The usual musings for the new year have come and gone - new year, new me etc. Here at Mandevu, we believe that it should be an everyday journey to find your best self. We’ve come up with a few tips on how to simplify things when it comes to growing and maintaining your mane all year round.
The thought can be intimidating but when broken down, it becomes a pretty simple process. As the phrase goes - the only way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.
The first thing you need to do is:
- Start with the man in the mirror
Before the clothes, the grooming, the cologne - start with yourself.
‘Alexa, play ‘Man in the Mirror’ by Michael Jackson.’
We are talking about personal growth here. The man you see in the mirror - how he thinks, how he speaks to himself and others and who he is at his core? Do you like that guy?
All else will flow from that. Your mindset, your habits and eventually your beard.
Sounds like a stretch right?
Let us show you our work…
- Eat Healthy
This is generic, boring advice but it will be a great catalyst for your beard growth. Hair growth truly starts from within. And, this is real, not ‘woo woo’ science. Your follicles are metabolic cells that require consistent nutrients, oxygen and protein to produce keratin which is what makes your hair and nails grow.
A healthy body also ensures you get enough blood circulation which in turn prevents hair thinning, brittleness and shedding.
- Groom like you get paid to
Would you make sure you shampoo once a week, condition and oil daily, comb and brush daily, if you were getting paid to do it?
Well, the pay off for consistent grooming is not necessarily monetary but it pays off in your personal and social life - achieving your goals and looking good while doing it.
- Keep it simple
The more complicated your routine is, the less likely you are to stay consistent with it. This works for healthy eating and exercise as well. Small simple steps build up the habit which in turn builds consistency which is the goal we are after here.
The Mandevu Grooming Essentials are a great starter pack for your grooming journey.
- Take care of your skin
It is imperative that you cleanse and oil your skin on a daily basis. Get a simple face wash and pair it with your Mandevu Shampoo (once or twice a week), exfoliate once a week and use a trusted face moisturizer.
Check out our previous article for a deeper guide into skin care for the bearded man - The Skin Underneath Your Beard.
- Respect the process
Don’t rush the process. No miracle growth oils. Just a consistent man and his beard.
Great things don’t happen in a short period of time so do not lose hope along the journey.
Mandevu’s got your guide!
Words: Ciku Kimani