Beard Brush
Beard Brush
What is a beard brush?
A beard brush is a special brush for your beard. To reach all beard hairs effectively, the brush contains a large number of bristles. These bristles are densely packed and attached to the base of the brush.
You can quickly and easily care for your beard with it. Especially in combination with a good beard oil, this duo seems like a golden match. Buying a beard brush is therefore important for the look of your beard. But before you do this, first read what you should pay attention to!
Why should you use a beard brush?
You might wonder: “Why use a beard brush?” Well, a brush for your beard is an indispensable tool for your overall beard care. There are several reasons why you should include a beard brush in your beard care routine.
- Prevents an itchy beard and beard dandruff
- Removes dirt, excess sebum, and tangles
- Ensures that beard oil and beard balm are easily distributed through your beard
- Shapes your beard and creates more volume
- Stimulates your beard growth and softens your hairs
- Ensures good blood circulation to the hair follicles
- Your beard looks clean and well-groomed
How do you use a beard brush?
Very simple: just brush! When you pay attention to the following things, brushing your beard is child's play. Of course, proceed carefully, as it is about your beard.
When you brush your beard, it is important that your beard is dry. Otherwise, your hairs can break. Wash your beard two or three times a week with only the best beard shampoo. By regularly washing your beard, you will also notice that brushing and styling become easier.
Benefits of a beard brush
Helps against an itchy beard and beard dandruff
In the early stages of growing a beard, many men experience an itchy beard. This is because your skin's sebum production cannot keep up with your longer beard hairs. As a result, your underlying skin becomes dry and irritated. Over time, flakes appear: beard dandruff. A beard brush ensures that all the sebum from your skin is distributed over your beard.
The brush for your beard also acts as a scrub in this case. By brushing, you remove dead skin cells, allowing the underlying skin to better absorb the nutrients from an oil or balm.
Provides more volume and shape in your beard
By brushing, you create more texture and volume in your beard, making it appear fuller. Also, the hairs will be less unruly thanks to regular brushing, and you can style them more easily.
Stimulates hair growth
By thoroughly brushing your beard, the hair follicles are significantly stimulated. The effect? Your beard growth is promoted by this. Your beard hairs will grow faster, become thicker, and break less easily.
Tip: If you brush your beard hairs in the same direction every day, they will eventually grow in that direction. Brushing ultimately results in a neat, thick, and full beard.
What is the difference between a beard brush and beard comb?
Some men always use a brush for the beard, while others prefer a beard comb. Both have different advantages and disadvantages. A brush is more intended to care for your beard and the underlying skin. The beard comb is there to style your beard and remove tangles.
Also, when applying your beard oil, a comb is very suitable for distributing this nourishing oil well through the combs. If you have a beard of less than three months, it is advisable to use a beard brush. When your beard has been growing for more than three months, we also recommend using a beard comb.
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How often do you use a beard brush?
Well, when to use a beard brush? Well, simple: as often as you want. Generally, you have your beard brush in hand daily to remove any debris from your beard and massage your underlying skin. Additionally, you can style your beard nicely with it. So you can give your beard a brush every day.
How do you clean a beard brush?
Your beard brush naturally needs a bit of attention and love. It endures a lot. Therefore, clean your brush once every 2 to 4 weeks. With the steps below, it will remain in top shape:
- Use your fingers or a beard comb to remove as many beard hairs and other residues from between the hairs of your comb and catch them with your beard apron. Be careful not to pull out the bristles
- Wash your beard brush with lukewarm water and your beard shampoo thoroughly under the tap. Do not massage the hairs with a regular shampoo or other cleaning agents
- Make sure to dry the beard brush with the bristles facing down on a tea towel.
It depends a bit on how often you use your beard brush, but if you clean the hairs well every month, the bristles will stay in shape, and the performance of your beard brush will be ensured.
How long does a beard brush last?
This naturally depends on the quality of the beard brush you use and how you handle it. Do you have a thick beard and use a beard brush with soft bristles? Then you won't enjoy it for long. Furthermore, there is no real rule of thumb for when to replace a beard brush.
If you take good care of it, it can certainly last for years until it loses its bristles. If you handle it too roughly, it can be end of life in a few months. An older beard brush has a higher chance of bacteria and other harmful microorganisms than a newer one. The above procedure for cleansing is therefore very important for its maintenance.
Make sure to purchase a high-quality beard brush. They are generally strong and can take a beating.
What are the different types of beard brushes?
Which brush you choose for your beard is a personal choice. The material from which the bristles are made is important. A high-quality beard brush consists of boar bristles. However, there are now also very good vegan beard brushes of high quality. Furthermore, the model is important for ease of use. You can choose an oval brush, a round brush, or a brush with a handle.
Military Palm Brush
An oval handy beard brush that keeps your beard in shape and removes loose hairs and dandruff. The handle is usually made of woody and fits comfortably in your hand. The bristles of the brush are often made of boar hair and are irregular in length. This allows them to care for the beard even better. An oval brush feels very practical and gives you a lot of control.
Round Brush
A round brush is ideal for styling, curling, or adding volume to your beard while blow-drying. The brush also helps to remove tangles and unclog blocked hair follicles.
Regular Brush
A beard brush with an elongated handle that allows you to brush your beard very comfortably and is suitable for almost any type of beard. A true all-rounder with which you can perfectly tame your longer wild beard every day. Of course, with this model, you can easily distribute beard oil through your beard hairs.
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