Just For Men Reviews

I started using Just For Men about 18 months ago. At first, I had no reaction and the color looked surprisingly natural. I shaved my hair and, after a while, decided I wanted long hair back and started using the product again. From the very first application, I noticed something was wrong. My head was itching so bad within 40 minutes of washing the product off my hair. I got back in the shower as I thought I may not have washed it thoroughly. It made no difference. My scalp itched constantly. The following morning when I woke up, it was just as itchy but now I had big burn-like blisters on my ears and scalp. It is so itchy that you have to scratch which has resulted in scabs and oozing. I will never use this product again. It's clear to me there is something seriously wrong with the formula, and like people on here are saying, it must have changed for the worse because I was fine before. On a scale of 0 - 10, I give it 0.

It broke out with the same oozing rash everyone has described and I have a cyst under my chin. I did not connect it to Just For Men since I have been using the product for 8 months without a problem. I suspected it to be a staph infection and went to my doctor who agreed that it did resemble staph. Yesterday, I finally finished my ten days of hardcore antibiotics, the rash had cleared (except for the cyst) and I was ready to go out. I applied some Just For Men and a few hours later the "staph" was back! Something is horribly wrong with this product. The lot number on my box is Z12A145 (it is M-30). Now, I need to head back to the doctor. I work in the food service and when I was diagnosed with staph, I had to stay out of work for nearly two weeks. Now, I anticipate another doctor’s bill. Please contact me if anyone hears about a class action lawsuit. Good luck, guys!

I have used Just For Men Beard and Mustache for years. It's changed - I noticed the container that stores the color base solution, i.e. the plastic white tube. Well, I use this product to color my facial hair many times. Now it appears the unused color base I would reseal the cap and keep it for another application. The caps on the color base product dissolved, so when I attempted to twist off the cap, it broke away from the tube. This tells me they are using a very corrosive substance. So, I will not use this product ever again.

It's interesting but it seems that some people develop a reaction over time. I've been using Just For Men dark brown beard color for about 6 months. I did the initial allergy test and everything was fine and had no problems for the first several applications. Then, about 3 weeks ago, I applied it and felt an itching and burning later that day and for several days afterward. Today, when I did another application, it started burning and I could see that the skin was red and irritated. It hurt. I just shaved my beard completely off(!) and the area where it was is marked by an angry red color. I've used the same tubes of color and activator the whole time (it was a goatee), so it's not due to a formula change. I seem to have developed an allergic reaction. So now I'm clean shaven and red faced.

I used this product (JFM light brown for mustaches and beards) nine months ago and had to leave it on for 15 minutes to get it to work. Then, I had to repeat it the next day to make it cover the gray. This time I put it on and noticed it was starting to get uncomfortable within the first few minutes. So, I washed it off immediately. I was surprised to see how dark it got that quick. I noticed the burning wasn't going away, so I jumped in the shower and used hair shampoo to wash it away as much as possible. I suffered all night and went to work tired. My skin got worse and started oozing and swelling. I did this to spruce up for my 40-year reunion. If this doesn't get better, I will have to miss it as well. I live in South Carolina and am traveling to San Diego for the reunion and a funeral. Thanks to JFM, this could be the worst trip ever. I am going to the doctors tomorrow if I can make it through the night.

Burned scalp - I used Just For Men in the past. It was always too dark and looked fake no matter how I adjusted the use. I went through 4 boxes and didn't use for a year. I decided to try again and the ** must have changed the formula because the next day, my scalp was tight, itchy, swollen, etc. I've read many other similar complaints. There was no reaction prior and now, problems. Never again!

I've used Just For Men dark brown product to color my mustache for over 10 years. My continued use speaks for itself to my satisfaction with the product. Then, things changed. After an application, I realized I began bleeding from a reddish irritation at the top of my mustache below my nose. I treated it with healing ointment for 10-14 days till it was healed. I was afraid to use the product again and waited about two months to try another box, which I had bought when I bought the one which gave me the problem. It happened again! I called the company and they were anything, but helpful. I asked if they had changed the product in any way and she was not aware of any changes. She repeatedly instructed me on how to use a product, which I had been using for at least ten years with complete satisfaction. I asked if she had fielded any other calls similar to mine. I asked to have someone return my call or a written response and I have yet to hear anything.

For the most part, it appears that everyone who has posted or is reading this forum has experienced similar reactions (itchy skin, skin flaking like dandruff, oozing, bleeding, etc.) after using Just For Men for the beard and mustache. I have been using Just For Men for my beard and mustache for several years without any problems. The earliest recollection I have of my first reaction of itchy and flaky skin was around November or December of 2011. I recall looking at my face in the mirror while at work. It was hard not to notice all the flaking of the skin. I thought it must have been the light's reflection and didn't make anything of it.

I can't believe I'm reading all these complaints about Just For Men Beard: they are exactly the same as my experience. After using JFM Beard for years with no problem, I started developing severe itching about 9 months ago. It seems to be getting worse, including crazy itching on my lips and scabbing on my sideburns lately. Because of my job, I can't go gray, so I've been using a cortisone stick to be able to deal with it (probably not the best thing in the long run, but better than scratching my face all day long). I wasn't sure of what was happening, but now, in view of all these same complaints, I can see the product formula must have changed within the last year. Bring the old product back: it used to work great!

I used this product for the first time, and I experienced burning sensation throughout my face and neck. I used it to darken my facial hair. I brushed in the product and used shampoo to rinse it after 5 minutes. Now 1 day after the application, I have a rash right below my lip. I still feel burning and itching. Take this product off the shelves. It’s not safe!

