{"id":47912,"date":"2021-07-06T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/?p=47912"},"modified":"2023-08-17T14:18:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T18:18:58","slug":"beard-knots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/beard-knots\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deal With Beard Knots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Beard knots are annoying and can lead to follicle breakage. Below, we will go over what causes beard knots, along with a few tips for removing and preventing them from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are beard knots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beard knots are when individual facial hair follicles become intertwined and knotted.&nbsp; Men with textured, curly, or long beards are more susceptible to beard knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What causes beard knots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry, unconditioned, and long beard follicles provide the ideal setting for beard knots to occur.&nbsp; A dry beard can result from harsh cleansers, poor environmental conditions, or simply overuse of a blow dryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some physical reasons why a beard may knot includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Stroking your beard excessively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubbing your wet beard vigorously with a towel once finished showering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubbing your beard on your pillowcase while sleeping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extreme winds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent beard knots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few ways to prevent beard knots from occurring:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Beard conditioner<\/strong>.\u00a0 By regularly applying a beard conditioner such as beard oil, beard balm, beard butter, etc., you actively moisturize your skin and soften facial hair.\u00a0 The natural oils within popular conditioners also provide a semi-slick coating to the cuticles on the follicle to prevent knotting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combing or brushing regularly<\/strong>.\u00a0 A beard comb will work to actively untangle knots.\u00a0 The rigid structure of the comb will perform better when compared to a beard brush.\u00a0 You should use a beard comb as it will be gentler on the hair follicle shaft.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shorter beard style<\/strong>.&nbsp; A beard that is no longer than a few inches in length will be nearly impossible to knot, even if it isn&#8217;t conditioned or combed regularly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electric beard straightener<\/strong>.&nbsp; Modern beard combs contain ceramic plates that help to straighten facial hair.&nbsp; Electric beard combs can be helpful for those men who have naturally curly facial hair or simply want the appearance of extra length.  Plus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/how-to-use-a-beard-straightener\/\">beard straighteners are easy to use<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Beard wash<\/strong>.\u00a0 To prevent dryness of the skin and follicle, use a natural beard wash rather than a standard soap or shampoo.\u00a0 A well-made beard wash will complement the natural oils of the skin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pat dry facial hair<\/strong>. After showering, pat dry facial hair rather than rubbing it vigorously.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to detangle beard knots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a knot has occurred, detangling can be difficult.&nbsp; Your best bet is to apply a thin beard conditioner, such as beard oil, let it rest for a few minutes then use a comb to remove the knot physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which direction should you comb or brush your beard?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When brushing your beard, always comb or brush in a downward direction.&nbsp; Some men may brush or comb upwards and then downwards to develop volume.&nbsp; However, going against the grain of beard growth leads facial hair susceptible to knotting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are certain beard types susceptible to beard knots?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Men with tight curly facial hair or long facial hair are more likely to get beard knots.&nbsp; Men with short or semi-straight facial hair are less likely to experience knots in their beards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beard knots are annoying and can lead to follicle breakage. 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