Maintenance For The Perfect Beard By Don De Sanctis

In recent years, beards have been all the craze… With men continuing to take pride in their grooming, manicured beards have become more common than ever! The classical look of beards adds an extra step in men’s everyday routine. With all the different products on the market and advice out there, I have simplified a list of how to maintain the perfect beard.

1. Wash your beard- we’re all guilty of having food and drink stuck in our beard… to have the perfect beard you need to ensure you wash it regularly! Invest in some good beard shampoo, wet your beard, lather the shampoo, rinse and pat dry gently to avoid damage to your beard. I recommend The Garage Barber, Luxe Beard Wash as it is a light weight, low-foaming cleanser which leaves your beard feeling and looking clean especially with its ‘leather and cigars’ scent.

2. Get yourself a beard oil- beard oil is an essential item to include in your daily routine. Not only does it keep your beard looking and smelling great, but it also keeps the hair soft and provokes beard growth. My personal favorite beard oil is The Beard Oil by The Garage Barber. It is a beautiful vanilla whiskey scented oil made in Australia, packed with amazing organic ingredients!

3. Keep your beard trimmed- keeping your beard trimmed keeps you looking fresh and clean. Crucially in the early stages of beard growth, having your beard regularly trimmed ensures thicker hair growth. Trimming also ensures that your beard is kept neat and matching your face shape. I personally recommend keeping your neckline clean as it gives you a sharper look.

4. Beard balm- in cooler and dryer weather I suggest using a beard balm as it provides condition and moisture to your beard.

Using a beard balm can prevent itchiness and help style a frizzy beard. You don’t have to use it with the oil, so I suggest using it as you think your beard needs that extra moisture.

5. Beard brushes- the bristles of a beard brush have a unique texture that targets dust and exfoliates the skin. It also helps to train the crazy beard hairs to grow in the ideal direction. This tool is essential in taming your beard hairs as well as distributing evenly beard products. It is important that you brush your beard every day in the morning- however don’t over do it as you may irritate the hairs and skin. To get the best results from your beard brush, start brushing the hair underneath in an upwards direction. This will add volume and remove difficult dirt. Then, brush in a downward direction on the surface of your beard- this will create your desired shape and tame the crazy hairs.

As a beard owner myself, I use the list above to keep my beard looking sharp and healthy. Having a beard means it is a focal point on your face and therefore is an initial aspect that people see when seeing you. Keeping your beard looking fresh is important and with the right maintenance, your beard will always be on-point!

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