Von Sander - The Beardmen A starting beard, a full beard or a moustache: they can feel stiff and hard. Not exactly nice for yourself and certainly not for your partner, either. Luckily, the Beard Man has some practical tips for you to soften your beard hairs. Soften your beard with these 5 maintenance tips….
What makes my beard hairs tough? Causes
Firm beard hair can have several causes. To soften your beard, it’s a good idea to first find out the reason why your beard feels hard:
- The winter months: this is when the air is dry and cold. This not only affects your skin, but also gives you a dry beard.
- Sun rays: while we humans get happy from the sun, direct sunlight is less desirable for a soft and groomed beard. A day at the beach is not recommended for both your skin and beard.
- Not drinking enough water: your body needs enough moisture to hydrate your beard hair.
- Not or hardly washing pollution from the outdoor air, food particles or grooming products (think beard wax) can cause a dry beard. Washing your beard with a shampoo or conditioner is important to keep your beard hair in good condition.
- Not trimming in time: it is important to trim split ends (damaged beard hair) in time.
- Poor care: both your beard and the skin underneath it need proper care. Iit is important to brush it as well as provide it with moisturisers such as a beard oil or a beard balm.
Dry, stiff, hard or rough beard: what’s the deal?
A dry beard feels stiff, hard or rough. Stiff hair is the same as split ends caused by external factors such as the weather, as well as improper grooming. It is important to groom your beard the right way; not only for a soft beard but also for its overall health.
Softening the beard: step by step
To groom your beard for a soft beard, do as follows:
- Wash your beard daily: for this, use a beard shampoo and massage it gently into your beard. Repeat the process of washing, massaging and rinsing twice. Use a clean towel to dry your beard.
- Use a conditioner: Do you use greasy styling products like beard wax? A good conditioner is recommended. With a beard conditioner you wash everything out, which is less easy with a beard shampoo. Beard grooming products Britain are available in online stores and your local supermarket.
- Use beard oil or balm: both beard oil and balm will instantly make your beard hair feel softer. Massage the beard oil slowly into your beard and the underlying skin. Use a beard oil after showering, trimming or skin irritation. A balm works best after showering when you want to style your beard (it is less greasy than beard wax). A good beard oil makes your beard soft but also gives it a nice shine.
- Combing and brushing: after applying beard oil, Beard Man recommends combing and/or brushing your beard hair well. Do comb in the right direction: with the direction of growth.
- Trim in time: Using a beard trimmer will help you bring your beard back into shape and present you with a groomed beard. Trimming in time gives you a softer beard as you trim away the damaged tips.
Beard care products
Using the best grooming products is very important for a softer beard. For example, products with natural ingredients can have a positive impact on the health of your facial hair, but the wrong ingredients can have the opposite effect. Looking for the best beard care?
These days, there are an awful lot of different beard products available, and if all the marketing talk is to be believed, you need them all. From a beard oil to a body lotion. But which beard products are really good and contribute to a softer beard?
Beard oil or balm
If we are to believe The Beard Man, applying beard oil is the best thing you can do. It not only makes for a softer beard, but also gives it a nice shine and cares for the skin underneath.
Shampoo
Just like your head hair, your facial hair needs a wash. A beard shampoo is better than a normal shampoo because the ingredients are better tailored to what your beard and the underlying skin needs.
Conditioner
Do you use beard wax? You won’t get this out easily with a shampoo. In this case, use and conditioner – which also comes in handy when your beard is very dirty.
Beard care kit
A beard grooming kit is handy: it contains everything you need for a soft beard such as beard oil, shampoo, beard scissors and brush or comb. The contents of the beard care kit vary from one provider to another. These are available in different brands, prices and quality in the UK market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you still have questions after reading this article? Below are questions that The Beard Man regularly receives in his mailbox. Is your question not listed? See if your question is answered in one of our blog articles or send The Beard Man a message.
You can make and keep a beard soft by using quality grooming products and following the right routines. For example, you can use a beard oil with natural oils and it is important to wash your beard hair regularly with a shampoo or conditioner. Regular trimming also ensures a softer beard.
Your beard feels stiff or hard because your beard hair is dry. This can have several causes such as extreme weather conditions, but also due to poor beard care.