How to Detangle Your Beard: Expert Tips for a Smooth Finish

Struggling with a tangled, knotted beard? You're not alone. Too many men leave their beard under groomed until it becomes a dense mesh of tangled hair. Little wonder they don't want to take the time to turn it into something that looks good.

Hold up before you shave it all off! Learning how to detangle your beard isn't as difficult as it sounds. With a little beard oil and some foolproof tips, you can restore your beard to something majestic in just an hour or so. 

Let's take a deep dive.

Beard Comb vs Beard Brush: What's Better?

Beards become tangled due to split ends and not using the right products to keep them in good shape. Day after day, sleeping on your beard and being exposed to the elements eventually turns your beard into a tangled mess.

The solution? You've got two helpful tools: the beard comb and the beard brush. But which is better?

Beard Combs are perfect for styling your beard. Usually reserved for less dense sections, beard combs can help untangle some of the tougher sections. The problem is that going too hard with a fine-tooth comb can hurt – like seriously hurt! Our sandalwood beard combs come with two sets of teeth – one set is fine for the detailed work, while the other is broad, letting you comb out some of the bigger knots and tangles.

Beard brushes won't get deep into the beard. However, it's often a good starting and finishing point. Using it lightly won't hurt as much as a comb, but you sacrifice a level of control. It's fine with smaller, boxed beards. But for anything thicker and fuller, you'll need to have a comb. Always go for a boar's hair beard brush – it's longer lasting and stands up to constant use.

How to Detangle Beards

You've identified the telltale signs of a tangled beard: the rough texture, difficulty styling, itchiness and discomfort, and the very visible knots and snags. What's the solution? Taming your beard isn't exactly the same as battling a Demogorgon. Just follow these steps:

1. Wash Your Beard

Begin with a clean canvas. Give your beard a thorough wash using our Beard Wash and Restore. This beard shampoo and conditioner set cleanses, moisturizes, and conditions the beard hair, leaving it stronger and softer than before. Perfect for getting your beard ready for some much-needed untangling.

2. Dry Your Hair

Don't start yanking on wet hair. Give it a thorough drying using a hair dryer. It keeps the beard warm and soft. You might even start to use the comb during this point, getting out some of the tougher knots. Use the wide-toothed comb in a long sweeping motion.

3. Apply Beard Oils.

Beard oil is designed to soften and nourish your hair while moisturizing the underlying skin. Our beard oil selection is made from the finest natural ingredients, including argan oil, jojoba oil, pumpkin seed oil, and more. These ingredients are rich in vitamins that support your beard growth.

The oil makes it easier to run a comb through your hair. Just give the oil a few minutes to sink in. When applying the oil, rub it directly into the beard hair, ensuring it gets deep into the beard.

4. Start with a Beard Brush

After applying the oil, use a beard brush to distribute it evenly in the beard. It helps remove any excess oil if you've applied too much. 

Then, use the beard brush to gradually work the hairs in one direction. Untangle as many of the surface knots as possible. For black men, a beard brush might not be suitable as the beard hair is more tightly curled. 

5. Work Section by Section

It's time for your beard comb. Begin by using the wider teeth of your beard comb to gently detangle the outer layers of your beard. Progress to the finer teeth as knots begin to loosen, carefully working through each section of your beard. Employ a sweeping, downward motion with the comb, meticulously avoiding any forceful contact with stubborn knots to prevent breakage and discomfort.

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