How to care for a beard at home

Fashion does not stand still, it leaves its mark on society. Bearded men look brutal, they attract the eyes of passing ladies. However, the effect is achieved only if the hairs do not stick out in different directions, and the contour is clearly visible. To look well-groomed, you must have basic knowledge regarding regular hygiene. It includes washing, styling, relief and other nuances. Consider the important aspects in order.

Classification

Beard helps create a certain image that needs to be maintained. Before talking about the features of basic care, we highlight the classification taking into account the thickness and length.

1. The beard may be loose, consisting of medium length hair. They do not adhere to the skin of the cheeks, but fall down, framing the face. Some men prefer to wear the so-called adjoining beard, which consists of hairs about 2-3 cm long. They are firmly attached to the skin, creating a relief and visual density.
2. If we talk about the area that is allocated to the beard on the face, we can distinguish 2 types: full and incomplete beard. The incomplete frame mainly frames the jaw, while the cheeks are shaved clean. Full grows on the cheeks, it can be either contoured or not.
3. Experienced barbers (beard hairdressers) recommend growing an incomplete beard first. For beginners, the famous goatee is suitable, which does not require special care, in particular washing. It is enough to trim the length of the hair and create a contour using a trimmer - a special machine.
4. After you get used to the new look, you can try to let go of a full beard, which grows on the cheeks and falls down. If you want to become a bearded man, but do not have enough time to care for her, give preference to an incomplete beard about 1-3 cm long.

Beard Care Tools

In modern barber shops, experts use new-fangled beard care tools. This includes machines with blades of different lengths and textures, many combs made of stainless steel, thinning shears, etc.

If we talk about leaving at home, you will need a trimmer (miniature machine), hairdressers (not manicure!) Scissors, a comb in the shape of a comb.

Trimmer

Universal trimmer. The device is designed to trim excessive vegetation not only on the face, but throughout the body. Using this tool, you can tidy up the unfinished haircut on your head, remove the hairs sticking out of the nostrils (relevant for men). A universal trimmer is used to shape the beard and mustache, if it is difficult to crawl to the place with scissors.

Trimmer for mustache and beard. A specialized tool used by barber craftsmen to correct beards and mustaches. As a rule, the pricing policy of this trimmer is much lower than the cost of the universal. However, well-established manufacturers set a high price, despite the limited use area.

The principle of operation of the trimmer
The tool includes two blades of different sizes. The first is aimed at shortening the length of the hairs, the second - to correct the shape.

To adjust the length, it is necessary to change the distance between these plates. When you turn on the device, the smaller blade begins to vibrate intensively, as a result of which unwanted hairs are cut.

As a rule, the trimmer equipment is extensive. It includes a thin nozzle to remove hair from the ears and nostrils, a blade to correct the mustache and beard. Removable nozzles help control length and not cut too much.

Hairbrush
In order to put the beard in order, prepare a comb with wide and rare teeth (preferably stainless steel) in advance. Moreover, if you want to grow a mustache and give them shape, you need a scallop with small teeth located close to each other. Buy tools in a specialized store for hairdressers. Many of them offer to buy a comb, which is ideal for working with a trimmer.

Scissors
In order to make the beard embossed, to give it volume and shape, thinning scissors will be needed. Also, take care of a professional hairdressing tool with straight edges in advance. For cutting a beard, it is not recommended to use manicure scissors, especially with rounded blades.

Beard Care

1. A regular hair shampoo is used to wash the beard, the procedure ends with a rinse conditioner. If you wish, you can purchase products designed specifically for the beard.
2. Experienced barbers unanimously say that you can’t wash your beard with toilet soap. It dries the skin, makes the hairs stiff, as a result of which they stick out in different directions. From here difficulties with styling begin, in some cases dandruff appears.
3. If you notice that the skin is too sensitive type, as a result of which there is an allergy to care products, use a hypoallergenic composition. It includes baby shampoo and soap, herbal cosmetics.
4. For styling a beard and mustache, cosmetic wax is often used. Thanks to this tool, you can easily keep fit without worrying about the protruding hairs spoiling the whole look.
5. Especially relevant is the use of wax for men with a very long beard. After a period of time after styling or in contact with moisture, the hair curls and sticks out in different directions. Wax will not let this happen.
6. If you smoke, you should take care of aromatherapy in advance. The beard begins to absorb the tobacco smell, which will constantly be present in the nose (especially if you wear a mustache). Essential oils are used as a means of aromatization. They not only give the hair a refined aroma, but also soften the skin, eliminate dryness and peeling.
7. Most male bearded men use medium or strong fixation varnish, gel or clear mousse to shape. With the help of such stylers, you can easily create the desired shape up to curls and curls (if the situation requires it).
8. If the beard is interspersed with a foreign color or is not uniform in terms of shade, it makes sense to consider a special hair dye in this area. It is strictly not allowed to dye the beard with regular pigment for hair. If possible, paint in the cabin.

