There is absolutely nothing wrong with a light mustache. However, if you don’t want your mustache to be blond, there are several ways you can darken your mustache. Some ways are free, some are not, some are complicated, while others are simple, but you can do it.
Although darkening a mustache can be confusing, just like having brown hair and a blonde beard may seem confusing, we will clarify everything in this article that you need to know to help you feel more confident.
Why is my Mustache Blonde?
There are several reasons why your mustache is light, but the most common is genetics. Don’t be confused if your mustache is blonde and your hair is dark. In some situations, mustache and hair color can be quite different.
Another possibility is maybe it may take you a bit longer to grow a mustache. While the mustache is short, it might appear light or gray. Especially if you are a teenager who just started growing a mustache, your hair might be too thin to look dark.
Do You Have Brown Hair and a Blonde Beard?
It’s not always just a light mustache. Maybe you have brown hair and a blonde beard. Like me, maybe you have a red beard and light brown hair. Whatever the case is, we’ve got all the solutions that you need.
How Can I Darken my Mustache?
If you are wondering how to make your mustache darker, don’t worry. There are numerous ways to do it. Let’s check some of the most effective!
How to Darken Your Mustache Without Dye?
Here are some popular ways to darken your mustache without harsh dyes. Some may be harder than just using dyes, so you must decide what is best for you.
Will beard oil darken my mustache?
Using beard oil daily is the best way to make your beard strong and your follicles smooth and soft while adding a bit of fragrance to the hair of your mustache. Best of all, beard oil moisturizes your mustache, giving it a darker appearance.
It is ideal to use beard oil after a warm shower to ensure that the oil penetrates the skin as much as possible. Just make sure to buy high-quality beard oil.
If you are a teenager with pale hair, you can darken the hair by shaving frequently. It will thicken the hair shafts and make your facial hair coarser. Thicker shafts are more visible, which will make your mustache appear darker.
Use black walnuts to darken your blond mustache.
If you want to darken your hair naturally, you can do it with a help of a natural home remedy, such as black walnuts. Take a few walnuts and crush them. Then, add water and cook it for at least 30 minutes and then let it cool down.
Once the mixture gets lukewarm or cold, dip your blonde mustache and let it sit for 30 minutes. It will make your mustache catch darker color, but wear gloves to prevent staining.
Use the cocoa paste on your light mustache.
You can also make your mustache darker by using cocoa paste. First, make a thick paste by mixing it with water. Then, apply the mixture to your mustache and let it sit for 15-20 minutes. The longer you wait, the darker your mustache will get. Once done, simply rinse the paste off and wash your face.
Dye your beard with coffee.
Huh? What dye my beard with coffee? I do that daily by dribbling my morning brew down my chin like a kid with a sippy cup.
A simpler solution to get a darker mustache is to create a DIY natural coffee dye. First, brew a cup of dark coffee and let it cool down. Then, mix it with a beard conditioner and ground coffee. Then rub this glorious java mixture onto your mustache or beard. You can also use a comb if necessary.
Once done, keep the mixture for at least 30 minutes to dye the hair of your mustache properly. After that, rinse it with water and dry your face with a towel.
Changing your lifestyle can help darken your facial hair.
As we mentioned, if you don’t have enough facial hair, your mustache can look light. In that case, speeding up the mustache-growing process can be beneficial, and you can achieve it by slightly changing your lifestyle.
One of the most important things you can do to speed up the growing process is to exercise and eat better. Diet is essential for proper facial hair growth. Make sure to drink enough water, reduce salt, and reduce the amount of caffeine you drink daily. If you are a smoker, note that nicotine reduces blood flow to your hair, which is essential for hair growth. Quitting smoking can speed up the hair-growing process.
Use a beard filler if you have brown hair and a blonde beard.
Although it is mainly used when the beard doesn’t grow, a beard filler can also help you make your mustache darker and in the proper shape. Just make sure to buy a good quality brand.
Stress can significantly affect the growth of facial hair by constricting blood vessels, which makes it hard for nutrients to reach hair follicles. One of the ways to reduce stress is to meditate for 10-15 minutes each day. Just sit in a quiet room and focus on your breathing; it will help you relax.