I have used this product for approximately a year on my beard to color grey. Now in June 2012, I too have been severely chemical burned my face and neck, bloated beyond recognition. I can only guess their formulation (maybe some little change) must have caused this. I will never use this product again and strongly advise no one else to use it either. I am on the mend after about 5 days, but the itching, crusty skin under my beard and neck and bloating is beginning to subside. I saw on the internet that there are henna-type hair colors, which I will now try.

I used this product Auto Stop as the directions said. I purchased the light brown and left on for ten minutes. Then, I shampooed my hair and it seemed darker than the box said. I then blow dried the hair and it was darker than prescribed .The next day it was even darker, almost like black. I called the Just For Men company up and talked to a lady and she apologized for the inconvenience, but said not to be alarmed. She said do a 50-50 shampoo and hydroperoxide and that would lighten the hair color. Wrong, wrong, wrong, it turned my hair fire engine red. I then set up an appointment with a professional hair dresser and they did what they were supposed to do, but my hair was still red, now auburn red. I then called Just For Men again and their reply was the hair dresser did not know what they were doing, but she would send me another box certificate, value up to $10.00.

I am a musician by trade and was asked by one of the bands I work with if I would consider coloring my beard. Sure, I'll give it a try. The first time, I experienced a little itching but it didn't last too long and I didn't give it much thought. Weeks later, I needed to touch up and tried again with much worse results, pain and swelling on my face and neck for 3 or 4 days. Several weeks later, I needed to touch up again but thought the brush-in type may have been the cause of my discomfort so I tried the shampoo-in type. Shoot me now and end my misery. How could I be so stupid? I can't sleep - itching, swelling of lips, painful oozing skin under my beard. I found this site and began to read all the negative comments. I wish I had seen this before using Just For Men hair color. It should be removed from store shelves. I will never use this product again. Gray-haired bass player for hire!

I agree with everyone. In addition, after using it for many years, I used Just For Men for my hair. But, now after more than two weeks of itching and blistering on my scalp, the blisters are appearing around and on my genitals. This is horrible. I saw the doctor on the third day. She prescribed antihistamine allergy relief. It did not help at all and things got even worse. Please help and don't use this product anymore.

Just For Men Mustache and Beard burned me severely. Within 24 hours, I felt a tingling. Then next thing you know, I looked like a monster. My face was plastic, and I developed bumps full of leaky fluid. My skins started peeling off and turning into scabs. I had so much swelling. I looked like Professor Klump. I tried Benadryl and Cortizone, but there's no immediate help. I am on my way to the ER as we speak. This has never happened in the past. I don't know if it's this batch that is burning everyone, but I am experiencing a lot of discomfort right now. I have pictures of the swelling and will keep the ER records as well.

Firstly, I have been using JFM for several years. I recently developed extreme itching all over my body, especially on my head and on my sideburns. I tried everything to relieve this itching and nothing worked. I tried Selsun Blue Shampoo and even Neutrogena T/Gel. I developed sores all over my head which has caused great concern as I have heard that itching can be a prelude to cancer. I stopped using JFM and my itching disappeared. I am now having blood work done to ascertain if Just for Men caused any type of harmful damage to my body. I believe JFM washed their hands of issues like this because they advise potential users to conduct an allergy test. This is misleading and false as severe long term reactions have nothing to do with an "instant reaction" allergy test. I cannot understand how a product like this can continue to be sold.

I used the JFM (Just for Men) product on my sideburns, and the area where I applied it has scabbing and leaking. It has closed my eye from excessive swelling. I'm putting this online in case there is any type of litigation.

I have shaved off my moustache after using the Just For Men product for many years. Now, the area will not tan like the rest of my face. Also, the last time I used the product, it burned my lip!

I bought the Just for Men beard and mustache dye. First application, I was fine. Second application, a little itchiness. Third application, my face is on fire, burning, itching, swollen lips. Leave this product alone. You will be sorry!

Same story as the rest of you, gents. Product worked fine for 5+ years then all of a sudden, an application from a new box caused crazy itching of skin where it was applied. They eventually became scabby areas that healed over a two-week period using topical antibiotic ointment. I just did another application this past weekend and itchy bumps started showing up all over my body, primarily from my forearms down to my legs. I applied it on Sunday morning; in an hour or so, the bumps started. I applied 1% corticosteroid (hydrocortisone) immediately to my face, arm and sides. Itching went on until night when I took two Benadryl and reapplied hydrocortisone. Bumps are gone this morning but I still have some minor itching. Anybody find a natural replacement yet? Good luck!

I, too, have used this product before without any side affects. This last box I purchased and used last night caused my face to break out in a rash and it seems to weep some fluid, as well as a lot of swelling. I have taken pictures and I am on my way to the hospital to see if they can get the swelling down. Very sore and itchy. I am very angry and mad. I will never use this product again.

**, I'm dying. I feel like I have second and third degree burns on my face and chest. I know I do. I am going to E.R. tonight if I don't jump to my death first. Just for Men Dark Brown Mustache & Beard is killing me. I've used this product for years as instructed and it burnt the ** out of my face and chest. Stop using the product and get a lawyer.

I have used this product for my beard and mustache for almost 5 years without any adverse reaction whatsoever. However, in the last year, I have had no choice but to completely stop using Just For Men because of the harsh redness, burning, nonstop itching and sores that oozed a clear liquid and then formed scabs all over my beard and mustache area about a day after applying the product. It took almost two weeks to completely clear up. And just to be sure, I used the product a couple additional times and the exact same reaction occurred. I have never had a reaction like this to anything I have ever applied to my skin. It was truly a nightmare. I will never use this product again and will tell others about the horrible experiences I have had as a result of using it.

