beard care for men

If you’ve read our first blog post on "How to Grow a Mighty Beard," it’s now time to focus on proper beard care. A longer beard is great, but it does require the right maintenance with the correct products. Otherwise, you may experience white flakes in your beard, itching, or a greasy feeling.

Trimming Your Beard

The first step in good beard care is trimming your beard. Stray beard hairs can be annoying, and you’ll want to keep your beard looking well-groomed.

If you’re aiming for a truly long beard, you’ll need to be patient. However, if it starts to look too untidy, it’s time to begin shaping it.

The best tool for this is a beard trimmer with adjustable guards. If it’s your first time trimming your beard, go slowly and carefully—it’s better to take your time than to accidentally trim too much and have to wait for it to grow back.

Step-by-Step Trimming Guide

  1. Start with Your Cheeks
    Use a trimmer with a large guard and work your way upwards from the jawline. If you think more length needs to be removed, switch to a smaller guard for a more even and precise finish. This method reduces the risk of mistakes.

  2. Shaping the Rest of Your Beard
    For the rest of your beard, it’s best to use a comb, scissors, and your fingers. Comb through your (long) beard thoroughly, use your fingers to determine the desired length, and then carefully trim with scissors.

  3. Avoid Using a Clippers Carelessly
    While clippers can be used, one wrong move and your beard could be ruined. If needed, repeat the trimming process a few times until you achieve the ideal length.

  4. Don’t Forget Your Moustache
    Finally, don’t overlook your moustache. Start by trimming it lightly with a beard trimmer and a large guard, then refine the shape with scissors and a comb for a polished look.

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Tip: for a more styled beard, you may want to keep the hair on your neck shorter. This often makes the beard look much neater and well-groomed compared to letting it grow long all over.

Proper Beard Care

A well-trimmed beard is just the first step, but proper beard care is just as important. Dirt and debris can get trapped in a long beard, and exposure to the wind or a day at the swimming pool can leave your beard looking dull and dry.

There are essentially two types of beard care products: cleansing products and styling products. Styling? Yes! Once your beard reaches a certain length, you can shape it using specialised products to achieve a well-groomed look.

Why Is Beard Care Important?

Beard care is crucial for two key reasons.

1. Maintaining Healthy Beard Hair

Beard hairs tend to curl quickly, and as your beard grows longer, it becomes more susceptible to external elements like wind, rain, and sun. These factors can leave your beard feeling dry and looking dull. Imagine spending months growing a majestic beard, only for it to look unkempt due to lack of care!

2. Caring for the Skin Beneath Your Beard

Keeping the skin under your beard clean and hydrated is just as important as maintaining the beard hair itself. Dead skin cells can build up, leading to white flakes, commonly known as beard dandruff. That’s why it’s essential to include skin care in your beard maintenance routine.

Beard Care Products

Beard care products primarily focus on keeping your beard clean and fresh. No one wants a dirty or unpleasant-smelling beard! Just as you take care of the hair on your head, your beard requires attention too. After all, it’s still hair—just slightly different in texture and growth.

A high-quality beard shampoo and, if needed, a beard conditioner will ensure your beard stays clean, soft, and well-nourished.

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A beard shampoo or beard wash provides a deep cleanse, but afterwards, it's important to rehydrate your beard. This is where a beard conditioner comes in.

For the best results, apply a beard conditioner after each wash to nourish both your beard and the skin underneath with healthy ingredients. This helps reduce the risk of white flakes (beard dandruff) and dry skin.

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If you find that your beard needs extra hydration, consider using beard oil. Beard oil not only helps to keep your beard moisturised but also plays a crucial role in caring for the skin underneath.

When the skin under your beard becomes too dry, it can lead to white flakes—something you’ll want to avoid. Plus, beard oils often have a pleasant fragrance, making them an essential part of a proper beard care routine.

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Beard Styling Products

Once your beard is clean and fresh, you can take it a step further by styling it. This helps your beard look neat and well-groomed rather than unkempt. With the right products, you can keep your beard looking sharp and stylish—not just for Movember, but all year round.

Beard care isn’t just about cleanliness—it’s also about appearance! That’s where beard balm comes in. Beard balm provides extra hold, allowing you to shape your beard while taming any stray hairs. Its texture is similar to butter, making it slightly thicker. Simply warm a small amount between your fingers before applying it to your beard.

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Beard Accessories

Proper beard care isn’t just about using the right products—you also need the right tools. Sometimes, you’ll want to brush your beard thoroughly, or perhaps you need to comb it into shape. When trimming your beard, you certainly don’t want stray hairs clogging your sink! And of course, a handy pair of beard scissors is essential for tidying up any stray hairs.

Below, you’ll find a carefully selected range of accessories to make your beard care routine even easier. With these tools, everyone will be amazed at how well-groomed and impressive your beard looks.

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Conclusion

Beard care is a combination of trimming and using the right products. Just like a great hairstyle, your beard needs to be well-shaped before styling products can deliver the best results. Without the proper products, a long beard might end up causing more hassle than enjoyment.

You don’t want to deal with itchiness or skin irritation, and you certainly want your beard to have a healthy shine and a well-groomed shape—rather than looking unkempt and dull. That’s why it’s worth exploring beard oils and beard balms, so you can confidently show off a full, stylish beard.