Today, we’re putting two products said to improve beard growth under the spotlight. We’ll be placing them head to head in a battle to figure out which one is better.

Biotin vs. minoxidil for beard growth: which is superior?

Between biotin and minoxidil, it’s hard to say that one of them is completely superior to the other. If we talk about results, though, minoxidil seems to have an edge over biotin when it comes to inducing beard growth. 

Minoxidil is a bit better when it comes to hair growth, but it’s also far more expensive, can cause some side effects, and isn’t as easy to get as biotin.

A lot of research has been put into reaching that conclusion. Stay with us for some minutes to get the fruits of that research.

What Is Biotin?

Biotin is a B complex vitamin (Vitamin B7) that helps the body to produce energy by metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. It also plays a major role in keratin production, which is a protein found in our hair and skin.

The bacteria present in the intestines of human bodies can produce small amounts of biotin every day. Your own body, on the other hand, can’t synthesize biotin and needs more of it than the little amount produced by bacteria.

Can Biotin Help With Beard Growth?

The short answer is, yes it can. However, it’s not some sort of magical pill that will start working whenever you take it. 

A study in 2017 found that using biotin supplements did help in hair growth for people who have hair growth problems. Since most hair loss problems affect the scalp first, the scope of the study wasn’t too focused on beard hair.

Still, this study proved that if you suffer from hair loss diseases like alopecia, for example, biotin will help your hair grow back.

On the other hand, only a limited number of studies were specific enough to see if biotin will affect beard hair growth in a healthy individual.

Other studies found that biotin promoted hair growth in people who previously had a biotin deficiency. 

Now let’s recap and tone down our science class a little bit. 

Biotin does help in forming keratin which is a major protein in our hair and skin. Science proved that it helps in hair growth for people who have certain diseases and also those who have a biotin deficiency.

Science hasn’t proved that biotin can promote beard growth in individuals who are completely healthy and yet, biotin is being sold as a hair growth supplement.

Let’s face it, none of us is 100% sure that our bodies are getting all the required minerals and supplements. If we were always consuming enough biotin, then any extra will be useless and there would be no need to get those supplements. That’s often not the case, though.

Based on how biotin deficiency leads to less hair and how consuming biotin helps with hair loss diseases, we concluded that biotin does indeed help with hair growth. It’s just not a breakthrough.

How to Get Biotin From Food

Supplements seem to be the most straightforward way for many people to get biotin. It’s strange how people often forget that biotin is also found in many foods that we can easily consume daily.

You can find biotin in:

• Eggs
• Beef
• Salmon
• Sweet potato
• Nuts
• Cow’s milk
• Cheese
• Cauliflower
• Spinach

Your body needs around 30 milligrams (mcg) of biotin daily. To give you an idea of how simple that is, a single boiled egg contains 10 mcg of biotin.

If you eat three eggs every day, your body will have its daily dose of biotin. That’s how easy it is.

Other Biotin Sources

Certain circumstances could force you away from getting your needed biotin from foods and supplements. You could be on a long boat trip, you could have no time to cook yourself a healthy meal… The reasons could go on and on!

Fortunately, biotin comes in two products that you’ve probably come across if you’re a beard enthusiast. Argan and Jojoba oils contain enough biotin to support your beard hair with its daily needs.

That’s right, our trusty beard oils always have our back. Many beard balms contain enough biotin to cover your needs as well. So there’s often no trouble getting some biotin at any given time.

Side Effects of Biotin

Biotin is a safe vitamin and having some excess of it in your body isn’t going to harm you in any way. Science is yet to prove some direct side effects of having extra biotin in your body.

The excess biotin, however, starts to cause problems when you need to perform certain lab tests.

The Thyroid hormone test is one of the tests that could yield false results if your body contains high levels of biotin.

Additionally, biotin can interfere with some medications like anticonvulsants. 

If you need to perform certain tests or need to take some medications, it would be always wise to let the physician know that you take biotin supplements.

What Is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil or “Rogaine” is an affordable over-the-counter liquid medicine that you can get from your local pharmacist. 

Biotin works by forming a protein that goes into hair formation. Minoxidil, on the other hand, works a bit differently. 

Time to get scientific again!

The hair starts to form inside your hair follicle by the means of protein-based cells. While biotin helps in the construction of these cells, minoxidil improves the blood circulation that reaches these cells.

Minoxidil’s main contribution here is vasodilatation. It widens the diameter of blood vessels which allows for more blood to go through. More blood going to the hair follicle means more nutrients and minerals. This ultimately means faster and better hair growth.

Can Minoxidil Help With Beard Growth?

We won’t give you a short answer this time because it’s quite relative to how you look at it. Allow us to explain.

Minoxidil does improve the blood supply coming to the hair follicle, which speeds up hair growth. However, this means “faster” not “fuller” hair growth.

Unless your blood supply is severely affected, the hair will still grow out of the follicle eventually, even if it takes a little longer because of bad blood supply.

On the other hand, because of the improved blood supply, the hair will become stronger and stay in its follicle longer. So, we can say that minoxidil is more of a hair maintainer than a hair growth inducer. 

But what does science have to say about all of this?

Just like biotin, there are hardly any studies that target minoxidil’s effect on beard hair growth specifically. In fact, only one study directly tested that.

This study was published in the Journal of Dermatology in 2016 and it tested the effect of minoxidil against a placebo on beard growth.

The results were kind of promising. The group that used minoxidil showed a little improvement over the placebo-controlled group. 

We won’t lie and say that it doesn’t look promising, but we also shouldn’t get ahead of ourselves and base long-term conclusions on a single study.

Another study in 2014 tested minoxidil against placebo but for eyebrow hair growth. The results this time were much more promising. However, eye hair and beard hair are considerably different.

We can still say that the minoxidil vasodilating effect did manage to help with hair growth. Maybe not too much with the beard hair but with good results on the eyebrow hair.

With the information we have now, we can safely say that minoxidil helps hair to grow. The effect on beard hair may not be remarkable but it’s still there.

How to Use Minoxidil

The minoxidil solution you get should contain 3% minoxidil. Any less than that may not give you the results you want.

Provided that you have the correct medicine, all you have to do is apply a small amount of the solution to your beard two times a day. You should do this daily for around 16 weeks.

As a man who started the beard journey a long time ago, you should already know what your beard looks like after 16 weeks. 

Take some before and after photos while trying minoxidil for those 16 weeks. If there are actual results, your eyes should catch them.

Side Effects of Minoxidil

Before getting any deeper into the matter of side effects, you should know that every side effect we’re about to mention is uncommon and hardly happens.

That being said, minoxidil can cause some side effects when applied to your beard hair, these effects are:

• Facial skin redness and/or irritation
• Hair growth in accidental areas like the neck
• Change in the texture or color of hair (rare)

There are a few more side effects that are somewhat more severe, but they are much less likely to happen:

• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Swollen hands and/or feet
• Abnormal weight loss

Biotin Vs Minoxidil: In a Nutshell

Now that we have a good background regarding both biotin and minoxidil. It’s time to place them face to face and see which one of them is superior.

Safety

Biotin doesn’t have serious side effects. It’s mostly just interacting with other medicines and changing the results of some laboratory tests.

On the other hand, although rare, minoxidil has a bigger list of side effects than biotin. So this bout goes to biotin.

Ease of Acquiring

Minoxidil can only be purchased as no food contains it. In fact, minoxidil can harm you if you swallow it in large amounts.

Biotin is safe to ingest and can be found in various types of food in addition to its availability as a supplement.

It’s a bit easier to get biotin to your beard than minoxidil, so this one goes to biotin.

Hair Growth

With the lack of focused studies to give us a scientific evidence-based answer, we’ve turned to the reviews of people who used both products for answers.

Most people reported better results with minoxidil than with biotin. However, the fact that you lose hair again after you stop using minoxidil is quite bothersome to most people.

Price

Because there are countless products based on both biotin and minoxidil, we can’t give you a fixed price as a base for comparison. 

We did notice that minoxidil prices are on a considerably larger margin than biotin, though. Price-wise, biotin wins.

Can You Use Biotin and Minoxidil Together?

It’s generally considered safe to use biotin and minoxidil at the same time. It may hurt your wallet a little, but it won’t negatively affect your beard. 

If you feel that your body is lacking biotin, you could consume some extra biotin from foods or just buy supplements.

If you had to give up one of them, it should be biotin. You can easily acquire biotin from your food every day. 

Additionally, stopping minoxidil after you’ve made some progress presents a good chance of reversing that progress.

FAQs About Biotin

How much biotin should I take for hair growth?

According to people who use biotin supplements, a good daily dose is between 2 – 5 mcg. Along with the biotin you get from food, this should be enough to give you the hair growth effect you seek.

How long does it take biotin to work on hair?

The results may vary according to the type of biotin you consume. Generally, it takes 3 – 4 months for the results to become obvious.

What is the best time to take a biotin supplement?

The best time to take biotin is when your stomach is empty. That’s 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after your last meal. To avoid the hassle, take it right after you wake up with a full glass of water.

Is it okay to take biotin every day?

Biotin supplements are safe up to doses of 300 mg daily. That’s if you take them by mouth. Biotin can also be found in cosmetic products with a percentage as low as 0.6%. Such cosmetic products are also safe for daily use.

Which biotin is best for hair growth?

The HealthKart Biotin 10000 mcg is arguably the best biotin product on the market right now. It’s known to promote hair growth and reduce nail brittleness.

Now that biotin has had its fair share, it’s time to introduce the rival, minoxidil.

FAQs About Minoxidil

Is minoxidil good for hair growth?

Minoxidil stimulates hair growth and slows down balding, especially for people under 40 years old. It should be noted that minoxidil will not cure baldness.

Can minoxidil regrow hair permanently?

Minoxidil will help you grow your hair but most of that hair will be lost when you stop using it. You should continue to use minoxidil if you want the new hair to stay there.

Is minoxidil worth using?

Minoxidil shows good results in 2 out of 3 men which means you have a good chance of seeing results. The results are more noticeable in people under 40 years old who have just started to lose hair recently.

Is it OK to use minoxidil on a wet beard?

It’s not harmful to apply minoxidil on a wet beard but if you want the best possible results, dry your beard completely first then use minoxidil.

Which minoxidil is best for hair growth?

10% Morr Minoxidil is currently one of the best types of minoxidil on the market for hair growth. It’s also advertised to treat hair thinning and reduce dryness.

Final Words

So, biotin vs minoxidil for beard growth: which is superior?

If we only look at the beard hair growth aspect of it, minoxidil will come on top. It just works better in supplying newly grown hairs and keeping the current ones healthy.

It would be an exaggeration to say that minoxidil is “superior,” though. Biotin is not an inferior product and it did yield good results. Those results may not be as good as minoxidil’s results but they’re still worth considering.

So to put this short, biotin has won our general comparison. It’s safer, more available, and cheaper. Minoxidil has won our hair growth battle. It’s marginally better than biotin but better is still better no matter how small it is.

If you’d like to know more about the hair loss condition known as alopecia, check out this article.

There are so many styles, some are extreme, and some are difficult to achieve. At one point, your eyes lie on Charlie Hunnam’s stylish beard. The simplicity of his beard style paired with the possibility of achieving it makes you want that style to be your next one.

That’s exactly why we are here. In this quick guide, we’ll show you how to style your beard like Charlie Hunnam.

Prepare Your Beard

Before stylizing your beard like Charlie, you need to get your beard ready using four simple steps. Here’s how.

1. Clean Your Beard

Styling or simply trimming an unwashed beard can make your life a lot harder. You may have noticed how barbers often clean your facial hair thoroughly before beginning their careful trimming. A clean beard is much easier to style.

The easiest and most effective way to clean your beard is by using beard shampoo. It’s not recommended to use normal hair shampoos as they can harm your beard skin.

The strong soaps inside hair shampoos are designed to deal with oily hair scalp. Hair products, in general, shouldn’t be used on your beard as they will cause dryness and beardruff.

You should choose an appropriate beard shampoo and wash your beard properly with it. Make sure that the shampoo reaches all your beard hair and that the water you use is warm.

Water that’s too hot will hurt your beard skin, and water that’s too cold will tighten the skin pores. Once you’re done, use a towel to dry your beard from the water. 

2. Condition It

Stylizing a beard is already a difficult process. Any mistake may force you to choose a different style or shave your beard entirely if your hand shakes too much. That’s why you should soften your beard to make your job a little easier.

Water and shampoo alone aren’t enough to give your beard hair the maximum softness. For that, you’ll need a reliable beard conditioner. 

Place an amount equivalent to two peas of conditioner on your palm and spread it lightly over both hands. Apply the conditioner to your beard while making sure it reaches all of it. That includes your mustache too.

Don’t use too much conditioner or your hair might get too soft or too “moist” to stylize. You’ll then need to wait a few minutes while your beard hair takes in the conditioner.

During those few minutes, wash your hands with soap and water to get rid of the slippery palms. You don’t want your stylizing tools to slide on your palm and…well…it’s best not to go there.

When you’re done, use a towel to dry out the excess conditioner from your beard and mustache hair.

3. Then Oil It

It’s hard to talk about getting your beard ready for stylizing without mentioning a fan favorite; beard oil.

Beard oils provide nourishment to your beard skin and smoothen your beard hair even further. Generally, you can use any beard oil you trust, but we recommend argan oil, jojoba oil, and almond oil.

Just like the conditioner, put two drops on your palm and rub your palms together a few times. Then take your hands to your beard and thoroughly rub it with the oil. Once again, don’t forget your mustache!

You don’t need to use a towel on your beard at this point. The oil should stay on your hair for a while.

4. And Finalize by Brushing It

By now you should have a shiny, smooth, but quite a messy beard. Use a beard comb to brush your beard hair and align it in one direction. Your beard should always be brushed towards your chin.