I have used Just For Men beard and mustache dye quite a few times in the last ten years - usually for special occasions. My sister's graduation was scheduled last May 5, 2012 so I used it the day before. Oh my God, you would not believe what this product has done to me. I brushed it in, like always, and after two minutes, I jumped in the shower and washed them out. And then, 30 minutes later, I had a burning and itching sensation. The following night, my jaw and lips are swollen. I have serious bumps with a leaking substance - the whole area around my goatee is red, bumped and leaking. This has gotten worse, and now, two days later, I'm still swollen. If there is a class action lawsuit, count me in. I have never sued anyone but this product is dangerous.

I had called Walgreens customer service and spoke with them about my experience and what I had read about the recent rash of Just for Men reactions. They said they would look into it and contact the manufacturer. Well, they did just that because two days later I had a Combe Inc. rep calling me. She was very nice and just wanted to address any concerns and questions I may have had about the reaction and assured me that it was normal and that I had just had an allergic reaction. She said people develop them to their product and assured me that the number was small compared to the total number of users. She proceeded to ask me questions like: Did I do the pretest? Did I have any illnesses or health conditions? And was I on any medications? There were a few others I can't recall but the one that stuck out was when she wanted the lot number off the box.

This product used to work, well, up until a year ago or so. I noticed that the black dye coming out of the tube was a different color, and mixed to a yellow color when activated. At this same time is when lumps, blisters, oozing, massive irritation started. Even without getting it directly on the skin, just in the washing off process, my face developed all these issues. Whatever you changed in the formulas was a bad move, JFM. This is not a safe product anymore.

The older Just For Men Haircolor product is much better and have used it for years. This one has great applicator, but the light brown is dark, harsh, and brassy. It is very fake looking. Do they make a color in the old one that is dark blonde? I am going to have to strip the color from my hair at this point and start all over again. Bad move with the new product!

I've been using Just For Men beard dye for about 5-6 years. I bought a new box and all of a sudden, I applied it and my lips swelled up like crazy and are weeping. I have huge scabs and open sores on my neck and underneath my beard hair. My face and beard area itch like crazy and nothing I put on the sores takes the pain and itch away. I have been a customer for so long and this has never happened before. I saw this site and found out it's not just me. Hundreds of other men are having the same experience. If JFM changed the formula to a cheaper chemical to save money, they should have at least put a warning on the box. Who is going to do a test if they used it for 6 years with no problem? I am very angry and in pain and my face looks very bad, open wounds and scabs. I will never use this product again!

I used Just For Men last week and I am suffering from burning face, blisters, oozing white discharge. This is very embarrassing at my job. I am unable to sleep for many nights. Someone needs to stop this product. I used this product for the last 5 years, but this week, I have this issue.

I recently tried the Just For Men Mustache & Beard hair die. I, too, have used the product in the past without complications. It was the third box I purchased in February of 2012 that drove me to the emergency room. I applied the dye just as I had several times before and immediately experienced extreme itching and burning. The next day a welt under the skin developed. I scratched and after days, the bump grew into a painful swollen cyst. I thought it might go away by itself, but as Iuck would have it, it only grew to about the size of a golf ball.

I've been using JFM for years. All of a sudden, I started getting sores on my arms, legs and back. I didn't think it was from the dye. One day I used it and my face felt like it was on fire. I went to a dermatologist and he said all of it was from the dye and to stop using the brand and never use it ever again! It put me on the strongest prednisone, which is messing with my blood pressure and blood sugar. I will never use JFM again and warning everyone I know never to use it!

I, too, have used JFM beard and mustache dye for years and recently had a reaction after applying some from a new box I recently bought. I have to agree that it must be a formula change as the reaction came with the first application of the just purchased box of dye. The funny thing about my reaction, and I’m not sure if anyone else shared this experience, is that even though I used it on my whole goatee, the reaction seemed to stay primarily in my mustache area and didn’t seem to effect my chin area. My upper lip became very red and inflamed about three hours after use and erupted in oozing sores. They have without a doubt changed something and need to come forward and accept responsibility for their mistake. They need to help those they have hurt and at the very least recall this product and change back to the original formula.

Nightmarish oozing, bleeding, swelling, yes, I experienced this as well but it was about 10 years ago with the product (Just For Men). I'm just guessing the complaints are compounding only now because of the ease of finding similar complaints. For me, the damage increased for days, and waiting, thinking it would get better was a very bad move.

On 4/18/2012, I purchased the Just For Men - Mustache & Beard dye. I was looking to color the grey and white out of my beard to gain a more youthful appearance for a wedding I was to in attendance for. I waited to apply the mixture (followed directions upon the box) until Sunday 04/22/2012 so that it would have time to look more natural and not the "just dyed" look. I woke up in the middle of the night with my skin on fire, itching like crazy and this "wet" feeling upon my face. I got up and looked in the mirror and I had this crusting/ oozing clear fluid weeping out of these blisters that I did not have three hours before. I can't believe they allow this type of product on the market. Someone needs to stop this company or investigate what has changed in the formula to cause these bad chemical burns on my face. I looked at my face and it has red splotches and raised sores with this clear fluid coming out and my face itches like crazy.

