A beard brush is the building block of all good grooming regimens. If you, like so many other men, have taken the opportunity to experiment with an elaborate facial hair style over the last few months and are only now realizing your mess of scraggly scruff requires way more upkeep than you initially anticipated, you’re not alone. For every meticulously maintained mustache trimmed and tweezed to perfection, there’s at least double the amount of unruly, unkempt monstrosities practically begging for a more considerate face to cling to.
Facial hair upkeep is a crucial part of, y’know, growing out your facial hair, and if you ain’t willing to put in the time to keep that shit looking on-point, you might not be worthy of rocking the look, my man. Luckily for you, you don’t have to invest 10,000 hours of single-minded practice to become an expert on this particular subject. Far from it, in fact. You just need a beard brush. Once you’re really feeling yourself, ease into the process of stocking up on the oils—spread them around evenly with your brush!—soaps, and other staples you’ll inevitably need (and then check out one of our comprehensive guides on what to do with, and how to make sense of, it all as soon as you’re ready).
Whether you’re getting used to newfound scruff or an old hand at keeping it in check, we’ve rounded up some of the best beard brushes around to keep you looking dignified, for your benefit and, really, everyone else’s.
Original Military Brush
If your primary concern is price, you can’t do much better than Diane’s OG military brush, which boasts all the features you’d expect on a more premium brush (genuine boar bristles, a glossy wood finish) for below a fiver.
100% Boar Bristle Beard Brush
The greatness of this Cremo beard brush is found in its bristles, which are made of sturdy and durable—yet somehow still delicate—boar hair. This means it will remove any debris and groom your scruff while feeling great on your skin.
Small Travel Beard Brush
Wahl, a brand that offers some of the best tools to trim your beard, also offers a brush to maintain it. This brush, for instance, is ideal for applying the balms, creams, and oils that’ll help prevent beard dandruff, while leaving your whiskers with a fresh aroma. What’s more, it’s travel-size, so you can carry it with you wherever you go.
Boar Bristle Beard and Mustache Brush
Pro tip: shorter bristles tend to be better suited for shorter beards, and Zeus makes some of the best beard brushes around, bar none. A softer-haired brush like this one will be slightly more effective on shorter beards than its firmer-haired counterparts. Even if you don’t have an overwhelming amount of scruff, regularly grooming what hair you do have with a brush like this is super important to stimulate healthy growth down the line.
Regular Beard Brush
ZilberHaar
If you’re not entirely sure about the type of brush to buy (and all this technical talk about bristle length is starting to make you nervous) invest in ZilberHaar’s highly feted all-around brush, ideal for almost every type of beard, burgeoning or otherwise. Beard enthusiasts (an ever-influential lobby) tend to rave about ZilberHaar online, and the precisely engineered—yes, engineered—German products don’t disappoint.
Beard Balm Application Brush
CanYouHandlebar
If you’re constantly on the-go (or used to be) and need to travel light, CanYouHandlebar’s pocketable beard brush is the perfect tool for quick touch-ups in airplane bathrooms, cramped Airbnb hallways, and everywhere in between.
Military Palm Brush
Jack Black
Jack Black’s military palm brush has you covered if you’re on the fence about committing to another product that incorporates animals, in any capacity. The brand uses synthetic bristles made out of nylon and a rugged faux-leather strap so you can look good, and feel good, while giving your beard the attention it deserves.
Kent Beard Brush
The Art of Shaving
If you fancy yourself more of a purist, Kent’s ultra-premium offering comes with all the luxe details you could imagine, including a cherry wood base and a satin-finished back (along with pure boar bristles, naturally). The brand’s signature beard brush is perfect for keeping a longer beard in tip-top shape by promoting shine and increased smoothness.
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