Caring for your beard: 5 essential beard care tips
Growing a beard can turn out to be the statement piece of your face, and no small feat. We’re sure that you wear your hairy fuzz with pride and in the face of any – and everyone, you meet. But your beard journey doesn’t just end once your desired beard length or style has been achieved. After growth comes beard maintenance – and keeping your beard looking smart and stylish can sound like a daunting task. But we’re here to answer all your questions on how to groom your beard! We’re going to cover everything you need to know about how to care for your beard, how to maintain your beard, as well as a few beard grooming tips to help level up your daily routine!
For a complete guide on achieving the best beard care routine, check out our video covering all about the best beard care routine. It offers step-by-step tips to keep your beard looking its best, complementing everything you’ll learn here.
How to care for a beard: 5 tips for men’s beard care, and beard maintenance
1. When caring for a beard, remember that it’s always on the move The first thing is to accept is that your beard and moustache are always growing, so your perfectly trimmed facial hair is always just a few short days away from returning to its wild and unruly ways. The general rule when working on beard care is that the shorter the hair, the more often it needs to be trimmed. If you have a closely trimmed style, make time every other day to keep it sharp. If you have a full beard, once or twice a week may be enough. And if you want to know how to look after a beard style, like the Henriquatre or other specific styles, we’ve got tips for that too!
2. Cleanliness is key for proper beard maintenance When learning how to maintain a beard, the most important thing to remember is: neglect has consequences! If your morning routine is just a quick splash of water over your face, your beard may complain that it isn’t getting enough attention. That’s why it’s important to invest in your beard care routine – so you can give your facial hair the time it deserves! But this doesn’t mean you need to complicate your morning routine; all you need is a few simple products for the best beard care. For example, a beard wash will keep facial hair looking and smelling pleasant, especially if you shampoo it when you take a shower and add a touch of beard conditioner to soften the hair if it’s coarse or rough. If you’re wondering how to look after a beard, remember that every man’s beard is unique – it may be worth experimenting with a few different products to find the best beard conditioner that works for you.
3. Tame unruly facial hair Facial hair is unique. For some men, it grows neatly downwards, while for others it sticks out at all angles. If you are in the latter camp, dab on some beard oil and comb the hairs downwards. Beard oil is one the best beard care products because it softens the hairs, while pomade or wax can be used to shape your beard or moustache into your chosen style. Caring for a beard is a luxury, not a chore, so you don’t have to fill your bathroom with dozens of expensive products – just cover the basics of what you need.
4. Get the right tools for proper beard grooming If you’re serious about caring for your beard (and looking good), your bathroom toolkit should include a trimmer that has a trimmer comb and precision attachment, and a rotary shaver. The OneBlade, with its multiple length stubble combs and double-sided blade, is a fantastic tool for proper men’s beard care. The OneBlade is designed to tackle everything from little trims to full shaves, not just on your face. The Body option means you can shave – you guessed it – the rest of your body with the OneBlade too. Make sure you’re never caught short by running out of blades by subscribing to the OneBlade blade subscription. And remember, that you’re not only taming your beard with your OneBlade, but you also need to pay attention to areas like your neckline, your cheeks, and all the parts of your face to ensure that you’re maintaining that sharp beard style!
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5. Caring for your beard, sometimes, means just letting it be To preserve the cleanliness of your facial hair, avoid touching your beard too much. We know a soft and supple beard feels wonderful, but don’t make stroking it a regular thing. And avoid using your beard as a bib for stray bits of food – you won’t want to eat them later. Trim the hairs around your lips. This will make mastering eating and drinking without getting anything stuck around your mouth much easier. And there you have it, with regular beard maintenance and learning how to groom your beard correctly, your unruly facial hair will know exactly who is boss: you! And as the boss, along with these handy beard care tips, you should wear that beard and/or moustache with pride. You didn’t grow yourself a beard to hide it away!
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