Advice needed: how do I keep a coloured beard soft and tame?
I would appreciate some advice from people who know beard care well. My plan is to grow the beard in a boxy shape to twice the current length.
I occasionally go swimming in a pool (chlorine) and dye my beard twice a month. Other than that I take care of it a lot and try to keep it groomed and cleaned.
Before swimming I try to oil the beard well (is using a beard wax better).
Thankfully the skin under beard seems healthy, never flakes and does not breakout in pimples etc.
My beard is coloured with a good-quality cream-based permanent hair colour intended for head hair. I am trying to keep it soft, tidy and healthy, but it still feels a bit coarse and harder to tame than I would like.
Current routine:
- Viking Revolution sandalwood beard oil
- Viking Revolution argan beard wash / conditioner
- Bulldog Original Beard Balm
- wooden comb
- firm boar bristle brush (I try to work from the base to the tip in multiple directions twice or thrice a day to keep it managed)
I am using the attached products twice a day, and I groom with the wooden comb and boar bristle brush using both rotary and straight brushing.
Even with that, I still find the beard can feel dry, wiry and not especially soft.
I have just ordered some products from Audacious Beard Co in the UK as well, after seeing a few positive comments here.
Does anyone have advice on what I should change to get a softer, more manageable beard? I am especially interested in hearing from anyone who has experience with a beard that is regularly coloured.
Thank you.