The boar bristle beard brush: just trendy chic?
A must-have for beard maintenance, the boar bristle beard brush is perfect for gentle brushing, while untangling knots and removing the last of the day's dust. A true barber must maintain his beard to keep it looking its best. Barber Bonhomme in Paris is one of those men's barbers who swear by this very special beard brush. And here's why!
Why choose a boar bristle beard brush?
The boar bristle beard brush is all about bristles. Beard care isn't just about applying shampoo or beard oil, it's about brushing your beard to bring out its former glory. That's why many (if not all, without exception) men's barbers use boar bristle beard brushes.
Why is it important to choose the right beard brush?
Dear bearded men, you probably have a beard brush in your drawer: but is it really a boar bristle beard brush or just a common plastic one? Your hair is like your hair: you need the right accessories to show it off to its best advantage and, above all, to look after your beard so that it can flourish. In fact, unlike hair, beard hair tends to curl and rebound easily.
That's why it's so important to choose the right beard brush, especially as many of the brushes on the market are made of plastic. This material simply stretches the hair without providing the softness you need to maintain your beard. That's why your barber Bonhomme in Paris & Nantes only offers beard brushing at the end of the service, with a boar bristle beard brush that's suitable for all beards and won't break the hair.
The benefits of wild boar hair
By using a boar bristle beard brush every day (yes, barbers, the beauty of your beard requires maintenance), you'll benefit from its many natural properties, which you probably weren't aware of:
- Regular brushing loosens knots and removes the day's dust;
- The boar bristle beard brush prevents you from touching your beard with your bare hands, greasing it as the day progresses;
- After your shower, the hairs are relaxed and sometimes dried out by the water, if you haven't used beard shampoo or any other care product. If you've rubbed your beard hairs with your towel, they can become frizzy and damaged. The beard brush helps restore the natural shape of the hair, without stretching it, while removing excess water.
- If you use beard oil, it's a good idea to brush your beard so that the lotion spreads evenly throughout your beard, for a dual nourishing and smoothing action.
- You won't get static electricity with a boar bristle beard brush, as you might with a plastic or synthetic beard brush.
- Last but not least, a boar bristle beard brush promotes sebum production, which helps regenerate and defend the skin beneath your beard.
How to brush your beard properly: tips from your male barber
Your men's barber, Barbier Bonhomme in Paris and Nantes, offers many reasons to maintain your beard: but you still need to know how to brush your beard! There's no trick to it, gentlemen. If you opt for a quality beard brush, choose a medium or small size. A beard brush that's too big won't allow you to style your beard according to the shape of your face. Here are the steps to successful brushing:
- Always brush with damp bristles, preferably, so that knots can be loosened easily and to limit the stretching of your hair;
- Start at the top of your beard, i.e. the cheeks, and always brush in the direction of hair growth;
- Don't press too hard, and don't go over the same area too often, to avoid irritating it or greasing your beard prematurely.
By following these tips, you'll give yourself the best chance of keeping your beard looking its best!