Fall/winter can be hard on beard hair.
Cold, dry air and indoor heating can strip your beard of its natural oils and moisture, making it dry, brittle, itchy, and more likely to break.
Otis & Finn’s expert barber Kirk Riley reveals how to keep your facial hair polished during the colder months.
Winter can be hard on beard hair. Cold, dry air and indoor heating can strip your beard of its natural oils and moisture, making it dry, brittle, itchy, and more likely to break.
Otis & Finn’s expert barber Kirk Riley reveals how to keep facial hair polished during the colder months
Beards are a trend among celebrities and many adopt them as part of their signature style.
Stars like Jason Mamoa and Travis Kelce often sport full, natural beards that give off a rugged vibe, while Keanu Reeves, David Beckham and Ryan Gosling prefer short, well-groomed beards that are easy to maintain.
Regardless of the length, keeping your beard healthy during the colder months can be a challenge.
“Stress and nature (dry weather) are the main reasons for beard spots,” says Kirk.
“Like the hair on your head, beard hair needs to be hydrated to stay healthy.”
Adopting a consistent beard care routine is a must this time of year.
“Using a good beard oil or balm can also help against breakage during drier seasons,” says the expert. He suggests Uppercut Beard Oil and Beard Balm.
Beards are a trend among celebrities and many adopt them as part of their signature style.
“If you’re looking to keep your beard a little rougher, don’t cut too much into the cheek line; instead, simply blend the cheeks without cutting into a harsh line,” Kirk shares.
“Using a good beard oil or balm can also help against breakage during drier seasons,” says the expert. Suggest Uppercut Beard Oil and Balm.
Key techniques to achieve a more refined and well-groomed beard without losing that resistant appeal
“If you’re looking to keep your beard a little rougher, don’t cut too much into the cheek line; instead, simply blend the cheeks without cutting into a harsh line,” Kirk shares.
‘However, if you want a cleaner, harder line, keep your beard lines higher on your cheek.
‘The bottom lines look a little more groomed and obvious, so if you want a rugged, natural look, keep the beard lines higher. The same goes for the neckline.
This time of year, Kirk suggests using scissors instead of clippers to maintain a beautiful beard.
“Scissoring your beard helps you clean it up without making it look overly groomed,” he explains.
“Eventually, you’ll need to trim your beard with clippers, but in the meantime it’s a good alternative to doing it at home.”
“If you’re looking to keep your beard a little rougher, don’t cut too much into the cheek line; instead, simply blend the cheeks without cutting into a harsh line,” Kirk shares.
Trendy beard shapes/styles for those who want to up their facial game
“The 5 o’clock shadow mustache is big right now,” says Kirk.
It’s a casual, low-maintenance look that features a short, stubbled beard and mustache, a style that David Glover pulled off effortlessly on the red carpet.
Kirk explains the benefits of this look: “This style allows you to try out a mustache without completely shaving the rest of your hair to give it a softer, less intense look.”
‘Also, every winter, many men experiment with growing a beard. With that, we have received many requests for a very low beard fade.
“I usually suggest a skin fade to the bottom of the ear, leaving the face bald to the bottom of the ear, and then fading the beard from there.”