Beard Combs and Brushes

Are you after a perfectly styled beard which looks healthy and trendy? A men's beard brush and comb are the key! These two indispensable tools will help you not only with styling, but also with the overall care for the beard and the skin underneath. The owners of a beard as well as a moustache or goatee will make use of them too. A set of beard brushes also makes a unique gift.

Why is it important to comb the beard?

Every owner of a beard knows that a groomed beard requires care. This includes everyday beard combing which:

• smooths the beard and keeps it in the desired shape;
• removes hairs that fell out and combs dead skin cells out;
• helps prevent hair tangling;
• massages the skin and boosts circulation;
• spreads beard cosmetics better;
• helps direct the hair and shape the beard during styling;
• reduces the risk of ingrown hairs.

Beard brush vs comb – what's better?

In general, it applies that a men's beard brush is good for a short to medium-length beard. For a longer beard, it's suitable to complement the brush with a comb. It detangles all layers of the beard and reaches the skin too. A brush brushes through only the top layer of a longer beard, which can lead to hair breakage and loss. Therefore it's ideal to comb a longer beard first, and then use a brush for final smoothing.

Which beard brush and comb to choose?

Needs change with a growing beard, so you will probably go through several brushes and combs on the way to your dream beard. For the perfect styling it pays to combine various tools: larger brushes and combs bring the main part under control, whereas smaller ones help style the moustache with precision.

The rule of thumb: pay attention to high-quality materials. Brushes and especially combs made of low-quality materials can damage your facial hair.

Let's get to the point: what brushes and combs can one choose from?

Popular comb and brush materials

• Beard brush made of boar bristles: this beard exfoliation brush is suitable for rough and thick hair. It prevents static and adds gloss.
• Beard comb made of buffalo horn: is anti-static and ergonomic, suitable for all facial hair types.
• Wooden comb for the beard: a popular vegan beard comb made of a natural material gentle to the facial hair and skin.
• Beard comb and brush made of carbon fibre: durable, anti-static and easy to clean.
• Comb and brush made of cellulose acetate: high-quality – even lasts for several years.
• Soft beard brush: choose it if you have softer, thinner facial hair.

Other functions

• Electrical beard brush: this ironing brush for the beard is a multipurpose helper for fast facial hair styling and straightening.
• Beard trimming comb: it will help you keep precise facial hair lines during shaving with an electric shaver or a razor blade. Just put it on the areas of your face which you don't want to shave.
• Moustache comb and moustache brush: this small facial hair brush achieves precise moustache grooming, and thanks to the compact size, you can always have it on hand.
• Foldable beard comb: the best beard comb for travelling.
• Round brush for the beard: a good brush for the precise styling of longer facial hair – thanks to its shape, it creates volume, and together with a hairdryer it can bring wavy or unruly facial hair under control.
• A set of beard combs: a great gift tip for any beard owner.

How to use a facial hair brush and comb correctly?

• If you are a beginner with a beard comb, it's better to use it on a damp or product-treated beard. If you use the comb dry, it could damage your facial hair.
• Comb the hair downwards, gently and slowly. This reduces the risk of tangling. If you come across a knot, don't use force, just change the brushing angle and detangle slowly.
• In the evening, try combing the hair in different directions. This balances out one-way combing during the morning styling when the hair keeps getting bent in just one direction which is not ideal.
• Wash your brush and comb regularly, at least once a week – you can use special cleansing products. Otherwise you're putting the accumulated impurities back into your facial hair.

Tip: Don't forget about high-quality beard shampoos and soaps which wash impurities gently, soften the facial hair and nourish it. Beard quality depends not only on a good comb or brush, but also on a healthy lifestyle and sufficient fluid intake.

Treat your facial hair to the best of care with beard brushes and combs! Check out Notino's wide offer, and choose the beard brush which is best for you.