Beard Routine for Beginners | Daily Beard Care Guide
Beard Routine for Beginners: The No BS Guide to Starting Strong
So… you're growing a beard.
Or trying to.
Maybe it’s itchy. Maybe it’s patchy. Maybe your partner’s giving you that “what are you doing?” look.
Here’s the truth, beards don’t just happen.
You’ve got to train them. Feed them with good nutrients. Look after them like they’re worth something with high quality beard care products.
The good news? It’s not complicated.
Here’s your daily beard routine which is built for beginners, mastered in Scotland, and designed to work.
Step 1: Wash Your Beard (But Not Like Your Hair)
Your scalp can handle the harsh stuff, your face can’t.
Using regular shampoo on your beard strips out natural oils and dries your skin out faster than a Highland wind.
Here’s what to do instead:
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Use a beard-specific wash (gentler, balanced for skin)
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Wash 2-3 times per week - more if you’re sweating or dusty
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Rinse with warm water, not scalding hot
If you don’t have a beard wash yet, just use warm water until you do. Simplicity first.
Step 2: Apply Beard Oil Daily
This is your secret weapon.
Beard oil does 3 key things:
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Moisturises the skin (goodbye beard itch)
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Makes beard hair feel softer (no more wire bristles)
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Smells incredible without choking the room
How to apply:
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After a shower or face wash
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Towel dry your beard
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Drop 4-6 drops of oil into your palm
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Rub hands together and work it into the skin underneath first, then the beard itself
Get Braw Beard Oil - handcrafted in Scotland, tested by time and terrain.
Step 3: Use Beard Balm for Shape and Control
Beard balm/Braw Beard butter:
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Adds a light hold to keep your beard looking sharp
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Seals in moisture and protects against wind/dry air
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Helps train unruly growth to behave itself
When to use it:
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After oil, or is can be used on it's own
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Especially if you’re going outdoors or want to shape things up
Try Braw Beard Balm - thick, natural, and leaves your beard feeling soft.
Read more about beard oil vs beard balm HERE
Step 4: Brush It Daily (With the Right Tool)
Here’s where most beginners fall flat.
Don’t use a hairbrush. Don’t “fluff” it with your fingers.
Use a proper boar bristle beard brush - it does the job right.
Why it matters:
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Trains the direction of growth
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Exfoliates dead skin under your beard
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Spreads oil and balm evenly through the hair
Pick up the Braw Beard Brush - simple, strong, effective.
Step 5: Be Patient, Consistent, and Determined
Here’s the bit no product can fake: you’ve got to show up every day.
Stick to your routine, even if you think it’s not working.
The first few weeks are always awkward. That’s just part of the journey.
Tips:
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Don’t trim too early - let the shape reveal itself
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Take progress photos once a week - read more about how long it takes to grow a beard HERE
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Ignore the haters. Most folk can’t even commit to stubble
This is your beard.
Enjoy the process! Read more about why men grow beard HERE
Build Your Beard Routine with Braw Beard Care
No need to overthink it, just start with the basics and build from there.
Braw Beard Oil the foundation
Braw Beard Balm the control
Braw Beard Brush the tool
Braw Starter Kit all-in-one
FAQs
Q: When should I start my beard routine?
A: Day one. The sooner you treat your beard right, the better it’ll grow.
Q: Do I need both balm and oil?
A: Oil moisturies the skin and conditions the hair. Balm holds and protects. Together, they’re unbeatable.
Q: What if my beard’s patchy?
A: That’s normal at the start. Stay consistent, brush daily, and give it time.
Growing a beard isn’t about luck.
It’s about discipline, patience, and the right routine.
You don’t need 50 products. You don’t need to be a grooming guru.
You just need to show up, do the basics, and treat your beard like you're proud of it.
Stay consistent. Stay confident. Stay Braw.
Feel the difference and join the #Brawtherhood
Thank you for reading; I hope it has been helpful.
JJ
Scottish beard care.
Born in Scotland, enjoyed Worldwide.
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