Don’t brush too hard or you might irritate your beard skin.

Instead, take your time gently brushing the hair. Don’t be afraid to use your hands to help you align your beard hair toward your chin. They should be fairly clean at this point.

Styling Like Charlie Hunnam

Now that your beard is smooth, clean, and ready, it’s time to get down to business. Here’s how to style your beard like Charlie Hunnam.

Step 1: Trimming the Side Beard

Pick up your trusty trimmer and have it set to six millimeters using the length control tool. Charlie’s side beard is often a little lighter than his chin beard. However, it’s not excessively short, so don’t do any less than six millimeters.

This could be a little difficult if you have a thick beard. Your trimmer needs to be able to handle such a beard. Here are eight good trimmers that can do just that.

Once your trimmer is set to six millimeters, start trimming your side beard until it all reaches the same length. Be careful not to get too close to your mustache and chin beard. This should be a fairly easy step.

Step 2: Making the Sidelines

Now for a (not so easy) step. You’ll need some careful handling of your trimmer to get those sidelines even.

Take off the length control from your trimmer and start to even out the top of your side beard. To avoid removing more hair than you need, the direction of your trimming should always be upward.

This will ensure that even if you move your hand too much, the cutting edge of the trimmer will be directed away from your beard.

If you have your mustache and beard connected, don’t include that connection in your trimming. Charlie’s beard is well connected to his mustache.

In fact, there are various guides on just how to connect your mustache and beard together. If you already have it naturally, do yourself a favor and keep it.

Note: If you feel that you have good control over razors and prefer them for fine trimming, you could replace every fine machine trimming in this guide with razor trimming.

Step 3: Trimming the Hair Under the Lip

In the previous step, we mentioned that you shouldn’t include the connection between your beard and mustache in your trimming.

At this point, you should have even sidelines but the continuation of these sidelines beyond the untrimmed mustache are yet to be trimmed. You should use a narrow trimmer or a razor to even those continuations.

Charlie Hunnam’s chin hair reaches up to his lower lip but narrows down along the way. There are two hairless patches forming a U shape on both sides of that climbing chin hair.

Use your narrow trimmer in this area to make those U-shaped hairless areas. It would be very helpful to keep a picture of Charlie’s beard right next to your mirror so you can make those hairless patches exactly as he does.

Step 4: Trimming the Mustache

Wait for a second, we mentioned twice that we shouldn’t include the mustache in our trimming. Now we’re trimming it? What’s going on?

The point of not including the mustache in our trimming is that we need it trimmed down to three millimeters, not six as we did in the side beards.

You may ask: Why the hassle then? I could have just included my mustache in my six-millimeter trim and then trimmed it again to three.

It’s true. You could do that. However, it’s much easier for a three-millimeter trimmer to grab your full-sized hair rather than a six-millimeter hair. Your trimming will be faster, easier, and better looking.

With that out of the way, you should trim your mustache down to three millimeters. Do your best not to touch your side beard with the three-millimeter trimmer. Hunnam’s mustache is often lighter than his side beard and that’s what you should try to achieve.

Step 5: Straightening the Mustache

Charlie’s mustache is often straightened, evened out, and sharp looking. You could get away with skipping this step if you like thick mustaches. But we recommend doing it to get closer to Charlie’s style as much as you can.

Grab that narrow trimmer again and even your mustache hair as much as you can.

Your mustache shouldn’t have hairs that are protruding down to your lips, so do your best to trim those without narrowing your mustache.

Step 6: Trimming the Chin Beard

This step is the most important one. It will take the longest time and it will be the one that decides the most out of your final look. So, take a deep breath and get ready.

Charlie sometimes forms his chin beard into a pointy V-shape or a round U-shape. Whichever style of those you prefer, you should have a photo of it right next to your mirror.

Before you pick up your trimmer, comb down your chin hair to straighten those hairs and expose any uneven heights between them.

Now take your trimmer and start by evening the height of your chin beard. Once you finish the evening, you may like the result or you may need to shorten your beard even more.

Whichever your decision is, don’t do anything before you pick up that comb one more time and brush your beard hair down again.

Some uneven lengths in your chin beard will appear again, proceed to even them one more time.

Now it would be up to you to keep that length or trim it down a bit more. If you choose to trim further, keep combing in between the trims to catch any uneven lengths between hairs. 

It’s recommended to keep alternating between the sides of your chin beard as you trim them. Don’t just take a trimming sweep from left to right.

Instead, trim some hair from under your chin, then some from the right side of your chin…and so on. The point of doing this is to reduce the possibility of over-trimming and minimize the effect of any mistake you might make while trimming.

Step 7: Trimming the Chin Line

The chin line is the downward extension of the beard that goes toward the neck and it often goes unnoticed by most people. Especially when they’re shaving at home.

The sharp trimming that was done on the mustache and side beard should also be done to that chin line.

Take a photo before trimming your chin line and another one after it. You’d be surprised by the difference.

There’s no specific style you should follow while trimming the chin line, simply make sure that there’s an even line throughout the chin line and you’re pretty much done.

Step 8: Dyeing Your beard (Optional)

This is an optional step since Charlie is blond and many people who want his beard style aren’t. If you do want to go the extra mile and dye your beard, you may go ahead with that. Just don’t pick Charlie’s exact beard color if your natural hair is too dark.

As a general rule, the beard color you should choose should be close to the medium shade of your scalp hair.

Any lighter than that would cause an obvious difference between your hair and beard colors. It may look unpleasant to most people.

If you’re committed to dyeing your beard, make sure that your beard is clean and dry before applying the dye.

Apply the dye to your beard using the recommended applicator, then wait for the dye to settle according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once you get the results you need, wash your beard and you’re done!

Growing a Beard Like Charlie Hunnam

We now know how to style a beard like Charlie Hunnam. However, for those of you fine gentlemen who are still at the beginning of your bearded journey, you’ll first need to grow a healthy beard. Here’s how.

Eat Healthily

You’ll never see a gentleman with a fine beard who’s not keeping an eye on what he eats. The beard on your hair needs various nutrients to grow.

Getting a balanced diet with low fats and oils is essential to help your beard grow healthily.

Drink Enough Water

The skin of the human body is 64% water. Almost two-thirds of the environment where your beard hair grows is made of water.

If you compromise the water intake of your body, you run the risk of having various physical issues. Growing a healthy beard is one of them.

Keep Your Beard Moisturized

Beard oils, balms, and butter are all helpful products to keep your beard moisturized and healthy. 

If you don’t moisturize your beard enough, you may end up with a dry beard, a scaly one, or some dandruff.

That can severely compromise your skin’s ability to grow a healthy beard.

Exercise Regularly

Regular exercise isn’t just for your muscles. It’s for your blood circulation and hormonal secretion. 

Hair in the human body is controlled to a great extent by the testosterone hormone. That hormone is present in larger amounts in males which is why they have more hair.

Exercising increases the amount of testosterone hormone in the body which improves your chances of getting better hair.

Sleep Well

We just talked about how exercise increases the secretion of testosterone but guess what, the amount of that hormone isn’t the only thing that matters.

The regulation of its secretion is also as important. That hormone provides its maximum effect when it’s being secreted in normal circulation. And that should be done during your sleep time anywhere between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

That’s why we said sleep “well” not sleep “enough”. You could have more than your fair share of sleep but at the wrong time of day which messes up your hormonal secretion cycle.

Sleep well…at the right time.

Give It Enough Time

Don’t give up on growing your beard unless you’ve waited long enough. You need to be aware that during some of that waiting period, your beard will look fuzzy and feel uncomfortable.

Be patient and let your beard grow. Gaining a good beard was never an easy thing. Otherwise, there won’t be websites and blogs dedicated just to it.

Let’s Wrap It Up

So, how to style your beard like Charlie Hunnam?

Start by getting a full healthy beard. Eat well, exercise, drink enough water and sleep well. Once you get to a beard size you can stylize, condition it and prepare it for trimming. 

The stylizing itself is a few steps. Just shorten some areas and trim the others to make the hair look even. Follow the guide carefully and you’ll end up with Charlie Hunnam’s beard in less than an hour. 

Fancy another celebrity beard? Check out this article to see how to grow a beard like James Harden.

Nowadays, beard jewelry is used solely to make your beard more distinctive. Using such jewelry is a straightforward but not easy task. Your beard needs to have certain requirements first, and the jewelry you add should be in harmony with each other.

That being said, let’s go ahead and ask the question, how to use beard jewelry tastefully?

Using beard jewelry tastefully requires the correct handling of beard beads, charms, and hooked accessories to make your beard look more attractive. Beard jewelry should add some taste to your beard without applying any sort of stress to it.

In this quick guide, we’ll learn how to do just that but first, we should know what your beard should look like before considering beard jewelry.

Beard Requirements for Jewelry

First and foremost, you need to have a relatively long beard. Coarse and thick beards are great-looking and all, but they won’t hold jewelry if they lack the required length.

Your beard should be at least four inches long before you could think of adding jewelry to it.

That length shouldn’t be all-around your beard. If you managed to gain four inches of beard hair in the chin area alone, you could still use some jewelry there without issues.

Additionally, your beard should be healthy. Beards suffering from patchy areas, irritated skin, and beardruff are bad candidates for beard jewelry. You’ll need to treat the underlying conditions first then think about adding jewelry.

Beard Beads

Let’s get to know what beard beads are and how you could use them.

What Are Beard Beads?

Beard beads (also known as beard rings) are the bread and butter of beard jewelry. They go back to ancient times. Dwarves and Vikings used to add large numbers of scary-looking beads to terrify their enemies.

Today, you won’t use them as excessively as the Vikings used to. You’ll be using them just enough to make your beard stand out in the crowd.

How to Apply Beard Beads Tastefully

To apply beard beads, you’ll need three things: a beading tool, some hair elastics, and a pack of beads.

Grab a tuft of your beard without applying too much tension, then place the hair elastic around it. The location of your hair elastic is the future location of your bead, so keep that in mind.

You’d then want to grab the beading tool and thread a bead through it all the way to the end.

Use the beading tool to place the bead over the hair elastic to hide it. At this point, you’d have the bead in the desired place but your beading tool will still be tucked under it. Hold the bead in place with one hand, then gently grab the beading tool with the other.

Once the beading tool is out, check that the bead itself is secured in place and that it’s covering the hair elastic entirely.

Tips and Tricks

Your hair elastics need to be of good quality. Settling for rubber bands or similar products will pull your beard hair and apply a lot of pressure on the beard skin.

The bead will still fit in place but your hair strands will be in constant tension. This will damage your beard and the underlying skin over time.

If your beard is thick and can hold the bead on its own, then the hair elastics are optional for you. These elastics are mainly for soft beards that tend to drop the beads occasionally.

The amount of hair you grab in that hair tuft is very important. Grabbing too little hair will cause the bead to slide off the tuft.

On the other hand, too much hair will be too thick for the bead to go through. In that case, the bead shouldn’t be forced to go around the hair tuft. If you force it enough, you will still succeed in placing the bead but you’d be applying a huge tension on your hair.

Ideally, the bead should go in effortlessly. Grabbing the beading tool out shouldn’t feel like a tough grind as well.

The first bead you place is often the most important one. The amount of hair you grab in your initial tuft should be the same amount you grab for other tufts. So that starting tuft needs to look and feel good.

Getting Stylish

Once you get used to the procedure, you may place more than one bead in one go using your beading tool. This is when things get interesting.

Instead of having one bead per hair tuft, you could have multiple beads in a row. Depending on how long your beard is, you could experiment in front of a mirror to see how many beads per tuft you can place while still looking good.

If you have a thick full beard, you could have numerous beads and still look great. On the other hand, If your beard is long under the chin area only, you should settle for fewer beads or it would look excessive.

Now that we understand the basic stylizing of using beads, it’s time to kick things up a notch.

Beard Charms (Anchors)

Here’s what you should know about beard charms.

What Are Beard Charms?

Beard charms are pieces of jewelry designed specifically to be placed on beards. They’re unique and they never fail to make you stand out in the crowd. 

These pieces can’t be used in anything else other than being placed or “submerged” in coarse hair. Inside their box, they look like a ring but without the circle that goes around your finger. Instead, they have patterns of repeated triangles.

Those patterns allow them to tug or latch into your beard when they are placed correctly.

How to Use Beard Charms Tastefully

To use this elegant piece, grab the charm and place the triangular pattern to face your beard. Submerge that triangular pattern in your beard hair, then rotate it a few times until it feels secure in place.

If you intend to do some activities where you’d run, jump, or excessively move, the charms should be taken off your beard beforehand. They may hold themselves in place but they won’t stay there with excessive shaking.

Tips and Tricks

Beard charms aren’t for heavy-duty usage. They’re decorative, made of expensive materials like gold and diamond, and should be checked every once in a while to make sure that they’re still in place.

Your beard needs to be at least four inches long for these pieces to tuck in securely. The nature of your beard hair has some control over the situation as well. If your beard hair is thin and too smooth, these pieces might fall quite often.

Getting Stylish

Since beard charms are expensive, we recommend using one piece at a time. If money is no problem for you, you can use more but you shouldn’t just haphazardly place them.

Two pieces on top of each other or three pieces on the same horizontal line seem to be the most stylish patterns we could find.

Hooked Snakes

Hooked snakes are unique pieces of jewelry that you won’t often see around.

What Are Hooked Snakes?

Hooked snakes, serpents, or loops are custom-made pieces of beard jewelry. They’re generally not as expensive as beard anchors because they’re made of copper or aluminum.

However, we guarantee you that they will turn some heads around. They tug to your hair as if your beard is wearing a necklace.

How to Use Hooked Snakes Tastefully

By now, we know that beard beads require a simple hair tuft to be placed, while beard charms require nothing but a minimum beard length.

