Daily
- Rinse with water
- Apply 3 to 5 drops of beard oil, working it into the skin
- Brush or comb in the direction of growth
Weekly
- Wash with a beard wash 2 to 3 times (regular shampoo can dry it out)
- Trim stray hairs around the mustache and lip line
- Check the neckline and cheek line
Every 1 to 3 weeks
A professional trim and line up keeps the shape even and the lines sharp. Beard Trim, Line Up is listed from A$20 at Modern Grooming Co, or A$30 with a hot towel.
Common problems
- Itch: usually dry skin. Use oil daily and avoid harsh soaps.
- Patchy growth: let it grow 4 to 6 weeks before judging, then ask about shaping or Beard Tint (A$20).
- Ingrown hairs: avoid shaving too close against the grain and exfoliate gently.
What you need
| Item | Why |
|---|---|
| Beard wash | Cleans without stripping natural oils |
| Beard oil | Softens hair and moisturises the skin underneath |
| Boar bristle brush | Spreads oil and trains the hair to sit right |
| Wide-tooth comb | Detangles longer beards |
| Trimmer with guards | Keeps length even between barber visits |
Trimming at home
- Trim when the beard is dry, because wet hair looks longer
- Start with a longer guard and work down
- Leave the neckline and cheek lines to your barber if you are unsure
- Never trim the neckline higher than one to two fingers above the Adam's apple