What is a beard straightener?
A beard straightener is the same as a beard brush. It’s the difference between a beard that grows the way it wants to and a beard that’s well-groomed and well-trimmed. It’s a series of comb or brush teeth that sit on a hot plate like you know from a regular flat iron.
As you shave through the beard, you simultaneously pull it across the hot plate, smoothing the beard and making it more manageable. It also makes the beard feel softer, because there are no longer stubble turning in all directions.
A beard straightener is not only for those with a long beard that you want to keep trimmed and groomed, but also for those with a shorter full beard. Beard straighteners are new on the market but the high interest already indicates that here is a new beard styling tool that is here to stay.
Take full control of your full beard with a beard straightener
We have to go back many centuries since beards were as trendy as they are today. The difference from then to now is just that we have access to far more beard care products and now also a beard straightener.
A straightener has so far been something many women have hanging in the bathroom to straighten their hair. But just as you straighten your head hair to make it easier to tame and to make it look more well-groomed, you can similarly use a beard straightener to give your beard the same effect.
Actually, it’s a bit misleading to call it a beard straightener, because it’s actually more of a small straightening brush. That’s why, not surprisingly, the beard straightener is also called a beard straightening brush.
If you’re into beard care and enjoy having a well-groomed and well-groomed beard, then you’ll benefit greatly from a beard straightener that gives you complete control over your beard style. A beard straightener or beard brush takes your beard to a new level.
Why you should use a beard straightener
We see beards of all lengths, shapes and colours as we move around the streets. Beards have been trending for a few years now and there is nothing to indicate that beard fashion is on the decline. On the contrary.
There are no rules when it comes to the length of the beard or the shape of the beard. The long full beard is just as fashionable as the shorter full beard. What matters is that the beard is well trimmed and well groomed.
Nothing can make a man look more unkempt and unkempt than a wildly growing beard that has not been tamed.
You may not be born with a beard that looks inherently well-groomed if it’s just given a bit of length, but if you rake it through with a beard straightener, you’ll find that you suddenly have a whole new level of control over your beard and can style it as you wish.
The moment your beard is controlled and trimmed, it automatically looks more well-groomed.
A beard straightener is on many men’s Christmas and birthday wish lists – and not without reason. There are many advantages to a beard straightener.
Advantages of using a beard straightener or brush
- It straightens the beard
- It gives the beard a styled look
- It lays down flyaway hair (flyaway beard!)
- It can be used in both medium and long beards
- It can also be used on normal hair
- It gives the beard a healthy shine
There are 2 types of beard straighteners
Although beard straighteners and brushes are fairly new, the idea has already been developed further, so that there are now 2 types of beard straighteners on the market.
Both have their strengths and since you know your beard best, I’m sure after my review you’ll be able to recognise the best model for exactly YOUR beard.
Beard brush or beard comb with heater
A beard brush or beard comb with heater is a brush or comb teeth connected to a heater. Often a ceramic heater.
When you pull the brush or comb through the beard, you pull the beard over the heater, smoothing the beard and making it look more well-groomed and shiny.
This type of beard straightener is suitable for both medium and long beards. And if you have a really straggly beard, this is the solution for you.
Beard comb with blow-dry function
A beard comb with blow-dry function is a comb where hot air comes out far the teeth of the comb. This warms up the beard while you are shaving it.
If you are very keen on styling your beard, then this can be a good tool, but the heat intensity is not as high as with the straightening brushes with heating element and is therefore best suited for thinner beards.
How to use a beard straightener (Guide)
If this is your first time using a beard straightener, there’s no harm in making sure you get it right.
After all, this is a high heat straightener that you’re using close to your delicate facial skin. But don’t worry – it’s actually not difficult at all to use a beard straightener. Read on to learn how.
1. Your beard MUST be dry when you straighten it – It’s important that your beard is dry before you use the straightener.
If your beard is still wet, you’re almost cooking your beard when you straighten it. This is bad for the keratin that makes up the beard, but you also risk creating small clouds of hot steam that can burn your skin.
So if you’ve just had a shower, dry your beard well with a towel before turning on the straightener.
2. Use beard care before you straighten your beard – It’s important to take good care of your beard if you want a well-groomed beard.
This means, among other things, that you need to make sure you moisturise and care for your beard. You can do this with beard care products like beard oil or beard wax. You should use these care products before you straighten your beard.
However, you can use a beard oil or beard wax again at the very end to give the right finish.
3. Use heat protection – Your beard can be damaged by the heat of the straightener just like your hair. That’s why it’s important to use a heat-protecting spray or similar before you start straightening your beard.
Some beard oils contain heat protection, so you can kill two birds with one stone.
4. Comb through your beard – It’s important to comb through your beard before you start smoothing it.
If there is a filter in your beard, you won’t get a good result when you start straightening it. And if you’ve chosen a beard straightening brush, it’s important that it can glide through the beard unhindered.
When you shave your beard, you also get to distribute your beard care products really well.
5. Turn on the straightening iron or brush – If your beard straightener or brush can be set to several temperatures, start at the lowest temperature and try it out.
The lower the heat you expose your beard to, the less likely you are to damage it.
6. Never keep the straightener still – When using the straightening iron or brush, it is important that you never hold it still, but always have it in motion so you don’t burn your beard.
Even if you have used heat protection spray, you can still burn your beard if you are not careful.
7. Start by smoothing the beard on your cheeks – Start by smoothing the beard on your cheeks from the top down. Remember to keep the straightening iron or brush moving at all times and straighten several times rather than holding it still.
8. Smooth the chin area – Once the beard on the cheeks is smoothed, continue to the chin area. Here you can brush the beard downwards or you can brush it to the sides depending on the look you’re going for.
If you have a very long or thick beard, you may need to smooth it both “from the outside” and “from the inside”.
9. Use the straightening iron on the sideburns if necessary – If you have trouble controlling your sideburns, you can also use the beard straightener to tame them.
10. Finish with a beard oil for shine or a hair spray for hold – There are many beard types. Some need more oil as a finishing treatment, others need more hold with a hairspray. You know your beard best!
Beard grooming tips
The best straightener for beards doesn’t do it alone, so here’s my best advice for beard grooming.
Beard shampoo and conditioner
A deliciously soft and well-groomed beard already starts in the bath. It’s important to keep your beard as clean as your hair and body.
If you want your beard to look its best. Then use products designed specifically for beards. Washing your beard with a beard shampoo and a beard conditioner will give your beard the moisture and care it needs. You’ll also find your beard softer and shinier.
Beard trimmer
It’s not just important that your beard is clean to look well-groomed. It’s also super important that your beard is well trimmed.
Many choose to do this with a beard trimmer or a hair trimmer, as it is an easy way to get the beard cut to an even length.
Keep the edges sharp
Whether you have a full beard or a goatie or something else, it’s important to keep the edges sharp. You can do this with a precision razor or a regular razor.
Is a beard straightener on your wish list too?
So we’re at the end of the road and I hope you’ve become much wiser about this nifty beard styling tool. Which can transform your beard from wild and fierce to soft and well-groomed.
I’ve tried to get as good about the different straighteners for beards. as space has allowed me. If you have any questions that haven’t been answered here. I recommend you follow the link to the dealer. There you will be able to find more detailed information about the beard straighteners I have presented to you here.