Why is my Facial Hair Turning Blonde?
If your facial hair is turning blonde, then it means losing black and brown pigment cells, leaving yellow and red pigment cells behind. Of course, there are multiple reasons why your facial hair is turning blonde.
Before we dive into the details, to understand why your mustache is turning blonde, you should first understand what causes the coloration of the hair. The secret is in the molecule called melanin.
Melanin is produced in your body and is dark in color, which protects you from UV radiation. Now, there are two types of melanin – eumelanin, brown or black, and pheomelanin which is red or yellow.
The proportion of these two types of melanin determines the color of your hair and skin. However, the proportion can change over time due to different factors. So let’s see what might be causing your facial hair to turn blonde.
Your genes can cause light facial hair.
Genes play a huge role in your beard/mustache growing potential. Even if your mustache is now darkish, it might turn blonde due to genes. However, you don’t have to do any kind of DNA test – all you need to do is to look at your family.
Notice that you get roughly 50% of your mother’s and 50% of your father’s genes. But what if your brother has completely different facial hair than you? It is because you inherit 50% of genes from each parent, but those could be different genes.
Sunlight can lighten your facial hair.
Sunlight can have a significant effect on your hair. You might have noticed that after a week of relaxing summer holiday, your hair turns blonde, especially if you spend too much time outside. It is because UV light can cause damage to the surface of the hair, directly changing the pigmentation inside.
Chemical damage can cause your beard/mustache to turn blonde.
Your facial hair might turn blonde due to different chemicals in the environment. If you frequently use strong bleaching cleaning products on your job, certain chemicals will easily build up in the air, causing your hair to go blonde over time.
You should also watch out for hydrogen peroxide. Any chemical that contains it can easily cause your hair to become light. Many everyday products contain hydrogen peroxide, and even a small amount can affect your hair.
Overheating hair can lighten facial hair.
Dark and brown pigments are more likely to absorb heat, and using too much heat on your hair can cause irreversible damage to the pigments. In some cases of overheating, tiny bubbles can form in the shaft of your hair. Those bubbles can change the color of your hair and lighten it significantly.
Some studies found that using a hairdryer that works at 30C more than a standard hairdryer can cause bubbles. Even a beard straightener that works at the same temperature can have similar effects.
Hormonal changes can turn your beard blonde.
If your beard is turning blonde, you might be going through certain hormonal changes. It is because melanin synthesis and the transfer of pigment to the hair can be changed as hormones change.
Your diet can affect your facial hair color.
To ensure that your body operates as efficiently as possible and to grow a healthy beard or mustache, you must have a well-balanced diet. A poor diet has been shown to affect your facial hair color. This means eating a good amount of the following vitamins regularly:
Vitamin A – found in sweet potatoes, carrots, and green foods, vitamin A, helps your facial hair stay moisturized and grow properly.
Vitamin B – vitamin B plays a huge role in carrying oxygen and different nutrients to your hair. You can find it in whole grains, meat, and most seafood.
Vitamin C – is used to produce collagen in your body, which prevents your hair from aging prematurely. You can find it in strawberries and almost all citrus.
Vitamin D – the deficiency of vitamin D in the body can cause hair loss, which can also impact your mustache. You can get vitamin D from the sunlight, but make sure not to spend too much time under the sun to prevent UV radiation. Also, use sun cream!
Vitamin E – Like vitamin C, vitamin E prevents your hair from aging prematurely. It protects you from free radicals, which can be present even in normal environmental conditions. You can find this vitamin in almonds, avocados, and sunflower seeds.
Smoking can cause your beard to be too light.
We already mentioned that smoking could be bad for your hair. A study in 2013 that included 207 participants found a strong connection between light hair before the age of 30 and smoking. Using different calculations, the study conducted that you are 2.5 times more likely to get light or even gray hair prematurely if you are a smoker.
So Why is my Mustache so Light?
As you can see, it is not difficult to darken your mustache. Everybody is different, so try everything from the above to see what suits you best. Just make sure to have a proper diet, reduce stress, and if you are a smoker, try quitting!
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