Beards are becoming more fashionable nowadays. I thought it would make me look cool so I decided to let my mane grow out. However, after only two weeks, I had to shave it off. The problem was that it was so itchy, something I had never realized before. However, I decided to soldier on and look for a solution. The steps to having a full beard without worrying about the itchiness are easy to learn and understand. I thought I should share my solution with you on how to stop a beard from itching.

What causes the beard itch?

The first step in treating the itchy beard is to understand the cause. The problem of the itchy beard begins when one shaves it. As the new follicles grow out, they cut into the skin causing a severe irritation. This is because some razors are designed to lift out and cut the hairs from deep in the skin. As the follicles grow out, they dig into the skin causing tiny serrations.

Hundreds of thousands of these minor cut can lead to a maddening irritation that makes one want to yank out their face. The other cause of the itchy beard is the dead skin cells. These skin cells are stuck on the hairs as they grow out and end up rubbing against the skin. This leads to a very irritating beard. The other most common cause of the itch beard is dry skin. Beard hair is usually coarse; as it rubs against the dry, caked skin, it causes a nasty itch.

 

Cure for the itch

In order to cure an itchy beard, one will need a few supplies:

• Hair conditioner
• Moisturizing cream
• A moustache and/or beard Comb
• A razor (electric)
• Baby shampoo
• Tweezers

Step 1

Beards easily pick up a lot of debris. This includes dust, dead skin cells and food particles that fall off as one eats. However, regular shampoo is not really designed for facial hair. As a result, it could a lot of harm. It may cause the beard to become coarser, worsening the condition. It is advisable to use baby shampoo, which is gentler on the hair follicles.

Step 2

Cleaning all the grime from the beard solves just part of the problem. The hairs of the beard are still coarse, which are constantly rubbing against the skin. In order to deal with this, apply normal hair conditioner. The conditioner softens the follicles, which reduces the itchiness greatly.

Step 3

Solving the coarse hairs is great but is not enough to keep the beard itch at bay. In order to keep the skin from breaking up and causing a nasty itch, one needs to keep it hydrated. For this, you need to use the moisturizer. It keeps the skin elastic and strong. Thus, it is not easily injured by the hair follicles rubbing against it.

Step 4

Despite the best of efforts, there are always those ingrown hairs that just want to ruin your day. The best way to deal with them is to stand in front of a mirror and examine the beard for a few minutes in the morning. You should then use the tweezers to remove these hairs. This way one can keep the itchy beard problem at bay before it becomes too much of a problem.

Step 5

In order to keep the ingrown hairs at bay, one should use the beard comb or the moustache comb. In this way, the follicles grow in a single direction, thus keeping the risk of irritation at bay. In addition, combing the beard makes you look neat and presentable.

Step 6

When the beard reaches a satisfactory size, avoid using a manual razor. An electric razor is better since it gives a more even cut. Thus, you can effectively deal with ingrown hairs. In addition, it is gentler on the facial skin.

Conclusion

However, I should caution you against using glycerin based conditioner. This is because, in rare cases, bacteria may be the cause of a beard infection. Using glycerin feeds these bacteria colonies, which will worsen the problem. It is advisable to use petroleum-based products for beard maintenance. In addition, one should always eat healthy foods. The easiest way to deal with dried skin is giving it the right nourishment. Not only does it improve the condition of the skin, it also makes the beard appear healthier.