Are you confused about what you need to do when you begin a beard maintenance routine? Beards, mustaches, goatees, sideburns, and all other forms of hair that grow on your face need to be groomed and maintained in a similar way to the hair on your head — but they require different products to look their best. Check out these five tips to learn how to tame your beard and keep it healthy for the long term.
1. Use Beard Maintenance Shampoo
You should wash your hair with shampoo, your face with facial cleanser, and your beard with a special type of wash that is formulated specifically for this area of your body. Beard hair is different than scalp hair because it grows more quickly and sheds more frequently. It also may be a different color than your scalp hair for no obvious reason!
You need a great beard shampoo for two reasons. One, your beard needs to be deep-cleaned because it collects a lot of grime (more than the hair on your scalp) and when left unchecked and unwashed, can be a breeding ground for bacteria. Two, your facial skin is generally among the most sensitive on your body. You don’t want to strip away all the oil in your beard, because this helps both your facial hair and your skin to stay soft and shiny.
2. Invest in Beard Oil
It may sound like slathering oil on your face as part of a beard maintenance program will make your face oily and more prone to breakouts, but this isn’t the case if you purchase the right kind of oil. Beard oil is typically made of natural ingredients that can improve beard softness and shine. They’re also effective for relieving symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis that may be lurking underneath the facial hair.
3. Take Beard Maintenance Supplements
Taking a supplement or multivitamin to help hair growth is a good idea for those who want to grow thicker, fuller beards. Our Beard Growth Gummies are all-natural, responsibly sourced multivitamins with extra-strength biotin that is often prescribed by dermatologists to bolster the growth of hair and nails.
4. Get a High-Quality Beard Trimmer and Shaping Tool
Use a trimmer for regular beard maintenance. Touch up the neckline and around the edges, or give the entire thing a good trim. Consider a shaping tool as well for maintaining the edges of your beard and accurately trimming your sideburns, neckline, and mustache with precision every time.
5. Style With a Brush or Comb
If your beard hairs are longer than a fraction of an inch, you’ll want to invest in a means of brushing or combing them on a daily basis. Those who are growing out their facial hair in a particular way, such as a goatee, handlebar mustache, or another specific style, should take care to maintain the hair and ensure that is growing in the proper direction. Consider our Arsenal Grooming Kit for these tools as well as many more you didn’t know you needed.
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Are you growing out your first full beard? Peruse our beard maintenance products and get in touch with Wild Willies with any questions. We look forward to serving you on your journey to stylish, luxurious, and well-maintained facial hair!
