If you have ever grown your facial hair out for months at a time, there is a good possibility your beard grew long enough to warrant a more hands-on approach to shaping and maintaining. At earlier stages in beard growth it may not even be necessary to brush or comb, but the first time you wake up with morning beard you’ll really want to know what your best choices are for keeping it tame. So, do you want a comb? A brush? Both? There is a bit of nuance to the question, so lets find the answer.

Brushing is good for your beard. If you're going to brush your beard then you should brush no more than once a day. Doing it more than once a day is over kill to your beard. Brushing too often will create split ends, damaging the facial hair you've worked so hard to grow. Make it part of your daily ritual in morning. For the best results: brush after you shower, for it will make it will make your beard look nice and tidy for the day.

I prefer using combs over brushes since it not as harsh. Plus you can comb your beard more often during the day. However, you can still over comb your beard, creating damage. Combing it should only happen when it gets out sorts through out the day

Beard Combs

When it comes to your arsenal of beard products, it’s a must to have a beard comb in the mix. But it’s never as simple as running to your local drugstore and picking one out. The comb’s width, material, and production method are all things to keep in mind before you spend a dime. Your beard will go through different stages so it’s likely best to keep two combs on hand. You’ll need one with wide teeth and one with narrow teeth. The wide-tooth comb Is perfect for detangling. The narrower option can help with shaping your beard to your liking once the detangling is done.

The most affordable comb of the lot is made of plastic. It won’t put a dent in your wallet, but it’ll also have the poorest quality. Due to the poor quality, plastic combs often lead to thin hair and breakage. Metal combs may look cool, but due to poorly cut edges, they can actually cause even worse damage to your beard than plastic combs. Wooden combs are just as smooth to use, but it’s important to make sure they’re smoothly cut to avoid beard damage, making them our personal favorite variation. Your comb should also be saw-cut. In this production method, each tooth is cut into the comb. Then, all of the teeth and ends are polished. For the best results, choose a rubber or wooden saw-cut comb.

Beard Brush

Beard brushes are quite different from the standard hair brush you might be accustomed to. They’re made with natural boar bristle hair. This is the same hair used for shaving brushes. These bristles are gentle on your hair and skin. On the flip side, metal and plastic bristles can cause split ends. Brushing your beard helps soften the hair and stimulate blood flow to the facial hair follicles.

So the original question of should you use a comb or brush. The answer is both. When it comes to beard products for men, you should strive to have more than one tool you can rely on. Beard care is all about being prepared for every situation. This means being armed and ready for every stage of growth and every stage of your morning care routine.