All about beard wax

Men's beard has become fashionable. But facial hair needs to be looked after, otherwise it takes on an untidy look. One of the elements of good care is styling. To keep the hairs neat and in the right direction, you need to use a special wax. When choosing a wax, you need to take into account some of the nuances, as well as know the correct application technique.... Let's take a look at everything about beard wax in this article.

Some people are genuinely wondering why buy beard wax separately when the stores are full of jars of regular hair wax. This is a misconception because beard products have a number of important functions that hair wax cannot do. The fact is that conventional waxes contain synthetic additives and all kinds of plasticizers.

Of course, they do not cause significant harm to the human body, but it is undesirable to apply such substances to the skin of the face. For this purpose, there are special waxes, designed with the assumption that a person will apply them to such a delicate area as the face. There is one more moment - beard waxes have specific "masculine" aromas: citrus, spices, wood.

Styling wax is needed for a neat beard, a beautiful bristle arrangement and a pleasant scent. And there are also several more reasons to spend money on a jar of this product.

• The stubble on the beard is much harder, if you compare it with the vegetation on the head. To fix the bristles, you need a product with a higher degree of fixation. It is not always possible to lay unruly bristles with ordinary wax.
• Beard wax has two important functions. - smoothing and disciplining all hairs.
• With the help of wax, facial hair is taken care of. The product nourishes the skin with essential vitamins.

There are a large number of beard waxes on the market from various manufacturers. But only a few of them are especially popular.

• Hi-Ho Is a relatively young brand that has been producing wax since 2014. It is noteworthy that the product of this company is made exclusively by hand. There are two types of wax: classic and for strong hold. The main components of the composition are: beeswax, essential oils, vitamin E, lanolin. The product is sold in a 50 ml metal tube. The average cost is 1,300 rubles.

• Manly Is a Ukrainian manufacturer that has also been producing wax since 2014. There are two varieties of wax in stores: Manly Classic and Summer Edition. Their cost is almost the same and on average is 850-900 rubles per 30 ml package. The composition includes not only essential oils, but also vitamins and nutrients.

• Borodist - one of the most popular brands for beard and mustache styling products. Beard wax comes in an unusual box made of organic materials. The cost is about 800 rubles.

• Cowboy Comb - is an American manufacturer of beard and mustache care products. One of the more popular products is wax.There are several varieties of the product, including a tinted beard wax. At a cost - about 580 rubles for a jar of 30 ml.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice and purchase a good quality product for yourself, you must take into account some criteria. You need to pay attention to the following parameters:

• Colour, since it is he who is the key to the final result - if the tone is light or, conversely, very dark, the appearance of the beard can be completely spoiled; the ideal option is a color close to its natural;
• if the hair is flexible, then the remedy will do soft texture; for hard and unruly bristles, hard wax is more suitable;
• smell - of course, this is not the most important thing, but still it is better that he does not annoy.

There is one more important criterion - this is the cost. Since the consumption of funds is quite large with daily use, you can not choose too expensive brands. The main thing is that the product meets the above criteria.

Even if you buy the best product that meets all the requirements, you may not get the desired result. This can happen if the person does not apply the wax correctly. If applied incorrectly, wax can ruin the appearance of the bristles altogether, making them greasy and untidy.

The first thing to remember is that the fixing wax must be used regularly. This is especially true for men with thick and lush facial hair. Be sure to wash the bristles well before waxing. If this rule is fulfilled, then you can proceed on several points.

• You need to open a jar of product and take a small amount of wax... A small amount is required to treat the beard. The taken mass in size should be slightly larger than a pea. But this is not necessary, as it also depends on the length of the beard.
• Initially, the ball will feel overly stiff in your hands. It is rather difficult to apply such a mass. She needs to be pliable. To do this, you need to warm up the product in the same way as plasticine in your hands - rub it between your palms or wrinkle it with your fingers.
• When the wax becomes plastic, you can proceed to application. After spreading all of the product over your fingers, you can apply it to the bristles from root to tip. In this case, you need to move, starting from the temples towards the chin. When processing a mustache, movements should be made from the center in different directions. You need to distribute evenly.

But the design of the beard did not end there. After waxing, some hairs may clump together. To fix this, you need to carefully comb the beard with a special brush. In parallel, you can give the beard the desired shape. If suddenly the funds taken were not enough, you can take a little more and repeat the procedure done. But do not get carried away, as too much wax will be noticeable even to the naked eye.

In the evening, the applied wax must be washed off. To do this, you can use regular soap or shampoo, but since the procedure is daily, these products can dry out the skin over time. For this purpose, it is better to choose a special delicate product that contains nourishing and caring components. It is very simple to use - you need to apply the required amount of the product on the bristles, wait a few minutes.

Like any other cosmetic, beard wax has contraindications. It can cause allergies or irritation. The following categories of people should be especially vigilant:

• asthma sufferers - an attack of suffocation can cause some of the components that make up the product;
• with individual intolerance to beeswax; the product may cause a violent reaction;
• having some kind of irritation.

Important! It is not recommended to use wax if the skin is damaged, such as scratches or abrasions. This can cause inflammation. If, after application or during this procedure, a person has unpleasant sensations, it is necessary to remove the product from the face as soon as possible. If symptoms of an allergic reaction appear, antihistamines should be taken as soon as possible. In case of an asthma attack, you need to use an inhaler. It is recommended to call an ambulance if necessary.

If it is difficult to choose the right product on your own, you can turn to professionals for help. The expert advice is as follows:

• choosing a product for styling and fixing beards, you need to pay attention to the composition - it should not contain aggressive chemical elements; it is better to give the choice to those funds, the main part of the composition of which is made up of natural ingredients;
• you need to use the tool dailybecause it nourishes and protects the bristles from the negative effects of the environment;
• you need to decide on the choice of means and, if possible, not change the manufacturer, it’s easier to get used to the procedure;
• at night, the product must be washed off.

In the next video, you will find complete instructions on how to apply beard wax.