Hooked snakes, on the other hand, need a beard braid before you can put them on.

1. Forming a Beard Braid

To make a beard braid, you’ll need three tufts of beard hair. Grab each tuft and keep twisting it until it becomes thin and firm but without straining your hair roots.

Do you remember those hair elastics that you used in beard beads? Bring those over and place them at the end of the tufts to keep them twisted.

Ideally, you should end up with three twisted beard tufts, each held stable at the end using a hair elastic.

At this point, you’ll need to wrap these tufts around each other to form a beard braid. This beard braid should be held at the end using a beard bead or an elastic.

Watching a braid making tutorial will help you visualize those steps better.

2. Adding the Hooked Snake

Now that your beard braid is ready, it’s time to add the main piece. 

The hooked snake could come with one of two designs. If there is no space at all throughout the snake rotation, then you should just place it normally over your beard as if you’re placing a bead.

If you’re using a snake that has multiple spaces in it, you’ll need to continuously rotate the snake around your beard braid until it fits.

This is one of the rare occasions when we say it’s easier done than said, so how about we just show you?

Tips and Tricks

Using beard oil or beard butter can go a long way in facilitating the insertion of hooked snakes. A lot of friction can occur as you place that hooked snake. This may tense, tear, and generally harm your beard.

Using oils, balms, or butter will give your beard a much softer consistency. It will be easier for you to make the braids, hold them with elastics, and add the hooked snake.

Getting Stylish

We found out that it’s best to use only one hooked beard snake under your chin. It looks stylish, unique, and won’t apply any tension to your beard.

You can use more if you like but we don’t recommend adding more than two of these snakes at a time. One on each side should be more than enough.

Using more than two will cause a lot of tension on your beard and it will look excessive.

Beard Styling With Jewelry

Now that we know the basic beard jewelry, we need a demonstration. Let’s have a look at the Dwarven beard style as an example.

Making a Dwarven beard could be a little tricky. You might need someone to help you the first few times you apply it.

1. Preparation

You’re going to need a beard straightener to soften your beard. You can control your beard, braid it, and style it much easier if you use a straightener before you start. 

To make things even easier for yourself, you might want to use some beard balm after straightening for good measure.

2. Start With Two Beads

Once your beard is ready, you’ll need to apply two beads on both sides of your beard.

Grab a hair tuft on either side and twist it as much as you can without straining your beard hair. You’d then use a beading tool to apply one bead on that tuft.

Do the same for the other side of your beard while leaving sufficient hair under your chin for later stylizing.

3. Braid Your Chin Beard

Now it’s time to style the hair under your chin. This is when you might need some help at first because braiding could be a little difficult. You’ll eventually get used to it, though.

Remember the braiding tutorial we showed you? You should apply it here to the beard hair under your chin. Once you make that braid, place a bead or an elastic at its end to keep it from being undone.

4. Braid Your Two Tufts

At this point, you’d have two hair tufts on each side and one braid under your chin. You will need to braid both of those tufts to end up with three braids.

If you have someone to help you, they can hold the first braid after you make it while you braid the other tuft. If you are on your own, you could place a hair elastic at the end of the braid after you make it to keep it secure.

5. Join the Braids Together

You’ll need to join the three braided tufts together at their ends and hold them using a hair elastic or a large bead. That’s pretty much it, you now have a Dwarven beard style with some braids.

You might also throw in a hooked snake in the middle braid if your beard is long enough. It suits the taste of some people.

Now that you’ve read it, how about you also watch it to see for yourself?

FAQS

Are beard beads cool?

Beard beads are optional accessories that can look fantastic if styled correctly. The trick is using just enough to give your beard a fancy appearance. Using too many will be more messy than good-looking.

How long does a beard need to be before applying beads?

Your beard needs to be at least four inches long to comfortably place a good-looking bead. These four inches are especially helpful if you intend to braid your beard.

Does braiding your beard damage it?

As long as your beard handling is strain-free, braiding your beard is perfectly fine. It won’t damage your beard in any way. If you find it difficult to handle your beard without straining it, just use a beard balm to soften it and make it easier to handle.

How do beard beads stay on?

Beard beads stay locked in place by the means of friction. The amount of hair you gather in the tuft should be slightly more than the bead’s diameter. Using a hair elastic also helps in holding that bead in place, especially for thin hairs.

What size beard bead do I need?

The general bead size is five millimeters. This size should fit most beards when used correctly. If your beard hair is too thin, you could use smaller sizes like three millimeters. Just make sure that the bead is not gripping your hair too much to avoid damaging it.

Final Conclusion

So, how to use beard jewelry tastefully? It’s simple. Have a beard that’s at least four inches long, add your desired pieces of jewelry using the methods we explained, and voila!

Make sure to take off your jewelry whenever you need to wash your beard. The jewelry itself won’t be harmed by water, but your beard will need that occasional grooming you provide it with. 

If you weren’t lucky enough to have a beard and are thinking of transplants, check out this article to know the cost of beard transplants.

The days go on, and you notice how annoying it is to eat with that large thick mustache. The food keeps getting stuck in it, and cleaning it gets more tedious. 

So what’s the deal? Should you shave it off again and go back to how you were eating before? Or should you adapt? Is there even a way to adapt? How to eat with a mustache?

Eating with a mustache requires some modification to your table manners. You’ll need to adjust how you place the food in your mouth, the amount of food you eat per bite, and your eating speed. You should also have some paper towels ready should accidents happen.

This short paragraph somewhat answers but if you really want to make your eating easier with a mustache, then stick around for the details.

1. Eat With an Angle

Most people eat by simply bringing the spoon or the food directly to their mouths. Then, they just bite on the food or the spoon, and that’s pretty much it.

For a gentleman with a mustache, especially if the mustache is large enough to cover the mouth, this is a recipe for disaster.

If you attempt to eat your food normally, as if you don’t have a mustache, your mustache hair will get trapped between your food and your upper lip. This is because you’re essentially dipping your mustache in whatever you’re eating.

This is even more frustrating if you like to connect your mustache to your beard. 

It might seem funny to other people, but mustache owners know how much of a nightmare that is. Not only will you struggle to clean your mustache, but you’ll also have to do it after every bite, which gets frustrating over time.

Eating with an angle is one trick to avoid or reduce this issue from happening.

When you bring up food to your mouth, tilt your head back slightly. Don’t bring the food directly to your mouth. Instead, approach from a downward angle to try and reduce contact with your mustache as much as possible.

Tiling your head backward and bringing food with a downward angle is like your number one rule while eating with a mustache. It can be a pain initially, but you’ll get used to it with time.

2. Get Your Facial Hair Ready to Eat

Before enjoying that delicious meal, use your clean hands to get those loose hair away from your lips as much as possible. 

Gently push away your mustache hair from your lips and ensure that no individual strands are hanging around.

Do the same for your beard hair and your lower lips. This clears the facial hair obstructions around your mouth to some extent. This could go a long way with the other tips on our list.

3. Wrap Your Beard

If your beard is large enough to interfere with the “eating with an angle” technique, you’ll be stuck between trying not to touch your mustache or your beard with food.

Wrap your beard using a beard wrap or tie it with a tie. This will give you a lot more room to approach your mouth from that much-needed downside angle. 

If you don’t have any way to wrap your beard or get it out of the way, you could tuck it inside your collar as a last resort. It’s not the ideal situation, but it will save your beard and mustache from turning into a food crumb pool.

4. Open Your Mouth a Little Bigger

For those of you fine gentlemen with mustaches large enough to cover most or all of your mouths, you’ll have to compensate for that.

Tilting your head backward and eating at an angle may not be enough if your mustache is too large. You’ll need a larger than average mouth opening to keep your mustache away from the food as much as possible.

Don’t worry about looking strange. Your mustache will cover most of your mouth anyway, and to surrounding people, you’ll look like you’re opening your mouth usually.

Keep in mind that we said open a “little” bigger. Don’t fully open your mouth because it will look off even if your mustache covers some of it.

You are your own gauge when it comes to how big you should open. Practice eating in front of a mirror to find that sweet spot between opening enough and looking normal.

5. Take It Slow

No matter how you try to change it, you simply can’t eat at normal speed if you have a mustache.

Eating slowly and carefully is the key to keeping your mustache food-free. Accidents will occasionally happen, but you can significantly reduce their instances by taking your time eating.

You’ve already spent months growing that mustache and trimming it to perfection. It only makes sense that you be gentle with it as you eat. 

6. Cut Food Into Smaller Portions

The bread and butter of keeping your mustache clean while eating is cutting food into smaller bites. This should be like your golden rule, and even your beard will thank you for it.

The days of tackling that juicy burger head-on are over. You’re a member of the beard gang now, and keeping your facial hair neat should be your top priority.

Whether you’re in public or at home, develop the habit of cutting your food into small pieces enough to fit into that opening you practiced in front of the mirror.

This will extend your mealtime by a few minutes, and we won’t deny that. However, it will save you the time and hassle of having to clean your beard and mustache.

You may give yourself a break by eating any way you like when you’re at home. One does crave taking direct bites of food sometimes. You should take your time afterward to clean your mustache thoroughly.

That being said, we still don’t recommend doing that. You may get used to the habit of clearing food crumbs out of your mustache and beard. The smell, on the other hand, is something that could linger around a lot longer.

Trust us; you don’t want your hard-earned mustache and beard to end up smelling like your dinner.

7. Use Smaller Utensils

This might be a small piece of information, but you’d be surprised how easier it would be to maintain a clean mustache if you ditch larger utensils.

We’re not talking about plates and similar utensils; we’re talking about spoons, forks, or any utensil that carries the food into your mouth.

Using smaller utensils means having smaller amounts of food going to your mouth and less risk of rinsing your beard in it. You’ll also open your mouth less and have much better control over what comes into your mouth.

8. Don’t Fill Up Your Spoons

We know the temptation of wanting to have a mouthful of that tasty food. We also know how much effort you exerted to get that mustache up and going.

Keep your spoons half-filled before they go into your mouth. While eating, your hands may shake, someone might hit your arm, or anything could happen to move that spoon in a wrong moment.

Having a half-full spoon gives you a lot of room to compensate if the food decides to jump out of your spoon for whatever reason. 

This is especially helpful when consuming liquid foods like chowder and soup, for example. If these fall on your beard, they may accumulate bacteria, irritate the skin, and cause a rash. Having a rash under your beard is a hassle you don’t want to deal with often. 

Remember, no matter how good that food is, you’ll end up consuming it in minutes. It’s not worth ruining months of mustache-growing effort for it.

9. Mind the Liquid Foods

Approaching your large mustache with a spoon of liquid food is a risk for every mustache owner. The way that soup runs on the spoon back and forth as it pleases poses a risk of soaking your mustache at any time.

Liquid foods are harder to clean, and their smell will linger much longer if they come in contact with your mustache.

When a man with no mustache eats soup, he would place the spoon in his mouth and close his lips, then grab out the spoon. As a man with a mustache, doing that will soak your mustache in your soup.

Avoiding this can be really simple, but you’ll need some time to get used to it. When you place the spoon in your mouth, rotate it 180 degrees to spill the soup into your mouth.

Then, and only then, you should close your lips on the spoon and pull it out in a downward motion.

10. Use The Nimble Fingers

This may not be good-looking while eating in public, so we recommend doing it while in the comfort of your home.

Using your fingers to hold those small pieces and placing them in your mouth is more helpful than you think. You’d be surprised about the difference in control you get between eating food with utensils and with your fingers.

If you use your fingers, you get that “right” sensation as you place the food in your mouth. The index finger will push your mustache away from the upper lip while the thumb helps you gauge your opening.

Not all foods and situations are suitable for eating with fingers. Nevertheless, it’s a helpful tip that can save you a lot of hassle whenever you can actually apply it.

11. Napkins and Paper Towels

We didn’t want to put this at the beginning of our list since it may seem obvious or even annoying to some people.

However, it’s hard to omit the importance of napkins and paper towels. If you’re a man with a full mustache and beard, napkins and paper towels should be there for every meal.

This might seem like an exaggeration to some people, but if you can’t find napkins or paper towels before a bothersome meal, don’t eat that meal. You’ll spend a long time trying to clean your mustache afterward if you do.

Additionally, wiping your mustache should be done after every single bite you take. Practice eating in front of the mirror. You’ll get some sense of the areas of your mustache that catch the most food.

Keep in mind that no matter how careful you are to prevent food from touching your mustache, it could still happen. It’s not about if it happens; it’s about when it happens, and that’s when paper towels come to play.

You won’t feel it if your mustache catches some food, and you don’t have to visibly see food on your mustache to clean it. Train yourself to wipe quickly and efficiently after every bite. There might be food remnants on your mustache that are too small to see, so just wipe every time.

12. Use Mustache Wax

Mustache wax or its alternatives are a great idea to help yourself eat with a little less mess on your mustache.

Whether it’s on your beard or mustache, using the appropriate wax will straighten the hair strands and prevent them from getting loose.

This is especially helpful in preventing those loose mustache hairs from getting stuck in your mouth.

When a mustache hair strand is waxed, it has a much less tendency to move around. Your mustache will effectively act as one “predictable” unit. That predictable unit stays in place and is less likely to send down some loose hairs to dip in your food.

You can also wax your beard to keep it from getting in the way as much as you can. Don’t be afraid to use beard wax every day. It’s safe and won’t harm your beard.

13. The Triangle Is Your Friend

Toast bread or any similar foods should be cut down into a triangular shape. That triangle in bread products will be your dear friend for as long as you have a thick mustache.

When you bite into that triangle, go to one of the edges. Then keep alternating between every edge you have until you have a small piece that you can fit in your mouth without being obstructed by your mustache.

Forming that triangle doesn’t have to be always done with cutting. You could simply fold your toast or pizza into a triangle shape and, again, go for the edges.

