Also, I recommend leaving the wash on longer than the two to three minutes, as mentioned in the directions. To get the most out of the shampoo, you might want to leave on for five to seven minutes. Finally, avoid the mistakes I made the first-time using Control GX. Do yourself a favor and wash your hands immediately after application so they don’t get stained by the dye. Also, it helps to have some cut up clothes around to sop up sudsy accumulation in the sink. I’m mentioning this because you may want to have a basis for comparison. Shoot, I know this would be important to me. Do not use this product at all if you have skin depigmentation problems such as white patches on your skin (a condition called vitiligo) or if you have a family history of skin depigmentation problems, as an allergic reaction may cause temporary or permanent loss of skin pigment.

I do want to say that I have been using the company’s traditional beard coloring dye for several years. You know what I’m talking about, right? The old product that required you to blend the gel and conditioner in a trey and then apply to your whiskers. In case you are wondering, you probably should not apply this shampoo to other areas of the body, such as your pubes. I mention this only because the directions clearly state not to use it on your head. If you can’t use it up there, why would it be OK to apply “down there”? It’s important to state that you must do a skin allergy test before using this product. Everyone has a different reaction to dyes, so conducting the test makes sense. See this article from Good Housekeeping to learn more. FYI: If you want to know the safe way to color that area, see this post on dying your pubic hair for men.OK, let’s move on to the review. I’ll give you a rundown of what I like and don’t like. Control GX Beard Wash Review What I Liked Oh, before I forget – my natural hair and beard color are darkish brown. Therefore, this analysis only applies to darker colors.

So, you are probably wondering if the Control GX Beard Wash works? In my case, all I can tell you is that I’ve been very pleased. Caution this product contains ingredients which may cause skin irritation on certain individuals and a preliminary 48-hour skin allergy test according to accompanying directions should be done first. This product must not be used for dyeing the eyelashes or eyebrows - to do so may cause blindness. Contains phenylenediamines. Below, I’ve included a video from Jonnie Grooms. He provided his own review via YouTube. We both had very similar experiences, which is why I added. Read and follow directions on enclosed leaflet. In rare cases, use of haircolour has been associated with skin depigmentation (skin lightening or loss of skin colour), which may be temporary or permanent. If you notice any skin depigmentation or other allergic reaction such as discomfort or severe itching, discontinue use immediately.

If you are looking for something that provides instant coloring, your best bet is to use their traditional product. But, if you want to invest less time in dying your beard, the Control GX Grey Reducing Beard Wash might be a smart choice. If you decide to use this product, I highly recommend vigorously shaking the bottle before application. To me, this helped to mix the liquid up.