Brushing your beard might sound unnecessary, or just too much of a hustle. But if
you don’t want to look too shabby, you’ll realize sooner than later, that combing is an
essential part of your grooming routine. WHY?
Combing Benefits
- Using a comb or brush on a daily basis eliminates tangles and knots
- Combing your beard removes loose hair and stimulates follicles, which
encourages healthier beard growth
- The comb helps applying oil or cream to the entire beard
- During the winter, combing your beard is especially important to calm stray
hairs and keep you from looking too scruffy
Combing Tools
- Wide teeth Comb – For longer beards, to help clearing out those tangles and
knots, without tearing lots of hair
- Fine teeth Comb – For fine hair beards, to help shape and maintain facial hair
- Small standard comb- For mustaches and shorter fine hair beards
- Natural hair bristle brush – a fine brush, cut in different lengths, to reach every
level of your beard. Some men find brushing a much more pleasant
experience
When to Comb?
- Don’t comb straight after showering. Combing a wet beard can cause serious
hair loss and breakage
- Don’t comb your beard after using a dryer. It can cause hair loss because the
heat weakens the hair roots
- The ideal time to comb your beard is when you apply beard oil or beard balm.
It’s easier to comb your beard with a moisturizer, since it insures all the hairs
will be covered and nourished, and your hands will stay clean
Tips
- Take your time and brush your beard slowly and gently. That way you’ll be
able to untangle knots with minimum hair loss and tear
- Brush your beard with the grain. Start from the tips and slowly go higher
towards your face. If you don’t like your natural growth, comb it from side to
center, so your beard will adjust its growth to your desired direction
