Product Could Be Better
Reviewer:
Nick
from Massachusetts Wed Jul 18 2007
I've used different shades of Just For Men brown beard gel for three years. It isn't bad, but I've had problems; the color doesn't "take" in the suggested five minute waiting period, after which there is little or no color change on areas of my beard. If I leave it on longer than five minutes, a color change will occur, but I end up with a much darker shade than desired, almost black looking. After much frustration I've given up and am now using their black color, which covers well. However, this has an unnatural look to it. Natural black hair isn't solid black, and that's how this looks.
Have contacted Just for Men and have been told by people that my problems couldn't possibly be product-related and that I must be "doing something wrong". The usual response is "That's strange." Have also been told by a representative to begin timing five minutes AFTER the application is complete, contrary to what the instructions say. (She even denied that the instructions say to begin timing when you begin applying.)
Would be nice if they could improve the product, or at least come up with another product that would lighten the frequently too-dark color that I end up with when using brown.
Change your formula!
Reviewer:
T. Parlier
Sun Jul 01 2007
I've been using Just For Men medium brown for a couple of months. I've been very happy to see the grey gone and my natural color back again. When I experienced the itching and eventual red oosing blisters, I just told myself that's the price to pay if I have to endure this. I thought that it was my individual reaction to the product. However, now that I've read all of the complaints from others who have experienced the same reaction that I've had, I too want to ask the manufacturer "Why aren't you listening to your customers"? If so many of us are suffering physically damanging reactions, "Do you care enough to make the necessary changes in the formula in order to keep your loyal customers"?
Something is wrong with the new formula!!
Reviewer:
ML Lewis
from IL Sun May 27 2007
I must agree with the previous reviews. The new formula is terrible! I've been a loyal user of the product for over 3 years with great results. I noticed minor burning and skin irritation about 2 months ago. Symptoms resembled the other user's complaints. Burning, itching, red and inflamed facial skin with flaking. Go back to the original ingredients! You are losing customers by the box!
Just for men
Reviewer:
Greg Lush
from ST.John's NL Tue May 22 2007
I have used your product almost two years. Yhe real
problem is the new one just burns and itches like
cracy. The old product is better please go back to the old one. THANK YOU Greg
Great Product until Recently - we are totally ignored
Reviewer:
Bryce T
from Chicago Wed May 16 2007
I have been using "Just for Men" Jet Black and Natural/Real Black -
mustache and beard for years, and just recently early April 2007, a
pattern of irritation and skin rash started during last three purchase Jet
Black for breads and mustache.
The first time this happened, I received a rash - underneath my beard
and mustache throughout. I treated this with Cortaid and it sort of
went away and seemed back to normal after about a week. I had an annoying
iching that became irritating, and did everything not to scratch or rub
- with advice from a Phamacy.
The second time this happened, I took a chance and made another
purchase (another store) the exact same product as above from another store,
and even did the patch test on the right corning of my mustache. This
happened again but got worst, the skin pealed under the hair, and you
would see tiny crater blumish looking. The patch test area on the edge
of my mustache got worst then the rest of my beard. I did the same with
cortaid and it sort of got better, I waited longer healing time.
Third time, I purchased another "Just for Men" Mustache and Beard brand
color - called REal black. This time things got worst and swelling
occurred throughout the beard and mustache. I am going through
antibiotics now, and had to shave off beard (which has not been done in years).
And currently using triple Antibiotic first aid cream. I may have to
see a doctor, but waiting to see what happens.
Your company bought out, or put the other brands out of business. So
what does a person like me do when your brand goes bad.
I am more then sure that guys keep - hair dye routines to themselves,
and not discuss with others. So therefore this type of thing can go
unnoticed.
You all had a much better formula two years ago that lasted longer.
The gray in my hair is about 30 percent, and you formula now days only
last 2 to 3 days maximum. Instead of about 7 days like in the past.
Be careful when your brand changes. I could be wrong, and there may be
other varibles or coincedences. Your product could start a change in
mens behavior of shaving beards on, or wearing gray. Go figure.
Old formulation rates a 5
Reviewer:
Steve
Mon Apr 23 2007
I'm not having any allergic reactions but the new product just doesn't cover in 5 min. I need at least 10 and I'm nervous with that given the possiblility of developing a reaction over time. The old formulation was much better.
It burns the next day
Reviewer:
Chuck Miller
from Austin, Texas Mon Apr 23 2007
I've used this product maybe a half dozen times and suddenly it burns. After applying it yesterday and leaving it on for seven minutes (exactly) I itched some but woke up this morning burning with my skin all red wherever it stayed on. I had never left it on this long so my guess is that this is the problem with the burning. Before when I'd leave it on for less than five minutes my skin just itched but I put up with it. Read the other reviews. This product is certainly the worst solution to grey in your beard or hair.
