How To Care For Your Beard Beard care can be a minefield. And if you’re a man that sports facial hair, you’ll know that beards that grow quickly can take a lot of maintenance! But what if you could do it all yourself, with a bit of practice? We spoke to men’s hair expert Bart Cacciapagila, a senior stylist at top London salon SALON64, for beard care tips, a beard trimming guide and how to find out just how you can excel at DIY beard care. Beard care products If you’re wondering how to look after your beard? Treat your beard just as you treat your hair — with regular trims, styling and conditioning. But if you don’t have the time or money to get to the barbers as often as you...
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A 7-step quality guidance plan to help you achieve your beard potential. Introduction Beards are a significant part of manliness and masculinity. One best part I love about having a beard is the freedom it gives you to choose your look, which could symbolize your identity. However, growing a beard for the first time could be daunting with no quality guide on how to do so. So, have you thought about growing a beard? This guide will assist with everything you need to know about growing a beard for the first time and the essential things that can help you grow a full beard as quickly as possible. Make the commitment (set realistic goals for yourself). The first step to growing a beard is...
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I'm often asked about growing a beard and more often I am asked about patches (not just any old patches, but patches where beard hair doesn't grow). The dilemma is that most men get to the itchy stage of growing a beard and then shave it off, or if their partner complains of a rashy face the beard will be hacked off, never to be seen again. But there are lots of things you can do to make the whole process much easier to cope with. Stubble & Short Stage TOOLS: Your beard growing friends at this stage are Beard Comb, Beard Brush and Beard Oil When you first grow a beard, things get itchy. Why? Because as each hair shaft grows it draws moisture away from the follicle, making it dry and...
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For men not fortunate enough to grow a long beard on their own, the answer to this question can seem ever-elusive. Until you stumble upon a life-changing blog post like the one you’re reading right now that gives you hope and removes every shred of doubt about whether you’re capable of growing one. There’s no ultimate way to grow a beard nor do you have to be genetically blessed to have an enviable beard. So, shut out the naysayers and get ready to grow out your face fur. All you need is time, patience, and sound advice. 1. Say goodbye to the trimmer Put a complete full stop to trimming and shaving but be prepared to get a truckload of unwarranted comments and uneasy looks at this stage....
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Alongside darker evenings and the promise of the festive season on the horizon, there is another hallmark of November which has become a part and parcel of the calendar. It is the time of the year when men get experimental with their grooming routines and grow whiskers and a beard (or shaggier forms of facial hair!) to raise money and support charities that focus their efforts on men’s health. Letting one’s facial hair grow is an undeniable commitment and not an easy affair, it requires patience and dedication. But one must not forget that hirsute faces do not have to mean unkempt ones. If you are growing out your beard this month, it is important to remember that it needs the same amount...
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Beards come in all shapes, sizes and styles. We've seen them all - from big bushy lumber jacks' to chiseled Greek Gods plus everything in-between. From what we've learnt he most important thing about growing a beard, is maintaining it! Beards can be quick to get out of hand. This may just result in a trip to the barbers for a quick trim and tidy up, but if you're not careful that itchy skin can lead to a severe case of the dreaded beard-druff. To avoid such catastrophes, it's best to form a daily routine that works for you - something that allows you to do a quick bit of maintenance and styling. This will help keep on top of how your beard as growing, but also look after the skin...
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With office dress codes becoming more relaxed, guys are free to show off their beards in all their bushy glory. However, that doesn’t mean you can just stroll into the office with an unkempt beard. If you’re a busy professional, we get that you probably don’t have much time to spend on your grooming regimen. That’s why we’ve taken the liberty of rounding up our best beard maintenance tips for busy guys. First, here are three things you need to know about beard maintenance: Opting for stubble over a full beard can make beard maintenance much easier Getting your grooming products sent straight to your door will save you trips to the store Recognizing which steps deserve your time and...
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Beard care is an essential part of every beard growing process. Without proper grooming, even the bushiest beard will go to the dogs. That’s why when you’ve already achieved the desired result, you should make every effort to save it. If you follow our tips on facial hair maintenance, it won’t take you long to get used to doing it regularly. Thus, you’ll be able to show off your impressive beard for many years to come. Take Care Of Your Beard Men who succeed in growing beards now how important it is to take care of them properly. During the day, you can treat your facial hair with beard oil or balm. Use a special comb or brush to train the beard hairs, which will...
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It’s not exactly news that sporting beards among men has progressed from mere fad status to the overwhelming norm over the last few years. With a variety of facial hair styles sprouting on faces everywhere, it’s more timely than ever to make sure your beard is not only well styled, but kept healthy and nourished. From neat designer stubble to an extra-long body of fuzz, we share some of our expert tips on how to care for your beard naturally to ensure your skin and hair is in the best condition it can be. Growing healthy beard hair naturally It’s fair to say that some of us are slightly more blessed than others in the beard growing department, which more often than not can be attributed to...
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Letting one’s facial hair grow is an undeniable commitment and not an easy affair, it requires patience and dedication. But one must not forget that hirsute faces do not have to mean unkempt ones. If you are growing out your beard this month, it is important to remember that it needs the same amount of upkeep and attention as a clean shaven jaw line. ‘It is another look, but it is not an easier one’, points out Michael, one of Truefitt & Hill’s Master Barbers, when asked about experimenting with this trendy appearance. So, even if you have sported a bearded visage for a while, there are certain tricks of the trade which should be adhered to and which you might not be familiar with. Here...
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