Post date: September 30, 2024 | Blog
How to Tame Beard Flyaways: A Guide to Controllable Facial Hair
Whether it’s on your bucket list to grow a glorious mane or keep things short and sophisticated, dealing with beard flyaways can be a difficult and frustrating challenge for any beardsman.
Flyaway hairs not only ruin the lines of your beard, causing it to look untidy, but they can also be quite uncomfortable, leading to split ends when left to their own devices. Thankfully, today we’re going to talk about the simple solution to flyaway hairs in your beard.
Here’s how to use basic common beard products like beard oil, balm, and beard/mustache wax to help you maintain a well-groomed beard. But first, let’s talk about what flyaways really are in the first place.
What Are Beard Flyaways?
Beard flyaways refer to the random little hairs that stick out further than the majority of your beard does. Every man who has a beard with hairs longer than a quarter inch probably knows what flyaways are and has to deal with them.
So, how do you get rid of beard flyaways?
1. Start with Beard Oil to Hydrate and Soften Your Beard
Beard oil is one of if not the most popular beard product out there today. It not only helps keep your beard soft and hydrated, but helps hydrate and condition the skin underneath your beard reducing itchiness, redness, and flaking.
All of which help make taming those wild beard flyaways much easier.
- Moisturizes the Beard: Dry hair goes crazy, that much is true. Where do you think the term “frizzy” comes from when it’s continuously referenced to dry hair? Beard oil helps moisturize the beard and skin reducing the dryness that causes flyaways.
- Reduces Frizz: The natural oils in beard oil not only help hydrate but also smoothen the shaft of your bead hairs, leading to less tangles and “frizz” overall.
How to Apply Beard Oil:
- Use the dropper to dispense 3-5 drops of Volt Beard Oil into your palm. Adjust the amount depending on your beard length.
- Rub your hands together and massage the oil into your beard with your fingertips, starting from the roots and moving toward the tips.
- Use the Volt Octo beard brush to distribute the oil evenly and help exfoliate your beard and skin.
2. Use Beard Balm for Light Hold and Style Control
The next step in taming flyaways is to use a stronger holding products like beard balm. Beard balm blends the holding power of natural butters and waxes with the hydration of beard oils to create a product with a medium-hold while still conditioning your beard hair and skin.
Here are some of the pros of using beard balm:
- Locks in Moisture: Volt’s beard balm uses ingredients like shea butter and bees wax to lock in the moisture provided by oil and elongate it throughout the day.
- Provides Control: Beard balm is a stiffer product meant for styling and some level of medium-hold. This allows you to style your beard and keep flyways locked into place without causing your beard to feel stiff or sticky.
How to Apply Beard Balm:
- Scoop out the appropriate amount of Volt beard balm with your fingernail (usually a dime-sized portion for medium-beards)
- Rub it between your hands until it melts.
- Apply the balm to your beard, working it through the hair from root to tip.
- Use your fingers or a beard comb/brush to style and shape your beard as desired and flatten flyaway hairs.
3. Tame Stubborn Hairs with Beard and Mustache Wax
Now we’re moving onto the strong stuff. For super stubborn flyaway hairs, or if you just overall want a more stylish or contemporary look, then look no further than beard and mustache wax.
Unlike the medium-hold of beard balm, Volt’s beard and mustache wax uses the holding power of natural pine rosin to keep your beard and mustache hairs in locked place all day long. Perfect for controlling crazy hairs or shaping your mustache into a classic handlebar.
- Strong Hold for Styling: The higher wax content provides a stronger hold that keeps your beard in place all day.
- Precision Control: Beard and mustache wax is perfect for areas that require extra attention, such as shaping your mustache or keeping flyaways in check even on windy, dry days.
How to Apply Beard and Mustache Wax:
- Scrape out a small amount of Volt Sculpt beard and mustache wax with the included spatula.
- Warm the wax by rubbing it between your fingertips until pliable.
- Apply it to the areas in your beard where you need the control—such as along your jawline, mustache, or on any flyaways that need taming.
- Use the fine-tooth side of your Volt twin comb or your fingers to shape and style your beard to your liking.
4. Bonus Tips for Keeping Flyaways Under Control
- Trim Regularly: Trimming regularly (preferably with adjustable guards) is the easiest way to chop off flyaways that stick out too far. This also helps prevent split ends and promotes an even pattern of growth.
- Comb Your Beard Daily: Combing or brushing your beard helps keep the hair in a uniform direction, greatly reducing flyaways over time and making your beard look fuller and more well-kept.
- Avoid Over-washing: Washing your beard too frequently can be just as damaging as failing to wash at all. Washing strips away oils and moisture from your beard, leading to dryness, frizziness, and flyaways. Use a gentle beard shampoo and conditioner just 2-3 times a week should be plenty.
Conclusion
Overall, flyaways are a super common and frustrating issue among bearded men, however, with the right products and tips, you can easily keep them in control and rock a more polished and “tight” look.
Simply start with beard oil to add some hydration to your beard and reduce frizziness and tangles, then follow up with beard balm or beard and mustache wax depending on what kind of strength and hold you need to tame those crazy hairs.
Remember to keep your beard trimmed and well-groomed and you’re golden!
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