5 Advice for Maintaining Your Facial Hair for the beardians

5 Advice for Maintaining Your Facial Hair for the beardians

5 Advice for Maintaining Your Facial Hair for the beardians

5 Advice for Maintaining your facial hair for the beardians because the hair on your face is somewhat different than the hair on your head, caring for your beard requires its own set of instructions. It is important to keep your beard clean and well-conditioned. For this task, simply use the same shampoo and conditioner on your face as you do your head. If your beard is grey, conditioning is key because grey hair can grow thicker and more bristly than colored hair. The conditioning will help soften the beard and might actually get you kissed once in a while. For unruly beards, a dab of beard conditioner will tame those whiskers. In addition to cleaning and conditioning, keeping your beard well maintained is essential. Following are Barbiere’s six tips on caring for your beard.

1. Seek Professional Help

To give your beard the best shape possible, find a good barber and have it trimmed professionally. The Barbiere team are all trained in keeping your facial hair in tip-top shape. After your barber has professionally shaped your beard, you can maintain it easier at home.

2. Use a Shave Oil

A clear shaving oil will allow you to see what you are shaving and will help ensure clean lines around your beard. For this purpose, we love the ProRaso range. 

3. Invest in a Good Trimmer

A quality trimmer is a key to a well-groomed beard. Choose a trimmer with an adjustable trimming guide for mistake-proof trimming. Stay away from scissors as you’ll have a hard time getting an even trim so leave that to our professionals. A full-sized clipper (like those our barbers use to cut hair) will make overall trimming easier, while a small fine-toothed trimmer will cut closer and allow you to get a clean outline.

4. Comb it Out

Using a fine-toothed comb, keep your beard smooth and free from tangles by running the comb through the beard in the direction of the hair growth.

5. Use a Colour Carefully

If your beard is greying or a dramatically different color from the hair on your head, there are dyes specifically formulated for facial hair that are safe to use at home. Follow the instructions on the package carefully to ensure good, even coverage and never use beard color immediately after a shower. The essential oils produced by your skin will help prevent staining of the face, but these oils are stripped away by showering. Avoid using color treatments designed for your hair as these are not formulated to handle the tougher hair on your face.

Invest in a wall-mounted mirror with a telescoping arm. This will prevent you from having to lean across the bathroom counter and ensure you can get close up.

A well-maintained beard can look great on the right face and offers a nice change from time to time. If you get tired of the beard and decide to go clean shaven, you can always try our Italian Hot Towel Shave.

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