The hardcore beard wearer knows that a beard needs TLC. After all, you can't just grow a beard and assume it will nourish itself and feel naturally soft. No. Natural tools are necessary for this.
What you need? At least a good moisturizing beard shampoo + beard conditioner. But also a nourishing beard oil and soothing beard balm. Without this juice, it becomes difficult to comfortably wear a beard. If you don't maintain the beard, it becomes bone dry and the skin underneath becomes an accumulation of flakes and white flakes. Result: An itchy beard.
Step 1: Clean your beard with beard shampoo
Rule #1: Never wash your beard with a household shampoo. This will strip all the moisture from your beard hairs and quickly turn them into ultra dry tumbleweeds. The only soap you use to clean your beard is a real beard shampoo with moisturizing properties. Rather not use it more than 3x a week by the way.
Beard hair is much harder and drier than your head hair. The hair follicles in your face, unlike the scalp hair follicles, are unable to moisturize and nourish your beard. And: so the longer your beard, the drier it gets. If you then also use the wrong shampoo, you'll immediately notice things going wrong.
Check the accompanying article " Why you should use beard shampoo? We'll explain everything clearly.
Step 2: Condition your beard with beard conditioner
Another tool to help keep your beard hair soft and supple is to use a beard conditioner. Again, the same applies as for the beard shampoo: Don't take that bottle into your fists every day. Basically, using beard conditioner 3 times a week is enough.
Of course, you do use the best beard conditioner available. So no factory syrup with which you achieve the opposite. But you will soon notice this in your underlying skin. It goes into resistance. In the form of eczema and white flakes that lead to dandruff and unprecedented beard itching.
Step 3: Use beard oil
One of the most important ingredients for reviving and maintaining your beard is beard oil. Even with a short beard, a beard oil is the perfect lubricant to keep the stiff beard hairs snoring peacefully.
Why does beard oil make your beard soft?
- It moisturizes and nourishes the beard hairs down to the hair follicles and makes them comfortably soft
- It soothes the skin so you won't suffer from rashes, flakes and the resulting beard itchiness
- Gives your beard more strength and volume plus helps prevent splitting of beard hairs.
- Combines perfectly with a beard wax or balm for perfect beard styling.
- Leaves a shiny beard with a healthy, vibrant appearance.
- Traditional beard oils can give your beard a pleasant scent
Step 4: Use beard balm
In addition to beard oils, it is also wise to use the best beard balm. A good beard balm nourishes your beard hairs with natural components, softens and you can style your beard with it. There are liquid to the slightly thicker varieties available.
Natural beard balm is available in unscented versions but you also have a wide choice of craft versions with sophisticated aromas. From soft vanilla to rum & smokey. That's why we encourage you to experiment with the different beard balm products we have on our virtual shelves.
Tip: Be sure to check out our blog' What's the difference between beard oil and beard balm'. You can tell them apart very well. Although you can also use them together to pamper your beard and yourself!
Step 5: Brush or comb your beard
In addition to good beard oil and balm, it's important to brush or comb your beard. With a beard brush, you can soften the beard hairs, clean and exfoliate the underlying skin. The beard brush is completely different in shape from a beard comb. In addition, it still matters whether you take a boar hair beard brush or a synthetic beard brush.
The latter consists of one piece with coarse teeth and a beard brush is rather hairy. With a comb, on the other hand, you can style your beard more and remove tangles from your beard. With a beard brush, you remove dirt and brushing works superbly for the circulation of your skin.
Some beard wearers use both instruments and others swear by just a beard comb. It's quite personal. The fact is that you can maintain the beard perfectly with these indispensable tools.
If you want to get to know all the features of both beard tools be sure to check out our article on the differences between beard comb and beard brush.
To conclude
So if you are going to grow a beard, know that there are some necessary steps you need to take in order to enjoy it to the fullest. A beard looks masculine, protects the skin and can make for a very stylish or cool appearance.
But only with the use of a high-quality beard shampoo & beard conditioner. In addition, make sure you use a traditional beard oil, beard balm and the right tools in the form of a beard brush and beard comb. Otherwise, ask your barber. He or she will surely agree.
Still have questions? Feel free! You know where to reach us and we'll be happy to help.
Good luck!
Your friends, The Alpha Men.