Growing a beard takes lots of patience, but are all the tools you see advertised really necessary? What’s the deal with beard brushes and combs? Should you buy one? Both? Are they just a gimmick? Beard brushes and combs are worth it because they help clean, nourish, and style your beard through all growing stages….
You’ve heard the terms short, squat, and vertically challenged – no matter how you say it, the truth is some of us didn’t inherit tall genes. If you’re destined for a life of below-average height, should you grow a beard? Beards can look good on short guys. Choosing the correct beard length and style for…
A professional beard trim is a simple pleasure that can also be the most extravagant purchase you make in a week. Like any service, what you’re paying for isn’t the cut itself but the barber’s skill, hence the sometimes hefty price tag. So how do we know when going the extra distance is worth it?…
Facial hair is a mighty weapon in a man’s appearance arsenal. Is your face too round? A beard can thin it out. Is your face too thin? A beard can fill it out. Beards are powerful because they can drastically change your look. A beard can make you look thinner if you choose the correct…
You love your beard, but you also suffer from seasonal allergies. Do you have to choose between a snotty nose and facial hair? In most cases, no! A beard can worsen allergies in rare cases if it is not cleaned properly and becomes unhygienic. However, a beard can also trap allergens before they enter your…
When you think of tough guys, most people envision a man with serious facial hair who doesn’t take nonsense from anyone. It isn’t just your imagination. Believe it or not, there is a reason why you, and your beard, are intimidating. Facial hair deeply affects what you consider aggressive or intimidating. Many feel that a…
Nobody wants to hear they have a fat face except for maybe Santa and Sumo wrestlers. Can your beard add some extra weight to your look? Yes, but there’s a solution! A beard can make you look fatter if the style is wrong for your face shape. On the flip side, a beard can also…
Remember the days of your hormone-driven youth? The angst and awkwardness seemed to last forever, but thankfully it was a short moment in time. Peach fuzz eventually turned to full-blown facial hair. Annoying acne flare-ups were traded in for clearer skin. But for some, acne left behind a permanent reminder of adolescence – scarring. Can…
A sun-kissed glow is a great asset during the summer months, but what happens when you’ve played at the lake with a beard and decide to shave it off for a formal event? Sometimes you can be left with a visible tan line. A beard can leave a tan line due to the sun’s ultraviolet…
The right clothes and accessories can hide a multitude of imperfections. The same goes for facial hair. Not happy with your double chin, weak jawline, or turkey neck? The right beard style can camouflage your trouble spots and give you a shot of confidence. A beard can hide a double chin, weak chin, or turkey…