14. Bite With Your Teeth, Not With Your Lips

With the exception of liquid foods, you should train yourself to bite with your teeth as much as possible. Hear us out.

Anyone will bite food with their teeth anyway. The thing is, we subconsciously close our lips right after we bite with our teeth. As a gentleman with a mustache, that’s what you should train yourself not to do.

Closing your lips right after you bite into the food will, again, lead to trapping your mustache. Instead, tightly bite on the food with your teeth, then use your tongue to pull the food into your mouth.

Only when you’re absolutely sure that your food is safe and secure in your mouth should you bring your lips together to chew.

15. Be Smart With the Sauces

If you’re a sauce lover, you need to be extra careful with your mustache. Let’s say that you want to enjoy a big tasty hot dog.

The amount of ketchup and other sauces on sandwiches like hotdogs could be a nightmare for mustache havers. Luckily, there’s an easy fix for that.

While preparing your sandwiches, place your sauces before you place your hotdogs. That way, the sauces will be trapped underneath the hotdog and won’t splatter that much on your mustache.

16. Always Have a Comb

So, you’re enjoying that tasty but messy meal. Your hands and fingers are fully invested; you’re being as careful and focused as possible not to get anything on your mustache.

Everything is going great, but as you have some final bites, a funny friend moves your hand, and the food goes straight to your mustache.

Your hands are greasy, and so are everyone else’s. The food is starting to sink into your mustache, and the paper towel would only push it even deeper. What should you do? Comb it out immediately.

It doesn’t matter if you get the comb itself a little dirty; you can always clean it later without problems. The main concern at that moment is to comb out the food as fast as possible. The more it lingers around, the harder it will be to take out, and it may stain your mustache and leave a smell.

Walking around with a comb shouldn’t be an abnormal thing for men who live by the beard and mustache lifestyle. When you sit down at the meal table, take out that comb and have it ready to save your mustache whenever needed.

Final Conclusion

You’ve made it till the end. Well done. It shows your dedication to keeping your hard-earned mustache and your willingness to adapt your eating lifestyle around that!

Remember, eat slowly, carefully, and use smaller portions and utensils. Avoid biting into sandwiches as much as you can, and always keep paper towels and combs for emergencies.

If you want to furtherly take care of your mustache using oils, check out this article.

In most cases, an unruly beard could be a sign of unkempt hair. With a nourishing beard care routine, the pesky flyaways could be easily managed. A healthy grooming routine would involve cleansing, hydrating, and trimming the beard regularly.

Finding the right routine and care methods can go a long way to perfecting your beard style. Stick around to know why your beard has flyaways and how you can deal with them properly.

How To Keep Beard Hairs From Sticking Out

After understanding why your beard hairs might be sticking out, it’s time to know how to get rid of them for good. You can follow our easy step-by-step guide for a flyaway-free beard.

Step #1: Find the Right Products

The first step to tackling beard hairs sticking out is getting the right products and grooming tools. When it comes to beard products, you want to look for ones that promote moisturizing effects, such as conditioners and low-sulfate shampoos.

Use Beard Shampoo

Specialized beard shampoos are better to use than a standard soap bar. The latter will wash away all the natural essential oils that your skin produces to moisturize your beard. This, in turn, will make your beard hairs more prone to sticking out.

If that’s the case then why not just use normal hair shampoo? Well, beard shampoo is milder and will cleanse your beard of any build-up from sweat or excess sebum without being too stripping.

Use Beard Conditioner

After using the beard shampoo, you should then use a conditioner to saturate your beard with moisturizing agents. It can also ease the detangling process without pulling out too much hair.

You don’t necessarily need to apply a whole lot of beard conditioner or else you’ll risk causing too much buildup. That being said, a moisturized beard is a well-kempt beard free from flyaways.

Use an Exfoliator

An exfoliating cleanser could also be a much-needed addition to your cleansing routine. The beads inside the exfoliator will help rub off all the dead skin underneath the beard.

It’ll also unclog your pores and make you feel fresh after scrubbing off that extra layer. Additionally, exfoliating allows your beard hairs to grow more uniformly.

Use Beard Oil

Another vital product that you can’t miss is beard oil. It’s a must-have product to keep the moisture, from the conditioner, locked inside your beard cuticles.

Applying beard oil daily can also keep your beard hairs in place. This sort of routine will help maintain a healthy beard in the long run

If you’re looking for faster results you could consider beard products that will provide hold like beard balm, jelly, butter, pomade, or wax. Unsure of which to pick? Check out each of their benefits below.

Beard Balm

Beard balm and beard oil have lots of similarities when it comes to their nourishing benefits. The balm products contain oil, kinds of butter, and beeswax.

The main properties encourage a strong hold, while also protecting the beard hairs’ shaft from any harsh elements like the sun.

Beard Jelly

Looking for all the benefits of beard oil without the greasiness? Well, look no further. Beard jelly has been specially formulated to provide you with the same strengthening benefits as beard oil without most of the stickiness.

The best part is that its hold effects are longer lasting than your average beard oil. It can keep the beard tamed for up to eight hours.

Beard Butter

You might be thinking, what’s the difference between beard butter and beard balm? It’s simply the portion of ingredients. Beard balm carries more beeswax, making it a much better option for maintaining hold.

On the other hand, beard butter will hydrate and provide a deep conditioning treatment to your beard. It’s a suitable option if you’re dealing with dryness.

Another difference is that the balm’s consistency is more viscous, while the butter is creamier and lighter.

Beard Pomade

Pomades are an exceptional solution to taming your beard’s flyaways. Its texture is similar to petroleum jelly. The product can be both oil or water-based.

Beard pomade is one of the best options on the list when it comes to longevity. It can last you until the next wash. We advise you to be light-handed with it because it can form a hard cast.

Beard Wax

Similar to beard pomade, beard wax is perfect for keeping stray beard hairs in check. You’ll barely need to retouch on the wax, because of how long-lasting it is.

You can apply it three times per week or more depending on how long your beard is. On top of that, beard wax will add shine and luster to your facial hair.

Step #2: Allow Your Beard to Grow

After a fresh cut, your beard hairs might stick out from being too short. Letting these short hairs grow for a bit can keep them more tamed.

The longer the facial hair, the more likely it’ll lie flat. It might be time to give your beard a break from trimming.

Over-trimming can damage the skin underneath the beard. It might promote ingrown hairs, which is the last thing you want if you’re trying to grow out your beard.

You can go easy with the trimmer for a couple of weeks. That way, you’ll give the short hairs time to grow.

Step #3: Switch to Scissors

If the beard flyaways are ruining your look, you can just cut them off with a pair of scissors. Think of yourself as a gardener shearing away to create the perfect grass sculpture.

The scissors will provide you with sharper and more precise cuts, unlike a trimmer which might give you a choppy cut instead. Trimmers are made to cut large portions of beard hair, so trying to use them to snip off the flyaways might result in an unwanted patchy mess.

When getting the scissors, you want to make sure they’re short and sharp. It’ll help get into smaller areas and perfect your cut, respectively. If you’re new to using scissors, then here’s how you can use them in three simple steps.

• Comb your beard hair upwards to spread it out.
• Comb the beard back into its original place.
• Carefully trim off the hairs that stick out.

Step #4: Comb and Brush Your Beard

Most beards aren’t exactly straight. This might make it more difficult for your skin’s natural oils to reach all the way to the hairs’ ends.

A brush will allow your natural oils to be better distributed across the beard. It’ll also help in stimulating the beard’s roots to promote growth.

Apart from spreading the skin’s oils, it’ll also diffuse the styling products you’ve applied, which will help control any unruly hairs.

The best time to brush the beard is after a wash. That way, you can comb or brush out all the excess water remaining in the beard.

You might not want to purchase just any beard comb you find. Cheap plastic combs can cause static. We recommend finding a good-quality metal comb. It’ll discharge any static electricity from your facial hair.

Now that it’s all combed out, you might need to shape it to avoid the flyaways using a beard brush. Using a soft-bristled brush, control the direction of your beard hairs by going downward.

Step #5: Use a Beard Straightener

If you have a formal event to attend and need a quick fix, then you could always resort to a beard straightener.

Now, while it’s a convenient solution, you should tread lightly. You might want to reserve the straightener for special occasions. Otherwise, you’ll only worsen your beard’s frizz situation. Still unsure about using a straightener? Check our helpful guide to ease your decision.

Pros of Beard Straightener

• It’ll keep the stray beard hairs in place and reduce frizz.
• It’s easily portable.
• It won’t break the bank.

Cons of Beard Straightener

• It’ll cause damage in the long run.
• It won’t look natural.

Step #6: Frizz Prevention

In the final step, you need to combine all these efforts to prevent the beard hairs from sticking out. Creating a care plan for your beard is an ideal method to keep your facial hair healthy and thriving.

You’ll need to avoid products with harsh chemicals. Finding a well-balanced trimming and brushing routine is also critical. You could also build a healthy lifestyle by eating right to nourish your beard from the inside out.

Why Your Beard Hairs are Sticking Out

Before we get into how you can control the beard hairs from sticking out, let’s understand why it happens in the first place. Check out some of the reasons below.

Genetics

Your beard might be extra frizzy due to a genetic factor. In other words, it could run in the family. The texture of facial hair is mostly determined by your parents.

The rougher and coarser the beard, the more likely you’ll be dealing with some hairs sticking out of place. Curly facial hair is also more prone to frizz. This type of hair texture is usually thick, which can scatter all your beard hairs around.

Improper Trimming

It’s time to focus on your trimming habits. If you constantly trim your beard, keeping it too short, it’s bound to stick out. On the other hand, leaving it untrimmed could be just as bad since it leaves you with split ends sticking out.

It’s also crucial to note that each beard hair can grow at its own pace. This might create an uneven layer, where some hairs are longer and stick out more.

The solution is to figure out a balanced trimming routine. It might be best to start by trimming your beard to get an even layer. You can then follow a weekly trimming regimen.

Dryness

Think of your beard hair like a piece of leaf. A healthy leaf is malleable, meanwhile, if it becomes dry, it’s fragile and rigid.

That’s what happens to your beard if it’s dried out. The moisture is sucked out and it resorts to sticking out. The dryness could be caused by several factors such as the environment, diet, and wash routine.

You might also be drying out your beard from overheating it by using a hairdryer in a high-heat setting. Dryness could also come from hair straighteners, especially if you use them on a damp beard.

Unhealthy Diet

What you eat or drink can affect your beard health. Since your beard hairs are sticking out, it could point to dehydration. You need to make sure you’re getting at least eight cups of water per day.

Your meals can determine how well your beard will grow. A diet rich in proteins and leafy greens can make your beard appear shinier.

Greasy foods will only worsen your skin’s condition, which can adversely affect your beard’s growth levels. This could lead to an uneven layer, where hairs stick out more than others.

Too Much Washing

Your beard, like your hair, can get dry from over-washing it. Too much cleansing can strip away the beard’s natural oils making it prone to sticking out.

We recommend using beard shampoo every three days to avoid this issue. Speaking of shampoo, you might also want to use a sulfate-free one since it’s less stripping.

Washing With Hot or Cold Water

All hair contains pores to suck in moisture. Hot water can easily penetrate through your beard hair’s shaft, but it might draw out most of your hair’s moisture.

This means that the beard will dry out and, in turn, become frizzy. Meanwhile, cold water can close up your beard’s cuticles and reject any moisture from coming in. To balance things out, you can use lukewarm water.

Electricity

If you’re looking like a mad scientist with your beard sticking out in every direction, then static electricity might be to blame.

Your beard could be charged, making it attracted to surrounding objects. One of the main culprits of static electricity could be a dry environment. Otherwise, you might be excessively rubbing your beard.

The best way to ease an electrically charged beard is by using a shampoo infused with anionic surfactants. This ingredient basically creates a negative charge to counteract your positively charged beard.

Using Beard Dye

Nothing says makeover like a good ol’ fashioned beard dye. Even though the color might turn out great, your beard might sustain some damage from the chemicals.

The dye can cause dryness, which will probably lead to your hair sticking out. You might want to consider adding a deep conditioning step after you dye your beard.

Improper Brushing

At some point, you might’ve overslept and had to rush your grooming routine. Since there’s barely any time left, you could’ve been a little too heavy-handed with your beard brushing step.

Your beard might not be strong enough and can easily break off, causing split ends to stick out. Next time you’re running late, try to use a gentle, soft-bristled brush to alleviate the pulling.

Improper Drying

When you dry your beard, you might be using a towel to rub off all the excess moisture. It might be time to put that towel down since it can be too abrasive and lead to more frizz.

Instead, you can either leave the beard to air dry or use a low-heat setting on your blow dryer. Alternatively, using a cotton t-shirt also works because it won’t be as rough as a towel.

Weather

Whether it’s a hot and humid summer day or a freezing winter night, the environment can put a strain on your beard, making it stick out.

Picture this, your beard is well-groomed and straightened, but once you enter a high-humid area it starts to stick out.

That’s mainly because the moisture in the air is more than in your beard. Since your hair likely needs to be hydrated, it’ll gladly stick out of its groomed shape to catch the humid air’s moisture.

Too Much Touching

Whenever there’s a thought on your mind, you might catch yourself stroking your beard. While it may make you seem smarter, it can have a frizzing effect on the beard.

It happens because you’re disrupting the hair’s texture and form, making it stick out unflatteringly.

To Conclude

After patiently waiting to grow out a beard, a few hairs sticking out can be frustrating to deal with. Nevertheless, by tackling the issue from the root, your beard will come out looking and feeling much healthier.

All it takes is a nourishing beard care routine, some trimming, and an effective styling technique. By following our step-by-step guide, you can kiss those annoying flyaways goodbye.

Check out this article to learn if you can use hair products on your beard.

