Maintenance for your beard 101

Right now, legions of mustachioed men are counting down the minutes until December 1st to finally rid their upper lips of the hair they've grown in support of November. However! There are also an untold number of newfound beard enthusiasts out there who've no doubt taken a liking to the look and feel of facial hair.

For the latter bunch, here's a quick and simple primer on keeping your new beard looking fresh and healthy for as long as you decide to hang on to it.

The real trick is upkeep. We advise only shampooing the beard once or twice a week, but sticking to a strict regimen of beard oil as soon as you step out of the shower, "when your pores are still open".

The oil penetrates and moisturizes the follicles, helping to prevent breakage and wiriness so it's more manageable as it grows out.

But with so many oil options out there, which is right for you?

In my personal opinion (as a girl), The Wanderlust Grooming Oil from Colorado's The Mod Cabin felt like the most authentic old-school offering of the bunch, even looking the part in its antique apothecary labeled vial. Scent-wise, we caught notes of cedar and jasmine, which ultimately brought Executive Editor Ted Gushue a sense of true gratification, feeling as though he "Smelled like I was someone who woke up and knew exactly what they wanted to smell like that day."

 

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