Beard Aftercare Tips: How to Maintain Your Beard Between Barber Visits

Any barber will agree that you need to frequently wash your facial hair to maintain its good looks. You’d be surprised as to how much dirt your beard actually catches. From dust and exhaust fumes, to things invisible to the naked eye, like food particles. In addition, it can absorb odors very quickly. After you attend a bonfire, for example, the smoke smell will still linger in your beard. So, beard grooming and aftercare is kind of a necessity.

When it comes to grooming, the way you take care of your facial hair is as important as choosing the right barber. We know that simply going to your barber every now and then isn’t going to be enough. This is especially true if you strive to maintain magnificent facial hair.

Proper beard aftercare will have everyone look at you with admiration, but you don’t have to tackle it on your own. To help you navigate this process, we’ve compiled a sort of “beard aftercare and grooming” guide. So if you’re not sure how to look after your beard, keep reading. 

Step 1 – Washing your beard

If you’re nervous about this step, don’t be—you have nothing to worry about. It’s recommended to wash it two or three times a week. The frequency should depend on your skin type, whether you tend to sweat a lot, and if you do sports or routinely hit the gym.

The biggest thing to avoid is washing your beard with regular shampoo. If you do this, you can risk drying out your beard and skin. We recommend using special beard wash. If you’re not sure which one is the best for you, ask your barber. He’ll happily suggest a beard wash that’ll suit your hair and skin type.

If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can do one more thing during this step: Using a beard softener. Think of it as hair conditioner for your beard. To use it, spread it on your beard after washing, leave it on for a few minutes, and rinse away. The softener will provide more hydration to your facial hair. 

Step 2 – Using a beard oil

Time to talk about the next beard aftercare step: beard oil. After you’ve got your beard all clean and dry, you’ll want to grab an oil dedicated to facial hair. Beard oil moisturizes and nourish the hair, as well as the skin underneath.

That’s why proper application is a vital step of beard aftercare. When you’re applying the product, remember to first warm the product in your hands, then thoroughly massage it into the skin under your chin.  Next, rub the oil in with gentle and precise movements in an upward direction. Finally, apply the remaining oil to the chin.

Step 3 – Styling your greatest creation

Each person who has ever had, has, or will have a beard, needs to have the proper tools to use when styling. So if you still don’t own a beard-specific brush and comb, the time is now! You don’t need something futuristic and crazy expensive—just the essentials carry you far.

If you wan to get precise and really fancy, however, feel free to have a styling balm and scissors to the mix. Though not necessary, they’re tools to help you get the exact texture and cut of your beard just right.

Once you’ve combed your facial hair, you can proceed to applying the styling balm. Here, take a dab of the balm and again, rub it between your hands first, then apply it to your beard. As a final touch, you’ll want to take your comb once more to smooth out the surface of your beard and give it the desired shape.

We hope we’ve been able to provide you with some tips on how to tidy up a beard. Remember, if you’re in dire need of a barber visit, you can always easily book and appointment online using Booksy!