To achieve a perfect beard, you must take care of it as it deserves.

Having a great beard comes with great responsibility. And it is that to make your beard look impeccable it must be healthy, clean, nourished and hydrated. How is it achieved?  Here Burnt Whiskey experts tell you how to have a perfect beard in 10 easy steps.

Your perfect beard in 10 easy steps:

1- Choose the beard cut that best suits you

If you are new to growing a beard, we recommend that you do some research on the different types and shapes of beards, and choose the style that you feel most identified with.

But, above all,  we advise you to visit a good barber . Depending on the shape of your face, your type of facial hair, haircut, height, etc., your barber will be able to recommend the beard shape that best suits your physiognomy.

2- Be patient while your beard grows, the secret is to take care of the skin

While your beard grows, and especially at the beginning, you will have to have a little patience. Do not get obsessed with the small clearings that may be on your face where hair does not come out, almost all bearded men have them. Keep in mind that once your beard has grown out a bit, you can shape it so that it appears bushy and even.

It is likely that you feel itchy skin, it is a symptom that your skin needs to be hydrated. And it is that the most important thing to have a perfect beard is to take care of the skin on which it is being born. You must keep your skin clean and hydrated, and provide it with the nutrients that will help it grow healthy and strong facial hair. For this we recommend using our natural products specifically formulated for beard care. The basics you need right now: soap for bearded skin, beard oil specific to your skin type (sensitive, dry, combination), and a treatment to promote facial hair growth.

 3- Wash your beard every day

“ Bearded, but not slutty! ” We will never get tired of repeating that the beard must be washed every day, and do you not use kitchen paper as toilet paper? Well, for the beard you cannot use hair shampoo either,  you must wash your beard with a specific soap that takes care of it and the skin from which it is born.

4- Dry your beard, do not leave it wet

Excess water and humidity damage the hair cuticle , and also the hair follicle. To remove moisture from your beard after you’ve washed it, use a towel. Do it carefully, wet hair is more delicate than dry. To finish, you can use a dryer at medium temperature.

5- Brush your beard

Brushing your beard will help keep it at bay. Use a specific brush, usually with boar bristles, that will help you regulate the oil on your face and beard , thus achieving healthier and more balanced skin.

Also, a brush will help train your hair follicles so that your facial hair grows in an even direction.

6- Nourish and hydrate the skin with specific beard products

A healthy beard grows on healthy skin. That is why you should sanitize your beard by applying specific natural beard oil on a daily basis. This will moisturize and soften your skin to prevent annoying itching and even flaking. In addition, the natural beard oil restores the vitality of your beard, gives it shine and a healthy and shiny appearance.

7- Help your beard grow strong and healthy

When you are starting to grow a beard your skin, accustomed to shaving, is suddenly covered in facial hair and needs some time to adjust to the new situation. It is normal for it to itch or feel uncomfortable, it will pass quickly, don’t worry. The solution is to cleanse and moisturize the skin daily with a specific oil that promotes hair growth.

Also when your beard is already long, it needs you to continue giving it extra nutrition to continue growing healthy.

8- Define and shape your beard

Also when your beard is already long, it needs you to continue giving it extra nutrition to continue growing healthy.

If you have a beard that is three or more fingers long, you most likely want to give it shape and as much hydration as possible. What you need in this case is a balm for your beard. In addition to moisturizing, balms help fortify your beard, making it look enviable.

The balm will help you tidy up and fill in gaps, and will add softness and a thick appearance to your beard. Our beard balm also contains essential ingredients that moisturize hair so it stays healthy and strong.

9- Choose what you are going to eat and always have a napkin at hand

It is not the same to eat certain things than others, and you know it… The crumbs, the drops of soup, the ketchup… Suddenly common ingredients and dishes can be a problem if you are at a work lunch or on a date. The first piece of advice is that you always, always, always have a napkin handy when you go to eat and/or drink. The second is that you choose dishes that you know will not leave residue on your beard. the third is that you be a gentleman worthy of a majestic beard.