Wakeboarding Beard Care | Braw Tips for Beards on the Water
Wakeboarding Beard Care: How to Protect and Maintain Your Beard on the Water
There’s nothing like flying across a loch on a wakeboard... until your beard nearly gets caught in the handle.
Water, wind, ropes, falls…
Wakeboarding is class, but it can be brutal on your beard if you don’t prep it right.
Here’s how to protect your beard while wakeboarding, stop it from catching or tangling, and how to restore it after the session with Braw Beard care.
This is for the lads who live wild, but still give a damn about their beard.
Beard Safety: Tie It Down Before You Ride
Wakeboarding brings speed, splashes and sudden jolts.
An untamed beard is a hazard, especially near ropes or handles.
What To Do Before You Ride:
Tie Your Beard in a Beard Bun
If you have a long beard, gather your beard at the chin and loop it up tightly into a bun.
Keeps the bulk central and controlled.
Secure With a Beard Band
Wrap a strong, no-snag elastic or beard tie over the bun to lock it down.
This double layer of security prevents snags, especially in falls or spins.
Or if you don't have it in a beard bun, use a tie to keep the hairs together if they're long enough.
Why This Matters
When you hit the water, you’re not always in control.
• Falls happen
• Ropes swing
• Handles twist
• Wind + water pull everything loose
A loose beard can:
• Get yanked in a fall
• Catch in rope coils or bindings
• Rip out hairs (painful + damaging)
• Distract you mid-run
Tying it properly = peace of mind + full focus on the ride.
Post-Wakeboarding Beard Recovery Routine
After any wakeboarding session, your beard’s been through it.
Sun, water (often not clean), wind, and sweat all take a toll.
Here’s how to bring it back to life with Braw Beard care:
Clean It (Gently)
Rinse first with lukewarm water to remove muck/salt/dirt.
Then wash with Braw Beard Wash, crafted with aloe vera and organic ingredients.
• Unscented (won’t clash with your oil)
• Soothes skin
• Hydrates and restores softness
Towel Dry + Oil Up
Pat dry (don’t rub), then apply Braw Beard Oil when the beard’s dry or slightly damp.
• Rehydrates
• Moisturises skin underneath
• Fights off dryness, flakiness, and split ends
Brush Through + Reshape
Use your boar bristle Beard Brush to:
• Evenly spread oil
• Detangle strands
• Train it back into shape after all the chaos
Bonus Tip: Don’t Forget Sunscreen (on the neck + cheeks)
The beard protects your chin, but wakeboarding sunburn hits hard.
Use a skin-safe, non-comedogenic sunscreen on exposed areas before riding but avoid getting it into your beard (can clog pores).
FAQ
Q: Do I really need to tie my beard before riding?
A: 100%. It’s not just for style, it’s for safety. Loose beards and tow ropes do NOT mix.
Q: Can I use hair shampoo after wakeboarding?
A: Avoid it. Hair shampoo dries out your beard. Use Braw Beard Wash instead, it’s made for your face.
Q: Should I apply oil before wakeboarding?
A: You can, but keep it light. Save the full oil treatment for after washing post ride.
Stay fresh. 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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