Beard Care Tips
The refined, professional, and well put-together 21st century man may or may not have a beard – it’s really a matter of preference. However, if maintaining a beard is part of your daily routine, then these tips might just help you to streamline your routine and keep hold of that perfectly rugged look all year round.
The basics of beard care
First thing’s first, not everyone has the ability to grow a beard and so if you do – congratulations. You’re one of the lucky few. And to make sure you don’t waste the privilege that has been bestowed upon you, here are some of the things you need to do.
Keep it clean
If you’re someone who typically reaches for the body shower gel to wash your beard – ask yourself if you would do the same for the hair on your head. If not, make sure that you recognise your beard is also hair and it needs the correct formula to cleanse and keep it looking neat and manageable. Whether or not you opt for a beard shampoo is your personal choice but reaching for the shampoo rather than the shower gel is a great place to start.
Conditioning
If your beard isn’t soft, then neither you nor your romantic partner will be happy with you keeping it – and that’s where conditioning comes in. Whether you select hair conditioner or specific beard conditioner, adding a little product will both soften the hairs and moisturise the skin underneath, and will give your beard the refined finish you want from a well-kept look.
And it doesn’t end there.
The importance of beard oil
Beard oil has become somewhat of a market phenomenon, elevating the conditioning of a beard, leaving your beard smelling as great as it looks, and even helping to ward of issues like dandruff which can come when the skin starts to dry beneath your facial hair. Whether or not you have sensitive skin, there are a multitude of beard oils on the market which can help to tame and soften your beard and moustache – and they all smell great.
Once you’ve chosen your perfect oil, consider the best way to apply it – with soft bristle beard brushes ideal for managing the distribution of a beard oil throughout the hair and leaving you with an even and well-manicured finish.
It’s all in the shape
The perfect beard should frame your jawline and give you the rugged, handsome look of someone who is effortlessly handsome and stylish. That means that it should never be overgrown, left to fend for itself, or unsupervised.
A big part of this, and one which often feels contradictory, is booking yourself in for a regular beard trim and undergoing maintenance – ideally at the hands of a professional like our team at Boilerhouse Gentleman. When you trim your beard, you allow it to frame your face in the right way, and you also enable it to grow consistently for even and well balanced coverage across and around your jawline.
Alternatively, and in between your beard trim appointments, be sure to reach for an electric beard trimmer on a regular basis – taking care to also work the moustache and nose hair – as this is what allows you to hold onto that professional look (rather than looking like a cast member on Shipwrecked) and ensure your beard is clean and soft.
Another thing which relates to the shape of your beard comes in the form of a comb, with daily beard combing helping to control and train any unruly or extra wiry hairs into conforming with the rest of your facial hair. After all, no one wants to feel their nose tickled by the same pesky hair which simply will not stay put – and combing a wet beard on a daily basis is a great way to start training your hairs on how to behave.
Finally, pay attention to your moustache at the same time. Most men who come into our salon have grown a moustache at the same time as a beard, and so it’s important for both parts of your facial hair structure to support and bolster each other in the looks department. Keep your moustache neat and trimmed – if not for yourself, then for the benefit of any romantic partners in your life!
For more information on our beard trimming and upkeep appointments, and to find out what other services we offer at Boilerhouse Gentleman, visit our website or get in touch with the team.