On 4/15/2012, I purchased the new comb through Just For Men, did the pretest, and on Tuesday did the application. The very next day, I awoke to an itchy dry scalp that quickly turned into festering blisters, hair being clumped together from whatever is oozing from these blisters, blood on my pillows, and bleeding on the backsides of my ears, that by the way, have become quite swollen! I am not able to sleep and it seems that the damage from what I thought was a safe product, even after the recommended 48 hour test, is not subsiding in the least. It is now 4/22/2012, six days later and with photos on hand, I am seeking legal advice.

I have used Just For Men for a number of years with good results. Something has changed with the formula. I see it was not just me when I read all the complaints online. The same thing is happening to me. I have sores and weeping scabs under my beard. I have a rash under my hairline and they all burn like hell. The itching won't stop and nothing I have found works to fix the rash or scabs. This keeps me awake at night, it is so bad. Just For Men needs to fix this now. This should not be on the market and we all should start a class action lawsuit. They have to know this is happening to people.

I used this product for years. All of a sudden, it started to burn. I stopped use and severe chemical burns continued, bad batch or just new formulation. It continued to burn, itch, scab to the point I had to shave off beard just to discover my face is really bad and disturbing to see. Many share my problem. Take it off the market, please, or let the makers of this product test on themselves to be sure. We all can't be wrong.

I purchased the new Just For Men, the one that covers only the gray. It burned my scalp. It is itchy and painful. I've been using their product for years with no problem until now. This is a terrible product.

I have used this product for about a year, every two weeks, with very good results on my greying beard until last Wednesday! I followed the instructions as always and thought all was fine, until the next morning when I woke up to a kinda stinging sensation under my beard, then noticed this drying yellow goop coming out of my pores that was bad enough. But now several days later, I am in such pain with red scabs burning, itching, and oozing all the time! I am scared this will not go away or leave scars. I'm sure they must have changed this product's formula. Why else would this be happening to so many? What should I do, I am miserable!

I have used Just For Men since 2005 for both my hair and my beard. Around Thanksgiving 2011, I began to notice that when I applied the Just For Men, I had a burning sensation on my skin. This became increasingly worse, involving most of my face and causing severe watering of my eyes. I have been to four different doctors and have spent close to a thousand dollars out of pocket so far getting this treated. I am still not done.

I think you know what happened. My whole face is burnt and I'm get married now with blister on my face. I can't open one of my eyes. Thanks for making my special day so special. I will never use your product again.

I bought a box of Just For Men beard and mustache hair color to get rid of my grey. The first time I used the product, I was happy with the results. The second time, my face looked like it had red spots after an hour and when I went out, people said that my beard was oozing clear liquid. This went on for a week with scabbing. I thought I did it wrong and got another box about a month later. I tried it out again and the same painful thing happened again! I will never use this product again and I am pissed!

I agree 100% with everyone else. I have had the same issues! I had redness, itchiness, and blisters.

I have been using this product (Just For Men beard dye) for years and have never had a problem with it until about 6 months ago. I bought a new box and after using it, my face started itching severely and weeping clear fluid. This has never happened before. A few weeks later, I tried again with the same results. I thought maybe I had gotten a bad batch, so I bought another box at a different store but had the same results. I don't know what has changed, but I'm glad I'm not the only one having this problem. I will have to stop using it - too much discomfort.

I used Just For Men Beard. I did a test. I had no reaction. I put it on my beard for 3 minutes and had severe burning, itching and swelling. Pus is leaking from my face and my lips are swelled. This is horrible. As I'm reading your feedback, I see I'm not the only one. This needs to be removed from shelves ASAP. This is dangerous! I will be speaking with an attorney.

I had used the beard dye product 4-5 years ago, routinely, with no problems whatsoever. I recently used it and at first was fine, within five hours my skin was swelling, very red, irritated, itching, and now, five days later, I've had to shave the beard and my sideburns and with that, my hair since the purpose of having dyed my hair black was useless if my facial hair can't match.

My experience is similar to all these others. I have been using it for a few years and without warning, the last time I used it, I got chemical burns under my beard. I had itching, swelling, irritation, and scabs that will hopefully heal well. It must be their "new formula". What the hell is the matter with this company? Clearly, they know they're selling a product that's burning people's faces and clearly they don't give a **. Whoever is in charge of Just For Men ought to be arrested. Is anybody paying any attention to this?

As with the others on this website, I too followed all the instructions while using this product on my head. The result was burns and swelling that continually leaked fluids! I am three days in now with no improvement and no clue how long this will take to clear up. I am considering visiting the ER for further advice. What I wanted to say was that some people have said the the company are rejecting suggestions that they have changed the formula. Well at a link they actually state that they have changed it. Hope this can help someone out.

Constant irritation and swelling, and leaking pus - On Tuesday, I purchased the product to darken my beard. I read through the instruction about placing a small size on the inner elbow and wait 48 hours. I completed that and had no reaction. Today, my face is as large as I have ever seen it. My face constantly itches and I have to take off from work. I am too drowsy to drive from all of the medication I have been taking. The swelling hurts like hell and I don't know what to do at this point. My doctor also recommended hydrocortisone. That is more money I will have to spend for a one-time beard dye.

I had been using Just for Men for about a year with nice results until last fall. I had one bad reaction with redness and itching but didn't associate it with the product at the time. The second time was almost immediate and the redness developed into swelling blisters which broke open and lasted for weeks. I called the company and explained what had happened and asked if they had changed the formulation? They said I had developed intolerance to it and should discontinue use forever. The girl also told me I would now be unable to use any similar products as well.

