6 THINGS THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR BEARD CARE KIT

Beard care requires certain skills, various specialized products and a lot of patience. It should also be tailored to the needs of each bearded man.

Since there are different lengths, shapes and styles of beard , different grooming products are needed. A good beard care kit will satisfy every stage of your beard journey.

You may be asking yourself - do beard kits really work? The answer is simple- absolutely yes. Your beard will be itchy, dry and neglected without the right products and care. To keep your beard looking its best, it needs to be properly moisturized and nourished. But not all products and tools are created equal. Choosing quality products specifically for your beard is essential to keeping your beard clean, neat.

WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A BEARD CARE KIT?

1. BEARD WASHING

Some men think that letting the shampoo run off their head and face while showering is a good enough way to clean their beard. Even worse, some men think that using ordinary, store-bought shampoo is a great way to cleanse a beard.

Beard shampoo does not contain harsh chemicals, because any good manufacturer of such a product knows that these natural oils are essential for a healthy beard. 

Keeping your beard clean is important, but making sure you're using the right product for it is crucial.

2. BEARD BALM

The beard balms act as a leave-in conditioner that moisturizes, conditions, styles and softens the beard. The balms are designed to have a higher viscosity than oil - meaning they have a thicker consistency and take longer to absorb. The balm stays on the beard and skin longer than oil before absorbing, providing more nourishing and longer-lasting moisture. It also gives the beard an extra shine. The balm is enough to detangle stubborn beard hairs and frizz. It can also be used as a low-maintenance mustache styler for a slightly better finish around the edges.

3. BEARD OIL

Beard oil is a must-have item. Beard oils are a blend of essential oils that not only moisturize existing hair follicles, but also absorb into the pores of the skin, rebuilding and conditioning the beard from within. When choosing a beard oil, pay attention first and foremost to the list of ingredients. It should be opened by good quality vegetable oils - as they are similar in structure to the substances that build the skin of the face and make the active ingredients penetrate deeper, their role is invaluable. Avoid formulations with mineral oils, silicones and artificial additives.

4. BEARD COMB

All kinds of beard combs are available on the market, from wooden to synthetic. Beard combs are perfect for combing your beard. Your beard comb should have two sides. Use the wider side of the teeth for thicker, longer beard hairs that can easily get tangled. It's best to start at the bottom of the beard and move upward. The side with the smaller teeth is best for mustaches. Combing the beard will also help remove loose hairs. A cheap plastic comb will not only damage the entire shaft of the beard follicle, but you will also be much more prone to split ends, forcing you to trim your beard more often.

5. BEARD BRUSH

The beard brush reaches under the beard hair, removing dead skin, sebum buildup and loose hair. Brushing the beard can make it look fuller and thicker , as it moves the hair away from the face. Regular beard brushing will help train the hair to stay where you brush it over time. Using it makes it easier to comb the beard, but it also does not irritate the face, which is also very important for all beardists. Besides, the boar bristles provide a pleasant massage to the skin, while increasing its blood circulation, as a result of which it is "supplied" with more nutrients. As a result, hair growth accelerates even more.

6. BEARD SCISSORS

Beard clippers are a great tool to have in your arsenal because they can work with beards of any size, while trimmers and other tools are limited to shorter lengths. They also have the versatility to keep not only the beard in order, but also any other hair growing out of the face. Undoubtedly, in order to keep the beard looking good, it needs to be trimmed regularly. It is worth mastering this art. Scissors allow you to give your beard and mustache the right shape. Usually they are small in size and lie comfortably in the hand. Thanks to them, beard care is much easier. Professional scissors save time and money.

...BEARD CARE MISTAKES....

...Oiling the mustache before applying wax:  Wax is not soluble in water. However, wax is soluble in oils, and a freshly oiled mustache can break down the wax during its application....

...Don't be gentle: This may seem obvious, but I accidentally pulled some hairs out of my mustache while trying to shape it. So be gentle, err on the side of caution....

...Lack of time: styling a mustache will take more time than you think. Give yourself a good cushion of time to style your mustache so you don't feel rushed or pressured during the process....

...Unfamiliarity with wax:  If this is your first time using a mustache wax, familiarize yourself with it. There are several different mustache wax consistencies, and it's helpful to know how malleable the wax becomes, how much you'll need and whether it's heat-activated....

...Lack of practice: too obvious? Regardless, this was one that needed to be driven home to me. Like anything else, to get better at something, it needs to be practiced....