VOLT Grooming Instant Beard Color - Smudge and Water Resistant Quick Drying Brush on Color for Beards, Mustaches, and Eyebrows, Ash (Gray/Brown)

Took a couple tries to get the hang of, essentially, using mascara to color in the beard. But this really does work. And, as the manufacturer suggests, blending two different shades together creates a more natural look.While there is a chemical smell, it isn’t strong and it doesn’t linger much. This does rub off easily, and is easily removable during a quick shower or wash of the face. I have even seen specs rub off on my hands after applying and touching the beard, even after fully dry, but strangely when I have fallen asleep with this on, it has never left a trace on white pillows.I have used this to color my beard that is trimmed very close to the skin, so it will work even on short hair. I recommend using very light up/down and side-to-side strokes for more efficient and even coverage. Only have to rewet the brush one ore two more times to cover my face and neck area. For reference, my beard is a healthy mix of gray and dark brown, and I use the dark brown blended with mud brown.Also, there was one time when this reacted with my skin (got a little itchy and red), but I had applied a lot of pressure when applying, and no hair dye is good for you if it’s getting on your actual skin and staying there.

Easy to apply, natural look, holds up well through the day with minimal rub-off.

I recently purchased the VOLT Grooming Instant Beard Color with high hopes of achieving a neat and polished look for my beard, but unfortunately, my experience with this product has been quite disappointing.Firstly, despite the claims of being smudge and water-resistant, I found that the color easily smudged and rubbed off onto clothing and skin throughout the day. This was particularly frustrating as I had hoped for a long-lasting solution to maintain a groomed appearance.Furthermore, the quick-drying formula seemed to dry too quickly, making it difficult to achieve an even application. This resulted in patchy and uneven color coverage, which looked unnatural and unappealing.Additionally, I found the brush applicator to be quite ineffective. It was difficult to control and distribute the product evenly, leading to clumping and streaking in some areas.Overall, I cannot recommend the VOLT Grooming Instant Beard Color based on my experience. The lack of smudge and water resistance, along with the patchy application and ineffective brush, make it an unsuitable choice for anyone looking for a reliable solution to maintain a groomed appearance. I would advise potential buyers to explore other options that may offer better results and ease of use.

UPDATE/ 6.12.2024- after further communication with Volt and their affiliate team that manages their Amazon store they have fully refunded my order. During this whole process everyone I communicated with was professional and nothing but excellent customer care. It shows that Volt does have a great team and is clearly passionate for the products; just didn't work for me. Change overall rating from 1 star to 3 stars.Please note...Volt products are not returnable/ refundable!It states smudge and water resistant quick drying, not what I have encountered. The instructions even state to use warm water & soap to wash it off and that it dries in 30 seconds; however, if you have any oil/ lotion on your beard or face it easily comes off; even after you eat and wipe your mouth it comes off. I made the mistake of tying the product an hour and a half before bedtime and it rubbed off onto my bed sheets/ pillowcase. Volt customer service encouraged me to try it again by completely stripping all oil/ lotion off my face and to only apply in the mornings. I followed their directions to the letter and still the product never completely dried and wiped off easily.According to Volt’s customer service:1. Volt Beard Color is not a dye, meaning it does not penetrate and stain your hair. Volt Beard Color sits on top of your hair temporarily, and any continuous rubbing/smudging will compromise the length it will last.2. This product is alcohol-based, meaning any oils or creams will break down the ink and affect its performance. Food may contain a lot of oils, and while eating and wiping your mouth/face/beard, these could transfer and compromise the product's performance.3. Skin type (oily or dry) can also affect how long the product will last in your hair.At this point I am stuck with a product that is falsely advertised. It is easy to apply; but would be nice if it would stay on as advertised. Maybe someone that has a very dry face/ beard and not very active.