Is your barber closed and do you have too much time on your hands? Help is on the way with our handy guide to what to do with your beard now that there’s nobody to fashion it for you.
1. Is that You, Fu Manchu?
Add an exotic flavour to your isolation bedroom antics with this stunner of a moustache which is bound to drive your significant other wild. Wild with passion or wild with rage, who knows? One thing we do know is that if you’re not in isolation, this one isn’t to be recommended since twirling it at moments of philosophical enlightenment is almost inevitable.
Thinking of growing a Fu Manchu? We recommend The Brighton Beard Company’s Moustache and beard wax which provides either firm or extra firm hold for your flavour saver!
2. Start Afresh
Since it seems like we’re in this for the long haul, might as well remind yourself what you used to look like before your beard enlightenment and whip out the old razor. Take our word for it, your mother will be thrilled! If you’ve got clippers, we highly recommend starting with them before attempting anything with a blade though.
Thinking of going clean shaven? Make sure to use a moisturiser afterwards to avoid flaky skin, especially if it’s been a while since you last shaved.
The next few styles would only work if you’re under quarantine and do not need to wear a mask in your daily life. There appears to be consensus that beards, no matter their size, hinder the effectiveness of masks.
3. Go Full Fidel
Of course the easiest thing to do is to let nature take its course and walk around the house like the freedom fighter that you truly are. Give the beard a rough trim from time to time, to keep your Fidel from becoming a Karl Marx but other than that, you’re set!
Revolutionary as your unkept face might look, do keep it clean with Mancave’s Beard Wash or the Brighton Beard Company’s Beard Shampoo Bar
4. Reach for the floor, with Dumbledore
If you’re looking to step out the door once this is over looking like the legend of all time, then lay down the groundwork for the Dumbledore, the grandest and most spectacular beard of all time! It’ll probably need some tidying up by your barber once you’re done but just think of the tear in his eye when he sees the canvas you’re giving him to work with <3
We’re often asked for a beard growing serum and while we don’t truly believe that there exists one that works, we always recommend beard oil to keep your facial hair strong and nourished, which prevents it from falling out, leaving you with a fuller beard!
5. Be like Van Dyke
Go for Baroque with this masterpiece in facial hair! The stache will probably need some growing out after your initial attach of the clippers but once you’re done, let’s say it’ll be quite the challenge keeping the ladies socially distant.
Beard balm keeps your beard and moustache nourished while also providing a light hold, perfect for creating a masterpiece on your face and keeping it that way.