Severe Reaction After Using JFM: I used this product on my beard as directed. At 9 pm, I left it on my beard for 2-1/2 minutes and washed as directed. Approximately five hours later, I woke with burning and itching around my beard. I got up and looked in the mirror and was shocked to see that my chin and lips were swollen and the area around my beard was a burnt red. I am writing this complaint at 4:35 am because I cannot sleep. This is a serious chemical reaction. This product should not be on the shelf for sale. The warning on the label does not justify this kind of reaction.

I grew a beard and noticed some grey in it. I bought JFM and opted for the lighter shade and used for 5 minutes as instructed. Last night, I woke up with swelling, redness and little bumps on my pores. I shaved the beard off as it was so itchy. I have taken anti-histamine and searching for some cure when I saw this site. I paid $7 for a product that has left me in pain, ruined my weekend and after reading comments, may not be right for some time.

My case is not as severe as some that I have read, but, I am very dissatisfied with Just for Men. Each time I have used it, from the day after application, until the color fades, I have a constant itch. Like others have commented, the color is ridiculously dark. I don't have a "light brown" beard. But, I've had to go to that color, as it is the least dark of all the shades. Just for Men needs some serious competition on the shelf!

Just For Men Hair Color: I too have had a horrible reaction from JFM. I have been using it on my goatee for years. No problems. I loved this product. In late January, I used JFM Mustache & Beard, Jet Black in the usual manner, and then shaved in the usual manner. I used triple blade disposable razors. I usually put cortisone cream on my face after I shave, and the days to follow. (I am a dark-skinned African-American, we are sometimes prone to razor bumps). Shortly afterwards, I noticed a small swell and light spot on my chin on the hairline of my goatee. In the week to follow, it got larger. I used JFM again a few weeks later. (Like most of you, I didn't initially think that JFM was the cause.)

I have been using Just For Men for about 10 years. The problem started since December of 2011. When I have used it within an hour, my skin and upper lip broke out. My upper lip was red, dry and swollen and I thought it was chapped lips so I was just using chapped lip and cold sore medicine. For days, they were swelling, red and discharging yellowish pus. My lips have since turned to hard and black and appear to have shrunk. Please remove this product as soon as possible. It is dangerous. I am very itchy and burning. Please help.

I used JFM this morning (Sunday) before I went to work. Pain, swelling, redness. Thank goodness my customers have a sense of humor, my face looks like the reverse side of a baboon. No, it wasn't an improvement. Please take this item out of HEB and everywhere that sells JFM. I've taken pics just in case. I just found this site am going to try mayo, then it's to the pharmacy.

On Feb. 17, 2012, I purchased product at a Wal-Mart and used it that night as I have done for over a year about monthly. Within minutes of applying, my face became red, burned and I washed it off. Within 5 minutes of application, my entire face and neck where it had been applied was red/blistered, burning and seeping puss and draining. Less than 48 hours later, when I woke up on Sunday February 19, my face, lips and throat were swollen. My face burned and itched severely and continued to drain so bad that it was dripping off my chin! About 4pm, it began to be difficult to swallow and the pain from the burning and itching became unbearable.

I have been using the Just For Men beard dye for several years. I bought a box of the black beard and mustache coloring from Kroger for a costume contest I was attending while on a cruise to the Caribbean. I dyed my beard as usual but within minutes of completing the dye job, it started to burn. I washed my face several times but it still itched. By the next day, blisters were forming and my face was swelling and there was pus leaking from the blisters. It’s like my face was melting off! This has never happened before.

I have been using Just For Men for about 15 years. Lately, when I have used it within an hour, my skin broke out at my side burns. It made my skin swell, and I was in a lot of pain. I really don't know what I can use to keep the gray out now. I don't know if Just For Men have changed their product. But I would like to see if they could fix it, so I can go back to using it.

Like many I've seen in here, I've been using JFM for probably the last ten years. I use it like once a month with great results and no symptoms. But the last three times, it has been a totally different story. The itching is insane, it's almost unbearable to a point where you can't stop itching. More importantly, my chest tightens up and I began to cough like crazy, like I'm gasping for air or having an asthma attack. It's actually pretty scary. I'm not sure what's going on, but they must have changed something in the formula.

I have been purchasing and using Just for Men beard and mustache coloring for about 2 years. Recently, I purchased a box in Wal-Mart SC. For almost two weeks, my lips were dry and red and I thought it was chapped lips. The last few days they have been swelling, red and discharging. I decided to take the beard off and my skin was very irritated, red and itching. My lips have since turned to hard and black and appear to have shrunk. I called the Wal-Mart pharmacy and they recommended Benadryl and hydro-cortisone. I went to Just for Men's website and there are several recent reports of customers experiencing the same symptoms as mine.

I also have successfully used this product for several years and was pleased with the results. The last time I purchased product and used it I had a slight reaction--blisters on chin and face with some itching. Today, after I used it, I have severe burning and blisters on face and chin. The burning has not gone away and I constantly have to wash my face to try and relieve the pain a little but it has not helped. Nothing I have tried has reduced the pain (aloe vera gel, calamine lotion). I also feel that this batch is tainted in some way and should be taken off the market. This was purchased in December 2011.

I used Just For Men recently, and some in the past last year. Last night, I applied the black dye for beards. I could not sleep last night. my whole face was on fire. Also, my lips were swollen, and my chin and everything was releasing pus. It is crazy. It looks like my skin is damaged underneath my beard. It has also caused me some hair loss, even on my beard. Please remove this product ASAP. It is dangerous. I am very itchy and burning, and have pus. Please help.

My situation is the same as the others. I've used the product for years. Now all of a sudden I have a rash, itchy, swollen lips, etc. Guys, ensure you keep the box and product just in case this does turn into a law suit. The Mayo thing did not work for me. If anyone has a better remedy, please post it.

