How to care for a beard at home

Fashion does not stand still, it leaves its mark on society. Bearded men look brutal, they attract the views of women passing by. However, the effect is achieved only if the hairs do not stick out in different directions, and the contour is clearly visible. To look well-groomed, it is necessary to have basic knowledge about regular hygiene. It includes washing, styling, giving relief and other nuances. Consider the important aspects in order.

Classification

A beard helps to create a certain image that needs to be maintained. Before we talk about the features of basic care, we single out the classification taking into account thickness and length.

1. A beard can be loose, consisting of medium length hair. They do not lie on the skin of the cheeks, but fall down, framing the face.Some men prefer to wear the so-called adjacent beard, which consists of hairs of a length of about 2-3 cm. They are tightly attached to the skin, creating relief and visual density.
2. If we talk about the area, which is given a beard on the face, we can distinguish 2 types: a full and incomplete beard. Incomplete frames mostly jaw, with cheeks shaved clean. Full grows on the cheeks, it can be either contour or not.
3. Experienced barbers (beard hairdressers) recommend growing an incomplete beard first. Beginners will approach the famous goatee, which does not require special care, in particular washing. It is enough to trim the length of the hair and create a contour with a trimmer - a special machine.
4. Once you get used to the new image, you can try to release the full beard, which grows on the cheeks and falls down. If you want to become a bearded man, but do not have enough time to take care of her, give preference to an incomplete beard about 1-3 cm long.

Beard care tools

In modern barber shops, specialists use newfangled beard care tools.This includes machines with blades of different lengths and textures, many stainless steel comb, thinning shears, etc.

If we talk about care at home, you will need a trimmer (a miniature machine), hairdressers (not manicure!) Scissors, comb in the form of a comb.

Trimmer

Universal trimmer. The device is designed for cutting excess vegetation not only on the face, but also on the whole body. With this tool you can put in order an unfinished haircut on the head, remove hairs protruding from the nostrils (important for men). A universal trimmer is used to shape the beard and mustache if it is difficult enough to crawl to the spot with scissors.

Trimmer for mustache and beard. A specialized tool used by barber masters to correct beards and mustaches. As a rule, the pricing policy of this trimmer is much lower than the cost of the universal. However, well-established manufacturers set a high price, despite the limited use area.

The principle of the trimmer
The tool includes two blades of different sizes. The first is aimed at shortening the length of the hairs, the second - at correcting the shape.

To adjust the length, it is necessary to change the distance between these plates. When you turn on the device, the smaller blade begins to vibrate intensely, resulting in unwanted hairs being cut.

As a rule, trim trim extensive. It includes a thin nozzle for removing hair from the ears and nostrils, blades for correcting mustaches and beards. Removable nozzles help control the length and not cut too much.

Hairbrush
In order to bring the beard in order, prepare a comb with wide and sparse teeth in advance (preferably made of stainless steel). Moreover, if you want to grow a mustache and give them shape, you will need a comb with fine teeth, located close to each other. Get the tools in a specialty store for hairdressers. Many of them offer to buy a comb, which is ideal for working with a trimmer.

Scissors
In order to make a beard relief, to give it a volume and shape, you will need thinning shears.Also take care in advance of a professional hairdressing tool with smooth edges. It is not recommended to use nail clippers for beard cutting, especially with rounded blades.

Beard care products

1. To wash the beard, a regular hair shampoo is used, the procedure is completed using a conditioner balsam. If you wish, you can purchase products designed specifically for the beard.
2. Experienced barbers in one voice say that you can not wash your beard with toilet soap. It dries the skin, makes hair tough, with the result that they stick in different directions. Difficulties with styling begin from here, in some cases dandruff appears.
3. If you notice that the skin is too sensitive, resulting in an allergy to the care products, use a hypoallergenic composition. It includes baby shampoo and soap, herbal cosmetics.
4. Cosmetic wax is often used for styling beards and mustaches. With this tool, you can easily keep fit without worrying that the sticking out hairs will spoil the whole look.
5. Especially relevant is the use of wax for men with a very long beard. After the time after styling or in contact with moisture, the hair curls and sticks out in different directions. Wax will not allow this to happen.
6. If you smoke, you should take care of aromatherapy in advance. The beard begins to absorb tobacco smell, which will always be present in the nose (especially if you wear a mustache). Essential oils are used as a means of flavoring. They not only give the hair a refined fragrance, but also soften the skin, eliminate dryness and flaking.
7. Most bearded men use medium or strong fixing varnish, gel or clear mousse to shape them. With the help of such stylers, you can easily create the desired shape up to curls and curls (if the situation requires it).
8. If the beard has inclusions of an extraneous color or is not uniform in terms of color, it makes sense to consider a special dye for hairs in this area. It is categorically not allowed to dye the beard with the usual pigment for hair. If possible, carry out staining in the cabin.

Basic beard care

Basic care includes 5 stages: shape correction, washing and styling, aromatherapy, coloring (if necessary). Let's consider each stage in more detail, we will select features.