Having a particularly long face shape, you might be wondering, “what are the best beard styles for oblong faces?”

An oblong face is characteristically long. It requires a beard style that would not further elongate it such as a tapered beard end. Instead, an oblong face needs a beard style that would add more attention to the cheeks.

Stick around to find out which beard styles you should be considering and which to avoid for your oblong face shape.

What Is an Oblong Face Shape?

Before getting into all the beard styles that would suit an oblong face shape, let’s first understand what it looks like. That way, you can be certain that you have one.

Oblong is defined as a rectangular shape with unequal connecting sides. In other words, it could be identified as any elongated figure. If that’s the case, then what differentiates it from an oval face shape?

Well, an oval’s length is simply one and a half times its width. Meanwhile, an oblong face shape’s length is two times its width. How does that translate on your face?

Your forehead, cheekbones, and jaw would have to be aligned by a similar width. The length of the face would be noticeably longer than the width. If you compare it to any other face shape, an oblong is the longest one out of all.

How to Identify Your Face Shape

After knowing the characteristics of an oblong face, it’s time to bust out the measuring tape. You can start by estimating the length of your face compared to its width.

After taking those measurements down, you’ll want to also measure the width of your forehead, between your cheekbones, and jaw.

Ultimately, you’ll confirm your oblong face shape if the length of your face is much longer than its width. There should also be a vertical symmetry between your forehead, cheekbones, and jaw.

If your cheekbones are slightly larger in width, then you might have a diamond face shape instead. An oval face shape would mean the length of your face isn’t as long as you imagined and the jaws are more round than sloped.

Best Oblong Face Beard Styles

The good news is that there’s a myriad of beard styles that suit an oblong face shape. Most of the styles are classic and easy to do.

Without further ado, here are the best oblong face beard styles.

Full Beard

A full beard carries several benefits. One of those is that it adds a certain ruggedness to your style. It goes well with most face shapes, making it an all-time classic.

Although you’d want to avoid any beards that add length to your oblong-shaped face, a full beard can be an exception.

This beard style can add more width to your elongated face shape. The thicker the beard around the cheek area, the more attention will be drawn there, rather than the length of the beard.

Additionally, it would be perfect for sun protection and keeping you warm in the colder months. On top of that, it can also act as a moisturizing sealant since it keeps all of your skin’s natural oils on your face, rather than dried off.

If you choose this style, you might need to be patient. It can take up to four months or more to grow, depending on your genes and hormone levels.

After you do manage to grow a full beard, you’ll want to make sure it’s periodically trimmed to remain neat. You also don’t want it growing too much in length or else your face will just look longer than it already is.

Short Boxed Beard

If you work in a corporate setting, then beards might often be an issue. Nevertheless, you might be able to go to work with a short boxed beard.

The beard style is exceptionally professional and clean. It’s only about half an inch long and the cheek edges are cut precisely.

The best part is that it’s easy to grow. On average, beards grow about a half-inch every month, so it’ll only take a month or so to achieve the look.

There are a couple of variations to the boxed beard style, namely, high and low-boxed beards. This refers to how high or low the beard cheek line is.

For oblong faces, we highly recommend a high-boxed beard to give the illusion of less length and more width.

Apart from the cheek area, the neckline should be trimmed to form a straight line. This will give the style its box shape. 

Wolverine Beard

As the name suggests, this beard style originates from the famous X-Men character, Wolverine. What better way to widen your face than to add more volume around the cheeks?

The style features one-inch long mutton chops, a fully shaven chin, and a stubble mustache. It might be difficult to pull off, but if you’re looking for something new to try out, then this might be it.

Fair warning, the Wolverine beard style might need more maintenance than usual. To start, you’ll need to grow about a one or two-inch long full beard.

Next, trim off the mustache region and form a stubble. After, you’ll want to shave off a small area of the chin. This step might be difficult to do without a beard shaping tool.

In the following step, you just need to shape things up around the jawline and cheek. Make sure to leave the mutton chops at an inch or so long.

Stubble Beard

When it comes to versatility, no beard style does it better than a simple stubble. This style adds little to no length to your face, making it well-suited to any oblong face shape.

Some men might find it difficult to grow out a beard, making a stubble their best bet. Having said that, a stubble beard can draw more attention to your jaw and define it as well.

You’ll be able to say goodbye to that baby face and hello to a more mature and handsome one. The stubble adds masculinity, ruggedness, and not to mention sexiness to your oblong face shape.

There are a few stubble types you can choose from. A light stubble is the easiest to grow since it only requires a couple of days or so. The length is around half a millimeter.

After about a week, you’ll have a medium stubble grown out. It’s about one to three millimeters long.

Following the medium stubble by a few more days will be the heavy stubble. It can grow between three to five millimeters long. Whichever stubble length you choose from the three will go well with an oblong face shape.

Imperial Beard

If you’re a fan of the old ages, then you might want to consider the imperial beard style. Similar to the Wolverine, this beard style sports fresh mutton chops from the 19th century.

The main difference is in the mustache and chin area. Unlike the Wolverine’s stubble mustache, the imperial beard has a full mustache that seamlessly connects to the mutton chops. The shaven chin area is also a bit wider, measuring about 1.6 inches or so.

It almost looks like a giant mustache reaching the edges of your face, on the sideburns. The imperial style is a fitting choice for oblong faces because it widens the face shape with its mutton chops.

You can find several variations of the imperial beard such as a Hulihee or an A La Souvarov. The former style is characterized by its exceptionally long mutton chops.

The latter, on the other hand, looks sleeker and French-like. The A La Souvarov almost resembles the letter “W.” This might be the most difficult beard style to maintain since it requires sharp and error-free lines.

That being said, we highly recommend visiting the barbershop if you want to get an imperial beard done.

Garibaldi Beard

Nothing cuts an oblong face shape better than a Garibaldi beard. It’s essentially a full beard, but it’s messy and has circular edges, rather than sharp ones.

The Garibaldi beard’s name is derived from an Italian general, Giuseppe Garibaldi, who was around shortly after the 19th century. He basically played a major role in uniting the Italian kingdom. Garibaldi was a powerful man with an equally powerful beard.

In the present time, this beard style will give you that lumberjack look. It’ll take around half a year or more to grow depending on your beard’s growth rate.

The Garibaldi beard style will broaden your oblong face shape since it stretches out to the sideburns. You’ll look large and in charge, as Garibaldi himself did.

Short Beard

If you want to keep things simple, then keep your beard short. A short beard style will avoid further lengthening your already long oblong face shape.

It’ll look effortless and fashionable. Even though it might look easy to maintain, you’ll need to regularly trim it around to keep it even and clean.

To achieve this style, you just need to keep the length to approximately an inch or less. The best part about this beard style is that you can style your hair however you like with it. You can also go to any event with a short beard, whether it’s a casual friend’s hangout or a classic night out.

Beardstache Beard

Do you prefer a mustache more than a full-grown beard? Then you might be able to rock a trendy Beardstache.

This style involves a stubble beard with a full-grown mustache. It mainly draws all the attention to the middle of your face, rather than its length.

The mustache part might take around a couple of months or less to grow, but the heavy stubble beard will only take around ten days.

You’ll love a Beardstache if your beard is particularly patchy in some areas. It’ll also help you display your jawline, unlike a full beard.

To get a Beardstache, you’ll mainly need an electric trimmer to keep a heavy stubble beard. You can then leave your mustache to grow as long as you please.

Beard Styles to Avoid for Oblong Faces

After knowing which beard styles to choose from, now let’s dive into the ones you might want to steer clear of. These looks might further unflatter your unique face shape. Check them out below.

Goatee Beard

Oblong face shapes need to draw less attention to how long their faces are. If you grow a goatee, you’d be elongating your face shape further.

Goatees lack any cheek beard volume. Instead, they mainly grow around the chin and mustache region. This style highlights the chin and makes it seem longer than it already is.

Balbo Beard

The Balbo beard style may look great on Robert Downey Jr., but it may unnecessarily lengthen your face shape.

It looks good on the “Iron Man” star because he has an oval face shape, which is more symmetrical than an oblong face shape.

The inverted T style also mainly focuses on the chin, rather than the cheeks. The Balbo beard might work for an oblong face shape if you have pronounced sideburns to widen your face shape.

Van Dyke Beard

This beard style originated from the famed 17th-century painter, Anthony Van Dyke. You can also see the beard style worn by Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of Django Unchained.

You can find many variations of the Van Dyke beard style such as a curled mustache with a pointed chin beard.

This beard style has a tapered beard end, which will likely stretch down your face, creating an unflattering appearance.

Pointed Beard

As a general rule of thumb, oblong face shapes and pointed beards don’t go well together. The sharp end is only meant to extend your face.

This style would better suit other face shapes like circle, square, or oval ones. Meanwhile, oblong face shapes need a flat beard end to keep their face more well-proportioned.

Celebrities with Oblong Face Shapes

After looking at all the best and worst beard styles for oblong face shapes, let’s take a look at some of the celebrities that have oblong face shapes.

Jason Statham

The “Transporter” star is famed for his stubble and bald look. Did you know that if you’re prone to male pattern baldness, you’re more likely to grow a thicker beard?

Well, his bald and bearded style has earned him several coveted spy and action roles in Hollywood. Statham’s stubble is around five to four millimeters in length.

You can get his look with the help of a stubble trimmer and a healthy beard care routine to avoid any razor burns.

Ben Affleck

If you’re to use any oblong face shape guide, then Ben Affleck would be the best choice. This movie star has continuously changed his beard style throughout his fame.

He’s been seen with a stubble, a full beard, and even a short boxed beard style. Affleck has also been seen with a few silver specks around his beard.

Russell Crowe

This “Gladiator” star has opened doors to most beard possibilities for an oblong face shape. Whether you want to flaunt your full beard or make do with a corporate beard, Russell Crowe can give you a suitable guide.

 If you’re looking for that Santa Claus beard, then look no further. Russell Crowe has kept his gray beard in nature’s hands as he kept it long and messy for his Zeus role in “Thor: Love and Thunder.”

Adam Sandler

Even though Adam Sandler is usually recognized as clean-shaven, he has still grown his fair share of beards.

We have to admit, our favorite beard style Sandler has picked would be the stubble. His full beard look has fans scratching their heads. Even he admittedly wasn’t a fan of it, but we’ll let you be the judge.

Adam Levine

The Maroon 5 lead singer has had several beards and hairstyles throughout his music career. At some point, he even sported the bald and thick beard look in his music video, “Nobody’s Love.”

Levine’s most popular images are usually ones that feature his stubble beard style. He had a long full beard with a soul patch as well. The singer was also seen with a cool new Beardstache on Instagram.

 

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To Conclude

Having an oblong face shape doesn’t mean you don’t get to explore all sorts of new beard styles. You can get as creative as you like as long as you stay away from styles that would make your face any longer.

Our favorite oblong face beard style would have to be the iconic Beardstache. It’s contemporary, unique, and best suits a long face shape.

Be sure to check out our other article, “Does A Beard Make Your Face Look Fatter? Here’s The Truth!” for more insights into beard care. 

The Viking beard has become a growing statement as growing a beard became more popularized. So you might be wondering how to grow a beard like a Viking.

A Viking beard is no short feat. It can take two or four months to grow out. The process involves avoiding shaving, caring for the beard, and adding some Viking-inspired touches.

Stick around if you’re interested in knowing more about how you can grow and maintain a Viking beard.

How can I grow my beard like a Viking

As you start your Viking beard-growing journey, keep in mind that a few factors decide how well the process will go. For instance, genetics will mainly decide how long you can grow your beard.

Other factors could be hormones, namely testosterone, and DHT. The higher these hormone levels are, the more likely your beard will grow longer. Additionally, the healthier your diet is, the healthier your beard will look.

With all that taken into consideration, let’s get into how you can grow a beard like a Viking.

Step #1: Decide on Which Viking Beard Style You Want

The first thing you want to do is figure out which Viking style you want to go with. There are several to choose from. Here are a few of them below.

Long Viking Beard

Do you want to feel the wind blowing away your beard? Then, you could consider a long Viking beard style. This majestic beard style will make you stand out among the crowd. Plus, it’ll keep you warm in the colder months.

This style comes with some catches too. You need to have a solid beard care routine to keep it in check. Otherwise, you’ll have a tangled mess that won’t look too hygienic.

Short Viking Beard

If you’re not gifted with beard-growing genes, this style might be right up your alley. The beard doesn’t go below your neck.

It’s subtle but still brings out a rugged and masculine look that you might be looking for in a Viking beard. On top of that, it’ll be much easier to take care of than a longer beard.

Mid-Length Viking Beard

This sort of Viking beard style just touches your chest. It won’t be too long or too short. You can do all the braiding you want in this beard length. It’s the perfect length to showcase your all-mighty facial fashion statement.

Isolated Viking Beard

Although most Viking beards are depicted as full ones, there are more isolated beard styles.

For example, you can shave your cheek area and isolate the beard growth to the chin part alone. Of course, you might look more like a wizard than a Viking, but at least it’ll give an illusion of more length.

Messy Viking Beard

History points out that Vikings had well-groomed facial hair. Nevertheless, if you want to go for a more natural style, then an unruly and messy beard will suit your Viking beard goals.

The best part about this beard style is that you don’t need to trim it periodically. Instead, a good moisturizing routine might just be enough.

Tamed Viking Beard

Some workplaces may need you to keep a well-shaped beard. This style involves a tapered end with a sleek body.

This beard style might need a lot more trimming and shaping, but it’ll be worth it to achieve that medieval look.

Fade Viking Beard

Looking for a more modern take on a Viking beard? Then adding a fade might just be the trick. It’ll look fresh and accentuate your masculine features. We recommend doing it at the barbershop to get a precise fade at the sides.

