Beard growing can be a trying experience for a lot of men, because when you’re first starting out, large unseemly patches tend to linger, while itchiness and wild growth patterns run amok on your face. But the good news is, with enough time and patience, just about anybody can grow a beard. How? Well, with proper technique…
For me, I’ve always struggled with my beard filling in on my cheeks, and so now that I’m getting married soon, I thought it was the best time to get my beard where I wanted it to be. Truth be told, I’ve always been fascinated by what one might call a righteous or glorious beard. You know the type, big, burly and almost pretty, because the beard was taken care of properly throughout the early growth process. So, I reached out to Beard Unlimited for their assistance in this tutorial.
To fill in basic holes and patches of lesser growth, daily stimulation is important, as is the application of beard oil, every day. So, if you’re struggling with small patches, continue growing out your beard and as those areas grow in, you can then blend the lengths when grooming. But the best way to stimulate new growth is to use a semi-stiff brush that will work on the skin, which in turn stimulates new growth due to wear and tear against the uncovered skin. Also, use a beard oil to help ignite growth, soothe itch, ease redness and irritation, while moisturizing the skin and conditioning the hair.
To fill in basic holes and patches of lesser growth, daily stimulation is important, as is the application of beard oil, every day. So, if you’re struggling with small patches, continue growing out your beard and as those areas grow in, you can then blend the lengths when grooming. But the best way to stimulate new growth is to use a semi-stiff brush that will work on the skin, which in turn stimulates new growth due to wear and tear against the uncovered skin. Also, use a beard oil to help ignite growth, soothe itch, ease redness and irritation, while moisturizing the skin and conditioning the hair.
The best routine that I’ve found is to employ beard oil, beard balm, and a brush with biotin or other hair/beard supplement. But if you aren’t in a rush as I have been for my wedding, then simply taking biotin can help a lot in ensuring your beard is as healthy as can be. So, start by washing your beard every other day, allowing the off day to provide a chance for your beard hair to just be with your natural oils. When washing, massage the soap and conditioner into your beard, then when drying, dab gently with a towel, leaving the beard slightly damp.
Then, apply beard oil to your palms and work into your beard by massaging until oil sheen reduces and oil is worked into the hair. The act of massaging your skin will also help to stimulate new and fuller growth. After applying oil, use a boar bristle brush to evenly distribute the oil, while also taming the beard. I like to use a beard balm, which essentially is a dry beard oil that is like a lotion or pomade that also soothes itch, assisting with growth and conditioning, which also provides more support for wrangling the wilder hairs that new beards always bring. From there, it’s pretty much all preference, depending on the length and style you have in mind, and of course the degree of difficulty for as far as grooming goes. I find that it’s easier to goto a professional for major beard grooming projects, because I’d hate to spend months manicuring a solid beard and then screw it all up by cutting my beard badly.
Then, apply beard oil to your palms and work into your beard by massaging until oil sheen reduces and oil is worked into the hair. The act of massaging your skin will also help to stimulate new and fuller growth. After applying oil, use a boar bristle brush to evenly distribute the oil, while also taming the beard. I like to use a beard balm, which essentially is a dry beard oil that is like a lotion or pomade that also soothes itch, assisting with growth and conditioning, which also provides more support for wrangling the wilder hairs that new beards always bring. From there, it’s pretty much all preference, depending on the length and style you have in mind, and of course the degree of difficulty for as far as grooming goes. I find that it’s easier to goto a professional for major beard grooming projects, because I’d hate to spend months manicuring a solid beard and then screw it all up by cutting my beard badly.
I worked with Beard Unlimited to work out this one stubborn patch prior to my wedding and I found that they are high quality and work great, while also smelling absolutely amazing. I tried out their Sandalwood Bourbon and Pinewood Grove and found each to work great at conditioning my beard hairs and stimulating new growth. The Sandalwood Bourbon has a sweet, wooded forest and amber spice scent that I use when I go out for a night on the town, because it’s warm and attractive, and classy smelling. The Pinewood Grove is a more subtler scent, with forest pine, and fresh cut wood.
The balm I used was their Cuban Tobacco balm, which is an absolutely delectable scent with a mix of amber, clove and warming spices; and is made up of beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil and fragrance. The balm works great, feels smooth and smells even better. When needed, I like to trim some of the most unruly hairs, especially those that hang down over my upper lip, with a pair of beard sheers like Beard Unlimited’s beard scissors. Their boar bristle brush is a great additional for any beard enthusiast, beginner or veteran, because it feels good and works great at stimulating new growth and grooming the hairs down.
Most beard oils are made up of jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E oil, and a mixture of essential oils, which is what brings on unique scent profiles. Essential oils also contain the healing properties of the plant, tree, root or flower that can also provide benefits for hair and skin. But what I love most about Beard Unlimited’s beard care products is that using them pretty much replaces the need of using cologne, which I love because the smells act like aromatherapy, in that I can use a beard oil and smell it all day for a calming effect. Depending on which essential oils are in your products, you may find a variety of effects from them.
If you would like to learn more about Beard Unlimited, click here.
Article written & Photos by Brandon Scott / Eye & Pen
The balm I used was their Cuban Tobacco balm, which is an absolutely delectable scent with a mix of amber, clove and warming spices; and is made up of beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil and fragrance. The balm works great, feels smooth and smells even better. When needed, I like to trim some of the most unruly hairs, especially those that hang down over my upper lip, with a pair of beard sheers like Beard Unlimited’s beard scissors. Their boar bristle brush is a great additional for any beard enthusiast, beginner or veteran, because it feels good and works great at stimulating new growth and grooming the hairs down.
Most beard oils are made up of jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, vitamin E oil, and a mixture of essential oils, which is what brings on unique scent profiles. Essential oils also contain the healing properties of the plant, tree, root or flower that can also provide benefits for hair and skin. But what I love most about Beard Unlimited’s beard care products is that using them pretty much replaces the need of using cologne, which I love because the smells act like aromatherapy, in that I can use a beard oil and smell it all day for a calming effect. Depending on which essential oils are in your products, you may find a variety of effects from them.
If you would like to learn more about Beard Unlimited, click here.
Article written & Photos by Brandon Scott / Eye & Pen
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