what is your daily beard care consist of? Do you start with a rinse or a wash in the morning? How often do you shampoo and/or condition? Do you use oil or balm, or both? Is it possible to overdo it with various techniques.
Most say you shouldnt wash your beard every day because it strips too much of the oil. I tried washing mine every day for a while and it did seem to dry it out. Now, I co-wash it every day (wash it with a conditioner) and only wash it a couple times a week.I use beard wash every day. Mad viking makes one that says u can use it daily. I condition every 2-3 days with bossman stagecoach conditioner. I use balm and oil after shower and thats really it unless my fiance and I go on a date then I will add a little more balm to smooth out the beard.
+1That is too short for needing anything. Id just wash thats all.
You could use a beard oil to prevent it from itching. You could use a balm if you wanted too but oil should be just fine. Balm is usually more for when you have a longer beard that needs a bit of hold and styling to manage it.I'm fairly new to the beard care world - what's a good plan for a short (2 guard trimmed) beard? Beard oil/balm? I've been using some fancy shampoo/conditioner that my wife bought recently and it seems to be better than my general use body wash. I'm not sure that it's long enough for extra products to make a difference?
I disagree. A beard of just about any length can cause beard itch because the hairs draw the moisture out of your skin and you need something to restore the moisture to your skin.That is too short for needing anything. Id just wash thats all.
You could use a beard oil to prevent it from itching. You could use a balm if you wanted too but oil should be just fine. Balm is usually more for when you have a longer beard that needs a bit of hold and styling to manage it.
I disagree. A beard of just about any length can cause beard itch because the hairs draw the moisture out of your skin and you need something to restore the moisture to your skin.
I dont know about that. I used to maintain a stubble beard and even then it would itch from time to time, especially during the winter months. Now I have a much longer beard, use beard balm, beard oil, beard wash and beard conditioner and theres no itch and no skin issues.With a number 2 guard you skin will produce enough oil to keep it fine. If u use oil or balm you can be putting too much oil on your skin which can cause all sorts of problems. I used to keep mine at a number 2 guard. Its really too short to need anything. If you do use oil for the scent I wouldnt use it very often. It can cause the skin to break out.