Mutton Chops Viking Beard

Mutton chops might not seem like an authentic Viking beard style, but keeping them long will give you that undoubtedly Viking look. All you have to do is just keep the cheek area growing and shave off the chin.

Curly Viking Beard

Curling your beard will make it look softer. You can get this style done if you don’t want your beard to look too rough.

Straight Viking Beard

If you’re not a fan of the frizz and want a smoother appearance, then you can simply straighten your Viking-style beard.

Fork Viking Beard

This is one of the unique beard looks. To achieve it, you only need to form a split in the middle. It’s a highly authentic Viking beard style.

Step #2: Get a Trim

This might seem counter-productive, but to get a clean base, you’ll want to trim your beard to keep it an even length.

Just because you’ll be trimming it now doesn’t mean you’ll do it regularly. You might even consider this a last trim before you shape it into a Viking beard.

Step #3: Fasten the Process

Growing a beard could take a few months, depending on each person’s hormone level, diet, and, most importantly, genes.

There are some ways to better your chances of getting a healthy and full-length beard. One of them is following a healthy diet filled with nutritious and fibrous meals.

To channel your inner Viking, why not eat like a Viking? You can add some leafy greens and fish to your diet. They’ll not only help keep your beard healthy but your skin too.

If you’re not getting enough of the right beard-growing vitamins, you can try to take some supplements. Iron, zinc, vitamin D, E, and C might promote your beard growth process.

Step #4: Avoid Shaves and Trims

After getting your first trim, it’s time to put down the razor and step away from the trimmer for a while. On average, beard hair grows about half an inch per month.

Since you’ve already decided which style you’re going for, you can take this time to plan out how long it might take to reach your beard length goal.

Remember to keep monitoring your progress and look out for any ingrown hairs. Otherwise, they might hinder your beard’s full potential.

Step #5: Comb Your Beard

As your beard hair starts to grow, it’ll naturally be a little unkempt. You’ll need to grab a good comb, like the Vikings did, and brush out any tangles.

This won’t only prevent unruly beard hair but promote growth as well. Stimulating the beard area by brushing it will likely encourage healthier growth.

Step #6: Shape Your Viking Beard

Now comes the time to finally get the Viking look. After months of patience, your beard might finally reach the perfect length to trim and shape.

Before you get to cut out any parts, a beard bath is in order. You can use a specialized beard shampoo or mild soap to get any dirt and debris out. Afterward, you need to hydrate the beard with a conditioner followed by a beard oil.

Next, pat the beard dry. It must become fully dry, so you get the most accurate shape when you trim it later.

To begin the shaping process, you first need to get your hands on a good trimmer that’ll achieve the precise cuts you want. Since most Viking beards have a tapered end, you can try to shape it that way.

Remember to trim near your beard neck area. It’ll give you a cleaner finish and prevent any irritating itching.

Step #7: Braid and Accessorize Your Viking Beard

You should be left with a full clean beard with your desired length by now. The next step to getting the authentic Viking beard involves braiding or accessorizing your beard.

A basic braid involves three main steps. First, you separate three sections of hair. Then, you take the leftmost section and bring it over the middle. Afterward, you take the rightmost section and do the same.

Next, you repeat the process until your beard braid is fully complete. To keep the braid intact, you can either use a beard balm or wax to seal and pinch the end, or you can use a bead or similar accessory.

This step will all come down to personal preference. There is a myriad of beard braiding options you can choose from. Check out a few of them below.

Goatee Viking Beard Braid

If you’re new to the braiding game, then you might want to try out a goatee beard braid. It won’t be as visible as a full beard braid, but it’ll still look like a Viking’s beard.

To do it, you just need to separate the goatee beard area from the chin. It shouldn’t be dangling like the other braiding styles.

Single Viking Beard Braid 

You can’t go wrong with this classic beard braid style. It’s minimalistic, functional, and Viking-worthy. All you have to do is gather all your beard hair into one braid.

If you want to have a long beard braid, then keeping it tight is the way to go, and vice versa.

Double Viking Beard Braid

What’s better than one beard braid? Two beard braids. It’ll give you a square face shape, and you can add some beads in the mix to accessorize your beard.

Triple Viking Beard Braid

This beard braid style is best if you have a lot to work with. The more voluminous the beard, the better a triple-braided beard will look. Add a bead to each braid, and you’re bound to catch some attention.

Sectioned Viking Beard Braid

If you’re still unsure about the beard braid style, then you can start slow with a few sections. It’ll look subtle but Viking-worthy.

You can let your imagination run wild with how you’ll section your beard, but you can’t go wrong with braiding the front chin area.

Mustache Braid

This style will turn a few heads. If you’re more invested in your mustache, then you can grow it long enough to braid it. Don’t worry; you’ll still look like a Viking, but with more panache. 

Twisted Viking Beard Braid

You might be in a hurry to get ready, and there just isn’t enough time to braid your beard using three strands. Instead, you can try a twist-out style by sectioning two strands and twisting them clockwise.

How to Put on Beard Accessories

Beads are an essential addition to a Viking beard. They’re usually used to signify how long you can grow your beard. Even Vikings used to put them on.

But how do you get them in your beard?

Firstly, you’ll want to braid the section that you’ll put the bead in. With a hair tie, loop it around the end of the braid. Then, poke it through the bead and pull out the braid from the other side.

To keep the bead intact, make sure the section of hair you pulled is large enough.

Why Grow a Viking Beard?

There are several reasons why you might want to sport a Viking beard. It might all come down to one thing, such as confidence. There’s a reason why people say a beard and a good haircut are like makeup for guys.

Here are some advantages of growing a Viking beard.

Confidence Boost

This might be at the top of your list of reasons to grow a Viking beard. Drawing beard inspiration from fearsome fighters like the Vikings can make you appear more masculine and rugged.

According to research, men with full beards appear to women as healthier and more capable of parenting. If that’s not a confidence boost, we don’t know what is.

Easy to Maintain

Think about it this way; a Viking beard only needs occasional trims and a couple of washes a week.

Meanwhile, if you’re clean-shaven, then you might have to grab your razor every two or three days. Plus, pampering your beard is always a relaxing experience.

Sun Protection

Beards can provide you with sun protection. The fuller and burlier the beard, the better coverage you’ll get from the harmful UV rays.

History of Viking Beards

Now that you know what it takes to grow a Viking beard, you might want to consider understanding the historical significance behind it.

As some may know, Vikings originate from the Scandinavian region. The men were particularly fond of grooming their facial hair using combs made of bone.

Having said that, a beard was more than just facial hair for the Vikings; it was also a status symbol. Beardless men were often mocked and labeled weak. Meanwhile, men with well-kept beards were of higher social standing.

During battles, these warriors wore their beards and hair in braids to keep it out of their way. Some Vikings were even nicknamed after the appearance of their beards, such as “Gold Beard,” “Silk-Beard,” and “Jutting-Beard.”

The initial Viking king to rule over England, Svein, was even nicknamed “Forkbeard.” This implies that not all beards were worn the same since king Svein’s beard had a split down the middle.

Historic Viking beards came in a variety of styles, such as long, short, or goatee. Some Vikings even sported mustaches instead.

This beard culture wasn’t only limited to reality’s depiction but Norse mythology as well. The god of war and his son, the god of thunder, namely Odin and Thor, were portrayed with voluminous and all-powerful beards.

Meanwhile, the god of mischief, Loki, is represented as beardless and lacking positive personal characteristics, as per Viking standards at least.

Tips for Growing Your Viking Beard

Now that you’ve achieved your Viking beard goal, the next step is taking care of it, as the Vikings did.

Let’s look at some tips to help you out.

Tip #1: Hydrate Your Viking Beard

To keep your Viking beard moisturized, you need to find a nourishing beard oil or balm. We recommend using beard oil more since it can also promote growth.

Apart from oils and balms, you can also use a conditioner after you cleanse your beard. This tip will help protect the beard from drying out and feeling brittle and itchy under your skin.

Tip #2: Practice Good Hygiene

In this instance, you might be thinking, how often should I wash my beard? Well, it depends on your skin condition. If your skin is dry, then you should restrict your wash routine to once or twice a week.

On the other hand, if you have normal to oily skin, then two or three times per week should be sufficient.

Hygiene isn’t limited to only washing the beard; you also need to groom it by brushing it daily to keep it tangle-free.

Tip #3: Periodically Trim Your Viking Beard

To maintain the Viking beard shape, you’ll want to trim off any stray hairs. You can use a comb to help you make a clean cut. Keep it at an angle and trim the hair sticking out.

Before trimming the beard, you need to wash, dry, and brush it so you can get a cleaner cut. You can then moisturize it with oils and balms.

To Conclude

Vikings are true beard icons. It’s unsurprising how famed their facial hair has become. The Scandinavian warriors always kept their hair well-groomed.

Once your bread is all grown out, you have a plethora of Viking beard styles to choose from, including braided ones as well.

That being said, it might all seem like hard work, but trust us, the confidence a Viking beard will give you will make it worth it in the end.

Check out our article, “Is Viking Revolution A Good Brand? Here’s The Truth!” for more insights into beard care. 

If you’re a fan of basketball, you must’ve heard of James Harden. The first thing you’ll probably notice other than his playstyle is his beard. 

There’s no doubt that his beard is quite long and glorious looking. This may lead you to wonder, how did he manage to grow it that long and dense?

Well, other than genetics, there are a few other factors that come into play with beards that are that dense and long.

Thoroughly washing your beard and applying beard oil or cream afterwards will increase the chances of it growing longer and more healthy. Trimming and combing the beard hair after the 4-week mark will also improve its growth. If you follow these steps, you should be able to grow a beard like James Harden. 

In the following sections, we’re going to discuss all the ways you can improve your beard hair’s condition and how you can stimulate the follicles to grow more. 

How to Grow a Beard Like James Harden: Detailed Breakdown

Now let’s get to the fun part of growing your beard! Other than genetics, there might be other factors hindering your beard from growing longer.

What factors, you might be asking?

Well, it all comes to whether or not you’re actually taking care of your beard or letting it grow out naturally.

Don’t get me wrong, letting your beard grow without disturbing it is a good thing! But once you reach a certain density, typically around the three weeks mark, you’ll need to take matters into your own hands.

1. Sorting Out Your Tangled Beard

Beards, just like head hair, can get tangled up or suffer from split ends. When this happens, your beard will naturally stop growing to try and repair its hair first. Oftentimes, it doesn’t work and it just ends up badly shaped without reaching your desired length.

To prevent this from happening, you’ll need to spend time combing it every day. You can start to comb it once after waking up and then later before bed. This should help keep it completely untangled and prevent the hair from having split ends.

This may seem like a simple action at first, but you’ll be surprised by how much it’ll help with your beard growth!

Keep in mind that you’ll need to comb your beard in the direction you want it to grow. Don’t comb it in a random direction as it will take shape and grow towards the direction you’ll comb.

2. Washing Your Beard

Throughout the day, your beard can accumulate dust and dirt from the air. The dirtier it gets, the worse the condition of your beard will get. This will be due to the dirt reaching your beard’s hair follicles, blocking them and preventing the hair from growing.

That’s why it’s important to thoroughly wash your beard whenever you get the chance. You can wash it whenever you take a shower during the day.

It’s better to check your shampoo to see if it has natural components or if it contains more chemicals. It’s recommended to use shampoos containing natural ingredients when washing your beard rather than shampoos with chemicals.

The chemicals in the shampoo may cause your beard to dry and ruin its texture. It may also cause you to feel itchy after.

That’s why you can look for shampoos with more natural oils or vitamin B included.

3. When to Trim and When Not to Trim

The next thing you should do to encourage your beard to grow is to trim it. But wait! Can all beards get trimmed?

Unexpectedly, the answer is no! You can only trim your beard when it has grown fully. So not before the 3 or 4-week mark. If your beard is still short and you trim it, you will cause it to start growing irregularly and it may hinder its growth.

If you, however, start trimming it after it has reached an appropriate length, then it will greatly help with your beard’s growth.

Usually, not trimming your beard will cause it to have split ends. And as we’ve mentioned above, split ends will stop your beard from growing. 

Once you trim your beard, you’ll be able to get rid of all the split ends and thus encourage the hair to grow.

4. Using Beard Care Products

Another thing you can do, especially if you have a patchy beard, is to use beard care products.

What products, you might ask? 

There are a few you can use. In this situation, beard oils, creams, and conditioners are your best friends!

• Beard Oil

Beard oil can help smoothen your beard’s hair as well as keep your skin moisturized. Hydrated skin will always allow your beard to grow better. That’s why applying beard oil should be a constant in your beard care routine.

To apply beard oil, simply use 2 to 6 drops—depending on your beard density—and proceed by spreading them through the hair. You can do that by using your fingers as a comb and moving them from up to the very end of your beard. Do that until you make sure that you’ve spread it evenly to the hair.

Just make sure to wash your face and beard before applying the beard oil. Your beard must be cleaned before you apply anything to it so don’t skip this step in your care routine!

Beard oil is not only great for beard growth, but it can also help lessen any itching you might feel and also prevent your skin from drying. That’s why it’s a great product to use even after you’ve achieved your desired length.

• Beard Cream

Just like beard oil, beard cream will also help smoothen your beard hair while also strengthening it. It’s recommended to use in summer as it’ll help keep your skin moisturized while also unblocking any pores that might’ve been blocked by dirt or sweat.

You can apply it in the same way as beard oil. However, please keep in mind that you’ll need to wash your face and beard before applying. Don’t attempt to apply the cream over an unwashed beard.

After you’ve washed it well, all you’ll need to do is spread it through your beard and leave it to do its work. You can apply it before bed to allow it to spend as much time on your beard without coming in contact with the outside air in the streets.

• Beard Conditioner

Beard conditioners work on restoring any damaged hair in your beard while also getting rid of any dandruff that might’ve shown up in it.

