Beards..I love them.

While beards have been around for centuries, they became widely more popular in 2014. With the new found obsession of the beard in the last year, most men have no idea about the beard care products that are out there, or what products are the best to use,  let alone how to take care of one. As a woman who is madly in love with beards it's very off putting to see a neglected beard. Beard oils, balms, and waxes are what help a beard not only look good, but smell and feel amazing too. It's been my experience that someone who uses those products has a happier and healthier looking beard. It also shows a visual expression of a man's ruggedness. There is a certain boldness that a beard creates, not to say that if you can't grow a beard you're not a man, because we all know that's not true. When most people see a beard they think aggressiveness or dominance, not me. When I see a beard that's properly groomed and maintained I just want to run my hands through it, smell it, and even cuddle with it. My ideal beard is a nicely trimmed and groomed one, that smells of lilac or teak wood. The most common question from a person who is growing a beard for the first time is, "how do i grow my beard faster, thicker and longer?" There are many factors when it comes to having a healthy beard; genetics, drinking lots of water, getting plenty of rest, trimming it regularly, using beard oils, balms and waxes, a good diet, and a healthy sex life. No joke, a healthy sex life, men produce testosterone leading up to and during the act and testosterone helps grow hair. Another very common question is, "What's the difference between beard oil and beard wax?" I love this question because I love being able to educate people on this. Wax is used more to style the beard, keep the little fly aways tame. Beard oil is basically the love child of wax and balm. It has all the essential oils that condition and revive the beard with the the styling hold of wax. They both come in many different scents but my favorites are the more manly smells; teak wood, bourbon, sandalwood. Every beard is different, and needs to be taken care of in a different way. Some men can wash their beard and use oils every other day, and it looks great; other men may have to trim and use oils or balms more often. Bearding isn't only a fashion statement, but more of a lifestyle. It's not something you can be halfway about, you have to truly be committed. Having a good looking, healthy human mane can not be accomplished without the right knowledge, proper hygiene and great beard care products. There are a wide variety products, so make sure you do your homework before choosing.  A well maintained and groomed beard is a happy beard, so keep your beard happy and beard On.