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Truth About Silicon

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Truth About Silicon

When used in shampoo and other hair products (conditioners, beard oils, gels, and creams), silicone coats your hair trapping in moisture giving it a shiny appearance. However, since silicon is a coating on your hair and repels water, it is extremely hard to clean. A stronger soap is needed to clean it leaving your hair dry and brittle. That same silicone-based product must be applied to keep it looking healthy. Now we are locked into a cleaning cycle that is damaging to your hair and to your skin. The hidden truth is that the more you use, the more damage it causes and the more money we spend trying to keep the cycle going.

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How to maintain your beard this summer

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How to maintain your beard this summer

How to maintain your beard during the hot summer months. Follow these simple tips to help you keep your beard healthy all summer long.

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Is My Beard Dirty? Should I Shave?

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Is My Beard Dirty? Should I Shave?

A dirty beard is nothing to be afraid of nor is it a reason to shave. A beard an carry bacteria and be unhealthy, but it all comes down to one word, Hygiene! Bad hygiene practices will leave your beard a mangy and smelly mess. Good hygiene practices will leave your beard clean, bacteria free, healthy, soft, and with a pleasant scent. Your beard is exposed to many different elements even food. Like any other part of your body, good hygiene should be practiced with regularity, the same attention needs to be applied to your beard...

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Butter Makes The Beard Better

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Butter Makes The Beard Better

Beard Butter is different than a balm as it contains no wax. The benefits of an added wax will aid in style or provide addition hold to tame your bead. So why use a Beard Butter and how do I use it?  This article aims to answer those questions.

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How To Prevent Beard Bumps

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How To Prevent Beard Bumps

First, we need to understand what causes beard bumps and skin irritation. Skin Irritation and Dryness   Skin irritation can be caused by a reaction to a detergent, dye, fragrance, and dryness.  During the early stages of beard grown, many will experience irritation due to new hair growth.  In this stage of beard growth, it is important to keep your skin moisturized and condition. Protecting the skin is key. Moisturizing and conditioning the skin will prevent dryness and redness and will also treat the skin as new growth develops. Dry skin clogs pores, clogged pores will lead to pimples and...

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