You know what they say? “How you look dictates how people treat you.”
But let’s tweak it a bit and say, “How your beards look dictates how people treat you.”
A bit comical, but yes, every bit of that is true. A properly groomed beard not only compliments your general appearance but also adds that appeal and confident aura.
And here’s the thing: achieving that look doesn’t have to be complicated so long as you have a beard balm in addition to other That Urban Edge Beard grooming products.
In this article, we’ll discuss what beard balms are, when to use them, and how to achieve control over your beard texture and shape to gain that coveted healthy sheen.
Beard balm is a beard grooming product made from a mixture of butter, such as shea butter, and oil, such as jojoba oil, for styling and moisturizing the beard.
Its wax-like consistency and moisturizing properties, gotten from the typical beeswax ingredient, make it a go-to beard-firming option.
When properly applied, beard balm helps control flyaways and realigns unruly hair structure while creating a protective barrier against sun, wind, or pollutant damage.
And if you’ve got dandruff-causing mice dangling on your sheen hairs, the hair styler’s moisturizing and conditioning properties can also fight them off while slapping a subtle fragrance on your beard.
As a newbie, it’s a great choice to start with beard balm for your grooming needs. Here are the reasons why beard balm is the perfect starter product:
Aside from Beeswax, beard balms contain natural oils like Jojoba oil and butter ingredients like Shea butter. This combination helps to style your beard and provides moisturizing and conditioning benefits without you needing to combine different beard products.
The moderate consistency of beard balm makes it an ideal grooming starter product for beginners since it’s easy to apply over your beard. That’s in contrast to butter-only grooming products, which can make your hair messy or greasy, as with beard oils.
Beard balm is the best grooming product for styling because of its long-lasting hold. It is the perfect grooming product for newbies who want to keep their beards in shape without worrying about retouching them occasionally.
Beard balms contain various healthy ingredients, including natural oils and butter, which help to provide a nourishing feel to your beards and keep them soft, hydrated, and healthy.
You don’t need to apply beard balm every day, unlike other grooming products. This is primarily because of the long-lasting hold beard balm, making it an ideal grooming product for newbies to ease into.
Beard balm is best used when you have a medium to long beard size, as that’s when beards tend to get flyaways, become unruly, and need control.
Beards that haven’t grown up to 1 inch or are 1-inch max will likely not get all the benefits of beard balm. This is because short beards have almost no flyaways, are unruly, and don’t need styling.
Although you can use beard balm daily, it is better saved for when you go out, whether to an event, workplace, or anywhere else.
This is mainly because beard balm has a thicker consistency than other grooming products like beard butter and might feel heavy or greasy on continuous application.
Follow this quick step-by-step process when using your beard balm:
Start by washing your beard with soap or a shampoo formulated just for beards, like That Urban Edge Beard Shampoo. After washing your beard, dry it with a towel, but leave it slightly moist. This will help your beard absorb the beard balm quicker.
Scoop a small amount of the balm and smash it between your palms by rubbing them together to create a creamy consistency. Remember, you can always scoop more balm later if what you have scooped before isn’t enough.
The idea here is to walk your way up and not load your beard with balm, as it can quickly become greasy and uncomfortable.
Next, use your fingers to massage the balm into your beard till it reaches the skin underneath. You can use your fingers to control flyaways and rough areas in your beard, but using a beard comb like That Urban Edge Beard Comb would give you more control.
Use the beard comb or your fingers to spread the balm throughout your beard and style it as you like. Meanwhile, don’t forget to target places often neglected, like the edges around your jawline and underneath your chin.
These areas tend to collect product unevenly, so ensure you spread the balm thoroughly to keep everything well-groomed and consistent.
Now that you’ve learned to use beard balm, let’s discuss the mistakes you must avoid to get optimum results.
Applying the beard balm without washing your beard first can prevent the product from being absorbed properly.
Plus, you’ll likely clog your hair spaces as you apply the balm over dirt, oil, and other product residues. This can quickly leave the skin underneath your beard itchy and cause dandruff.
Using too much balm can quickly leave your beard feeling heavy and greasy. This is mostly because the primary ingredient in beard balm is Beeswax.
Beeswax is a firming ingredient that gives beard balms strong styling power and makes them look like wax or paste. You should, instead, start by applying a little and add more if necessary.
Don’t only focus on your beard. The skin underneath it is important, too, especially for beard growth. Ignoring it would leave you with dry, itchy skin and dandruff.
Besides, it’s quite easy to ignore your hair stalks, which are closer to the skin, while focusing only on the middle to the upper part of your beard.
Focusing on only the parts of your beard you can see and neglecting the others will not help your beard gain the structure and volume you aim for.
Instead, use your fingers or a beard comb to distribute the balm evenly across all sides of your beards. Letting the balm sit in just one spot will make your beard feel heavy or sticky.
While it’s not a necessity, you can pair beard balm with other grooming products like beard oil and butter by following these steps:
As always, you must start by washing your beard using soap or a good shampoo formulated for the beard. Then, pat your beard dry with a towel, leaving it damp.
Apply a few drops of beard oil, massaging it across the beard and the skin underneath it. This keeps the beard well moisturized and looking shiny. A great beard oil choice is That Urban Edge Beard Oil.
Next, apply the beard butter for extra softness, moisturization, and deep conditioning to the hair follicles and skin. Beard butter is excellent for coarse and dry hair. Plus, it creates a healthy environment that fosters beard growth. A recommendable beard butter is That Urban Edge Beard Butter.
Lastly, apply the beard balm to lock in the moisture and conditioning from the beard butter and oil. In addition to locking in the benefits of the beard butter and oil, beard balm offers more volume and control to the beard. Use the beard balm to style your beard and get the desired shine.
You don’t have to pair three grooming products (beard oil, butter, and balm). You can choose two grooming products: beard oil and balm or beard butter and balm, depending on your desired results.
For instance, balm and oil give a firm and shiny appearance. On the other hand, balm and butter give each strand a mushy or soft texture while keeping your beard firm.
If you combine more than one grooming product, it’s crucial to use small amounts of each. You don’t want to get messy and create a lumpy or sticky beard.
Since beard balm doesn’t require daily re-applications, you can concentrate on applying beard oil and/or butter daily while only applying beard balm occasionally or when you’re about to step out.
Your beards definitely don’t need to be as iconic or goatee as Clark Gable from the 40s. But giving it that standup, healthy look with a bit of intentional edge can make all the difference. And that’s exactly what a beard balm helps you do.
If you want to take your styling a step further, combine your balms with beard oil to give it a shiny, crisp line-up and a well-moisturized look. And if you’re for a mushy but non-greasy feel, a beard balm-butter combination will hit your soft spots.
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