Beard Grooming Tips: How to Deal with Common Beard Problems

Growing the best beard possible can become an obsession. Whether you're blessed with the raw materials for an epic beard or just want to maintain your current growth, beards come with a unique set of issues to overcome. These beard grooming tips will help you manage skin and facial hair issues and get your best beard ever.

Tangled or Unkempt Beard

Nothing says, "I don't care" like a messy beard. Banish tangles with a solid beard grooming routine that includes regular combing and brushing. A good beard wash keeps debris and odors at bay while caring for the skin underneath. Detangle with a beard comb and style your beard into shape with beard balm and a beard brush. Boar bristles are the best option since they closely resemble the keratin that makes up the structure of our hair. Boar-bristled brush excel at oil distribution for healthier-looking hair.

 Grays

Gray hair can look good, whether on your head or in your beard. But if your graying is premature or you just don't like the look of grays, take charge of those unwanted hairs the natural way. Henna beard dye covers grays without the need for harsh chemicals. And henna doesn't just come in that trademark orange-red, although it's still a great option. Henna can be blended with indigo and other herbs to create all-natural hair and beard colors.

Beard Dandruff

Beard dandruff, also known as beardruff, is the bane of the bearded life. Whether your beardruff is caused by dry skin, stress, or harsh weather, getting rid of it is probably your top priority. Jojoba oil is similar to the sebum our skin produces. Beard balm containing this carrier oil not only helps fight beard dandruff, but it conditions both your beard hair and facial skin. Jojoba oil is also non-irritating to sensitive skin.

Itchy beard

Unfortunately, the beginning stages of beard growth generally come with a bit of itchiness as coarse new hairs emerge. But if you're well beyond that period, beard itch calls for a little help. For those without facial hair, dead skin cells don't get trapped on the face and cause itchiness. Beards trap those cells, causing irritation. Cleanse your beard and the skin beneath it regularly with a high-quality beard wash. Beard wash is designed differently than your regular shampoo. It doesn't contain potentially irritating sulfates that can strip natural oils, and it may contain essential oils to maintain moisture. 

Patchiness 

If you're new to the world of beards, you might be discouraged to find only patchy growth. Give your facial hair a few months before throwing in the towel; it can take a while for your beard to fill in. Experiment with styles, using beard balm or oil to push longer hairs over shorter ones for a fuller look. If you have blonde or light-colored hair, consider dyeing your hair and beard a natural-looking but slightly darker color to make it look fuller. If you're still unhappy with your beard, consider keeping it short for a neater look; experiment with styles till you find one that works. Take a biotin supplement to help thicken hair on your head and in your beard. Biotin helps with growth of existing hair but won't grow hair where there is none.

Whatever your worst beard issues, there are tips and tricks to help you look and feel your best. Find everything you need to care for your beard, hair, and skin from The Henna Guys. Our beard grooming products are plant-based, never tested on animals, and free of parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.