Beards. Many of you will want one, but not all of you can have one.
Follicularly-blessed friends are lucky — the presence of a good beard has the potential to add an air of brooding mystery to your aesthetic, making you all the more interesting compared to the others. So go ahead, grow one! Just do it right.
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Yes, there is a correct way to grow a beard. It goes beyond just neglecting to shave — sure, that's an option, but just you wait until that awkward phase of hair growth kicks in and you're all scraggly and stuff. Then you'll get it.
If you're wondering to yourself what the correct method of embarking on your beard growth journey is, we're here to answer that question for you. Frankly, it's pretty simple — you just have to keep up with some relatively light maintenance while your follicles flourish, like trimming, exfoliating, cleansing, conditioning, and just a few other steps. Read more...
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BEST FOR MANUAL TRIMMING
Sanguine Beard TrimmersThis pair is perfect for getting rid of scraggly hairs thanks to its high-quality blades and enhanced comfort.
BEST FOR COMBING YOUR BEARD
Kent Beard CombStimulate natural oil production in your hair follicles with this beard comb set from Kent.
BEST FOR MITIGATING THE MESS
Mobi Lock Beard BibIf you find yourself making a mess every time you trim your facial hair, this product is a great time-saver that'll keep your sink drain clog-free.
BEST FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMING
Philips Series 7000 Vacuum TrimmerThe Philips shaver's vacuum and comb length dial features help it edge out the competition.
BEST FOR CLEANING UP EDGES
Wahl Micro GroomsmanThe Wahl Micro Groomsman makes finer detail work on your facial hair a way less stressful experience.
BEST FOR NECK CLEAN-UP
Merkur Safety RazorIt may take some time to get the hang of it, but this Merkur safety razor is essential to keeping you out of neck beard territory.
BEST FOR BRUSHING YOUR BEARD
Seven Potions Boar Bristle BrushKeep your beard looking its healthiest and promote hair growth at the same time with this nifty brush.
BEST FOR WASHING YOUR BEARD
Jack Black Beard WashPreserve your beard and the actual face that lives underneath it with this conditioning facial hair cleanser from Jack Black.
BEST FOR EXFOLIATING
ManCave Olivestone Face ScrubThis exfoliating facial scrub is great for removing dead skin cells and grime that could cause ingrown hairs without being overly rough.
BEST FOR CONDITIONING
Hundred Beard Co Beard OilBeards need beard oil and this lightweight formula will condition your facial hair without making it a greasy mess.
BEST FOR BEARD HEALTH
Honest Amish Beard BalmGet that conditioned, healthy beard oil effect with less grease buildup when you use Honest Amish's beard balm.
BEST FOR STYLING
Proraso Moustache WaxA mustache routine cannot be ignored — tame it, shape it, and keep it looking neat with this handy mustache wax from Proraso.
BEST FOR BATTLING INGROWN HAIRS
Berber Treat Kessa Exfoliating GloveSoothe and heal irritated ingrown hairs with this exfoliating glove.
BEST FOR STORAGE
Herschel Chapter Travel BagIf you're planning any sort of travel, you're going to want to take your new beard products along for the ride and Herschel's travel bag is a convenient way to do just that.
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