Stage number 1. Shaping and contour

1. Correction of the shape and alignment of the contour is done with natural light. It is also important to take care of the presence of a large-sized mirror, in which the entire face and neck will be visible.
2. If you are performing scissors correction, be sure to use a comb. Pass the hairs through the comb, then trim the edges protruding from the outside of the device. Such a move will keep one length over the entire surface. It is important to comb the beard in the direction of growth, and not against.
3. In cases of adjusting the whiskers, use a comb with frequent teeth. Swipe down from the nostrils, then cut off the excess (the edges sticking out above the lips). Important! It is strongly not recommended to trim the beard immediately after washing. Wet hairs have different lengths, they curl and stick in different directions. As a result, you risk getting bald spots that will ruin the whole impression.
4. To maintain symmetry, begin the procedure of cutting from the earlobes and temples, gradually going down.When you reach the chin, repeat the previous manipulations with the other side of the beard.
5. In order for the hairs to have the same length, change the direction of the comb (first cut to height, then against). Trim up to the area where the face trim ends.
6. To emphasize the contour and align the hairline on the neck, use a regular shaving machine or trimmer. After adjustment, shave off excess vegetation below the contour.

Stage number 2. Proper washing and styling of the beard
The beard, as well as the hair on the head, must be looked after. Regular washing will remove excess blubber, food debris, dust and dirt that accumulate in thick vegetation.

1. It is not recommended to wash the beard daily, it is enough to carry out the procedure three times a week. In this case, the remnants of food, beverages and other waste must be removed immediately (rinse with running water without shampoo).
2. The beard is washed with ordinary shampoo for hair, after the procedure an air conditioner is applied to facilitate combing and softness. Optionally, you can buy a special cleaning kit.
3. The beard hairs are thick and tough.Do not expect a miracle from the balm, the beard will not become soft and silky in an instant. Only regular use will make the hair supple, make styling easier and prevent curling.
4. It is necessary to wash the beard 2-3 times, with due attention being paid to the root zone. At the end of the procedure, it is enough to blot the hairs with a towel and leave the beard until it is completely dry. Important! In no case do not dry the beard using a hair dryer, do not pull out the hairs with an iron. Such a course provokes the appearance of dandruff, the skin will begin to dry and peel off.
5. To keep the beard lying flat after drying, comb the wet hairs with a comb with frequent teeth. When they are dry, apply castor or burdock oil over the entire length. Carefully rub the composition into the skin, do not use olive oil.

Stage number 3. Beard aromatherapy

1. Aromatherapy is necessary for all bearded men, regardless of whether you smoke or not. It eliminates unpleasant odor, helps to get rid of dandruff, makes hair supple. As a result, styling and combing are carried out much easier and more efficiently, hair does not look like wire.
2. The procedure is performed after morning washing, combing and drying. The desired essential oil is applied to the skin with a pipette, after which the composition is distributed over the entire length of the hairs with a flat comb.
3. Do not use formulations based on olive oil. They are poorly absorbed, as a result of which spots appear on the hairs, which are unattractive by external signs.
4. Prefer jojoba, patchouli, ylang-ylang, almond, coconut, avocado, frankincense, orange or grapefruit, rose, tea tree, chamomile. When buying oils, you can smell them; pick up a neutral scent that will not irritate the nasal mucosa.

Stage number 4. Beard dyeing
Experts recommend a full dyeing or partial tinting exclusively in the cabin, and this is not surprising. The procedure does not apply to a number of easily feasible, so you have to tinker.

1. First you need to buy coloring pigment designed specifically for the beard. The men's series is ideal for tough hairs, the dye will provide a lasting effect and will work the hair evenly.Such drugs are considered hypoallergenic, they also act for 5-10 minutes. Choose gel-based dyes that are easy to apply and remove.
2. Pick a shade based on the color of hair, it should look natural and concise. Before the procedure, carry out the test on an inconspicuous area: paint half a centimeter under the chin, wait for the interval specified in the instructions, rinse. Evaluate the result, if it suits you - proceed to the procedure.
3. Prepare the tools at hand: wear a hairdressing apron, gloves. Pre-wash the beard, but do not cut it. Open the manual, read the manufacturer's recommendations and follow them clearly.
4. Lubricate the skin around the beard with a greasy cream or petroleum jelly to avoid itching and irritation. Dissolve the paint, scoop up some of the composition on the brush, then distribute from the temples to the chin on both sides. Carefully paint each site.
5. Comb the beard with a comb with sparse teeth to distribute the pigment evenly. Hold the specified period, wash off the paint with shampoo. In case of insufficient results, repeat the procedure in a quarter of an hour.

Care for the beard at home is not particularly difficult. Do not neglect the washing and styling, weekly tint gray hairs, align the contour and shape. If you have any difficulties, visit the barber shop so that the experts will find the best option for you. After that, you will have to keep your beard in good shape, periodically trimming

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