The holidays are right around the corner, and everyone is buckling up for one of the busiest and most fun times of the year! From exchanging gifts and enjoying festive treats to throwing snowballs and savoring the change of the seasons, there’s no end to the things to be done with your family, friends, and loved ones during the next few weeks.
You’re sure to have plenty of parties, get-togethers, and other events during the holidays that you’re going to want to look your best for, but during all the hustle and bustle, taking care of your beard might end up falling by the wayside! If looking after your facial hair is often one of the first things to go when you start to get busy, revamping your care routine to be simpler and give you the most effect for the least amount of effort might be just the thing you need, especially right now! Keep reading to learn some useful tips for keeping your beard and mustache holiday-ready this year.
Moisturize Right
All beards need some amount of moisture in order to stay healthy and neat. Almost everyone can benefit from using some kind of hydrating product on their facial hair, and that’s never more true than in the winter. Winter weather is the perfect one-two punch to dry out your beard. The cold winds outside irritate your skin, and the warm heated air inside is incredibly dry, sucking all the moisture out of the air that your facial hair might benefit from.
The way to fight back against this dryness is with moisturizing products! A beard oil will be the most hydrating option, with beard butter as a close second. Choose a formula that works well for you, and apply your product at least once every day or so, even multiple times a day if necessary.
Inside-Out Care
When taking care of your beard and mustache, you always have to remember that the outside of your body (i.e., hair, skin, and nails) is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body. In the sea of delicious food and busy days that come with the holidays, it’s easy to get lax about the way you’re taking care of your body. If you’re going a long time without getting proper nutrition, or if you aren’t drinking enough water, you can expect it to show up in the way you look, beard included!
This doesn’t mean that you have to forgo your favorite cookie or a drink with your family this holiday season at all! Just make sure that you’re still giving your body the things it needs to stay healthy– fruits and vegetables, protein, healthy fats, and lots and lots of water– sadly, eggnog doesn’t count! Your facial hair will look all the better for it if you make it a priority to care for your body from the inside out.
Get Regular Trims
Going into the holiday season with an untidy, scraggly beard that’s gone way too long without being trimmed? Regular trims should always be something that you make time for in your routine, even if you’re trying to grow your beard out. Dusting off the uneven, dead ends always helps your beard and mustache to look better, and can even encourage growth if you’re trimming with the right frequency!
Whether you choose to shorten things up at home or go to a barber, make sure you’re getting your beard trimmed on a regular basis, especially during the holiday season when you’re going to be headed to parties and events, taking pictures and seeing people that you miss during the year. It’s worth the extra time!
Choose the Right Styling Products
If you’re really pressed for time this holiday season, being selective about your beard products can be important for you! Options that do double duty to both care for your beard and style it are going to be your best friend, allowing you to cut down the amount of steps in your morning or evening routine and get maximum effect with minimum effort.
Beard balms, for example, might be just the thing you need this December! Not only are they moisturizing to help soften and nourish your hair and skin, but they provide a light amount of hold, helping you to maintain your favorite beard shape all day and look great whenever you need to. Now that’s what we call a two-in-one!
As much as we are passionate about our beards here at Fresh Beards, during the holidays, your facial hair shouldn’t be the biggest thing on your mind. This time of year is about seeing people you love, being grateful for the good things in your life, and getting excited for a new year. With our handcrafted beard products, you can keep your beard looking great so that you can focus on what really matters this season!
