If you are looking for a proper beard care routine, you’re in the right place. This guide will show you how to take care of it with the tender love and care it deserves. Beards come in so many different shapes and sizes, but maintaining it can be a challenge.

The good news is, you’ll be able to take the best care of it on a regular basis. If you are tired of finding the perfect routine, you can suffer no longer. This may be the only one you’ll want to follow for as long as you keep your beard.

Proper Beard Care Routine

Let’s take a look now at a simple beard care routine that you can follow as soon as today. Here we go:

Brush or comb it

It’s a good idea to brush or comb your beard. The best time to do this is before you hop in the shower. In other words, it’ll be easier to brush it dry than wet.

You can use a regular comb, if you want. You also have the option of using a boar bristle brush. One of the best reasons why you should do this is to get all the dead skin and dandruff trapped in your beard out.

This is a step you cannot skip if you suffer with dry skin issues. The good news is that these boar bristle brushes are easy on the skin. So you won’t have to worry about further irritation.

Trim it

Of course, you don’t want your beard to grow out of control. It is for that reason that you want to trim it. You can do it yourself, but it can be a challenge.

If you need it done professionally, your local barber can get the job done. However, if you insist on a DIY method, let’s consider the following:

Mustache

Trim your mustache using a pair of scissors or clippers. You should keep it above your lips. You will also need to get rid of some of the hair that’s under your nose (and even around it).

After it’s trimmed, you’ll want to comb down your mustache and remove any hair where your upper lip starts..

Upper cheeks and neck

Yes, you don’t want to forget this part as well. The goal here is simple: getting rid of unwanted hair. Prep this part as if it were just any other shave.

You can use a safety razor if you want to maximize your result. You can use a multi-blade cartridge, but you may have a hard time using it since its prone to clogs and it may not be easy to clean.

Make every stroke short and precise. Make sure that you don’t go too far to the point where you accidentally cut a part of your beard.

What is your neckline?

Your neckline should be two fingers above the Adam’s apple. With your pointer finger, trace alongside your face. That will be your neckline.

Wash your beard

Yes, washing your beard will be important. You can use a beard shampoo and lather it up. There are plenty of options available, each with their own unique scents.

Oil and balms are good too

Of course, you can use oils and balms to your advantage. This will ensure that your beard is properly hydrated. Usually, it’ll take about 8 drops to get the job done.

Apply it using two or three fingers and rub it into your beard. If you are using a balm, make sure your hands are warm before you apply it. Make sure the amount is half a fingernail and run it through your beard.

You’ll want to apply it to your beard in the direction where the hair is growing. Go along the grain, not against it. If you need a good video on how to apply beard balm, check this one out:

Final Thoughts

There you have it. These beard care tips listed above should be enough for you to start putting together a routine. It’s no secret that you can have a healthy looking beard if you stick with something on a regular basis.

You can find the best quality products, even at prices you can afford. It’s always a good idea to try out different products and see which one will give you the best results. Likewise, you can also use a trimming method that works best for you.

If you are comfortable using scissors, do it. If a trimmer is good enough, find one that is reliable and gets the job done.  

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