How Often Should You Wash Your Beard? (Without Wrecking It)

Let’s get something straight... Your beard isn’t your head hair.

If you treat it like it is, you’ll wonder why it feels rough, looks patchy, and flakes like a snowstorm.

Most lads ruin their beards in the shower.
Overwashing. Wrong products and skipping beard oil after.

Let’s fix that.

The Biggest Beard Washing Mistake

It happens all the time.
Guys use regular hair shampoo on their beard. Then wonder why it itches, dries out, or just doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the truth:
Hair shampoo is designed for your scalp, not your face.
It can strip the natural sebum oils that keep your beard healthy, soft, and flake-free.

So... How Often Should You Wash It?

Depends on your beard type and lifestyle:

Beard Type	Wash Frequency
Short Beard	2–3x per week
Medium Beard	2–3x per week
Long/Thick Beard	1–2x per week (plus rinse)
Active Lifestyle	3x per week or as needed

If you're working outdoors, sweating in the gym, or exposed to dust and muck, you’ll want to rinse daily with warm water. Personally, I use Braw Beard Wash almost everyday.

Read: Beard Routine for Beginners
Read: First 30 Days of Beard Growth

What Should You Use to Wash Your Beard?

Use: Braw Beard Wash

We’ve been crafting proper beard care since 2012.
Braw Beard Wash is built from the ground up for beard hair and the skin beneath it.

What makes it different?

• Organic ingredients - because your face deserves better

• Aloe vera infusion - soothes dry skin, reduces itch, and fights dandruff naturally

• Unscented - designed to let your Braw Beard Oil shine post-wash

• Zero nonsense - sulphate-free, no harsh chemicals, and no artificial scents

• Efficient use - one small dollop = rich, nourishing lather

• Softness after use - instantly smooth, manageable beard

• Two sizes - 100ml travel size and 250ml standard bottle with flip cap

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Whether you’re heading abroad or just washing up after a long shift, this is the only wash you need.

How to Wash Your Beard (The Right Way)

• Wet your beard with lukewarm water (not hot)

• Apply a small amount of Braw Beard Wash

• Massage into the skin underneath the beard (not just the hair)

• Rinse thoroughly until the water runs clean

• Pat dry with a towel, don’t rub

• Once dry, apply Braw Beard Oil

• Finish with a brush to shape and distribute

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Read: Beard Brush Guide

What Happens If You Wash Too Much?

Your beard becomes dry, brittle, itchy, patchy-looking and frustrating to style.

Overwashing strips your natural oils and unbalances your skin.

What Happens If You Don’t Wash Enough?

On the other end, if you neglect washing:

• Dirt, sweat, and product builds up

• Skin flakes and itches

• Beard starts smelling funky

• Ingrown hairs creep in

• Follicles get clogged, which slows growth

Find the sweet spot. Stick to your routine. And use products that support (not sabotage) your progress.

Post-Wash Beard Routine

Here’s what every beardsman should do after washing:

Wash → Oil → Brush

This keeps your beard hydrated, soft, shaped, and clean without overloading it.

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You don’t need to wash your beard every day (although, I do).
You need to wash it right.

With the right frequency, the right wash, and the right follow-up your beard stays clean, healthy, and strong.

No flakes. No straw-like texture. Just a damn good beard.

Trust the routine.
Use the wash that’s been battle-tested since 2014. 
It's been on tour with rock stars, on set with movie stars and in the kitbags of athletes worldwide, Braw Beard Wash works.

Stay fresh. Stay Braw.

Feel the difference and join the #Brawtherhood

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Born in Scotland, enjoyed Worldwide.

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