Beard brush - how to choose the best one ?

Do you want your beard to grow longer and stronger ? Or are you satisfied with the way it looks now ? Regardless, you will need to brush and comb it every day. Be sure to read this article, because in it you will learn how to choose the best brush for your beard type.

Beard care and brushing is especially important for men who have thick, curly beards. Daily brushing has many benefits.

Why should you brush your beard every day?

Proper beard brushing has many health benefits:

• stimulates blood circulation to the hair follicles
• can remove dust, dandruff
• can make thick beards smoother and shinier
• brushing the beard with a good brush can remove product buildup from the hair
• can prevent ingrown hairs

It's best to brush your beard twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. It is a good idea to brush it before shampooing.

When should you not brush your beard?

• when you have open wounds or acne
• if your skin is irritated
• before or immediately after chemical treatment, hair bleaching, etc.

How to brush your beard

Thoroughly brushing your beard before shampooing is a great way to keep it healthy. Before we discuss which beard brush is best, let's review some important rules to keep in mind when brushing:

• Always pay attention to the pressure when brushing.
• You can use a round beard brush or a rectangular brush.
• Start brushing the ends of the beard first. If you have a long beard, this step is necessary to detangle and loosen the ends. Then you can slowly start brushing down from the skin to the ends. This will prevent friction on the beard hair and avoid breakage.
• You can also use beard oil or balm before brushing. A good oil will moisturize the beard and is essential to prevent the hair from drying out. It can enhance the effect of brushing. Men with specific problems, such as ringworm, dandruff, etc., must also use beard oil with tea tree oil.
• Avoid borrowing a beard brush.
• If your beard is very tangled, first use a wide tooth comb to gently detangle the hair. Once all the hair is detangled, you can use the brush to finish grooming your beard.

How to choose the best beard brush

There are many different types of beard brushes on the market, but the best ones have natural bristles. Natural bristles, such as boar bristles, have small overlapping scales that clean and add shine to the beard. They also have a cuticle, which is great for removing fine particles of dust and dirt from the hair without irritating the skin. Nylon brushes irritate the skin and do nothing good for stimulating circulation.

Boar bristle brushes

Boar bristle brushes provide two main benefits: exfoliation and lymphatic flow stimulation. They also absorb the oils and serums you use on your beard along with natural oils and distribute them evenly through your hair.

Start by using a brush at the end of the beard to remove larger tangles, then move evenly through the beard. This will stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles. Proper and thorough brushing with a boar bristle brush should precede the use of shampoo.

In addition to boar bristle brushes, you can also use goat hair brushes.

Plastic or wood

The handle of the brush you use also has a huge impact on the final appearance of your beard. The best are wooden handles, which have boar bristles attached directly to the wood. This way the brush does not pull or damage the hair. So avoid plastic or other synthetic handles.

Beard size and shape

The thickness of your beard will also determine the width of the ideal brush. If you have a long bushy and thick beard, the brush should also be thick and ideally rectangular. For guys with thinner, shorter beards, choose smaller brushes with a round shape.

Brush shape

Here are some tips to keep in mind when it comes to beard shape:

• Round brush - are ideal for straightening long or short curly hair. You can also get bouncier curls with this shape.
• Paddle brush - wide, flat paddle brushes are ideal for straight beards.
• Oval brushes - oval brushes are great for thick beards.