Grin and beard it

Winter is here, and as pleasant and romantic as it may seem from a distance (or the idea of it, shall we say), the reality is rather harsh, just like the cold winds it brings along. The cold weather can be extremely tricky, especially when it comes to skincare and haircare. The most challenging is beard care – it’s neither here nor there.
Your beard is prone to damage during extreme weather conditions, and it can get even trickier in India, thanks to the huge difference in summer and winter temperatures.But, it can be dealt with quite easily, if you follow a simple routine daily, consisting of four very easy steps. All you need is a steadfast commitment to the upkeep of your beard.
Don’t wash too often
The first step is extremely easy, as it requires you to do nothing. What we mean is that leave your beard alone. Refrain from washing your beard too frequently. The reason? Every time you wash your beard, it is stripped of the natural oils, and that can wreak havoc when it comes to your beard hair health. Wash it every 2 or 3 days with a proper beard shampoo.
Invest in a good beard oil
Using a beard oil is a must. The weather will dry your beard out, and there is no way the moisture will come back naturally, because of low humidity. So, you need to make sure your beard gets proper nourishment through a good beard oil. And it makes your beard smell good too.
Wax your beard
Use a beard/moustache wax while stepping out. The wax, apart from styling your beard, creates a film on it that will protect it from the harshness of the elements outside. Plus, it’s easier to sip liquids when there are no stray hairs going in them!
Hydrate
Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can have an extreme impact on your beard, and it can be visible in the form of a scraggly and lifeless beard. Plus, watch your caffeine intake. During winter, there’s a tendency to quaff down many cups of this comforting brew which can lead to further dehydration. Keep drinking water not just for a thick, healthy beard, but also for your general well-being during the winter months.
Comb it
It’s important to comb your beard every day. Like the hair on your head, combing massages your facial hair too and promotes circulation for better growth
Quick facts about No-shave November
1. ‘Movember’ started in Australia in 2003, when a couple of Australian men wondered why men don’t
grow facial hair, especially moustaches anymore.
2. Movember and No-Shave November are not the same thing. The Movember organisation raises and donates the money to programmes related to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s mental health issues. The No-Shave November movement encourages men (and women) to donate money they would have spent on shaving-related products and services to the American Cancer Society.
3. Movember has raised some serious money – more than $769 million so far.
4. Movember participants are called ‘Mo Bros’ and ‘Mo Sistas’.
5. Four million moustaches have been grown since Movember’s inception.
6. Movember, of course, is celebrated and looked up to because of the joy of giving, but one can win amazing prizes too, in the official competitions.
By: Sowrav Bhowmik, Mensxp.com