How do I care for my beard? That's the question many men ask themselves when they want a strong, silky beard. Here's a closer look at the 3 steps in a man's morning routine for a beautiful beard every day.
How do you get a good beard? An increasingly topical question, with figures to back it up.
Before getting to the heart of the matter, let's start with a few figures: according to a survey conducted by Opinionway, 92% of men aged 25-34 wear a beard. According to another study published by Nielsen, the purchase of beard care products has risen by 26%, while that of facial care products has fallen by 1%.
These data testify to the growing interest in beard maintenance among men, to combine softness, shine and controlled style.
Cleansing your beard, the basis of a man's morning routine
Just like how often you wash your hair, your beard deserves regular shampooing, taking into account not only your skin type, but also your lifestyle. For example, men who work outdoors, have oily skin, exercise a lot or smoke tend to accumulate more impurities in their beards. In such cases, you'll need to clean your beard more often to prevent the proliferation of bacteria.
For this, skip the shower gel! Instead, opt for your classic shampoo or a special beard shampoo (even better). Take the time to gently massage your skin with your fingertips to activate blood microcirculation and stimulate hair growth.
Brush your beard with a beard brush. boar bristles
Whether you have a three-day beard or a longer version, it's impossible to skip the brushing stage. Why not? Because brushing your beard tidies it up, prevents unsightly spikes and hides imperfections. It's also an indispensable ritual for a silky-smooth beard.
At Altesse Studio , we've developed a special brush for hair and beard care, suitable for both sparse and dense beards. What makes it special? First-cut boar bristles and hand-crafted. Composed of keratin and endowed with a fibrous structure, boar bristles are capable of distributing natural oils from roots to tips, unlike nylon fibers or wooden spikes, which have a smooth structure. Result: the boar bristles brush smoothes and structures your bristles, leaving them soft to the touch.
Moisturizing: the key to daily beard care
The same applies here as with hair: if you dream of a fuller, softer beard, the last thing you want to do is skip the moisturizing step. That's where the boar bristles brush comes into its own.
- With its fibrous structure, boar bristle is able to grip natural oils and distribute it along the entire length of your beard. As a result, daily brushing will naturally nourish your hair, softening it and encouraging regrowth.
- Moisturizing your beard is essential to limit the appearance of ingrown hairs, with stronger, straighter-growing hair.
- Another benefit of moisturizing your beard is to avoid dandruff and itching due to dry skin.
Altesse Studio tip: if you need extra moisture, you can use a few drops of beard oil to complete your men's morning routine.