In addition to that, beard conditioners will help provide your hair follicles with the nourishment it needs to grow as well as prevent the hairs from drying or becoming frizzy.

They can also help you with skin irritations and itches so it’s definitely a great product to keep in hand.

Beard conditioner is best applied after washing your beard with shampoo. As we’ve mentioned before, the shampoo to use is either natural shampoo or specially made shampoo for beards. 

Though beards are also made of hair, they need other specially made products to get the best results. Using products that don’t suit your beard might give the opposite effect. 

• Face Moisturizers

Aside from beard creams and oils, you should also use face creams and moisturizers. It can be used on all other areas of your face. Like the beard oil and cream, you’ll need to wash your face first. 

Once you wash it, make sure to dry your face well before scooping a small amount of face cream. You can proceed with gently rubbing it through your face. The cream will provide your skin with any other nourishments it needs and help keep your entire face hydrated. 

Rubbing the cream in a circular motion will also help improve blood flow and increase your beard growth. You can also rub in a circular motion around your beard without any cream. This motion will also help just make sure to use your fingertips. 

You can continue rubbing for two to three minutes to get the best result. 

5. Using Essential Oils

If you’re unable to get your hands on beard oil, you can try using essential oils instead. The best essential oils for beard growth are avocado oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, and tea tree oil.

You can try using them individually or you can mix them up to create your very own homemade beard oil.

You can try mixing up one ounce of jojoba oil with a few drops of tea tree oil—7 drops would be enough for this recipe. Add half an ounce of avocado oil and a quarter ounce of almond oil and just mix them all together. 

Though it may not work as well as bought beard oil, it will still give you almost the same result.

6. Taking Care of Your Health

It’s no surprise that your health plays a big role in your beard’s growth. Whether you follow a healthy diet or do exercise, they’re all factors that decide your beard’s health.

This is why if you’d like to give your beard a better chance of growing longer, then it’s better to follow a healthy lifestyle.

This means that you’ll need to add a more balanced meal to your day. Protein is a must-have in your food, as well as vegetables. You need to stock up on the vitamin C and E in your meals to encourage your beard to grow.

7. Exercising Everyday to Reduce Stress

Another reason for beard hair not growing is stress. This is also the same with your head hair. Stress can affect your hair growth greatly and can even lead to hair loss.

This is where the exercise comes in handy. Not only does exercising help improve your overall health, but it can also help you overcome your stress.

In addition to that, exercising can help increase your testosterone and blood flow which are two of the main factors when it comes to beard growth. 

Once you get that blood pumping, your beard’s hair follicles will start getting everything it needs to grow well.

8. Drinking Enough Water Everyday

We all know how important water is to our health regardless of whether we want to grow hair or not. 

It’s a known fact that water can help greatly with your skin’s health as it can keep it hydrated and smooth. And since it can improve your skin’s overall condition, it naturally improves your beard’s condition as well. The better your skin is, the more likely your beard will grow without obstacles.

That’s why you should remember to always drink water throughout the day. Drink at least 8 cups, which is the recommended amount per day, and if possible, drink more. You can also keep a reminder on your phone to remind you of drinking it whenever you’re outside.

You can consider carrying a 2-liter bottle of water around with you wherever you go outside or when you exercise. These 2 liters should be enough to complete your daily quota of 8 cups per day.

9. Taking Enough Time to Rest Every day

Another thing to consider is taking enough rest every day. The less you rest, the more stressful and exhausted you become. The more stressful you are, the less likely your beard will grow.

That’s why it’s recommended to follow the 8 hours of sleep schedule every night. Once you’ve become well-rested, your stress and exhaustion levels should decrease, and thus improve your chances of growing a beard.

10. Consider Taking Supplements

There’s a big chance that your beard isn’t doing a good job with growing because your body is lacking the vitamins needed for its growth. In this case, you can try taking supplements.

There are a lot of supplements that can help boost your beard’s hair growth. A few of them are vitamin B7 (biotin), vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, and iron.

People with anemia usually suffer from low iron levels which in return, causes hair to fall. It’s the same for beards too. If your body is lacking iron, it’ll also stop your beard from growing well.

Taking these supplements can help improve your body’s overall health while also assisting your beard’s growth and strength.

11. Let It Grow!

Now that we’ve gotten all the other methods out of the way, it’s time to go back to the good ol’ days where you just let it be! That’s right! The last method of getting your beard to grow is to just simply leave it alone! We’re all different and unique in our own way, from personality to looks.

The same is for how our body works and our genetics. Some people naturally can get their beards to grow as long as they want, while others will have a little harder time getting to grow out.

For the people who can naturally get their beard to a long length, it’s better to simply keep it clean and comb it to make sure it stays healthy. You won’t need to follow many steps to get it to the James Harden level.

For people who have a little harder time, you might have to follow all the previously mentioned methods to get your beard to that level. However, since it all goes back to genetics, there’s a small chance that it won’t lead to a large difference.

But don’t be disappointed! It can still greatly help with any empty patches in your beard and will allow your beard to grow to a certain degree and keep it in a healthier condition, which will allow it to look better!

Final Thoughts

Growing a long, full beard can require just as much care as your head hair. Yes, it takes quite a bit of effort, but the end result can be well worth it, especially if you’re the type who has a harder time growing your beard.

There are multiple methods you can follow to improve your beard’s growth. We’ve listed a few of the best methods to follow, and depending on your needs, you’ll certainly find the most suitable one for you.

Wonder if your beard will grow better if you pluck it? Click here to find out if it will or not!

This is why it’s essential for every man to have the knowledge of how to trim sideburns the right way. 

These are the key points men should keep in mind when grooming their sideburns.

1. Picking a sideburn style that suits their facial structure and enhances their features
2. Not being too liberal when trimming. A sideburn that’s longer than the other can be trimmed to match, but cutting one too short can’t be undone.
3. Making sure to never trim sideburns above the mid-ear area.
4. Trimming sideburns into a natural shape in terms of length and width.

Making the right decisions with your sideburns can have a dramatic boost on your look and confidence. Choosing the right sideburn style can be tricky, so can the process of trimming them into that style. 

Not to worry, we’re here to help you get your sideburns looking just right. This is how to trim sideburns the right way.

Trimming Your Own Sideburns

1. Make sure your hair is clean and product-free.
2. Comb your sideburns towards the direction of hair growth (usually downwards).
3. Set your trimmer to your preferred length.
4. Hold your trimmer vertically, and start trimming downwards.
5. Comb your sideburns horizontally in both directions and trim excess hair.
6. To ensure an even cut-off line, trim the bottom parallel to the ground.
7. Use your fingers to check that your sideburns are matching. Don’t use your ears as a gauge because ears are often asymmetrical and can throw you off.

If you’re going to trim your sideburns yourself, you should always do it in front of a mirror. Trying to trim your sideburns evenly without seeing what you’re doing is a nearly impossible task and a disaster in the making. 

Whenever possible, the better option is to have someone trim your sideburns for you. This is because when trimming your own sideburns, it’s difficult to keep your head steady. Tilting your head ever so slightly can make you end up with uneven sideburns.

A good way to go is to enlist the help of a friend or family member with sharp vision and steady hands. Make sure to be sitting at eye level with them so they can clearly see what they’re doing.

Using a Facial Comb

The facial comb is a highly underrated tool when it comes to sideburn trimming. These small, closely spaced combs significantly boost the precision with which you can trim your facial hair. These nifty tools are often sold together with cutting clippers and are meant to be used with them.

They can be used to comb sideburns forward and backward and expose excess hairs which should then be trimmed with clippers. Also, putting the comb into your sideburns at an angle will make excess hairs accessible and make trimming them an easier task.

Facial Shapes and Sideburns That Fit Them

There are many variations of sideburn styles you can choose from, picking the one that’s right for you depends on your hairstyle and facial structure. Here are some facial shapes and the sideburn styles that fit them.

Oval-Shaped Face

This facial structure is most complimented with sideburns that extend towards the middle of the ear. If this is your facial shape and you opt for longer sideburns, the pointiness of your chin will be accentuated.

Keeping your sideburns short will aid in diverting people’s eyes to other aspects of your face.

Square-Shaped Face

Men with this facial shape should consider longer sideburn styles that extend to the bottom of the ear. This will make their face look slimmer and make square jawlines less apparent

Oblong-Shaped Face

If your face has this structure, you will benefit from adopting a shorter, wider style of sideburns. Such styles will make your face appear shorter and will suit the shape of your jawline.

Triangle-Shaped Face

Whether longer or shorter sideburns are more suited for a triangle-shaped face depends on the width of the lower portion of it. If your lower face is wide, shorter sideburns are the better option to balance it out

On the other hand, if your face is wide at the jawline, you should go for longer sideburns. This will help offset that wideness.

Round-Shaped Face

If your face is round, longer sideburns are the way to go. Adopting a longer style will help give your cheeks an elongated look, and in turn, emphasize your jawline.

Diamond-Shaped Face

This is another facial structure that is most suited for sideburns that end around the ears’ mid-level. This sideburn length will help draw the eyes away from a pointy, prominent chin.

Sideburn Styles

Now that we’ve gone over which lengths and widths of sideburns suit each facial structure, here are some possible styles that may suit you:

Long Sideburns

These are sideburns that extend to right below the ear. They frame the face nicely, and the facial shape they go well with is dependent on how wide or narrow you trim them.

If you have a round, broad, or square face you should give your long sideburns a slimmer finish. This is because thinner sideburns give the face an elongated look. On the other hand, if your face is on the longer side, trimming your sideburns wider is the way to go.

Long sideburns are also a great choice if you’re going for a faded beard look, they make your beard look more streamlined as it blends right into your sideburns.

Short Sideburns

Going for a clean, formal look? Then short sideburns are the choice for you. This style is suitable if you prefer to be clean-shaven and don’t have much facial hair.

The key for short sideburns is to make sure that they finish above the bottom of your ears. You can also change up the look of your short sideburns by having their cut-off line at different angles.

Skinny Sideburns

These sideburns go hand in hand with short, combed back hair. If you’re going to go with this style, we recommend you have them extended to the bottom of your ears. This style is also great for elongating the face.

You should use clippers to give your sideburns the skinny shape, and then take out your razor and sharpen the finish.

Skinny sideburns are high maintenance as they require the constant removal of stray hairs. However, the extra effort will be worth your while as this style looks amazing whether you are clean-shaven or merged with your beard.

Mutton Chops

Wondering what mutton chop sideburns look like? Think Wolverine. This bold style involves long sideburns that end at the corners of your lips, and get wider and wider as they go further down.

Mutton chop sideburns work best if your chin is clean-shaven, and are perfect for accentuating high, angular jawlines. 

There are many variations of the mutton chop style with different lengths, densities, and widths.

To incorporate this style, let your sideburns grow until they blend with your beard, and then use clippers to create the desired shape. Make sure to comb the hairs down to keep your mutton chops in tip-top form.

Ice Pick Sideburns

Ice pick sideburns are an extreme variation of skinny sideburns combined with tapered sideburns. They’re extra-slim pointy sideburns that are tapered, creating a faded look. 

This edgy style is sure to make you stand out from the crowd, however, it will require frequent visits to your barber for maintenance if you want to keep it looking fresh.

Tapered Sideburns

This style gives your sideburns a faded look. It involves gradually varying the length of your sideburn hair, with the maximum thickness being in the vicinity of your temple. 

The area of your face where your sideburn hair should be the shortest depends on how far down your face you want your sideburns to go, and on whether you’re going to merge your sideburns with your beard.

If you’re going to go with this style, you need to know that it requires regular maintenance in order to look good. You’ll be constantly tending to stray hairs and trimming them to keep your sideburns looking fresh.

For men with uneven hair growth, tapered sideburns are a lifesaver, as they help cover up any inconsistencies in hair length.

Blending Your Sideburns With Your Beard

If you’re a bearded gentleman, you’re going to want to make the transition from your sideburns to your beard as streamlined and seamless as possible. This can be tricky because sideburns grow faster than beards.

We’re here to provide some tips and tricks to assist you in doing just that.

When trimming your sideburns, you should do so at an angle that’s consistent with the angle with which your beard grows. Make sure to make the edges of your sideburns aligned with those of your beard.

Next, determine the length you prefer and set your clippers at that it. Picking the best length is a matter of deciding which length will give your sideburn/beard combo the most natural look.

Following the direction of your hair’s growth, start trimming your sideburns. Having them end between your ear and the widest part of your face. In order to get the best result, experiment with different ‘guards’ or levels on your clippers to gauge how much hair you need to trim.

Keep in mind that if they end up too long, you can always trim them further. However, making them too short will be near impossible to rectify.

Now you should start trimming hair from the portion of your beard that will meet your sideburns, and work your way downwards. Make sure to follow the natural direction of your jawline.

Ensure that your sideburns and beard are the same length when they merge. If you have tapered sideburns make sure the progression of hair length looks natural.

When you are done, use a facial brush and a beard brush to finalize your masterpiece.

Trimming Sideburns With Long Hair

If you have a longer hairstyle or are growing your hair into one, you may be unsure as to how to deal with your sideburns. 

The issue is that while your hair grows down (or up if you have curly hair), sideburns grow outwards. This can make them look out of control, so you should trim your sideburns every now and then when you’re growing your hair out to keep them tame.

How Long Should They Be?

The answer to this question depends on your hair type. If your hair grows straight down, you should consider trimming your sideburns to be not that dense so that they’re not sticking out. 

If your hair is curly and grows upwards and outwards, you should trim your sideburns a bit denser so that they’re consistent with your hairstyle.

When it comes to length, your sideburns’ cut-off line should be at the mid-ear level or lower. If you have a beard, make sure that your sideburns blend with it nicely.

The key is to make your sideburns look natural relative to your hair.

Scissors Or Clippers?

