“My Beard is already LIT* - surely a little more heat wouldn’t hurt?”
It’s 7:03 am. You usually aim to leave at 7 but your beard is still dripping wet. You opted for that extra snooze and now you hate yourself for it.
However, regardless of the countless times you’ve told Louise to stop leaving the hairdryer plugged in on the bed, this morning she may have just saved you.
BUT WAIT. Think about this... You’ve heard a thousand times on TV about how heat is bad for your hair. “Hair protect this”. “Heat protect that”. “Keratin something”.
You know you probably shouldn’t but you’re already sure you keep hearing the bus go past.
What should you do?
Using a Blowdryer on Your Beard: Blowdrying your beard is okay if you use the lowest heat setting to avoid damage.
Drying Process: Towel dry your beard first, then air dry while doing other morning tasks before blowdrying.
Beard Care Products: Apply beard oil before blowdrying and beard balm after, and keep the dryer at a distance from your face.
How Heat Damages Your Hair: Heat can damage your beard by drying out cuticles, weakening hair proteins, and causing irreversible moisture loss.
Recommended Setting: Use the 'cold' setting on the hairdryer for the best beard health and maintain a punctual morning routine.