Frequently Asked Questions

Gradual Gray Shampoo

Precautions: External Use. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are allergic to any ofthe formula's components, discontinue use. This product is not a sunscreen.

Gradual Gray is the first shampoo that does not use harsh chemicals to gradually reduce your gray hair without the risk of making it look fake. It is designed specifically to darken your hair with every wash.

Formulated with the finest and cleanest ingredient foundation we call Gray Darkening Technology, which features cationic pigments, the shampoo darkens the gray through a harmless fixation to the hair fibers and not by chemical oxidation providing long lasting and natural looking gray reducing results.

Use Gradual Gray Shampoo like a regular shampoo until you see what you like (generally within 2-4 weeks), then use it a few times a week to maintain the results you want. Leave the shampoo in your hair for 5 minutes while you shower. If for some reason, you want faster results, add shampoo to dry hair and leave on for 10-15 minutes.

The Gradual Gray Shampoo will clean your hair without drying it out, condition it to make it softer and easier to manage and reduce your gray without any harsh chemicals. All 3 formulas are used together, so you can receive the maximum results for your hair.

It all depends on how you apply it and on your hair. Gradual Gray can be used as much as you want. The more you use it the more coverage you will receive. Our Gradual Grey products will offer a darker shade of grey, gradually. The final results are a mix of salt and pepper with more pepper. What is great about Gradual Gray is that you can decide how much gray hair you want.

Yes! It can be used everyday until you achieve the results you are looking for. Then you can use it weekly for maintenance.

Yes, all our products are hypoallergenic and dermatologically tested. Safe to use on sensitive skin. Please note that the shampoo has menthol – it gives you a refreshing feel, some customers mention a refreshing tingle feel.

Our shampoo leaves no permanent stains. We recommend using your palms and NOT your fingertips to apply the product. Ideally, use a brush with silicone bristles to massage the product into hair. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, right after you have applied the product. Rinse off any product that has dripped or splattered while in the shower

Yes! You can also use any of your usual styling products on your hair after you use Gradual Gray, as you would with any shampoo. Also, if you feel like you want extra conditioning, Gradual Gray can be used in combination with regular conditioners. Keep in mind that our Gradual Gray Shampoo already has Keratin Protein Complex, Pro-vitamin B5 and Collagen to add softness and rejuvenate your hair

Our product works the best if you have at least 20% of white hair. If there’s less white hair, results will be hard to notice. The shampoo is available on two shades: blonde to light brown hair and medium brown to black hair. Results differ on the shade you purchase. You can check the product pictures on the product page to see the before-after results. If you are not sure which shade to order, please contact us and we will help you out.

Yes, unlike the other formulas, Menfirst Shampoo can be used on lightened, bleached, or colored hair. Menfirst Shampoo does not use any harsh chemicals or metallic salts. Results may vary.

Yes. It can be used on previous colored hair. Results may be a bit quicker on processed hair.

The shampoo was created and tested for use on head hair only. Customer can try applying it on other body areas, but Menfirst cannot be held liable for unsatisfactory results.

Darkening Beard Wash

Precautions: External Use. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are allergic to any of the formula's components, discontinue use.

Gradual Gray Beard Wash is a shampoo designed specifically to darken facial hair with every wash. Formulated with the finest and clean ingredient foundation we call Gray Darkening Technology, which features cationic pigments that darken the gray through a harmless fixation to the hair fibers and not by chemical oxidation providing long lasting and natural looking gray reducing results. 

In the shower/bath, wet your beard and squeeze an amount until you have reached the ideal coverage and massage for 30 seconds before rinsing thoroughly.

It won’t lather up as much as conventional beard wash since it does not have heavy chemicals to do so. Make sure to wash it all out. Towel dry your facial hair gently.

** For better results dry with hair dryer

This beard wash is paraben and sulfate free, so you can wash your beard with peace of mind Menfirst does not use the chemical foaming agent SLS; if you'd like more suds from our SLS free Beard Wash, just use a few extra pumps! 

Not necessarily. It was not created to cover 100% all of your gray. Your gray will blend in with the other hair, greatly reducing the appearance of your gray hair.

Regardless some men have been able to reach complete coverage depending on their hair type and usage. The more you wash your beard the more coverage you will receive.

If you would like to speed up the process include the Beard Balm in your routine. 

If used everyday generally within 2-4 weeks. Then use it a few times a week to keep the look you want. If for some reason, you want faster looking results, add the GG Beard Wash to dry hair and leave on for 10-15 minutes.

All 3 formulas are used together, so you can receive the maximum results for your beard. The GG Beard Wash will shampoo your facial hair without drying it out, condition to make it softer and easier to manage and reduce your gray without any harsh chemicals. 

Yes! It can be used everyday until you achieve the results you are looking for. Then you can use it weekly for maintenance.  

No! We do not use harsh chemicals like other products. In fact GG Beard Wash is infused with Jaborandi, Guarana and Coffee which helps protect and rejuvenate your beard.

Also enriched with Biotin and Panthenol for volume, hydration and shine.

Yes, unlike the other formulas, Gradual Gray can be used on lightened, bleached, or colored hair. Gradual Gray does not use any harsh chemicals or metallic salts. Results may vary.

Yes. It can be used. Results may be a bit quicker on processed hair.  

No. You should not do both at the same time. Gradual gray was developed to make your hair look natural by gradually reducing your gray hair. Gradual Gray can, however, be used to maintain color once your hair dye is fading.

Darkening Beard Balm

Precautions: External Use. Keep out of the reach of children. If you are allergic to any of the formula's components, discontinue use.

Menfirst Darkening Balm instantly and continuously darkens and hydrates your white facial hair. Covering the white in your beard and mustache resulting in a more uniformed and darker look. It Styles your beard and gives you a natural darker look in seconds while continuously working on gradually darkening your hair.

Menfirst is designed specifically to darken facial hair with every use. Formulated with the finest and clean ingredient foundation we call Gray Darkening Technology, which features cationic pigments that darken the gray through a harmless fixation to the hair fibers and not by chemical oxidation providing long lasting and natural looking gray reducing results. 

Apply a small amount and rub between your palms. Using your fingertips apply to clean and dry facial hair from the roots until the ends, or use a fine comb. Run your fingers through your facial hair, making sure to rub balm into the skin beneath your beard until the desired look is achieved. Wash hands after use. 

70% of what you applied will be removed while washing your face but the remaining pigment will continue to work similar to Gradual Gray Beard Wash. Use in conjunction with Gradual Gray Beard Wash for faster results. Product is non-bleeding and water-resistant.

Not necessarily. It was not created to cover 100% all of your gray. Your gray will immediately blend in with the other hair, greatly reducing the appearance of your gray hair.

Regardless some men have been able to reach complete coverage depending on their hair type and usage. The more you wash your beard the more coverage you will receive. If you would like to speed up the process include the GG Beard Wash in your routine.

Results are immediate but will gradually begin to darken hair after every use.

No! We do not use harsh chemicals like other products. In fact MF Beard Balm is formulated with clean ingredients enhanced with vitamin e, keratin, and collagen.

Yes, unlike the other formulas, Gradual Gray can be used on lightened, bleached, or colored hair.

MF Balm does not use any harsh chemicals or metallic salts. Results may vary.  

Yes!

Gradual gray was developed to make your hair look natural by gradually reducing your gray hair. Gradual Gray can, however, be used to maintain color once your hair dye is fading.

Yes! It can be used everyday until you achieve the results you are looking for. Then you can use it weekly for maintenance.