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THE MODERN MAN’S BEARD GROOMING MASTERCLASS
March 25, 2022
Primal and gritty, the beard dominates within the circles of the fashion forward men of today. These old world styles provide a vintage masculinity that is commanding, distinctive and sophisticated. It is in the pursuit of this great prowess that we provide today’s article, a masterclass on beard grooming for modern men.
The Essentials For Every Bearded Man
The Tool Kit
- Beard Oil for conditioning and shine.
- Beard wash for cleaning and cleansing.
- Beard comb for detangling and exfoliating.
- Trimmer for shaping.
- Scissors for detailed shaping.
- Razor for shaving.
The Simple Steps A Man Can Take To Learn To Love & Live With His Beard.
Beard Oil
The most fundamental undertaking in all beard care is the regular application of a quality beard oil. A high quality oil should absorb quickly, condition, and add a lustre to your beard. While our skin does have natural oils that lubricate the beard, the rigours of our environment and daily routine typically strip these away. Replenishing these oils is an essential step in the good grooming of face and beard.
Cleansing
An often overlooked component of the maintenance process is the washing of the beard. Hitting the beard with your girls Pantene shampoo is going to strip away your oils and leave your face dry, crusty and potentially itchy. We strongly recommend the use of a beard specific wash to remove dirt, grime, sweat and dead skin. Proraso Beard Wash is Italian made and has been formulated specifically for the cleansing of your beard. Choose from one of three fragrances and purchase here at the barbershop.
Combing
Before you head out for the day, brush out any tangles with a beard brush or comb. This will have you presenting your best however this also has the added benefit of exfoliating your face and neck, removing any dead skin from beneath your beard as you brush. An important step for beard-druff free growth.
Shaping
Using a beard trimmer, scissors, razor and a lot of practice, you can effectively define your neckline, shape and line up your beard at home. The difficult part to this is that it generally takes quite a lot of learning and sometimes some detrimental mistakes are made along the way. This is the point that we diverge away from recommending you try for yourself and suggest a regular visit to the team here at Barber Industries Westfield Parramatta instead. Our team of master barbers are beard craftsman of the highest calibre and you are in the best hands in the business with them.
Don’t hesitate to come in and ask the team with any further questions that you may have regarding your beard or the products needed to develop your own daily beard grooming ritual. We are ready to assist seven days a week on the level 2 of Westfield Parramatta.
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