The hardcore beard wearer knows that a Beard needs TLC. You can't just grow a Beard and assume it will nourish itself and feel naturally soft. No. Natural aids are necessary for this.
What do you need? At least a good moisturizing Beard Shampoo + Beard Conditioner. But also a nourishing Beard Oil and softening 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 a buildup of flakes and white specks. Result: An itchy Beard.
Step 1: Clean your Beard with Beard Shampoo
Rule #1: Never wash your Beard with a household shampoo. This strips all the moisture from your beard hairs and quickly turns them into ultra-dry tumbleweeds. The only soap you should use to clean your Beard is a real Beard Shampoo with moisturizing properties. Preferably not more than 3 times a week.
Beard hairs are much harder and drier than the hair on your head. The hair follicles in your Face are, unlike the scalp hair follicles, not able to hydrate and nourish your Beard. And: the longer your Beard, the drier it becomes. If you also use the wrong Shampoo, you will immediately notice that it goes wrong.
Check out the accompanying article’ Why you should use Beard Shampoo. We explain everything clearly.
Step 2: Care for your Beard with Beard Conditioner
Another tool to keep your beard hairs soft and supple is using a Beard Conditioner. The same applies here as for the Beard Shampoo: Do not grab that bottle every day. In principle, using Beard Conditioner 3 times a week is sufficient.
Of course, you use the best Beard Conditioner there is. So no factory syrup that achieves the opposite. But you will notice that quite quickly on your underlying skin. It goes into resistance. In the form of eczema and white flakes that lead to dandruff and unprecedented beard itch.
Step 3: Use Beard Oil
One of the most important ingredients to revive and maintain your Beard is Beard Oil. Even with a short beard, a Beard Oil is the perfect lubricant to let the stiff beard hairs purr peacefully.
Why does Beard Oil make your Beard soft?
- It hydrates and nourishes the beard hairs down to the follicles and makes them comfortably soft
- It soothes the skin so you don't suffer from rashes, flakes, and the resulting beard itch
- You give your Beard more strength and volume plus it helps prevent splitting of your beard hairs
- Perfectly combinable with a Beard Wax or Beard Balm so you can style the Beard perfectly
- It gives a shiny Beard that looks lively and healthy
- Artisanal Beard Oils can give your Beard a pleasant scent
Step 4: Use Beard Balm
Besides Beard Oil, it is also wise to use the best Beard Balm. A good Beard balm nourishes your beard hairs with natural components, makes them soft, and you can style your Beard with it. There are liquid to thicker variants available.
Natural Beard balm is available in an odorless version, but you also have a wide choice of artisanal versions with refined aromas. From soft vanilla to rum & smokey. That’s why we recommend experimenting with the different Beard Balm products we have on the virtual shelves.
Tip: Be sure to check our blog’ What is the difference between Beard Oil and Beard Balm’. You can distinguish them very well. Although you can also use them together to pamper your Beard, and yourself!
Step 5: Brush or comb your Beard
Besides good Beard Oil and Beard Balm, it is important that you also brush or comb your Beard. With a Beard Brush, you can make the beard hairs softer, clean them, and scrub the underlying skin. The Beard Brush is completely different in shape than a Beard Comb. Additionally, it matters whether you choose a boar hair Beard Brush or a synthetic Beard Brush.
The latter consists of one piece with coarse teeth, and a Beard Brush is quite hairy. With a comb, you can style your Beard more and remove tangles from your Beard. With a Beard Brush, you remove dirt, and brushing works excellently for the blood circulation of your skin.
One beard wearer uses both instruments, and another swears by just a Beard Comb. It is quite personal. The fact is that you can perfectly maintain the Beard with these indispensable Tools.
If you want to learn all the properties of both beard instruments, be sure to check our article on the differences between Beard Comb and Beard Brush.
Finally
So if you decide to grow a Beard, know that you need to take a few necessary steps to enjoy it optimally. A Beard looks masculine, protects the skin, and can provide a very stylish or rugged appearance.
But only with the use of high-quality Beard Shampoo & Beard Conditioner. Additionally, ensure an artisanal Beard Oil, Beard Balm, and the right tools in the form of a Beard Brush and Beard Comb. Otherwise, just ask your barber. They will surely agree.
Still have questions? Feel free! You know how to reach us, and we’ll be happy to help you.
Good luck!
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