Basic beard care

Basic care includes 5 stages: shape correction, washing and styling, aromatherapy, coloring (if necessary). Consider each stage in more detail, highlight the features.

Stage number 1. Shaping and contouring

1. Correction of the shape and alignment of the contour is made in natural light. It is also important to take care of the presence of a large mirror in which the whole face and neck will be visible.
2. If you carry out a correction with scissors, be sure to use a comb. Pass the hairs through the comb, then cut the edges protruding from the outside of the appliance. Such a move will save one length on the entire surface. It is important to comb the beard in the direction of growth, and not against.
3. In cases of mustache adjustment, use a comb with frequent teeth.Swipe them from the nostrils down, then cut off the excess (the edges protruding above the lips). Important! It is strongly discouraged to trim the beard immediately after washing. Wet hairs have different lengths, they curl and stick out in different directions. As a result, you risk getting a receding hairline that will ruin the whole impression.
4. To maintain symmetry, start the haircut procedure from the earlobes and temples, gradually going down. When you reach the chin, repeat the previous manipulations with the other side of the beard.
5. In order for the hairs to have the same length, change the direction of the comb (first cut in height, then against). Trim to the area where the face trim ends.
6. To emphasize the contour and align the line of hair growth on the neck, use a conventional shaving machine or trimmer. After adjustment, shave the excess vegetation below the contour.

Stage number 2. Proper washing and styling of the beard
The beard, as well as the hair on the head, must be looked after. Regular washing will remove excess subcutaneous fat, food debris, dust and dirt that accumulate in dense vegetation.

1. It is not recommended to wash the beard daily, it is enough to carry out the procedure three times a week. In this case, the remains of food, drinks and other waste must be removed immediately (rinse with running water without shampoo).
2. Washing the beard is carried out with an ordinary hair shampoo, after the procedure, conditioner is applied to facilitate combing and softening. Optionally, you can buy a special cleaning kit.
3. The hairs on the beard are thick and stiff. Do not expect a miracle from the balm, the beard will not become soft and silky in an instant. Only regular use will make the hair pliable, facilitate styling and prevent curling.
4. It is necessary to wash the beard 2-3 times, while due attention is paid to the root zone. At the end of the procedure, it is enough to pat the hairs with a bath towel and leave the beard to dry completely. Important! In no case do not dry the beard using a hair dryer, do not stretch the hairs with an iron. Such a move will provoke dandruff, the skin will begin to dry and peel off.
5. To keep the beard even after drying, comb the wet hair with a comb with frequent teeth. When they dry, apply castor or burdock oil all the way. Rub the composition thoroughly into the skin, do not use olive oil.

Stage number 3. Beard aromatherapy

1. Aromatherapy is necessary for all bearded men, whether you smoke or not. It eliminates an unpleasant odor, helps get rid of dandruff, makes hair pliable. As a result, styling and combing are much easier and more efficient, the hair does not look like a wire.
2. The procedure is carried out after morning washing, combing and drying. The favorite essential oil is applied to the skin with a pipette, after which the composition is distributed along the entire length of the hairs with a flat comb.
3. Do not use olive oil formulations. They are poorly absorbed, as a result of which spots are formed on the hairs, which are unattractive in appearance.
4. Give preference to jojoba, patchouli, ylang-ylang, almond, coconut, avocado, frankincense, orange or grapefruit, rose, tea tree, chamomile. When buying oils, you can smell them, choose a neutral aroma for yourself that will not irritate the nasal mucosa.

Stage number 4. Beard coloring
Experts recommend a complete staining or partial tinting exclusively in the cabin, and this is not surprising. The procedure does not belong to a number of easy to implement, so you have to tinker.

1. First you need to purchase a coloring pigment designed specifically for the beard. The men's series is ideal for stiff hairs, the paint will provide a long-lasting effect and work the hair evenly. Such drugs are considered hypoallergenic, they also act in 5-10 minutes.Choose gel dyes that are easy to apply and remove.
2. Choose a shade taking into account the color of the hair, it should look natural and concise. Before the procedure, test on an inconspicuous area: paint half a centimeter under the chin, wait for the interval specified in the instructions, rinse. Evaluate the result, if it suits you - proceed to the procedure.
3. Prepare the tools at hand: put on a hairdressing apron, gloves. Wash the beard beforehand, but do not cut it. Open the manual, read the manufacturer's recommendations and clearly follow them.
4. Lubricate the skin around the beard with oily cream or petroleum jelly to avoid itching and irritation. Dissolve the paint, scoop up a little composition on the brush, then spread from the temples to the chin on both sides. Paint over each area thoroughly.
5. Comb the beard with a comb with rare teeth, so that the pigment is evenly distributed. Maintain the specified period, rinse off the paint with shampoo. If the result is insufficient, repeat the procedure after a quarter of an hour.

Caring for a beard at home is not particularly difficult. Do not neglect washing and styling, tint gray hairs weekly, smooth the contour and shape. If you have any difficulties, visit the barber shop so that the experts will choose the best option for you. After that, you will need to maintain the beard in proper form, periodically trimming.

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