I purchased this product before with great outcome to the color for my beard. This latest box I purchased six days ago has cause me great pain to my chin and burning and oozing of yellow puss like fluids from my chin and upper lip. I used the product as directions and only had on my facial hair for 3 minutes not the 5 as states on instructions. It has cause me to miss two days of work and sleep due to the pain and swelling of my chin which continues as I write this. If someone is reading this in search of information before they try this product... Not use this product. Not sure if the formula has changed but this be recalled but someone is disfigured and scared for life or dead even. The pain is great.

All these complaints sound just like mine. I have used JFM (real black) for several months with fantastic results. The last box I bought irritated my skin, and like some others, I thought I had left it on for too long. I then tried it a week later, and left it on for only 2 minutes, and the same thing happened. I can only hope they recall and fix this problem!

I have used Just For Men for several years with no problems and just purchased the new and improved Just For Men in Jan 2012. Within hours of applying the product following the directions, my chin and upper lip became swollen and sore followed by releasing of a yellowish discharge. It has been 6 days and my chin and lip have yet to heal. It is obvious that based on the many other complaints within the same time period that this product should never have been released and needs to be recalled. The pain and discomfort has been very distracting and I fear the permanent damage this product may have done to my face.

I have used Just for Men Mustache and Beard for years without any problems. In December, I used a new package following all directions as usual. Within an hour or two of use, I suffered extreme burning pain and redness. Blistering, oozing, and eventually crusting over of chin occurred. Because of use for years without problems, I assumed I must have somehow left it on too long so I used it again about 3 weeks later (same batch). I experienced the same painful results and damage to skin! This should be recalled! I just checked the tubes and I'm wondering if others with the same problem used the same batch/lot number. This is extremely upsetting.

Just For Men has destroyed my face. I can only sleep 10 minutes at a time before waking up in pain. I'm afraid to shave off my beard and see the real damage. I will never use Just For Men again.

After testing JFM (I used it on my goatee), I couldn't stop scratching. My chin now looks like a butt. My silk is blistery. Does someone know an alternative product? Will normal hair dye work? Keep pictures for all your complaints. You never know.

I had horrible allergic reaction to this product (JFM, Real Black, just purchased from CVS) about 2 hrs ago. The minute I walked out of the shower, my eyes started burning. At first, I thought maybe I didn’t wash it well and went back into the shower again. This time, I almost couldn’t get out of the bathtub on my own. I was quickly losing breath and chest started tightening up, my whole face was on fire and my eyes were so hurt, they started to blur things up. I was coughing and felt to vomit. I realized I was hit by an extreme episode of allergic reaction, it’s really unreal!

I bought this product to take some gray out of my beard. I did the 48-hour skin test as directed and followed instructions to a tee. I even used a timer. Later it started itching, and the next day it was very painful, welted, and oozing. Extreme swelling under my chin. It's a huge knot. I ended up having to shave off my beard, but it looks like it’s still there because the skin underneath it is burgundy. I have used this product in the past and also developed vitiligo corresponding with use; however, until now I didn't realize it could also be a side effect of use of this product. I have filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. I would advise everyone to do the same. If you elect to do so, the company name is "Combe Incorporated" in White Plains, NY. Maybe if they get enough complaints, they will jerk this off the shelves.

My dad has used this product before about 3 or 4 times. He wanted a dye for his beard so I decided to get him the dye that he always gets, Just For Men (beard Jet black) and purchased it a couple of days ago. He didn't have a problem with it before. But when he had used it this time, his lips were red and swollen. His chin was red full of red dots and it felt like it was burning all day and night. Thank goodness for a comment below (about mayonnaise), it worked just like you said it would. Maybe, a change in formula, other than that, this brand should be banned and taken off the market.

I used product as per instructions then on the next day, I was burning, swelling, itching. I am still burning and itching with no relief. Please help! My lips are swollen and red. I feel wetness under my hair and I keep drying it but it keeps on getting wet from out of skin.

Used dye for mustache and beard. Skin became extremely irritated and swollen. Red bumps appeared around mouth, lips and jaw. I tried various creams and moisturizers including vitamin E. The best remedy is to take Mayonnaise and rub into the skin. Yes, Mayonnaise. Within 5 minutes, the redness and burning began to go away.

I have been using Just For Men beard coloring for many years. The last few months, when I applied it and showered, my lips swelled up real bad. It took about a week before they became normal. I've stopped using the product, and have gone grey.

I used the product on 12/23 for the first time, just before vacation. Then, I started itching right about 32 hours after the application. Red welts are now spreading all over my scalp. I have been using calamine and antihistamine, but to no avail. I am having trouble sleeping and it is ruining my vacation. Help!

I had used this product for years and had no problems. The last few times, a lot of itching and rashes and now it feels like my chin is sitting in an acid bath. I went to a doctor, he said it was an allergic reaction to something in the hair color. He gave me a shot and some lotion to put on, that was 5 days ago and it still burns and stings badly.

My husband used the beard dye and within hours and swelling around face and neck. Then it proceeded to blister and ended up having to go to the doctor. I was treated for chemical burn.

I used this on my mustache and goatee. After 7 hours, my upper lip swelled to 10 times its normal size. I got red weeping sores, and my chin swelled. This product causes chemical burns. I am supposed to get married tomorrow, and have photos taken! This product should be taken off the market, and some lawyer should file a class action lawsuit. This product causes permanent damage, and the company should be held responsible!

