Beard Care

The beard needs upkeep, because if you don’t pay attention, pretty soon you’re going to look like a caveman right out of the history books. A magnificent beard is always a result of self-restraint. Growing a beard is easy. Anybody can grow a beard but to make a style statement, it requires commitment. If you want to step out in style, a neat, well-groomed beard can take you a long way.

Feed your beard

• A healthy beard is the result of a healthy diet.
• What you eat plays a very important role in keeping your beard healthy and glowing.
• You need to gorge on green vegetables, nuts and eggs to get your dose of daily vitamins and proteins.
• If you are going to grow the beard of your dreams then you can’t do it without growing a moustache.
• Don’t forget to use beard oil.

Pamper your beard

• Want your beard to look shiny and feel soft then don’t forget to use beard oil.
• It tames the beard and keeps it hygienic.
• Besides, it keeps your beard smelling good all the time.
• Just like you moisturise your face, take care of your beard too.

Regular cleansing

• Wash and shampoo your beard regularly.
• Go for a mild shampoo as it is easier on the skin.
• You can use a conditioner too after shampooing.
• Gently pat and wipe your beard clean with a towel.
• But remember that overzealous toweling can lead to frizz and split ends.

Beard Management

• Cutting of beard is prohibited in Sikh Religion.

Besides keeping natural flow of beard following techniques can be used to make beard more manageable one can have any:

Tie the Beard - Optional Technique

• Apply hair fixer on your beard and mustaches and brush it using Beard Brush.
• A knot can be tied under the chin (called Joorhi) the same way hairs are tied on head.
• Cover your mouth using Cloth (generally called Thathi) for time and let it get dry.

Curl the beard - Optional Technique

• If you want your beard to look great at the party then let it grow and leave it untouched for four weeks. This will ensure that it grows evenly. It’ll also help you pick a style and length which suits you.
• Curling can be done for maintaining shape and make beard and mustaches more manageable; without cutting iota of hair. But it requires knowledge; how it is to be done and needs time to do that.
• A daily rubdown with a comb or a beard brush will train them to grow in a downward direction.

References

• Information retrieved from Men! Take these tips and show your beard some love: Hindustan Times. The portion suggested trimming of beard is removed as it is prohibited in Sikh Religion.