it behind a respirator for most of the day. So I can't really wax and tame it on a daily basis. It's very course and gives me a hard time when I do style it. Any advise?