26 May

Posted at 12:10h in Style & Grooming

So you've got a beard sprouting from your face. But, that's not all that goes into it. Are you properly caring for your majestic face warmer? We often get engrossed in the thoughts of growing legendary beards and start contemplating various styles but forget that beards ultimately require regular maintenance. Maintaining your beard and keeping it healthy on a regular basis is just as important as brushing your teeth. After all, you want your beard to be the best beard it can be, not some scraggly bird's nest....

10 Jan

Posted at 19:45h in Uncategorized

The middle of winter is beard season for many. It's also the time when beards suffer from dryness, scratchiness, and the dreaded beard dandruff. Going back and forth between nipping cold air outdoors and piping hot air indoors easily damages beards and the skin underneath by stripping away moisture. This is the primary reason for investing in a quality beard oil or beard balm to help moisture and bring your beard back to life.

For a few weeks, beginning with No Shave November, I've been testing out a new beard balm...

09 Nov

Posted at 22:59h in Style & Grooming

As of November 1st, 2015, I finally achieved a long held goal, surpassing a milestone that I had previously fallen short on numerous times. It took strength of will, conviction, and a place of employment with lax grooming standards. Many times I was tempted to back out, but each time, my doubts were drowned out by a prospect so majestic that the word itself began to ring around my head like a catchy song that I couldn’t shake. The milestone in question? The Yeard.

The Yeard is, as you have probably...

06 Aug

Posted at 09:00h in Style & Grooming

I've been living in southern California for a few months now, and I've got to say, some days are hot and dry as hell. Since I've been sporting my beard longer than usual this summer, it's become extremely susceptible to the the elements. Five minutes after any shower or workout and my facial hair would turn into an unkempt wire brush.

After trying a couple dozen beard balms and beard oils, I gave the brand new Uppercut Deluxe Beard Balm a fair shake. I've been familiarized with the Uppercut Deluxe hair...

23 Mar

Posted at 07:30h in Style & Grooming

One of the first things I picked up on from moving to San Diego from New York is the change from humidity to absolute atmospheric dryness.  With the climate change and lack of moisture in the air, one's skin and hair tends to dry out and get "flaky."  This is absolutely true with beards as well, hence the importance of using beard oil regularly. It was around the time of my move from the east coast to the west that I began using a new product called Virtu Beard Oil.  Virtu Beard...

18 Dec

Posted at 09:00h in Style & Grooming

Since around the beginning of No-Shave-November, I've been using a new beard oil.  For those rugged beards unfamiliar with beard oil, acquaint yourself with the number one daily beard grooming product.  The beard oil I'll be reviewing today is H-Beard Oil by Healing Natural Oils. Of the many hundreds, if not thousands, of beard oil brands out on the market today, H-Beard Oil is one that doesn't rely on flashy masculine marketing.  In fact, all the products sold by Healing Natural Oils seem to come in the same amber-colored glass bottle with...

12 Sep

Posted at 12:00h in Style & Grooming

“I’m not going to kiss you again until you shave off that beard.”  That is what my girlfriend, Julia, said to me one day about 3 years ago. I was a bit shocked when Julia said it.  I mean, I had a beard for the entire 4 years we were dating.  But she was dead serious about it.  “I’m tired of getting scratched by that thing when we make out.” So this was a real dilemma for me.  I consider myself quite the rugged fellow - I love my beard.  My beard...

11 Mar

Posted at 20:11h in Style & Grooming

The three essentials to maintaining a healthy and good-looking beard: beard oil, beard balm, and beard wax.  But which is the right product for your face warmer?  Each product is very similar but they all have different purposes in the realm of beard grooming.  Learn which one your beard is begging for before you make your next grooming purchase. Beard Oil Beard oil is a conditioner that rejuvenates your facial hair and gives it a healthy life.  Beard oil ingredients vary but almost all include the base ingredient: jojoba oil.  Other added...