Beards have been popular for centuries. From Abraham Lincoln to Chuck Norris, it seems that beards are always in style. Not only are beard hairs an attractive feature, they’re also incredibly soft and keep you warm during the winter.
It’s not uncommon for your beard hairs to stick out of your face or neckline though. This is especially true if you have a curly, thick beard. If your beard hairs are sticking out too much, here are some things you can do to help them stay put.
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Brush your beard
All you have to do is brush your beard every once in a while and you’ll see it will keep your beard soft. Having coarse hair can be annoying when you want to run your fingers through your beard, so brush your beard thoroughly and use conditioner.
You can also use beard oil if you’re not using conditioner at all. Using beard oil can add more smoothness to the hairs and make them stay in place.
Add beard balm
Use beard balm when you go out to make sure your beard remains soft and cool. If your beard hairs are soft and you are using a lot of hair gel or styling product, this will keep your beard soft and not become all matted down. Make sure that the product you are using is not oily. Some beard balms are made with shea butter or jojoba oil.
Use a good conditioner
If you want to keep your beard hairs from sticking out, you’ll need to condition them. Your beard can get pretty dry if you don’t use the proper product for your beard. You can use a beard oil or balm for this.
The oil helps tame your beard and moisturize your skin. The balm coats the hairs and keeps them from sticking out. Make sure to apply this to your beard no more than once a week.
Try Beard Oil
While you can use a beard oil, you’re also going to want to cleanse your face. You can use a natural cleanser like apricot seed oil. The product is a gentle, anti-bacterial cleanser that softens and moisturizes your skin.
If you choose to use a cleanser, cleanse your face at the end of your shower. Don’t use any product on your beard while you shower since it can damage the hairs.
Trim your beard
The first thing you want to do is take some time to trim your beard. Make it to a length that feels comfortable for you. If you have a stubble beard, it’s more likely to be sticking out when you wear a helmet. It may take a bit of trial and error to find the length that’s right for your face.
Be careful not to shave too close. Shaving too closely will cause you to have a half-a-day beard. It takes longer for your skin to re-groom itself and for the hair to re-grow. Be sure to use shaving cream, not shaving cream and water. If you are going to attempt to grow a full beard, you will need to be patient and be prepared to start over.
Use shaving cream
There are two kinds of shaving cream for your face. For regular use, use shaving cream and hot water.
Comb your beard correctly
The first thing you should do when your beard hairs stick out is to comb it properly. Take your time and really look closely at the hair you have sticking out of your face. You can use a finger to help smooth down the hair and a toothbrush to remove any excess hair.
If you don’t like how your beard looks, you can use tweezers to trim down any unruly hairs.
Dryer Your Beard
If you do things wrong, beards will often stick out and be messy looking. If you aren’t moisturizing your beard, then you are doing things wrong. Use a beard oil or gel and you will be able to keep your beard moisturized all season long. If you do not have any oil, try a nice facial oil.
Choose the right beard style
First and foremost, make sure your beard style is the right one for you. This will determine how easy it will be to keep the beard hairs in line. One-piece beards with little hairs coming off at the ends work best for keeping beard hairs in line.
Once you’ve decided on the style of your beard, make sure it’s the right length. Don’t be afraid to trim your beard as needed. This will help keep your beard hairs in place.
Full beard
The most common mistake people make with their full beards is that they don’t trim them regularly enough. To keep beard hairs from sticking out, you need to trim them from the base and then from the tip of the beard hair.
If you let them grow longer, they can get snagged on things or from other people. Part your beard at the neckline. You don’t want to grow your beard to your Adam’s apple, as that looks foolish.
Look for a beard comb. Your beard hair will probably be thick, and the comb can cut your hairs off at a convenient length.
Longer beard
Many people have a problem with their longer beards sticking out of their collars. They’ll either need to shave the beard or use a clipper. You can comb your beard to the desired length or you can use a beard clipper.
Thick and Curly Beard.
Curly beards can be a bit more difficult because your beard hair is made up of different lengths and thicknesses. When the hair is curly, it tends to spread out and fall around the contours of your face more.
This can make your beard hairs appear even more like a wild bush than an actual beard. To make them stay in place, make sure you use a beard comb to work them through the hair. Pick up the strands in your fingers and shake the beard gently, back and forth, to make sure you loosen them up.
Then pick up the hairs from the opposite side and shake them too. Work your way across your beard from your side to the opposite side of your face to make sure your beard hairs are all the same length and thickness. A beard brush can also help loosen up your hair if you need to.
Conclusion
Some people have more of a problem with beard hairs sticking out of their face than others. Some people might be lucky enough to have hair that naturally falls inwards, while others might struggle on a daily basis with any stubble on the chin or cheek.
This can be especially troublesome when it’s time for an important job interview or first date. How are you supposed to know what products are best for your needs? After all, some men’s grooming supplies are better suited for thicker facial hair, while others might work better for stubble that is growing in.
