



Let's face it, not everyone is supposed to have a beard, and not everyone can grow one. If you're lucky enough to be in the beard gang, here are 5 easy steps to get you on the road to your beards best life!

1. Regular Beard Grooming

Just like your hair, your beard requires maintenance. When you schedule your haircut, try adding 15 minutes to your appointment and have your stylist clean up your beard. Invest in a good, quality trimmer. There are plenty of horror stories that ends in having to buzz it off, and start from scratch. Don't be that guy. I like the "Multigroom 5000" (Check out the link below)

Finding a barber or grooming salon that uses straight razors will extend the life and lessen the frequency of shaving by giving you a closer shave. If you’re prone to ingrown hairs in the neck area like me, I suggest laser hair removal. Even a few sessions will change your grooming routine and your life.

2. Find Your Shape

When you’re in the early stages you may want to wait to trim or shape for at least 4 weeks. After a month of growth you can make a decision on what shape your beard should be by making sure you have the right shaped beard for your face. Check out this infographic guide for the best beard for you according to your face shape. Oval is the face shape considered to be the closest to perfect, so aim for a shape that gives you an overall oval symmetrical look. You’ll feel great, and you’ll look great too!

3.Clean and Condition

Your beard is made out of the same hair that’s on your head, so make sure to shampoo and condition it regularly. You can use the same schedule you do for your hair, which doesn’t have to be EVERY day. The skin that your hair grows from secretes oil which helps push your hair from it’s follicle, so make sure you’re not over shampooing in any of the places your hair grows. The first 4 weeks are crucial to the girth of your beard. In that time, make sure your scrubbing your beard with a specialized cleanser to loosen up any skin that may cause in grown hairs. “Jack Black’s Face Buff” will keep your skin feeling fresh and energized. PAT your beard dry. Too much vigorous drying can cause frizzy, and damaged beard hairs. Along with regular combing or brushing, you’ll be on your way to the head of the beard gang. (Link below)

4. Moisturize and Style

Keeping your beard groomed includes helping it maintain moisture and shine. Beard oils and balms along with washing and conditioning are a great way to achieve maximum beard greatness! Beard oil is going to moisturize you facial hair, while also adding moisture to the skin underneath. I suggest “Initiative Beard Oil”. My favorite beard balm is also “Initiative” by “Can You Handlebar” : The fragrance is masculine and aromatic without being overwhelming. It’s great for styling your beard by adding volume and deodorizing, and helping lock in moisture. (Link Below Pic)

5. Grow Your Beard From the Inside

You can’t go for a drive with no gas in the tank! Your beard, like everything else that grows from your body, needs fuel. Your beard is made from protein and fat, but it also relies on Vitamins B5, B3, and B9. Lean meats, nuts, egg yolks, milk, and plenty of leafy greens will do the trick, or you could always round out your diet with “VItabeard” (you guessed it, link below)

With a little patience, products, and these steps, you'll be on your way to the face sweater of your dreams!

-Tehraney

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