Most men can naturally grow a beard without doing anything other than ditching the Razors for a while. However, it takes real effort if you want your beard to look nice, neat and well-groomed at the same time. A dry, frizzy beard that doesn't receive optimal care is frankly not very charming.
Below we've put together our top tips on how to avoid a wild and frizzy beard that sticks out in all directions - and instead achieve a beautiful beard that attracts envy and looks of appreciation.
Use a Beard Wash
Most principles of hair care also apply to beard care: before you are able to style the beard, it must be washed.
You should clean your beard several times a week to remove oil, dirt, dead skin cells and any food debris. When you wash your beard, you'll find that it becomes shinier and less frizzy - and the reality is that a clean beard is not nearly as irritated and chilly as a dirty one.
So restore shine and softness with a good Beard Wash.
Run a beard comb or brush through the beard
Your beard is now clean and groomed - so it's time to start styling. You choose whether you use a beard comb or beard brush for this purpose.
A daily combing/brushing of your beard will "train" the hairs to grow in the right, downward direction.
A comb or brush removes dust, dirt and excess product, leaving the beard smooth, even and shiny without tangles.
Regular brushing is also great for the skin and prevents a dry beard.
Always comb or brush with the direction of the beard only.
Style your beard with a Beard Wax
Use a Beard Wax or moustache wax to style and tame your beard and moustache and gather the tips. A Beard Wax typically has a slightly harder consistency than a regular hair wax because the beard requires a firmer hold.
Here's how you do it:
Warm the wax between your fingertips before use for optimal effect. Gather the tips of the mustache by squeezing the beard and pulling outwards slightly.
Next step: Trimming your beard
If you're going to start trimming your beard, we have a guide for that too:
See how Murdock London tames a beard:
Author: Finn Brose
