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\t\t\t\tThis is a guest post from David Ford of\u00a0Mad Man Essentials<\/a>.\u00a0 You can find Part 1 here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

In the last article about beard maintenance we talked about the proper products to use on your beard.\u00a0 In this article we want to discuss the tools you use to shape and maintain your look in concert with those products.<\/p>\n

If you’re new to the beard scene you might think that itchiness is just part of having a beard.\u00a0 But that’s not the case.\u00a0 The itchiness is the result of these hairs becoming long enough to start poking and scratching at the skin on your face.\u00a0 Once you have a proper grooming routine down, this isn’t going to be a problem.<\/p>\n

Start with Scissors<\/b><\/p>\n

For the occasional stray hair, regular scissors will do the job. But those scissors are ultimately designed to cut things that are relatively easy to cut.\u00a0Unlike the hair on your head, beard hair is\u00a0coarser and thicker, and it has a tendency to “walkout” (escape the cutting edge of regular shears).\u00a0 Here I would recommend a pair of small scissors with a micro-serrated edge<\/a>, which will actually grip the hairs in place so they can be more accurately cut.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Beard Trimmers<\/b><\/p>\n

A beard trimmer<\/a> is an excellent tool for maintaining your beard between trips to the barbershop.\u00a0 Simply select the appropriate guard for your desired length and run it through your beard against the grain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Electric Razors<\/b><\/p>\n

If you want a safer option than a beard trimmer, go for an electric razor.\u00a0 It’s\u00a0a safer option than a beard trimmer for maintaining your neck and cheek lines.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>While some (like myself) prefer to go old-school and\u00a0maintain beard lines with a traditional razor blade,\u00a0this\u00a0also increases the\u00a0chances of butchering your beard. The short hairs on your neck and cheeks will easily thread themselves through the foil of an electric razor, decreasing the likelihood of accidentally cutting longer beard hairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shaving Brushes<\/b><\/p>\n

Pro tip?\u00a0 A good shaving brush (like our Rascal Madera Badger brush<\/a>) is a great way to occasionally exfoliate your face when your beard is longer. This can be a great addition to regular beard washes, helping to remove beard flakes and massage the skin. This works particularly well if you have sensitive skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hair Dryers, too!<\/b><\/p>\n

A hair dryer is\u00a0great for straightening an unruly beard, heating the beard oil into the hair, and taming long mustaches.\u00a0 It’s a valuable tool for straightening your beard when it is starting to grow. Simply apply your beard oil and then hold the dryer a few inches away from your beard and run a comb through it. This technique won’t work well with long beards, but it will make your shorter beard look incredibly well-groomed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we noted above, once\u00a0you get a routine down, it shouldn’t take you more than five minutes on beard care during a single day. It’s really about experimenting and finding what products work best for you.\u00a0Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n

Any tools you would add to this list?\u00a0 Tell us in the comments below.<\/em>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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