If your beard has turned gray, you will probably notice that the structure is different than before. Gray hair can be a bit coarser and in some men the hair can become more frizzy. That's not nice. Don't worry: with these tips you can soften your gray beard and enjoy it for a long time.
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1. Wash less often
We often recommend washing a beard with beard shampoo two to three times a week. If you use beard shampoo more often, the hair and skin can dry out. A gray beard dries out faster, so it is advisable to use beard shampoo only once a week. On the other days, lukewarm water is sufficient. Go for a mild beard shampoo, without sulphates, parabens and silicones, for the best care for the beard.
| Read here why you should avoid sulphates, parabens and silicones . |
2. Use beard balm
Beard balm is also called leave-in conditioner . That term immediately says what it does: it hydrates the beard. Stiff gray beard hairs could use some extra hydration, it makes the hair softer. Add beard balm to your daily beard care (use it after the beard oil).
3. Use beard oil
You use beard oil every day, whether you have a gray beard or not. It is essential, especially for a gray beard that dries quickly, to use a beard oil without silicone, consisting of natural ingredients. This way you optimally nourish your beard and the underlying skin. In addition, beard oil softens the hair and prevents frizz.
Also give your beard a boost every now and then by using beard oil as a nourishing mask . Apply the beard oil (a little more than usual) in the evening and let it do its work all night.
| Read more about beard oil here . |
4. Brush the beard
By brushing your beard regularly, at least once a day, you remove dirt, loose hairs and scrub the underlying skin. You may not have expected it, but a beard brush is a true multi-tool.
