Your beard care routine is unique to you, but some elements of keeping it looking good apply to everyone. Trimming is something you may try to tackle yourself, but often, to keep your beard looking its very best, you should visit a professional. Regular beard trimming has many benefits for your appearance and the look of your beard and we're exploring them in more depth below, but first, let's think about what regular actually means.
What counts as regular…How often should you trim your beard?
Hair growth is something which differs from person to person and that applies to beards too. Regular for one chap may not be the same as the next due to the speed at which their hair grows. However, trimming your beard around every four weeks is recommended if you're trying to grow it out. If you're trying to maintain its length and style, then a quick trim every 7 to 10 days should keep it in check.
If this is your first attempt at growing out your beard, visiting your barber is definitely a good idea. They'll provide guidance and shape your beard properly so you can follow the lines when you decide to trim to keep it in shape between appointments. Now, let's look at those benefits of regular trimming as part of your beard care routine.
1. To Improve the Look and Shape of Your Beard
Beards can quickly head off into the straggly, unkempt and untidy direction without regular care. To look its best, your beard needs shaping and grooming, and regular trimming is part of this. A professional trim also ensures your beard is well-shaped and shaved to work perfectly with the rest of your hair and ensures stray hairs and that bedraggled look are quickly dealt with.
2. To Add Thickness and Body
Balms, oils and other magic elixirs may claim to boost the volume of your beard, and some definitely do help, but nothing compares to a regular trimming routine. Shaping and grooming your beard, and getting rid of stray hairs and split ends, will significantly improve the thickness and body of your beard. The longer the beard, the more important it is to keep up with those regular trims to maintain its volume.
3. To Avoid Painful Knots and Tangles
No one likes dealing with knots and anyone with a beard will tell you, untangling beard knots is even more unpleasant than those on your head. Split ends, knots and tangles will develop
over time if you do not have a proper beard care routine, and this of course includes those regular trimming sessions. Properly maintaining your beard means you can't just leave it to its own devices or you will experience a knot or two.
Chaps & Co barbershop provide a choice of beard care services, including regular trims, ensuring our customers' beards always look their best.