I used it on my head and developed severe pain, itching, oozing, redness, and scabs along with muscle stiffness in my neck. We dyed this hair before and this didn’t happen. We went to doctor a number of times and had to have shots and many medications to take as well. I also developed scarring on my neck from it. I was also unable to sleep at night either. I still have muscle stiffness in my neck, problems sleeping at night, and very sensitiveness on the back of my neck.

I've been using Just For Men on my beard for at least 10 years with great results. About two months ago, I began to notice slight itching. Every application has developed an increased reaction. The last application (2 days ago) has caused severe itching, rash, lumps, oozing, and swelling. I too wonder if JFM has changed their formula. I see a lot of men on this complaint board having the same reaction. Going to the doctor today.

I used Just for Men to remove gray from my beard. The next morning my face itched like crazy, and my face was swollen. I rushed to shave my beard and now I have whelps, and my face where the dye was applied, is now swollen, and little clear bumps are starting to appear. I read the precautions and followed the instructions to a tee. I am taking photographs and have kept the product for testing.

I have used this product for a number of years. Starting late last year, I began getting oozing sores and itching bumps. I believe JFM has changed the product in some drastic way. I continue to use the product because it works. If I can find a viable alternative, I would dump JFM.

I have used JFM over the years with no problems. I purchased the product again and did the skin test with no problems. I applied the product to my beard and mustache, but on the next day, my face started itching. Twelve hours later after the itching started, a rash developed. Now the bumps are oozing like a fever blister and my face and lips are swollen. Is this a chemical burn or is it an allergic reaction? Customer service was no help and said that nothing has changed with their product.

I have used Just for Men #5 several times on my face up until this weekend. The application went well until I woke up the next morning with some minor irritation. Later that day, I started to see whelps and hive like bumps. I shaved off my beard for fear that it would totally damage my skin. After shaving my beard off, I noticed that my face was irritated and slightly swollen. I went home and went to sleep. I woke up the next morning to my face being swollen (three times the size that my face normally would be) and a clear like substance oozing out of my face. I went to the emergency room because I was afraid of what could be wrong. They did throat x-rays and gave me some meds. My throat was slightly obstructed but it was not detrimental. I woke up this morning and the swelling went down slightly. Also there is a big swollen patch on my chest between my collar bones. My upper lip is so swollen that I look like I just got out of a heavyweight fight.

This product used to work great but it now makes my face itchy and red for days. Something must have been changed on the formula or some quality control issue is taking place. I even checked the box to see whether it’s manufacturing that was being done in China—the Chinese are notorious for low quality—but it is being made in the USA. I am afraid that I will no longer be able to use this product.

Use of Just for Men Mustache and Beard hair color. I used Just for Men to touch up the gray on my beard and mustache. I had no problem using it the first couple of times but then it started burning my skin and causing sores and severe itching as well as some oozing of clear liquid. The area to which it had been applied also became very swollen. So bad, in fact that it caused my appearance to be somewhat deformed. The symptoms was exactly the same as though I had been exposed to poison ivy or something. I will never use this product again and would highly recommend to others not to use it either.

I have been using this stuff for a few years and, about a month ago, I noticed an itchy hard scab that began to itch bad. It also had red pimple size that leaked a clear liquid and more seem to pop up. I have been to the hospital twice and I have no insurance up on antibiotics. It cleared up and came back still itchy as I write this. Damn, what is in this stuff?

I tried using the number 5 Just for Men's product. I used it on my facial beard. I did the allergy test as recommended with no reaction. A couple days later when I applied the product to my beard, I had a slight burning sensation on my face. I immediately got into the shower and rinsed the product from my beard. For two weeks, my face itched like crazy and was irritated. I choose not to shave off my beard for fear of exposing the burns to my face to the sun. My beard constantly oozed. I had to keep a wet towel or napkin with me. After about two weeks, my face still itches and constantly sheds with what appears to be flaky skin or dandruff. I will never use this product again.

I have been using this product for 10 years. In the past year, I have noticed that my skin is irritated with a rash after I use it. It itches and is red and raw. I have decided to discontinue using this product. I think that they have changed something in their formula which is causing these reactions.

I purchased Just For Men Mustache and Beard to reduce the gray. I did the patch test without an allergic problem. I applied it to the beard and upper lip. I waited 5 minutes and rinsed it out in the shower as directed. I did this before I went to bed. After getting up in the morning, my face under my beard was irritated and blistered. It later became crusted with scabs oozing clear liquid. I wanted to shave but was afraid to cause skin damage.

I have used Just for Men beard color before with no issues. In the last month, I noticed itching and burning hours later after using the product. I had a swollen red sores by the evening. The next day, my chin was swollen and oozing pus. It seemed to heal and then it came back. This product used to work to well. I still, weeks later, have a swollen area. The hair on an area of my chin fell out and does not grow, leaving me with a bald spot on my chin. I don't have insurance at this time and need help to clear this up.

This was my first time using just for men beard and now I'm just hoping to survive this! I did the patch test with no reaction. I used the product and followed the directions. Then I woke up at 1:00 AM with severe burning and itching! I am on my third day and my face is badly swollen, bright red and with oozing pus! I am a welder and have never had a burn like it. The pain is so bad that I can't sleep and I have missed work. It is starting to spread and I am feeling sick but I can't afford to go to the hospital on a Sunday. People are shocked by my appearance, my lips and all around my mouth are so swollen. This product should be taken off the market and a class action suit filed!

I applied Just For Men (touch of gray) and now, the hair on the top of my head is thinning and it looks like my hair is falling out! It was horrible!

