If you are in possession of a (masculine) beard you cherish it to the max. You grope it with love. You run your fingers through the mass of hair and nod approvingly into the world. Viking like. After all, you have spent months growing and shaping your facial artwork into a piece of art. However, you can unintentionally damage your carefully coiffed beardy. There are a number of reasons for this without you possibly knowing that your beard is being damaged.
As for lovingly stroking it, do so as little as possible. Constantly stroking the beard stresses it out. It loses essential oils, gets fluffy and that depletes the hair. Think of it as your better half. She doesn't like you picking on her all day either. Or pulling. Or rubs. Or squeezing. Or pushing.
So let us protect you and make sure you take all our advice to heart. All for the sake of your pride!
What are the consequences of not cleaning your beard properly?
Of course, you shouldn't neglect your beard and it deserves to be cleaned at the right pace. If you don't clean your beard properly, it will become stale and may start to smell. It then also looks unhealthy. The "hobo design. Not good sir.
Thus!
- Wash your beard every 3 days with a natural moisturizing beard shampoo & beard conditioner.
- When you take a shower, don't scrub every day.
- Use a high-quality beard brush or beard comb. Do this several times a day to remove accumulated dirt. When you get started with the right tool you also make sure you distribute natural oils throughout the hair
- Gently massage an excellent beard balm or oil every day.
Tip: Check out our article Beard comb vs. Beard brush: which one should you use?
A beard should never be promoted to food scraps hangar. This is because spices and dyes also affect the health and coloring of beard hairs. When you consume roti, for example, you are, in most cases, dealing with curry. And if you don't quickly rinse this substance out of your beard after eating it, it will discolor. In addition, spices can have a negative impact on the health of the hair. Spices bite! And such a poor beard can't defend itself. A boar bristle beard brush is ideal here to condition and clean your beard
What impact does the weather have on your beard?
Various types of weather do affect the health and vibrant looks of a beard. Indeed, in summer, your carefully groomed SIK suffers greatly from the bright rays of the sun. In winter, (extreme) cold and (torrential) rains with chemical residue also sort out their ill effects.
But also the sea and chlorine in a swimming pool affect the quality and elasticity of beard hairs. Therefore, always use a superior beard oil or argan oil to nourish the beard hairs as well as the hair follicles. Of course, applying a high-quality beard balm is KEY as well. It protects, keeps it vibrant and in the right shape. It makes the beard hair purr like a tomcat in heat.
But also the indoor climate:
From open-plan offices with a poorly functioning climate system to work in a car garage with all the chemicals released in such an environment. All these components have an impact on your beard. Your facial hair needs TLC. After all, it really is a fragile thing. Don't expose it to just anything.
What shampoo do you use for your beard?
Here the same rule applies as for the hair on your head. Washing the beard (every day) with a deadly shampoo is disastrous. Use special nourishing shampoos that prevent the beard from drying out and falling apart like a petunia gasping for breath. House-garden shampoos and soaps usually contain a lot of chemical and caustic substances that will attack your unfortunate beard.
Pay attention Santa!
By the way, the longer your beard is, the less you should shampoo it. A short beard develops its natural oils much faster than the long variety. The hairs need much more time to oil themselves. But you can also feel that naturally. Washing a long beard too much will make it dull, dry, fluffy and barren. Note: The longer the beard the more brittle.
A beard, like the hair on your head, and the skin do thrive on natural products with organic ingredients and the necessary oils. With these components, beard hairs and hair follicles are perfectly nourished and moisturized. So make sure you always use the right products so your beard doesn't dry out, wither away and finally fall apart.
How do you wash and dry your beard?
Once you've washed your beard, it's best to pat it dry. Using a not too rough towel to dry the hair in this way is best for the beard hairs. If you only use air, the beard can become (too) dry. So it is important to take some time for this. Don't rub (you'll break the hair!) but dab Johny!
You might be tempted to use a hair dryer, but that will make your beard hyperventilate. The chance of damaging it is very high. A beard simply needs TLC if it is to reach maturity. Bloom even! And with hot air you blow most of the life out of the hair.
Of course, it's important that after showering, and having patted the beard dry, you apply an excellent beard balm. You should never skimp on that. After all, you need the best ingredients to keep your pride in top condition. None of that comes naturally.
Do you follow a healthy life pattern?
Healthy eating and drinking. Good sleep. These 3 components most certainly contribute to healthy beard growth. A correctly balanced diet works wonders. Not only for the entire physical and mental condition but also for the beard (hair).
After all, getting the right nutrients grows healthy hair. That's what the hair follicles are buzzing with. A lack of biotin or folic acids will be immediately reflected in the quality of the hair. Also on the head. Drinking enough water is also a KEY FACTOR. Hydrate that business!
Use a high-quality beard oil or balm
As we wrote above, using a quality beard balm as well as oil makes perfect sense. A balm to keep the beard healthy, vibrant, shiny, nourished and in shape. With a balm, you can hold the beard in the perfect shape.
The best beard oil is nourishing and is best applied in the evening. Like a serum. This keeps the beard in pristine condition. Of course, we Alpha's have the most excellent beard products to keep your shine & armour as fit & rich as possible.
Your friends, The Alpha Men.