How To Maintain Your Beard in 40°C
A commonsense step-by-step guide to tame your beard under the scorching sun.
Nothing ruins your impression like an unkempt, scruffy beard. Much worse is when you set out for the day all prepped up and the heat outside kills your mood and your beard into a wiry mess. Treating your beard right no matter what challenges the Indian weather throws at you-dust, dirt, humidity, maintaining a healthy beard demands effort and effort it is!
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Going from a distinguished gentleman to an overheated street dog is devastating, so for those who are serious about maintaining their rugged well-groomed look, we have got a step-by-step guide to keeping your beard sharp, soft and dapper.
Wash It, Don't Kill It
A cocktail of sweat, dirt, and mystery particles, the Indian weather can be the worst nightmare for your facial hair. Washing you beard a few times a week with a beard shampoo is a must. Its paramount to strip away that excessive natural oil clogging your hair follicles. But here's a catch 22 for you, too much washing will kill it. If your beard feels drier than Rajasthan summer, my G, your beard needs fodder (hint: collagen)
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Mositurize
Like your hair on your head breaks, falls, damages, your facial hair do, too. A dry, scruffy beard is no man's wingman, but an audition for a cave man's role. Balancing the right supply of the oils that nourish the hair follicles but do not become a home ground for bumps is what your beard really needs. While a natural fix can be aloe vera gel massage before bedtime, beard balms are ideal if the traffic gets your beard unruly and acts as a subtle cologne for beard.
Comb It Like You Mean It
Listen, if you are not a fan of a fully grown beard, that's alright. But those that want a perfectly coiffed beard, are in their Obi Wan Kenobi era, or only-moustache era, combing your bear will boost blood circulation, streamline the natural oils evenly and make your look neat and soft. Prevent knots by brushing with a wooden bristle brush. Avoid plastic combs as they can cause frizz.
Trime and Shape It
Listen up, growing your beard long like Gandolf might be your goal for 2025, but a good trimming session at your barbers might make him and your beard happy. I am sure you are not looking to enter your yogi phase, right? Some structure, some sharpness that define where your cheeks start, and neckline meets are the fastest ways to avoid the lost vagabond look.
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You Are What You Eat, And So Is Your Beard
Your diet and lifestyle have a direct impact on your beard growth. There are no shortcuts to growing a beard, even if random adverts popping up during your internet scroll tell you otherwise. A protein rich diet is essential. So is staying hydrated, eating right, and exercising.
Disclaimer: if you don't hit that sleep mode for 8 hours regularly expect the testosterone to make everything haywire. Hair supplements and multi-vitamins can help game changers, if your diet lacks the essential nutrients.
Ultimately, sticking to a solid routine that personally works for you and makes your personality stand-out for all the right reasons should be on your To-do list.