Beard Care Tips For Black Men

Growing out a beard can be seen as a sign of virility and masculinity. This is in part due to the effort that is needed to maintain them. Growing out a healthy beard, especially for black men, can be rather difficult without discipline. It present a set of unique challenges that other bearded men never have to be concerned about. Black men may experience slow growth and find their coarse and curly hair texture, harder to groom and manage.

Here are a few tips that can help;

Drink plenty of water

Drinking enough water and growing out a beard, both have a strong direct correlation. Great blood flow ensures that your skin is getting the important nutrients it needs. Staying hydrated leads to increased blood flow and circulation. Proper hydration keeps your beard's foundation in peak condition, making it shinier and more lustrous.

Be patient with your beard

A truly epic beard is the product of self-restraint. When you first start growing, resist the urge to trim or style, and leave it untouched for the first 4-6 weeks. This will allow the hairs to grow in evenly (some grow faster than others), and help you pick a style that suits its length and thickness.

Use reliable quality beard products

The biggest mistake black men make is trying to use regular hair shampoo and moisturizer on their beard. One should avoid using harsh chemicals and shampoo at all costs. These products will either clog up your pores or strip them of the oils that are good for you. When it comes to taking care of black hair and skin, natural is ALWAYS better. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. Full Bloom Beauty's Beard Grooming products are made only with natural ingredients that will nourish your beard, make it softer and more manageable.

In addition to the beard products, the necessary tools are important for grooming. The right comb can make all the difference in your beard growth. When choosing a comb for your beard make sure it is smooth so that it will not pull or tug at your hair. Not only does that hurt but it could also damage the hair follicles and affect how your beard grows. If you prefer a brush, choose one with medium to soft natural boar bristles. This type of brush can tackle even the most unmanageable of beards without damaging it.

Keep your beard moisturized

Caring for a black man’s specific hair texture requires a little more effort. Your hair naturally needs more oil, and the oil glands on your face will not generate enough moisture for both your skin and your beard. Black men beards thrives from moisture, and a beard oil, beard butter or beard balm will keep your beard hydrated and soft all day long. 

Wash your beard

Your beard needs to be thoroughly washed at least once a week. Depending on your lifestyle, you may need to wash your beard as often as every 2-3 days. From the food you eat to the pollution in the air, the hair on your face grows best when the hair follicles and surrounding area is clean. 

Avoid cutting your beard regularly

There are some black men who desperately want to grow out their beards through cutting their hair on the regular (especially with a clipper). But cutting your beard at the barbers on a consistent occasion is not ideal to get the full volume of your beard. Telling your barber to perform cuts on your facial hair could may as well destroy potential growth, because of the repetitive stress to your beard area. If you are going to shape up your beard, use a razor, and if that gives you razor bumps, use a clipper at least once a week, rather than every three days.

Watch what you put in your body.

Many people would not believe in this, but your facial hair had a lot more connection with what you eat. Your regular eating habits are responsible for the growth of your facial hair, quality, and much more. The food you eat plays a crucial part in developing healthy and confident facial hair. When you want to have full, thick, and healthy facial hair, you should start eating food items rich in vitamin C and A, like broccoli, citrus food, and tomatoes. All these items help to improve the skin beneath your facial hair. Also, foods rich in omega-three fatty acids like salmon helps in hair growth.

Do not pull out ingrown hair

Because black men tend to grow curly hair, they are particularly itchy and we are prone to plucking them out. However, when you pluck out ingrown hair, it offers temporary relief, but leaves scars on your face. This can lead to skin irritation and inevitably, poor beard growth. The simple thing is that when your facial hair grows out, it can look messy, but when you pull it out, it can result in many other issues.

Conclusion

The beard care and grooming tips are quite different in black men as compared to other men. You might have seen many black actors with beards who have carried many different beard styles and groom their beards according to these tips or more. Growing a black man beard is not difficult, but it can be quite challenging, but you can have a neat looking beard with these handy tips and Full Bloom Beauty's beard care products.