I did the patch test without problem. I have used Just for Men Beard and Mustache product before without issues. I had to shave my beard and mustache because my face started blistering under my nose and above my upper lip. I also developed blisters on both cheeks, which now look like they've had the skin burned off of them. This is unacceptable to me.

I used Just for Men for my beard and mustache just over three weeks ago and had just minor redness for less than a day. But then I "touched up" yesterday and about eight hours later, my face became red, itchy, oozing pus and very swollen. My lower lip is three times its normal size and was badly burned by the chemicals in this product as well. I did the test and followed directions for both applications, so I was shocked that this happened.

It is horrible. I did the allergic skin test in the bend of my elbow. There was no problem. Two days later, I applied it to my beard, and had a severe reaction. My skin is all puffy and oozing puss. My skin is itchy and dry. It's worse than a severe sun burn. It's a miserable product. It should be banned.

I had severe allergic reaction. I have used Just For Men for several years and recently, when I applied the hair color to my mustache and beard, I have developed these red bruises on the area that it was applied to, causing a severe itch and pain. I have also noticed that pus is coming out and it burns. I cannot understand why this is going on. But this product needs to be removed off the market, with these strong complaints.

I got severe chemical burn on my face after using Just For Men beard and mustache facial color.

I bought Just for Men color gel. I followed the directions. I did the patch test, it was okay. I dyed my beard and mustache. In 24 hours, my skin blistered and oozed. Heading out to the doctor's office now, hoping for some relief.

I used Just For Men mustache and beard coloring. First and second applications went well but on the third attempt, doing nothing different from the previous tries, I started itching for a while then it went away. Then my beard kept getting wet for some reason and the itching started back severely.

I used this product "Just For Men" beard and mustache hair dye back in April. After 10 minutes, my face started itching really bad. I shaved off my goatee and had sores all over my chin, neck and face. It took about 3 weeks for it to go away. Now when I go out in the sun, I get a bad rash every time on my back, chest and legs. I have never in my life had skin problems. Almost 3 months later, I am still having bad reactions from this product. It should be taken off the market and if there is a class action lawsuit, then I'm in!

I have been using the product for several months and never had a problem. Then I decided to purchase a slightly lighter color for spring/summer. The product covered all the greys beautifully, and the color was very natural. But later on that day, my entire hairline and goatee started severely burning and weeping clear liquid. It is extremely painful, and I am now all crusty and my head/chin is inflamed with open, red sores. And my scalp is covered with blobs of dried yellow pus. It appears to be chemically burned.

I have used Just For Men to color my goatee and mustache for over a year with no problems. Recently, I purchased Just For Men and used it on a beard I was growing out. The product went on fine. It stung a tiny bit (this was normal) but continued to burn my face after I have washed it off thoroughly. What I thought were hair bumps getting irritated under my beard turned out to be patchy burns that leaked, burns on my cheek, and close to the corners of my mouth. This produced severe itching and made me scratch, which made things worse. Even washing my face caused irritation for the first 5 days. Even the parts of my face that weren't touched by the dye had become hyper sensitive.

I used this product three times in three months with no effect then the fourth time, I suffered burning and oozing skin that scarred my chin. The hair on my chin turned bright white as if it is dead and the hair on top of my head started falling out. I am now completely bald with only white fuzz growing back. This happened within six weeks once the burning and itching started. I am a supervisor for a large contractor and have had to miss several days of work to go to the emergency room for this.

I have used this product once before prior to taking the skin test. I tried it again but this time, had a different result! My chin started burning then it was wet. I dried my chin off only to see it weep over and over! It appears to have eaten away a spot on my chin. The scabs are huge, slightly protruding from the hair on my face. It looks horrible and it's been like this for about three weeks now, maybe four. I don't know what to do! I have a blistering chin and I'm afraid it might be permanent.

After using the product, I developed irritation and itchy sores behind my ears after every application. I quit using the product and sores semi-healed and then worsened. I went to the doctor who assured me it was nothing.

I had used Just for men hair color for about 4 years and in the beginning it worked really well. About year 3, I noticed a change in the formula, then well into year three, I noticed a small white patch on my right thumb. I didn't know what it was. Slowly it began to get larger. I went to the doctor, and she diagnosed it as Vitiligo. Now it is spreading over left and right hands, and into both left and right arms. There needs to be a class action lawsuit brought against them for this product. I now have an incurable skin disease, thanks to them.

I used the product and I had severe burning red raw skin on upper lip, weeping scabs and severe itching, which lasted more than 5 weeks. I lost sleep and had unsightly appearance. Two doctor visits cost me $150. I still have pain when showering and washing my face.

I used the product as directed doing a skin patch test and waiting the amount of time to see if there was an allergic reaction. No problem. I applied the beard dye in the morning and within moments, my skin started to burn. I showered and rinsed well. I have had severe burning all day and red weeping skin. I have actually scratched so hard that my nails have cut my skin. I have not been able to sleep and am up at 4:00 a.m. searching the internet for men that have had the same issues. When looking in the mirror a bit ago, it appears like the skin is peeling away when I run my fingers across it. I suspect I have chemical burns from the product.

A beard dye that hides grey hair, store-bought, burned the skin underneath beard, and moustache, and around mouth with 2nd/3rd degree chemical burns.It left "weeping" sores/blisters/raw patches, intense burning, and itching, and awful appearance. I had used product before without a problem and had no idea they had changed the formula. There are complaints about this all over the internet. Why is this product still on the market? It had severe effect on my life with probable scarring from chemical burns, extreme discomfort, difficulty eating/drinking. affecting work, and social life, can't sleep from pain, and itching. It looks awful (can provide photos). I work in an image oriented field.