A Useful Guide to Combing Your Beard!
Combing your beard is easy right?
Well it may surprise you to know that you may not be doing it right! So, we have produced a little guide that will help you achieve that perfect look.
Brushing Vs Combing... Which do you prefer?
Let us know in the comment section down below. I'll be honest it's a matter of preference. If you like brushing, get a beard brush. Prefer combing? Get a comb!
Brushes tend to have more points of contact with your beard giving it a greater grip. However, this grip tends to pull your hairs out, reducing the thickness of your beard. So if you want to keep the thickness of your beard, use a comb.
The hardest bit to combing a beard is conditioning it well enough so you don't snag your beard when combing. There are two main ways to condition your beard before coming to avoid these painful snags:
- BEARD OIL
Beard Oil is a liquid beard conditioner that is great for the health and appearance of your beard. Massage into your beard before combing as this helps untangle those annoying little kinks as you comb.
2. Beard Balm
Beard balm is a buttery substance that melts in your hands. Once melted, rub it into your beard, coating it well. Some men prefer the beard balm as they feel it conditions their beard better than beard oil, however, we suggest both but, it's all personal preference as everyone's beard reacts differently.
Next comes the combing. Use your comb or brush, whichever you prefer, and comb downwards in even steady strokes. Start off slow or you won't allow the balm/oil to do it's magic. Once your sure you're free of any kinks you can pick up the pace.
Don't forget to also comb under your beard! This is often forgotten and will leave your beard without that fine finish. Finally, don't forget to condition it too.