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Whether you're growing a beard for the first time or you've had one for years, learning proper care is the first step to cultivating a majestic beard. It's not always easy to keep on top of beard care, but a little bit of effort—and the occasional beard trim—drastically changes the appearance and health of your facial hair. To help you have the best beard possible, here are a few do's and don'ts. 

Do:

Wash it

Just like the hair on your head, your beard produces important oils and collects dirt. In an unwashed beard, this combination can irritate your skin, cause itching and flaking, and diminish your beard's volume. Keep your skin healthy and your hair happy by applying beard wash two or three times a week. Make sure the product you choose has a pleasant or neutral scent, since your beard spends all day hanging out underneath your nose. 

Oil It

Washing your beard strips it of the natural oils that keep it smooth and hydrated, and if you don't reapply oil, your facial hair is at risk of becoming brittle and developing split ends. To avoid this outcome and keep your beard beautiful, apply beard oil after a warm shower. The heat of the shower opens your pores and helps the oil absorb more evenly.

Brush It

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Brushing throughout the week helps spread those oils more effectively, keeps the hair from tangling, and makes shaping the beard easier. It also helps weed out weaker hairs and makes room for new growth. This is beneficial even for short beards and helps you keep a consistent look. 

Don't:

Use Regular Products for Your Beard

You might be tempted to wash with the same shampoo you use on your head, but facial hair is significantly more coarse and is usually less thick than head hair. Using the same product for both will lead to dry skin and irritation. Instead, invest in shampoos, conditioners, oils, and combs designed specifically for beards. 

Overdo It 

When you're new to growing and maintaining facial hair, it's easy to get excited and do too much. Washing, oiling, and brushing your beard too often will have detrimental effects—often leading to dry skin and weak hair—so stick to the schedule your barber recommends until you get a better feel for your beard's needs. If you're considering oiling your beard for the third time today, step back and admire that beard instead.

Give Up 

If taking care of your beard starts to feel too complicated, or if you don't like the look you have, don't give up. Go get a beard trim and start from the beginning, if you need. But learning how to treat a beard and learning what works best for you is a process that demands practice and patience. You'll get there. 

 

When you're ready to take your beard to the next level, The G.O.A.T. Barber House in Wentzville, MO, is the place to go. These family-friendly, modern barbers bring fresh ideas and an old-school feel to the barbershop experience. Their beard trims include a straight razor treatment for precise, sleek lines and end with your choice of product to achieve your ideal style. Learn more about their cuts online, and call (636) 887-0600 to schedule a visit. 

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