“Gray hair is God’s graffiti,” said Bill Cosby, the actor, and comedian, describing the color of his hair. Many people take pride in their gray beard, considering it a sign of wisdom, intelligence, and maturity. While that isn’t always true, we can’t deny that a grey beard has a charm that one cannot resist admiring.
The problems begin when you start noticing a yellowish color on your face. It’s a totally normal but annoying process. So, how does it happen? And how to get rid of this annoying color?
Why is your beard becoming yellowish?
This phenomenon may happen because of various reasons, the first being that grey and white hair lose the pigment that is used to cover it, which makes it vulnerable to getting colored by foreign materials coming from water or even air, thus the yellowish color.
It may also occur as a natural consequence of the pigment change that happens to hair because of aging.
If you’re a smoker, you should consider quitting this habit for the sake of your beard as it can cause a yellowish color as well.
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How can you remove the yellow color from gray hair?
You can get your beard to its natural color through many products available in the market, like brightening shampoos and conditioners.
These products contain a toner that gently dyes the hair and gets it back to its vibrant color. Here’s how you can apply those products and restore your prior wise look:
#1. Use distilled water
Tap water contains chlorine, which is one of the factors that can cause the yellow color in your beard, so it’s better to avoid it.
Use distilled water, preferably from a trusted source, to clean your beard thoroughly before applying the shampoo or conditioner you’re going to use.
#2. Apply brightening shampoo
Do it gently and make sure every part of your beard gets its share of this product. Afterward, leave the shampoo or conditioner for as long as the manufacturer recommends, as that will allow it to give an optimal effect.
#3. Rinse the shampoo with distilled water
Rinse every bit of shampoo from your beard, as any remnant product can backfire and cause a yellowish color if ignored.
#4. Dry your beard with a clean towel
Make sure the sheet you’re using is neat because a used one would only erase the effects of the shampoo.
Repeat the process
You can’t expect to get rid of the yellowish color the first time. Repeat the process several times per week to get a noticeable result.
Also, use clean water whenever you wash your beard and invest in high-quality maintenance products as cheap ones would only ruin your facial hair.
Verdict
When your grey beard is your pride and glory, you can’t just watch it getting yellowish and do nothing. If you’re suffering from that problem, follow the above steps, and you’ll get that young, or rather old, again.
If you have any questions regarding yellow hair and the process of removing it, do not hesitate to ask in the comments.
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