Table of contents:
- 1. Fight itching
- 2. Let it grow, don't disturb it
- 3. Use shampoo and conditioner, and trim regularly
- 4. Keep your beard damp
- 5. Eat healthy foods
- 6. Get enough sleep
- 7. Eat carefully
Taking care of a beard is not difficult if you do it right. When your beard has grown or even thicker, the way to care for it remains the same.
Growing a beard can be a free expression for you, but caring for it requires commitment. Beards can only be cared for if you keep them healthy and of course neat, as said stylist celebrity Sandy Poirier told WebMD .
"If you don't pay attention to your beard, sooner or later, you will look like a wanderer from the wild," said the owner of the Shag salon, in Boston, United States.
To take good care of your beard, there are several easy ways you can do.
1. Fight itching
Quoted Mens Fitness , Kevin Kellet, barber at Frank's Cop Shop, a popular barber shop in New York City, says that your skin may "rebel" in the middle of a thick beard. You will feel itching, but you have to endure. Washing your beard and moisturizing it will make your skin feel more comfortable.
2. Let it grow, don't disturb it
If you want to grow your beard long, let it grow for the first month. Resist the urge to shape it quickly or trim it into a tidier shape. Poirier suggests waiting a few months before you start shaping your beard. Beginners generally make the mistake of rushing into it. When it's wrong, it can take you weeks or months to correct it.
“Let your beard run wild first. When your beard has grown 1 cm or 1.5 cm more, you can only start to shape it, "advises Poirier.
3. Use shampoo and conditioner, and trim regularly
Poirier said that every man with a beard should shampoo their beard at least twice a week. In addition, conditioner is also important so that your beard is not rough. Trimming it regularly is also important, so as not to fall apart.
“Even if you grow your beard long, at least trim it every other month. If you choose to keep your beard short, trim it once every few weeks, ”advises Poirier.
Poirier added, if you shave yourself, it's best to use an electronic trimmer. For thicker parts, it is better to use hair clippers to avoid accidents of any kind.
4. Keep your beard damp
Kellen emphasized that men keep their beards moist. While there are many moisturizing products on the market, according to Kellet, one of the best is one with coconut oil.
“In my opinion, there is nothing better than coconut oil. This oil is natural, smells good, is easy to clean, and has all the nutrients you need to care for your beard, ”says Kellet.
5. Eat healthy foods
Seemal R. Desai, M.D., a dermatologist from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said there are no specific foods that can increase beard growth. A balance in eating healthy foods is the key, according to Desai, because healthy food is generally good for hair and skin.
Some people say that supplements such as biotin, a B-complex vitamin, can strengthen hair. However, there is still no strong evidence related to these supplements. You should always consult your doctor before using any daily supplements.
6. Get enough sleep
Sounds a little strange. However, there is one study that revealed that lack of sleep or insufficient sleep can slow down beard growth. So if you want your beard to be healthy and luscious, you have to keep your bedtime in check.
7. Eat carefully
Poirier advises you to eat carefully so that your food does not splatter and contaminate your beard. "Always ask for extra napkins when eating at restaurants," he said.
