Eyelashes and eyebrows protect the eyes, armpit hair is used to regulate temperature, nose hair is a natural air filter and pubic hair enhances the body’s odor. Researchers only disagree about the function of the beard hair, after all, a good 50 percent of the population does not naturally have a beard. And that’s not all: according to National Geographic, beard hair has more bacteria than dog fur. A sensible care of the ornamental hair is therefore indispensable. But what actually belongs in a good beard care set?
If you want to grow a beard, you need patience above all else. And after just the first few weeks, you’ll notice that beard hair has a mind of its own. They sprout, scrape and stick out in all directions. Before bearded people treat it with oil or wax, it needs to be cleaned.
Therefore, every beard care set should contain a beard shampoo. Sure, most men are now thinking: Why not use the normal shampoo for the hair on the beard as well? Quite simply: because the scalp differs from the somewhat more sensitive facial skin and because beard hair has a different texture than scalp hair.
After that, the beard wants to be combed or brushed into shape. A beard care set without at least one of the two gadgets is of little use. Once the hair has been sorted, bearded people have two options for shaping it: beard oil and beard wax.
Beard oil nourishes hair and prevents itchy skin. A problem that many bearded people know only too well. It also gives the hair shine. However, oil does not shape particularly unruly hair. A beard wax or balm can help here.
When it comes to grooming for men, L’Oréal should of course not be missing. The manufacturer offers a beard care set that has everything a beard wearer needs for the daily care of their facial hair. In addition to a beard shampoo, it contains a comb, beard oil and beard wax. Everything is packed in a chic jute bag. A good start for beginners in beard care.
The Brooklyn Soap Company’s beard grooming kit, on the other hand, is a bit more expensive. Buyers look in vain for a comb. A brush is included in the set for this purpose. In addition to beard wax, oil and shampoo, there is also a beard cream. It is used to care for the facial skin under the beard and is applied after cleaning and before oil and wax.
The beard care set from Bartformat is somewhat more extensive in its gadgets. It includes both a brush and a comb. Of course, beard shampoo, oil and balm are also included. And as one of the few sets, the manufacturer also includes scissors. But beginners should be careful when using them. Not that the painstakingly grown beard is spoiled unintentionally. Nice: A toiletry bag is also included in the set.
The beard care professionals from Monkeybeard offer the most comprehensive set with nine parts. Although that is something rumored by the manufacturer. The gift box containing the eight gadgets is also mentioned as part of the set. Curious: Monkeybeard misses a shampoo. Of course, the set comes with beard oil and balm.
As far as pure care is concerned, the set is not as extensive as one might think. Bearded buyers also get a template to help with beard styling, a travel bag and an apron to protect clothing from beard hair. Also includes a beard brush, scissors and a comb.
Anyone who already owns a comb, brush or scissors should take a look at the King C. Gillette beard care set. Gillette limits his set to the essentials and only equips it with oil, balm and shampoo and does without any other frills.
The conclusion is an all-rounder from the manufacturer Charlemagne. It is slightly more expensive compared to other care products. However, the manufacturer promises a 30-day money-back guarantee in the event of absolute dissatisfaction. The set consists of four parts: scissors, oil, balm and a comb.
Sources: National Geographic
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