How to Groom a Patchy Beard

Men with clean shaves are often regarded as neat and formal but this doesn’t mean beards make you unkempt – especially in this age. In today’s men fashion world, sporting a beard is one of the must-do for many men. In the past when men longed to shave off their beards,many wish and hope to for it to grow out. This brings us to that percentage of men who struggle with patchy beards. It’s hard to tell if the beards are shy or just too stubborn to grow out. If you fall into this category, then you may want to consider these two tips.

Leave it Alone to Grow

Many people are of the opinion that cut hair grows back faster and thicker. No one really knows where or when this fallacy began but it’s sad to say it made it to the mainstream. If you want your patchy beards to grow some self-esteem and look like what it is supposed to be, then you need to leave it alone to grow. Just keep the edges all neat and trim and leave the rest to grow.

Brush It Regularly

This may seem strange to someone with very patchy beards but it surely would help the beards grow better. Yes your pessimism is understandable but you have to consider the entire brushing process as a morale booster for the beards. With proper practice, you can brush the areas with hair to partially cover the “plain lands” and give the entire beards a full look.

A Better Way to Shave

Shaving in itself is not rocket science. Let's be honest, there's nothing magical about shaving that should make some men get it right while others struggle with it, right? As much as we would love to agree with this, it is not entirely true. When it comes to shaving, there are techniques to be followed.  

There's No Need to Hurry!

If you're looking for a break out or some kind of skin irritation, then rush through a shave. When it comes to shaving, you have to be committed to the process; be a gentleman about it. Take time to prep the face for a shave. If you're late for an appointment, you can still have a good shave in the shower. If you don't have time to prep the face, then it means you don't have time to shave - just postpone it!

Give Your Fingers a Break

So it's totally understandable that you are used to applying the lather with your fingers. You may probably argue it was taught to you by your father and so on (we all know how generational teachings can be). Now it's time to give your fingers their long due break. Shaving brushes were designed for s purpose. It does only fair you allow them do their 'one job'.

Hot or Cold

Dermatologists always advise shaving just after a shower or in it. This is because your skin needs to be moist and warm before shaving. This is why your local barber places a warm towel on your face before shaving. If you didn't know why, the least you should have done was to ask him. After shaving, cold water is best to rinse the face. It helps reduce inflammation.

Is Having Sensitive Skin for Shaving a Myth?

No! Before we start with any explanation, it is important we get that out there. Sensitive skin really does exist and is a common skin issue many dermatologists are aware of and mostly treat. The same can be applied to shaving or the use of shaving products. There are quite a number of reasons to have sensitive skin. Most people tend to push the blame to the razor (although this could be a possibility) but really it is because the person has sensitive skin.

Sensitive skin can be as a result of an allergy or an irritant dermatitis. Just like any allergy, skin allergies that can make the skin sensitive are usually caused by shaving products. The most common cause of having sensitive skin is from bad shaving habits. Most men refuse to admit that they do not know how to shave properly. Shaving is much more than placing a sharp razor on your skin and cutting off all the stubble in its path. Even advanced safetyrazors like the Vikings Blade still need to be used properly to achieve better results. The last cause of having a sensitive skin is more towards genetics. A skin disease like eczema can sometimes be inherited and this predisposes your skin to being sensible. Use safety razor products with mild to moderate aggressive and consult your dermatologist as soon as possible if you are having adverse skin reactions.

Map Your Way to Success with a Clean Shave

There has been this ongoing debate on whether keeping beards or having a clean shave is ideal for success. As funny as this may sound, it is often a heated argument among some men. While more and more men are moving towards the new trend of keeping beards, a resonating question being asked is; are employers hiring them? If success is to be judge in the aspect of employer-employee relationship then maybe, just maybe a point could be proven.

Even with the rise in beard wearing men, employers still find men with clean shaves more appealing. This necessarily doesn't mean beards are synonymous with being unkempt but it's obvious these employers are already boxed in with such mentality. For professional jobs, first impression speaks volumes and a man walking into an interview with a full grown, well-trimmed beard may just not fit right in with the interviewer. Just think of a professional job and you'll see that clean shaves are usually the accepted norm.

When the Vikings Blade organized its Manliest Shave of 2015 competition last year, it showed a cross section of individuals worldwide. A closer look shows that professional employees wear more of clean shaves than entrepreneurs. So when next you're going for an interview, you may want to reduce the beard just to a generally accepted level. After you get the job, you alone can decide if a beard would be needed in your workplace.