The Ultimate Beard Grooming Kit Checklist
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Beard grooming is a serious business, not least because we need to do it every day, and anything that requires ritual, planning and quality products merits a level of consideration above that of simply having a quick wash in a morning. We treat our beard much like our car, or a favourite pair of shoes, it requires specialist attention and we are very particular about how it is cared for and looked after. And let’s be clear, it needs to be cared for and looked after. Much as you might have some wax, a sponge, a brush, a drying cloth and a buffing pad to give your car the ultimate wash, you need an all-in-one beard grooming kit also.
The last thing you need first thing in the morning is to be searching around the bathroom amongst the various cleaning and cleansing products in the drawer and behind the bathroom mirror, for your beard grooming essentials. Your beard deserves better than that, so here we have put together the ultimate beard grooming kit checklist, to make sure you have everything together in one place and ready to give your beard a once-over every morning. But first, a little reminder why it’s necessary.
Why do you need a daily beard grooming routine?
Most people don’t style their beard in quite the same way as they style their hair, but there is definitely the option to do this, using a beard balm or a beard butter. Nevertheless, a daily beard grooming routine is essential for a number of reasons. Poor beard maintenance can lead to:
- Appearance – Don’t look after your beard and it can start to look scruffy, even a relatively short beard.
- Irritants – Unkempt, coarse beards can start to itch and produce red skin and inflammation.
- Health – Don’t cleanse or moisturise your beard and it will start to feel dry, and your skin will start to itch and go flaky. This can lead to beard dandruff.
- Growth – Trimming fly-aways and split ends and hydrating the beard with natural ingredients can boost growth and give your beard a healthy and nourished appearance.
What to keep in your beard grooming kit
So here we have a checklist of the essential items for your everyday beard grooming kit:
- Brush – A brush with gentle, soft hairs removes dead skin cells from the beard and helps remove irritants and even allergens which can settle in your beard, such as pollen for hay fever sufferers.
- Comb – You should be looking to use a strong comb to detangle the beard and exfoliate the skin. A comb will also distribute oils by allowing you to brush them through the beard. On longer beards, a comb will help to detangle the hair to keep it neat and healthy also, and to prevent split ends.
- Scissors – A small pair of scissors is essential for trimming wayward hairs and for keeping everything in check. You can prevent ingrown hairs and split ends by keeping your beard in trim with a small pair of scissors.
- Beard trimmer – On a frequency to suit you, your beard needs a proper once-over with a good beard trimmer. There are plenty of good electric trimmers on the market, which are adjustable to the length of your beard and the level of precision you need.
- Cleanser – Cleansing your skin and beard on a daily basis is essential for ongoing health. This removes dead skin and any dirt, irritants or allergens trapped in your beard, and as well as cleaning the skin and beard, cleansing prevents it getting dry too.
- Oil – A premium beard oil is the go-to product for everyday beard health. A beard oil will hydrate the beard and the essential oils will help to soften it also. Definitely use a good beard oil rather than a regular hair shampoo. This might feel like a luxury process but it is an everyday essential one too.
- Balm – Using natural oils such as beeswax and shea butter, a good quality beard balm keeps moisture in your beard while also providing excellent hold and structure.
- Butter – This premium beard butter is the ultimate in beard grooming and provides excellent hydration for the beard along with the healthiest way of styling.
Essential beard grooming from Darkside Grooming
At Darkside Grooming we know how important it is to look after your beard, and that means a thorough routine at least once a day. Enriching the skin and the beard with the natural oils in beard oil, beard balm and beard butter will provide the nourishment you need and promote healthy growth. Order your essential beard grooming products with us today and take the first step towards essential everyday beard grooming.