Before you can take care of your beard, you need to know which shape best suits your face shape. To guide you through this step, check out our article " Which beard for which face?"
Now, let's move on to maintenance. To be on fleek, you'll need to follow these steps:
A well-oiled routine for beard care
Taking care of your beard is a bit like taking care of your hair. It takes time and good products.
How to trim your beard?
Trimming your beard is a delicate step, and you don't want to mess it up. For a first trim, it's advisable to go to a barber to start on the right foot. This professional will explain the correct techniques for a perfect trim.
At home, beard trimming requires having THE right trimmer to perfectly define the contours and trim it to the desired length. A little clumsy? For perfect outlines, you can use a barber's comb with its rounded edge to define the outline of your beard. If you prefer a more traditional approach, you can use a razor to trim the edge of your beard.
After trimming your beard, don't hesitate to brush it to remove any cut hairs that fell during shaving. Plus, it will leave it soft and shiny!
Suitable products
Wearing a beard requires regular, if not daily, maintenance.
Beard shampoo
It allows you to deeply cleanse and leave a real sensation of freshness daily.
Furthermore, it is ideal for men with long beards or sensitive skin looking to avoid irritation and itching caused by the accumulation of dirt, sweat, and styling products.
Beautélive beard shampoo is formulated with eucalyptus essential oil, rosemary, and menthol. These are gentle and nourishing ingredients that help keep the beard soft and supple, while giving it a neat and well-groomed appearance.
By regularly cleaning your beard, you can also help prevent dandruff and other skin problems that can be caused by the accumulation of dirt and sebum.
Beard shampoo is an essential grooming product for men who wear a beard and want to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance. For those who don't want to bother with several products, there are 3-in-1 shampoos that allow you to wash your hair, beard, and body without switching products.
Moisturizing beard oil
Beard oil hydrates the beard and skin daily. Its formula, rich in nourishing ingredients, will leave your hairs soft for a successful hipster style. It is THE must-have for its maintenance.
The beard brush
The beard brush is an essential accessory for beard care. It has several benefits such as:
- Stimulating blood circulation: Brushing your beard can help stimulate blood circulation in the skin under the beard. This can help improve hair health and prevent irritation and itching.
- Detangling and smoothing beard hairs: By using a beard brush, you can detangle and smooth your beard hairs, which helps make it easier to style and keep in good shape.
- Removing dandruff and impurities: By regularly brushing your beard, you can remove dandruff and impurities present in it.
- Adding texture to the beard: Regular brushing will give your beard more texture and volume.
To use this beard brush, start by gently passing it over your beard, taking care to brush in the direction of hair growth. You can also use the brush to style and shape your beard according to your preferences. Remember to regularly clean your beard brush to avoid the accumulation of dirt and sebum.
How to grow your beard and maintain it
You want it to be longer but can't get it to grow? There are tricks to accelerate its growth.
1. Clean skin
The first step to a beautiful beard is to take care of your skin. Regular exfoliation will cleanse the skin of impurities and remove accumulated dead cells. It is then important to properly hydrate your skin with a day cream to prepare your skin for hair growth.
2. Flawless hydration
We've already talked about skin hydration. But your entire body needs to be well hydrated to accelerate the growth process. You should therefore drink water regularly for better cell regeneration and a beard that will be hydrated and beautiful from the start of growth.
When applying your moisturizing day cream, remember to extend it down into your beard. This way, your beard will receive daily hydration.
3. A balanced diet
Our entire health depends on our diet, and the keyword is: balance! A healthy diet contains all the necessary vitamins for effective growth. To promote rapid growth, certain foods should be prioritized, such as proteins, vegetables, and cereals.
4. Restorative sleep
After good hydration and a balanced diet, the last piece of lifestyle advice we can give you is to get enough sleep. If you want a beautiful and healthy beard, it should reflect your lifestyle. The more restorative your sleep, the more it will promote beautiful and silky growth.
5. Castor oil, Grandma's secret
Castor oil is a vegetable oil with numerous benefits for hair, nails, and... the beard, of course! This oil helps repair brittle hairs by intensely nourishing them while promoting growth.
However, it is a greasy product, so you can apply it in the evening before bed. For a less restrictive solution, you can opt for a treatment oil containing castor oil in its composition. Applied every evening, this product will allow you to have a beautiful beard daily.
