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THE ESSENTIAL STEPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR BEARD AT HOME
February 22, 2023
Growing and maintaining a beard can be tricky, especially for those men who are unable to visit the barbershop regularly. However, with a little advice, some simple steps and the right products, anyone can learn how to correctly groom at home. Read on as we provide some essential tips and easy-to-follow instructions so you can avoid disastrous mistakes and keep your facial hair looking its best!
Washing Your Beard
Properly washing your beard is an essential part of maintaining it at home, but you don’t want to use just any old shampoo or soap. It's important to opt for a specially formulated beard wash that will cleanse and nourish the hair without stripping away essential oils or drying out the skin beneath. For a deep clean, healthy and shiny facial hair without irritation from harsh ingredients, we recommend Beard Wash from the Proraso Single Blade Series.
Brushing Your Beard
Not to be overlooked, brushing your beard is paramount in maintaining it at home. This helps to expose any long hairs for accurate trimming and very importantly, exfoliates the skin beneath to help prevent 'beard-druff'. It is essential to use a quality beard brush with natural bristles, such as a boars hair beard brush that will effectively detangle without damaging delicate facial hair. Brushing from root to tip will help to evenly distribute oils and stimulate growth too!
Trimming Your Beard
This part is best left in the hands of a professional but for trimming between barbershop visits at home, be conservative and don't get too carried away, sometimes less is more and going berserk can ruin months of growth. After brushing through your beard to identify any areas that need trimming, use quality scissors for precision snipping of any stray hairs. When shaping up around the edges with a razor or edging tool, follow the lines that the barber has previously set out for a predefined outcome.
Styling Your Beard
For a relaxed, natural look opt for a lightweight beard oil that won't weigh down facial hair but will still provide hydration and shine without greasiness. If you're aiming for a smooth, well-refined style then using a quality beard balm will help to define and shape the hair while also providing nourishment. To apply, warm up a small amount between your fingers before working it through the hair. Use a beard comb or brush to control any flyaways and to perfect the finish!
The Final Word
Try these steps at home for a well-groomed look without making detrimental mistakes that can ruin your beard. For the very best beard grooming and the finest, barbershop only products available, we highly encourage readers to regularly visit the team here at Barber Industries Cessnock. We have the right products and the right advice to keep you looking your best.
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