Beard Care

Keep your beard soft, tidy and healthy with beard oils, balms and washes. Conditions the hair and cares for the skin underneath.

Beard care for a soft, healthy and well-shaped beard

A great beard is not just about letting it grow. Facial hair is coarser than the hair on your head, and the skin underneath can become dry, flaky and itchy if it is not looked after. Beard care products clean, soften and shape your beard so it looks deliberate rather than unkempt. This collection includes beard oils, balms, washes, conditioners and grooming kits.

The essential beard routine

1. Wash: use a dedicated beard wash two or three times a week. Regular shampoo can be too drying.
2. Condition: massage a few drops of beard oil into the beard and the skin underneath while it is slightly damp.
3. Shape: use a beard balm or wax for hold and to tame flyaways.
4. Comb and trim: comb daily and trim every one to two weeks to keep the outline neat.

Beard oil, balm or wax?

Beard oil is light and focuses on softening the hair and moisturising the skin, making it ideal for short beards and for preventing itch in the early growing phase. Beard balm contains butters and a little wax, so it conditions and gives a soft hold. Beard wax or moustache wax offers the strongest hold for styling. Many men use oil daily and a balm when they want more control.

Growing a beard: what to expect

The first few weeks are often the itchiest, as new hairs push through the skin. Regular beard oil and gentle exfoliation help. Patchy areas often fill in over time, so give it at least a couple of months before deciding on a final shape.

Brands in this collection

Shop beard care from Proraso, Raw Naturals, Uppercut Deluxe, Depot, Recipe For Men, Zirh, Tabac, Collistar and Acqua di Parma.

Frequently asked questions

How much beard oil should I use?

Three to five drops is usually enough for a short to medium beard. Longer beards may need a little more.

Does beard oil make a beard grow faster?

No product can change your genetics, but well-conditioned hair breaks less and looks fuller and healthier.

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