I have recently returned from a large road trip where I covered 5000 km of outback Australia. During that time I had to look after my beard in a completely different way to what I am used to. Not only was there a significantly different climate to what I’m used to maintaining my beard in but there was also the limitations of access to the creature comforts of home which I am sure to make my beard much better. In this article, I’m going to share with you everything that I learnt whilst travelling and trying to maintain my beard as best as possible. Here are my best beard travel tips!
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Why are beard hairs so thick? [answers from science]
It’s something that a lot of bearded men have wondered at some point. Why are beard hairs so thick? Compared to other hairs on your body beard hair is incredibly thick, coarse and wavy. There have been many attempts at coming up with an answer for this question. Is it to do with evolution? Are there different types of proteins in beard hair? Or is it a case of thicker hair from shaving? By the way is definitely not the last one. In this article we are going to go over all of the reasons why beard hairs are so thick and look at the science behind the thickness of hairs that grow on your body.
Is beard balm good? No…It’s AWESOME!
As you are growing a beard you come across a load of different products that you can use to make your beard look awesome. In the early stages are very beard you probably don’t want to rely too much on beard products and you should just focus on growing your beard and not messing with it too much. However, as your beard gets longer you will come across a time where you will want to use some form of conditioning product. Initially that may be beard oil. In the longer stages using a leave in conditioner or a beard balm is much better for your hair. It stays in contact with your hair for a longer period of time and it will condition and nourish your beard. In this article we are going to go over all of the reasons why beard balm is good and why you should consider adding it to your product purchases.
My beard has split ends – the quick, easy fixes!
Split ends when the ends of your beard are frayed and resemble a split rope. The causes of beard split ends include a dry beard, poorly conditioned beards as well as environmental conditions such as dry heat, UV rays, and wind. You can also create split ends by over-grooming your beard with a brush as well as using a lot of harsh beard treatments such as chemical straightening and heat treatment. The reality for many beard growers is that they will get split ends at some point. This isn’t a fatal problem for your beard but it can cause your beard to look frizzy and particularly scraggly. In this article, we are going to go over the quick and easy fixes if you find that you have a number of split ends and we are also going to talk about the easiest ways to get your beard looking as good as possible!
Why is my beard scraggly? The 5 insider reasons!
There comes a time in every bearded person’s beard growing journey where they look at themselves and they say “well, my beard is looking a little bit scraggly”. A scraggly beard can be caused by a variety of reasons but the good thing is that all of the reasons that a beard looks scraggly are easy to fix. Ultimately, we want to end up with a beard that we are proud of and one that when we look in the mirror we say “that is a good beard”. In this article we are going to go over all of the reasons why your beard looks scraggly and I will point you to all of the resources you need to make your beard look as awesome as possible.
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How to keep beard hairs from sticking out [Ultimate guide]
As your beard gets longer and longer it gets harder to maintain the shape and style of the beard. There are so many reasons why your beard hair can quickly become out of shape on your face and why the individual hairs may not be behaving themselves. Beard hairs can stick out for a variety of reasons and no matter what the reason we can all agree that that is really frustrating and can cause you countless hours of pruning and worrying in the mirror. In this article we are going to go over all of the things you can do about how to keep beard hairs from sticking out of the lines of your beard. You will be pleasantly surprised with how you easy it is to keep your beard in shape!
Do beards make you look old? [What the science says]
When you are thinking about growing a beard there are many questions that pop into your mind. Will a beard make me more attractive? Will beard suit my face and hair growth density? And, the subject of this article: do beards make you look old? Some people actually want to look older whilst other people want to make sure their beard won’t add unnecessary years to their age. In this article we are going to have a look at all of the different ways that a beard can make you look older and younger. And importantly the factors that primarily decide if you will look older when you grow a beard.
Scraggly beard fix – 5 simple options for you!
Every man wants a beautiful beard. Part of making your beard look awesome is about making it look as intentional as possible. Even just a little bit of bad maintenance or care can leave your beard looking scraggly, wiry, dry and otherwise just unkempt. The good news is that it is not the end of the world if your beard ends up looking scraggly. There are plenty of really simple ways that you can make your beard look as intentional and professional as possible. In this article, we are going to go over all of the reasons why your beard may look scraggly and, importantly, exactly what you can do about it.
Do beards grow faster when you sleep? [The science]
Some people find that their beard seems to grow faster at night time. Perhaps you shave in the morning and don’t notice much grow throughout the day but then it the next morning it is bigger and thicker than you thought it could get. It may be that your beard looks bushy in the morning and so you equate that with your beard faster while you are sleeping. But is this the case? Do beard really grow faster when you sleep? In this article we are going to go over everything you need to know about growing a beard and what you can do to make your beard grow faster – sleep or otherwise.
