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    Caring for your beard: 5 essential beard care tips

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    : Two images of the same man on a grey background: on the left he has a short beard, on the right he has a very long beard.

    Growing a beard is statement. Your hairy fuzz is worn with pride on your face 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 is no mean feat. Here’s everything you need to know about caring for your beard, as well as a few beard grooming tips.

    5 tips for proper beard grooming, care, and 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 caring for your beard 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.

    2. Cleanliness is key for proper beard maintenance

    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. 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. Every man’s beard is unique so try a few different products to find the best beard conditioner for you.

    Close-up of a man wearing a t-shirt’s lower face with his hand in his thick, brown beard.

    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 shaver. The OneBlade, with its multiple length stubble combs and double-sided blade, is a fantastic tool for the job. The OneBlade is designed to tackle everything from little trims to full shaves, not just on your face. The body attachment 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.

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    5. Caring for your beard, sometimes, means leaving it be
    To preserve cleanliness, avoid touching your beard too much. We know a soft 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.


    With regular beard maintenance, your unruly facial hair will know exactly who is boss: you! And as the boss, 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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