True Hell -- Stop terrorism
Reviewer:
John Ross
from Nashville, TN Wed Jan 24 2007
What can I add to what has just been said? Is this a new way terrorists found to attack some of us? I've used this product for the last year or so in a few ocasions until last week. It just burned my upper lip, shaved my mustache, and I missed more than a week of work. It's unbelievable. Please, be aware of this and spread the word.
New formula no better than old
Reviewer:
William S. Biggs
Sat Jan 20 2007
I have been using the sandy blond mustache color gel for years. Although the instructions say to leave the gel on for 5 minutes, I always have to leave it on for 10 to cover the gray. Leaving it on for 5 has no affect whatsoever. So I was hoping the new true color formula would be better. It isn't. Five minutes still doesn't color my gray mustache hairs. I'll continue to use Just For Men because it's the only product that offers the color I need.
LARRY
Reviewer:
larry
from maryland Fri Jan 05 2007
Great easy to use product
Burning Rash on Face, Neck and Chest after one week
Reviewer:
Tim Murray
from Oshkosh, WI Thu Nov 02 2006
I have tried Just for Men for the first time in October 2006, after the second application, I started to notice an itchy feeling next to my ears, then it progressed to the rest of face and then neck. The rash persisted for a week getting progressively worse each day, unbearable itch and burning. I finally used Neutragena T-Gel 1 percent coal tar for shampoo and put Hydrocortison 1 percent cream on the affected area every 2-3 hours (whenever the itch started again) washing the face and other affected areas thoroughly each time with Apricot Medicated Face Wash-and after a day the rash started to settle down--24 hours after I started this process I am starting to feel better again. Hope this info helps anyone adversley affected by this product.
acid bath!
Reviewer:
Joe McCarthy
from Lynn, Mass Fri Oct 13 2006
I used this product twice with no ill effects and decent coloration but the third time had blistering and redness with serous oozing and extreme itching and burning. After shaving my goatee the skin remained reddened and itchy for about a week. How many guys have run into this problem is a big question; where is the company response?
Does The Company actually care
Reviewer:
Ron
from Holyoke, Mass. Fri Oct 13 2006
This to me, after actually seeing the numbers of others complaints,mostly from loyal JFM customers, shows a lack of quality, and the three men who actually believe the product is still good probably got their hands on an old batch, these burns are un acceptable, and they could possibly be sued for their cutting corners......If I were the president of their company I would have this product off the shelves yesterday!!!
lips are cracking and face is now itchy
Reviewer:
anonymous
Mon Oct 02 2006
I have experienced the same as several who have posted reviews here. I've used the old formula for several months - no problem. After a week of this new formula - my lips are chapped - in the middle of summer!
Don't buy it!
Worked fine for several years - The new formula is unusable
Reviewer:
Paul Fernandez
from Santa Monica CA Mon Oct 02 2006
I used the Medium Brown shade for about 7 years or more without a problem. Then the last two boxes (new formula) resulted in an itching sensation that I could not tolerate. I wish they would go back to the original formula.
Stay Away!!!
Reviewer:
DCDCGuy
from Washington, DC Fri Sep 29 2006
Like a lot of other people here, I had used Just for Men for years. But ever since they changed formulas, I can no longer use the product. I break out in a rash that keeps itching for days. Too bad they changed it... it used to be great and I would be willing to pay double the current price if the old formula was back!
This product line works well with following method.
Reviewer:
Chris
from Fresno,Ca Mon Sep 25 2006
Well in order for you to get best results once you mix and apply and are finished i notice by waiting 40 min will completely cover gray areas i dont care how grey the hair is but if you only leave on 5 min you get feeble results.I cant say this product makes me burn or get flakes of any kind.I guess other readers are haing reactions which everyone reacts differently just like medications.
Works great burns like hell
Reviewer:
Cameron
from Pensacole FL Mon Sep 25 2006
Have used the product for almost 2 years no problem, but the last 2 applications have been hell, the last forcing me to shave my beard of 20 years to reveal my whole chin and one cheek oozing with pus, extremely painful and indescribably itchy, couldn't go out in public and missed a week of work, beware.
If it ain't broke don't fix it
Reviewer:
Elton
from New York Wed Sep 13 2006
I have been using just for men since 1994 and I was very pleased with the results and ease of use. Then they changed the formula and now it burns my skin and itches to the point of tearing the skin. I have had to see a dermatologist to correct the problem and have since stopped buying the product. If your goal is to keep and increase your customer base this is the worst move you could have made. I now use Grecian 5 for my beard and it works great!
Burned my skin
Reviewer:
Howard
from Florida Tue Sep 12 2006
I can't believe how bad this stuff burned my skin. It's been a couple of weeks since I have used it, and my chin itches and flakes.
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