Scissors or clippers can be used to trim your sideburns. The look you want to achieve will determine which is the better option for you.

If you’re looking for a tidy, faded look, you should go with electric clippers. This is especially true if your hairstyle involves shorter hair on the sides. 

• Use a facial comb to raise your sideburn hair up and start trimming upwards. 
• You can trim your sideburns at a consistent length throughout, or you can taper them to get thicker as they blend into your hair.

If you’re going for a more unruly aesthetic, you can trim your sideburns with scissors.

• Identify where your sideburn hair is too long by using your fingers to hold it out away from your face. 
• Hold your scissors with the blades pointing upwards, and use the ends of the blades to trim. 
• Keep trimming until you’ve reached your preferred length and your sideburns are even with each other.

Work slowly and methodically to avoid making a mistake and trimming too much, and more importantly, to avoid injury.

Maintaining Your Sideburns

Now that you’ve trimmed your sideburns into the length and shape that’s right for you, you want to keep them looking sleek and fresh for as long as possible. That’s why it’s extremely important to know how to maintain them.

Beard oil is a great option as it softens your sideburn hair as it grows, giving it a clean, tidy appearance.

If you’re unable to get your hands on beard oil, coconut oil is an excellent substitute. It also acts as a hair softener and protective layer for your sideburns. 

Coconut oil is also widely regarded as a stimulant of hair growth, as well as a great skin moisturizer which is an added bonus. Castor oil and almond oil are great options too.

You also need to ensure that you apply conditioner to your sideburns (and facial hair in general) after you wash them. Neglecting this from your hair grooming routine can have highly negative consequences on your sideburns’ appearance.

Why Are Sideburns Important?

You may be wondering why we’re making such a big deal out of sideburns. Here are some reasons why sideburns are worth the fuss.

Frame The Face

The right frame can make a work of art look even better. With that same token, having sideburns with a style that fits your facial structure can work wonders for your appearance.

Confidence Booster

Sideburns can alter your aesthetic in a major way. Having a pair of freshly trimmed sideburns will make you look better and feel more confident. They are also a great way to cover up acne, scars, or any undesired blemishes on your face.

Looking Your Best

Sideburns have a significant effect on your appearance from a front and side view. Your majestic beard and sleek hairstyle can potentially be going to waste If your sideburns are not trimmed at a length, shape, and density that suits them and suits your facial structure.

Conclusion

Sideburns are an essential component of every man’s look, so it’s important to know how to trim sideburns the right way.

The sideburn style you should choose to rock depends on your facial structure, hairstyle, and the overall look you wish to achieve with your facial hair. 

You should pick a style that accentuates your facial features and that looks natural when paired with your hair and beard (if you have one).

So get your clippers out and start working on your masterpiece. Don’t forget to take care of them to keep them looking clean and fresh.

Head here for more facial hair grooming tips.

If you’ve experienced this before, you might be wondering how to make a DIY beard dandruff remedy. 

The main trick to getting rid of dandruff is hydration of the skin. There are many ways to hydrate the skin, like using moisturizers. Still, a moisturizer might need a while before it shows any results. For faster results, there are many other DIY remedies such as lemon, honey, aloe vera, and aspirin. 

Keep on reading to learn all about DIY beard dandruff remedies and how you should prep your beard before applying one of the remedies we’re about to shed light on.

Beard Prep

But before we get to the remedies, it’s important to start with a clean beard. This is easy; all you need is a beard comb and some face soap. 

If you’re not sure which beard comb is the right one for you, check out this list of best beard combs for beginners. 

Generally, it’s a good idea to start with a wooden comb. The bristles are gentle and the wood doesn’t absorb your natural oils.

 To make sure you get the best results, follow these steps:

1. Using a beard comb, gently go over your whole beard
2. Get out as many dandruff flakes as you can
3. With a little warm water and soap, wash your beard going against the grain
4. Rinse out the soap
5. Repeat until you can’t see any dandruff

While washing your beard, ensure that you don’t irritate your skin further. Your skin will already be sensitive and fragile, so go as slowly as you need to avoid any more damage to the skin. 

If you’re looking for advice on how best to clean your beard, check out this article.

8 Best DIY Remedies for Beard Dandruff

Now that your beard is prepped, it’s time for the remedies! There are several at-home remedies that you can try to get rid of your beard dandruff in no time. Here are some of the most effective ones:

1. Aloe Vera Gel

Many of us have heard about the magical healing properties of aloe vera. Still, it’s not as mystical as you think. It’s all about hydration.

Aloe vera likes to grow in hot dry climates, similar to cacti. That means the outside of the plant has adapted to collect water. However, the most interesting part of the plant is the inside.

Inside a leaf, you’ll find clear aloe vera gel. This gel is exceptional at hydrating and locking moisture into the skin. Not only does it hydrate, but it also has antibacterial properties that help clear the skin.

To get the best effect out of aloe vera, it’s best to get it fresh. That means you need an aloe vera plant. All you would have to do is open one of the leaves and take out the gel. You can use the gel straight away without any processing.

However, if you don’t have an aloe vera plant at home, you can buy this organic aloe vera gel. You can use the fresh and store-bought aloe vera in the same way.

1. Apply a generous amount of the aloe vera gel to your beard
2. Work the gel into your beard
3. Make sure to go all the way to the roots and skin
4. Leave the aloe vera on for about 10-15 minutes
5. Rinse out the gel using only water

Repeating this process three times a week can get rid of your dandruff in no time. It will also leave your skin feeling softer because of the Vitamin E in the aloe.

2. Coconut Oil

As more of us become more health-conscious, more and more people are using coconut oil every day. It has many healthy fats and nutrients that are good for you. Because of its fat content, coconut oil can be incredibly hydrating.

If you’re going to be using coconut oil on your face, you should use virgin coconut oil. This means that the oil is less processed, retaining more of its nutrients and vitamins. Virgin coconut oil also has antimicrobial properties that can disinfect your skin.

You can use coconut oil like the aloe vera gel. Massaging it into your beard daily can reduce dandruff quickly.

Skin isn’t the only part that benefits from coconut oil. Your hair can absorb coconut oil. So, after a while of use, your beard should look healthier and shinier than ever. To make sure your hair can absorb the oil, leave it on for an extra 10 minutes.

3. Sparkling Water

We all know sparkling water as a refreshing summer drink. Still, it has many other uses. You can use sparkling water to clean or even help you get rid of your dandruff.

A common cause of dandruff is sudden changes in the weather. These changes can affect the pH of your skin.

We also know sparkling water as carbonated water. This means we add carbon dioxide to the water. Water on its own has a neutral pH. Adding carbon dioxide makes the water slightly acidic.

So, using this slightly acidic water on your face can help restore your skin’s pH balance. With a balanced pH, your skin has a better defense system to stay hydrated.

The steps for this one are easy. All you have to do is use sparkling water to wash your beard once a day. You don’t need any special tools or products.

However, if you have especially dry skin, this method is probably not the best solution. Sparkling water should be safe to apply directly to the skin. 

Still, if your skin is dry, adding an acidic element may cause more harm than good. That said, it’s a good idea to test out the sparkling water on your skin before you start using it daily. 

Try rubbing a section of your arm with sparkling water and let it air dry. If your skin turns red or gets itchy, then avoid using sparkling water.

4. Lemon Juice

Lemon juice works in a similar way to sparkling water. Both are slightly acidic and we can use them to rebalance our skin pH. 

Lemon juice also has antioxidants and Vitamin C that can help with the overall health of your skin.

Still, lemon is a little more acidic than sparkling water, which means it’ll have a stronger effect, so be careful not to use it excessively. 

1. Squeeze two to three tablespoons of lemon juice into a cup
2. Add a cup of warm distilled water to the juice
3. Rub the lemon water over your beard and skin
4. Leave the water on your beard for 5 minutes
5. Rinse your beard with soapy water

You can get distilled water at your local pharmacy, or if you prefer, you can make it at home. Boil tap water in a kettle and then let it cool before you use it.

Carry out this process once a day for about a week. Even if your dandruff clears up, it’s a good idea to complete the full week.

Since lemon juice is stronger than sparkling water, it can be even more drying on the skin. So, if you’re going to use this method, you may also want to invest in a good skin moisturizer.

5. Aspirin

This might be one of the weirder options on our list. When you think of aspirin, you think of painkillers, but it’s a lot more than that.

Aspirin is a painkiller you take for a slight fever or headache. It works by reducing inflammation and thinning the blood. Both of these effects can be useful when you’re trying to find a solution for dandruff.

Using aspirin to help with dandruff isn’t as easy as swallowing a pill. You’ll want to apply the aspirin directly to your beard for it to be effective.

1. Crush two or three aspirin tablets into powder
2. Dissolve the powder in a cup of distilled water
3. Work the solution into your beard and skin
4. Leave the aspirin solution on for about 15 minutes
5. Rinse your face and beard thoroughly

When you crush the tablets, there are going to be aspirin particles of different sizes. These particles can act as a scrub to help remove dandruff. Aspirin also has antibacterial properties that can help clean out the skin.

You should only use the aspirin solution on your face one or two times a week. Using aspirin too often can damage your skin.

In addition, some people may be allergic to the active ingredient in aspirin. So, it might be best to check your skin before using the solution. 

Dab a few drops of the solution onto your arm. Wait 10-15 minutes and see if your skin reacts. If no reaction happens, it’s usually safe to go ahead with this method.

6. Honey

This is by far the messiest remedy on our list. Still, we grew up listening to how good honey is for your health, so it’s worth the hassle. 

Honey is one of the most powerful natural anti-inflammatories. Not only that, but it also has strong anti-fungal and antibacterial properties. Moreover, because honey has such a thick consistency, it can help trap moisture in your skin and beard.

You can use any type of honey, but the best type for your beard is raw honey. Processed honey can still work well, but it’s less effective and can take longer to take effect.

• Fill a glass with warm water
• Add honey until the consistency matches a thin pancake batter
• Apply the honey solution to your beard
• Leave the solution on for 10 to 20 minutes
• Rinse with soapy water

Repeat this process three to four times every week. Weirdly enough, this is one of the most effective methods on the list. It shows some of the fastest results when it comes to removing beard dandruff.

Still, you have to be ok with your face being sticky. We water down the honey, but as it dries, your face will feel sticky and stiff. However, on the bright side, your beard will taste sweet! 

7. Medicated Dandruff Shampoo

A surefire way of getting rid of your beard dandruff is using a medicated dandruff shampoo. The best thing about this method is that you can use any dandruff shampoo. It doesn’t need to be specific for your beard.

All dandruff shampoos work on hydrating the skin and fixing any underlying condition. So, not only will it get rid of dandruff, but your skin will also get much softer.

Another benefit of the shampoo is that it usually takes less time to take effect. Usually, within a wash or two, you’ll notice the difference.

You can use a medicated shampoo exactly like you would use your normal shampoo. Wash, rinse, and repeat. 

Still, since all medical shampoos are different, it’s best to follow the instructions that come on the box.

8. Shaving

Many of us have been perfecting our beards ever since we were able to grow one. It can be such a blow when you have to shave off your beard because of how much time it would take to grow back. Moreover, many people don’t like the way they look without a beard.

Nonetheless, you have to remember that it’s just hair, and the overall health of your skin is more important.

If your dandruff is persistent, you may want to shave it off. This allows you to take care of the skin underneath. After you shave, make sure to moisturize your face daily.

What Is Beard Dandruff?

Most people think of dandruff as the white flakes that fall out of hair when it’s dry outside, but there’s actually more to it.

Dandruff is a skin condition that can affect any part of your body that grows hair. Yet, it usually affects the skin under your hair and beard. This skin condition causes your skin to dry out. 

Drying out the skin can cause it to harden, and the skin layers will separate. Then the top layer, or the epidermis, will start to break apart and flake. This flaking is what causes the awkward snowfall from your head.

This on its own doesn’t have any real health hazards. Your skin may get irritated and a little itchy. Still, it can be incredibly embarrassing when your scalp or beard is raining on your shirt.

If your skin gets inflamed and painful, it’s always a good idea to contact your doctor. Don’t wait until it escalates. Leaving dandruff untreated can cause a more serious problem like seborrhoeic dermatitis.

What Causes Beard Dandruff?

We don’t know the exact cause of dandruff. Dandruff usually starts showing around puberty and carries on to your late fifties. Depending on your skin, there can be a variety of causes. 

Dandruff will usually affect males more often than it does females. Male skin tends to be tougher and dryer. Still, more causes can lead to dandruff.

Most of the time, the reason will be environmental, such as:

• Extremely high and low temperatures
• Low levels of humidity in the air
• High levels of air pollution

There are also a few more internal causes that have to do with your overall health that can affect your scalp. These factors can include:

• Amount of water you consume per day
• Your nutrition and the quality of food you eat
• How of you wash your hair and face
• Type of products you apply to your hair
• Your hormone levels
• Stress factors in your daily life

Those are some of the causes of dandruff. There has also been some evidence to suggest that dandruff may be hereditary, so it might just be in your genes.

Even though it might be genetic, you can still try all the remedies on our list. Using them consistently can clear up your dandruff in no time.

Still, just because there’s a solution doesn’t mean you want to go through the process. So, it may be a good idea to try to prevent dandruff altogether. Check out this video on how to prevent beard dandruff.

Wrapping Up

Having beard dandruff can put a huge damper on your confidence. It can be embarrassing and there’s very little you can do to hide it. Instead of living with dandruff, you can ask how to make a DIY beard dandruff remedy.

There are many remedies you can try. You can try aloe vera, aspirin, or honey. These home remedies are effective and can help you get rid of dandruff in no time. Still, if your dandruff is persistent, you can try medical shampoos.

A great way to avoid dandruff altogether is to use a beard conditioner. Check out this list of the best leave-in beard conditioners.