We all want the best things.
Usually, we can’t have the best things.
Usually, the best things are out of reach or they say things like “you’re just not my type”.
Fortunately, when it comes to beard care products, things are very different.
The best beard products from the UK to the US and beyond are both accessible and affordable, so by golly if we want them we gon’ go get ‘em.
In this article, we’re going to talk about the best and most essential beard products for a perfect grooming session, so that when you’ve got your beard in tip-top shape, she will probably might say yes now.
What Are The Best Beard Grooming Products?
Deciding on the best beard care products can be a subjective process. Personal preferences play a part in fragrance choices, and ‘essential’ beard care products can depend on the time of beard you’re sporting. However, there’s no doubt that there are some best in class for each.
So, while we can’t tell you which beard grooming products will be best for your beard specifically, we can tell you which aspects to look out for when making your purchases.
We’ll also throw in some ballpark prices that you should expect to be paying.
The Best Beard Brush
Looking for a beard brush in essence is very easy. There are many.
Like with most things, they vary in quality, though, and you usually get what you pay for.
Beard brushes are used not only to tidy and tame your beard hair but also to exfoliate the skin beneath and remove dead skin cells that can cause itchiness and irritation.
The best beard brushes are made from great quality wood, like pearwood, sandalwood or cherrywood, and feature boar bristles - preferably the firmer cut variety.
You’d think that not much could go wrong with a beard brush, but those made from metal or plastic are known to snag and damage your beard hairs over time.
In terms of price, for some bang for your beard brush buck, you should be looking at around £12/$15 for a standard brush and no more than £20/$25 for a premium option. After that, you’re just paying for branding and exclusivity.
The Best Beard Comb
You don’t need us to tell you what a beard comb is for, but we will feel the need to intervene when men pull out a plastic one.
Plastic combs are notorious for snagging on beard hairs, owing to their microscopic inconsistencies. You see, while they may look smooth, they very rarely are, and are in fact fairly rigid and harsh at times.
Like beard brushes, beard combs should also be made of a smooth, high-quality wood, which makes for damage-free grooming, although we can’t guarantee that won’t be painless if you’re not combing enough.
Those pesky knots seem to know when you start to comb more confidently.
A beard comb can be either wide-tooth, fine-tooth, or both, and we always recommend getting a double-sided comb since you can gradually sieve through those knows and reduce the chances of getting caught off guard.
Beard combs usually come free with a decent beard brush, but if not, there’s no reason why you should be spending more than around £7-$10.
The Best Beard Oil
We get excited when we start talking about beard oil. We’re physically shaking, but we did have coffee without breakfast.
There’s a lot to unpack here. And a whole host of awesome oils worthy of your beard.
Beard oils can be very basic and offer nothing more than hydration. They can also include some of the most dermatologically proven natural oils that money can buy, like argan oil, avocado oil and sweet almond oil.
Beard oil is used to hydrate beard hair and the skin beneath, provide nutrients to your facial follicles and tame the stray hairs, leaving your beard soft, clean and beautiful.
Beard oil is one of the beard grooming essentials and it should be part of every beard care kit. It can set you back anywhere between £5/$7 and £50/$70, which comes down to which ingredients you think your beard could benefit from the most.
If you like a bit of Oud, Sandalwood or Neroli, which sounds like it belongs on an Italian restuarant’s menu, you could end up paying a little more - but watch out for artificial, copycat fragrances.
All of our fragrances are all-natural and made in small batches in the UK. Why not take them for a spin?
Best Beard Balm
Beard balm is preferred by many men, particularly those with longer beards.
It’s great for beard styling, as it has a much greater viscosity, meaning it sits on the beard and absorbs at a much slower rate.
The best beard balms will last longer as a result of containing shea butter, beeswax and aloe vera, for example.
Like their oily counterparts, they can also smell great, and by sitting on the beard for longer can even replace your usual aftershave. There’s a money-saving tip - back off Mar