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Best Ways To Maintain Beard

By Dipandita Dutta

Right from clothing, accessories to cool haircuts and beards, fashion trends in men have seen some radical changes till date. If boot cut pants were a peak fashion earlier, chinos are trending for men today. However, there are many styles which never get old and an ever-green fashion trend which is seen in men is having a nice beard.

Whether, you are inspired from your style icon or making your own style statement, beards can actually give a distinct look. However, it is also true if beards are not groomed and maintained well, a shabby appearance is very likely. If you are look conscious, you wouldn’t want to spoil your look because of beards at least, would you?

How A South Indian Can Maintain His Beard

There are many easy ways to maintain beard and have a healthy facial skin. Unlike women, it’s quite typical to see men being less careful about their skin and facial hair. Although skin of men is less sensitive than women, self-care and maintenance have become equally imperative. Some men like to keep beard and some like it clean shaved. Nevertheless, care for facial skin is essential and there are many facial tips for men too.

Since men prefer to follow a minimalistic grooming routine, there are many products designed and introduced in the market promising hassle free ways to maintain beard. And by following some particular facial tips for men, maintaining healthy face and well-trimmed beard becomes easier and you could bring a different look altogether.

Tips To Make Your Beard Soft

1. Grow Beard With Patience

1. Grow Beard With Patience

In order to give a specific style to your beard, you would need to grow your facial hair for some time, and patience will play a major role out here. A full grown beard would require a few months which is totally dependent on the style the individual wants to have.

2. Cleansing Regime

2. Cleansing Regime

One of the important ways to maintain beard while it's growing is moisturizing the growing hair as well as the face. Keeping the growing beard moisturized will avoid tangles and fizziness. There are many beard softeners available like soaps and beard oil and as the hair grows, shampooing can be done.

3. Frame The Length

3. Frame The Length

An important aspect to consider before growing facial hair is deciding on the length of beard which means framing the shape before trimming it. So, depending on face cut and shape, length of beard should be determined. It would be a trial and error method initially but would be certainly worth it later.

4. Shaping and Styling

4. Shaping and Styling

To get a good shaped beard, minimum of three weeks is required for a person to grow his facial hair. Once the required amount of hair is grown, the beard should be trimmed with the help of good razor to give the desired shaped. Styling the beard has become easier with various trimmers and grooming kits available in the market

5. Role Of Proper Diet

5. Role Of Proper Diet

It's quite interesting to know that having adequate diet is one of the ways to maintain a beard. Maintain a diet regimen containing foods rich in vitamin C and B6, biotin, zinc, magnesium which are known to induce hair growth.

6. Stay Focussed!

6. Stay Focussed!

Beard changes the appearance of a person in a great way. It's advisable to stay calm and focussed while growing beard as there might be situations that can deviate one's mined.

Story first published: Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 15:54 [IST]
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