10 Best Beard Grooming Tips Every Man Needs to Know

Beard grooming isn’t a science; it’s an art. It takes a little practice, skill, and imagination to turn your boring or messy facial fuzz into something that accentuates and not only complements your face. If you’ve ever rocked any facial hair, you’ll know this is easier said than done.

Still, it’s possible to achieve an incredible look without spending hours staring at yourself in the mirror. With just some well-placed advice, you can develop a beard care – or, as we prefer to say, beardcraft – a routine that’ll change up your look.

Let’s count down. 

10 Best Beard Grooming Tips for 2025

1. Having the Right Equipment

You can’t achieve a killer beard if you’re trimming it with kitchen scissors. When it comes to beardcraft items, there are two options: electric and manual.

Electric trimmers and shavers are now the gold standard for removing and trimming back hair. In just a few seconds, you can remove the excess hair without bothering yourself with shaving cream or shaving oil. It’s quick and easy. Still, some people prefer the feel and finish of wet shaving, so razors are the best bet. 

As for other equipment, there are a few key items everyone should have. These include:

• Boar Hair Beard Brush: Perfect for taming and training your beard, this brush made with natural boar bristles helps distribute oils evenly, ensuring your beard looks smooth and well-groomed.
• Sandalwood Beard Comb: Crafted from fragrant sandalwood, this comb not only detangles and styles your beard but also provides a soothing, aromatic experience with every stroke.
• Mustache Trimming Scissors: These precision scissors are ideal for detailed mustache shaping and trimming, giving you the control needed to perfect your look.

2. Sourcing the Best Product

Knowing what to look for when it comes to beard oils, shampoos, and balm is crucial. Too many products contain artificial ingredients and scents that can irritate your skin. Worse, poor-quality oils can turn rancid – eww! 

Here at Beard Sorcery, we only source our ingredients from natural sources. We use the finest available products, from virgin argan oil to high-quality beeswax and shea butter. We want our customers to know they can trust the magic of our beard oil – that goes for the scented essential oils as well. Plus, we inspect all the ingredients when we get the cauldron going here in Colorado. 

3. Knowing When to Trim

To trim or not to trim. Now, that really is a question. People often find it difficult to know when they should trim their beards. After all, when you see yourself every day, you can’t always tell when it’s time to crack out the trimmer. 

As a general rule, your beard should grow at a steady pace. Depending on your beard style, you might consider anywhere from 2-3 days for an extremely short beard, 1-2 weeks for a medium-length beard, and up to a month for a longer beard. However, it’s important to do smaller maintenance work between bigger trims.

4. Think About Your Diet

What you eat affects the quality of your beard. If you dine solely on fast foods and processed goods, it’ll lead to lackluster beard hair that feels and looks brittle. The solution? Eat a diet rich in whole grains, lean meats, and lots of fruits and vegetables. Only by getting all your vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients (in the right quantities) can you see the best beard growth. And it doesn’t just grow back better; it grows back faster. 

5. Learning How to Fade

Mastering the art of fading your beard can elevate your grooming game. Start by selecting the right guard size on your trimmer to match the desired length. Gradually decrease the guard size as you move down the neck and cheeks to blend the beard into your skin seamlessly. Use short, smooth strokes and frequently step back to assess the symmetry and progression of the fade to ensure a natural, well-blended look.

6. Determining the Right Neckline

Where should your neckline begin? It’s a question as old as time. But there’s only one right answer. Unless you’re sporting a chin strap or goatee, the neckline for a full beard should run from each angle of the jaw in a straight line around the neck. This leaves all the hair on the underside of your chin. 

7. Setting the Correct Cheek Line

The cheekline is similar to the neckline. Go too low, and you veer into chin strap territory; go too high, and you leave a ton of strays. Generally speaking, it’s best to follow the natural cheek line, only removing the strays and patches of hair that deviate from this boundary. Some people like to fade their beard at the cheek, but this is purely an aesthetic choice, and you can leave it bushier up to the edge.

8. Using Beard Shampoo and Conditioner

Keeping your beard nice and clean is vital. Too often, dirt, debris, and even bits of food can burrow their way into your beard. Soon enough, you’ve got enough crumbs to form a pantry. 

The answer is to regularly clean your beard with both shampoo and conditioner. Now, beard hair is slightly drier than normal hair. As such, using shampoo alone would dry it out too much, leaving it extremely brittle. So, while the shampoo does an excellent job cleaning away the dirt and grime, the conditioner is needed to restore some of the moisture. 

9. Exploring Other Beard Products

Beyond the standard beard oils and shampoo, there are several other products available. Here at Beard Sorcery, we craft balms, creams, and waxes:

• Beard Balms: A blend of beeswax for hold, shea butter for moisture, and essential oils for scent, beard balms condition and help style beards, making them look neater and fuller.
• Beard Creams: These are lighter than balms and designed to moisturize without the weight. Ingredients like argan oil and cocoa butter soften the beard and soothe the skin, which is ideal for daily use.
• Mustache Waxes: Focused on styling, these waxes use a strong beeswax base with coconut oil for flexibility and a pine resin for grip, perfect for sculpting and maintaining distinct mustache styles.

10. Having a Clear Style in Mind

There’s no substitute for a clear vision. That could be a famous actor, a magazine cutout, or just something you remember. Have a definite idea of what you’re going for. Then, grow enough hair to make it happen. With a clear goal in mind, you’re more likely to persevere through the early, itchy stages to get the beard you always dreamed of.