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QuestionHow do I get my beard to grow straight?
Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistYou can train your beard and help it lay flatter by using beard balm. The oils will help soften and relax your beard hair. -
QuestionHow can I make my beard softer?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistUse a beard balm or oil and try not to wash your beard too frequently. If your beard is dry, it will feel coarse. -
QuestionAre all beards curly?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistBeards can be straight, wavy, or curly. The texture of your beard may be dramatically different from the rest of your hair. -
QuestionIs coconut oil good for your beard?Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
Licensed CosmetologistCoconut oil will soften and protect your beard. However, it can cause breakouts, so if you have acne-prone skin you may not want to use it. -
QuestionDo beard straighteners really work?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf used correctly, heated beard straighteners can be very effective. Make sure to use safety precautions such as making sure that your beard is completely dry before straightening it and applying a moisturizer when you’re done to minimize damage. -
QuestionHow do I shape my curly beard?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerStraightening your beard is just one way to keep it groomed. Whether you want to keep it straight or not, keep your beard tidy by coming through it with a wide-toothed comb. Apply a balm or moisturizer to keep frizz and flyaways under control and prevent damage. Trim your beard regularly to maintain an even shape and get rid of dried and damaged ends. -
QuestionHow can I permanently straighten my hair naturally?
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wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerWhile chemical straighteners and perms can change the texture of your current hair permanently, there’s no way to prevent new hair from growing in wavy or curly. Some peoples’ hair naturally changes texture with age, however.
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