Friday, 2 September 2016

How To Take Care Of A Beard

BEARD CARE 

Beard Grooming And Care
Growing a beard doesn’t mean putting down the razor and calling it a day. Only the lazy man who plays into the common misconceptions believes this to be true.
For the men who grow their beards with a true sense of pride, it means following a higher set of principles. Respect begins with a daily grooming routine.
What does a grooming routine for your beard entail… Here are the basics:
 
1. WASH, SHAMPOO AND CONDITION
Washing A Beard
Rise and shine, and hop into the shower like any other normal day. Warm/hot water is fine if you’re accustomed to it, just avoid getting your beard wet. Should that happen you’ll run into a few problems with your beard and the skin underneath it like: Frizz, brittleness, and dryness. The key is to always wash with cold water when possible.
When it comes to shampoos they will de-gunkify your beard, but it’s a give and take relationship. Not only will they remove the excessive oils, but they’ll alsoremove the good natural oils you need, stripping the hair of protection.
Shower WashTo balance this out you’ll want to wash you beard with shampoo once a week or every two weeks. Use a high quality shampoo and stay away from harsh detergents when possible; just look over the ingredients on the label.
Remember, most shampoos are designed for the scalp; the same can be said about soaps and body wash for the body.
Be selective in what you buy and avoid soap and body wash all together when it comes to washing your beard.
Conditioner is critical, yet it’s often overlooked. Once the beard has been shampooed you need to give it a bit of nourishment back. The oils in conditioner will leave behind a smooth, protective layer over the hair, making it feel smooth and appear shinny.
It also strengthens the cuticle to help fight and prevent unwanted tangles. As an added plus the coating also helps to retain moisture and reduce static electricity.
 
2. DRYING
Drying Beard
Blow dry your beard on low heat or gently pat dry with a towel. If you’re not in a rush then let your beard air dry on it’s own.
Simple enough.
 
3. BRUSHING AND COMBING
Beard Comb
Before you pick up the brush you’ll want to comb through your beard while it’s still wet. (After the shower) This helps remove any excessive hairs that may be damaged and at the end of their lifecycle.
Once your beard is all dry it’s time to move onto a fine boar’s bristle brush and beard oil. Apply your favorite oil and use the brush to help distribute it evenly across your beard.
An easy way to figure out which one you need is by considering your beard hair type. If you have a bushy, out of control beard that needs to be tamed, then a hard brush is best. Should your beard need to be shaped and gently refined go with a soft brush instead.

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