With winter fast approaching, your boyfriend, husband, or significant other is probably considering cultivating the dandy wildman or lumbersexual look. If your man is like most, his desire to pull off the look probably exceeds his knowledge on how. Don’t worry; The Mod Cabin is here to help! Here is everything you need to know to make sure your man looks like a dandy vagabond, not a homeless one.
Step 1:
LET IT GROW
For the first four weeks he needs to let it grow. This will expose any patchy areas or unexpected opportunities for beard styles. He will undoubtedly get itchy during this period. Which is why he needs to keep store bought shampoos and styling gels as far away from his facial hair as possible. Advise your man to wash his face with an all-natural hot processed soap like The Mod Cabin’s Amber Resin or Birch Tar soap. After he has properly washed his new facial hair, he should apply a jojoba and argan based beard oil to hydrate the skin and hair follicles and prevent itching and redness. Its a good rule of thumb to avoid beard oils containing grapeseed oil or coconut oil as they tend to become rancid and some men have a chemical reaction to these oils which leaves their beards smelling musty.
Step 2:
FIND A BEARD BARBER
Find a good beard barber like The Scotch Pine in Seattle. Don’t just go to any barber shop, ask them specific questions and see how they answer. If they don’t know how to trim and style facial hair it will become abundantly clear very quickly. If you can’t find a beard barber in your area contact us and we should be able to point you in the right direction. We work with beard barbers all over the world. We probably work with a beard barber in your area, if not, we most likely can find one.
Step 3:
MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
Once your man has his look down he needs to maintain it. Regardless of style or length, advise him to wash his facial hair 3 to 4 times a week with an all-natural hot processed beard soap. This will keep his beard properly hydrated and remove dead skin cells and hair follicles without stripping his beard of the natural oils his body produces that are vital to a dapper looking beard. One thing the beauty industry doesn’t want you to know is that most synthetic shampoos and styling products strip beards of their natural moisture. Whatever regimen you and him decide on should be based on the oil cleansing method. All of The Mod Cabin’s beard, shaving and skincare products are based on the oil cleansing method.
Once his beard has some length, encourage him to invest in a good boars hair beard brush and beard comb. The brush will evenly distribute the oils through his facial hair and the comb will help detangle his facial hair, keeping it neat and clean.
With this information your man is well on his way to cultivating your preferred facial hair style.
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Comments (61)
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Love the post!!! This article was literally exactly what I needed at this time.
In dire need of a beard barber in Brooklyn or nyc. I was going to have my gf do the trimming and shaping because I didn’t know who to trust. I appreciate your prompt response!
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Hi Mosses, we highly recommend Mike Harr from Fello Barber in SoHo. Tell him Chris from The Mod Cabin sent you. 🙂
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Where would the nearest “beard barber” be located? I live in Butte Montana. Just curious if you knew any close to my residence.
Thanks…
Stev-
Have you tried Cutting Edge? They are located at 339 S Arizona Ave in Butte. Their number is (406) 782-8287.
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I was just reading a little article on beard care. I was wondering if you worked with and could recommend a beard barber in the Las Vegas, NV area. All I seem to find are people that want to shave your beard off. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Hi Neil,
we have heard good things about Jimmy’s Barber shop in Las Vegas at 5651 S Grand Canyon Dr
Ste 105. I would give them a call – (702) 675-6448, tell them Chris from The Mod Cabin referred you and ask them about the particular beard trim style you are looking for. 🙂-
Thank you very much. I will give them a try.
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In need of a beard barber in the Northwest Atlanta, GA area. Any recommendations?
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Try Groomed located at 375 Pharr Rd suite 207 in Atlanta. Their number is 4045850307. 🙂
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What’s going on… I’m having trouble finding a beard Barber in Lincolnton NC. If you could help that would be awesome. Thanks and beard on!
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It may be a little out of your way, but try Ashville Barber and Beard: 1 Page Ave
Ste 111
Asheville, NC 28801
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Hey guys was just wondering if you knew of any good beard barbers in the Green Bay/Appleton, WI area?
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Try Shear Chaos salon – 103 W College Ave Suite 100 Appleton, WI (920) 733-4247. Kayla does beard trims. Tell them Chris from The Mod Cabin sent you. 🙂
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Know of any good barber shops in tge Oxford/Anniston Alabama area?
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Hi Michael, We confirmed that Ford’s Barber shop does beard trims. They are located at 375 Bynum Leatherwood RdAnniston, Alabama 36201. Their phone is(256) 237-7399.
Thank you. 🙂
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WOW!!! That was fast. I know exactly where that is. Didn’t know they did beard trims. Thanks for the help
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Any beard barbers in the Ithaca NY area?
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We talked to Gene’s Barber Stylist and verified that they do beard trims. They are located at:
2255 N Triphammer Rd
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 266-9573Thanks. 🙂
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You guys know of any beard barbers in the Cape Cod and Islands area? I’m living on Martha’s Vineyard and will be needing a good trim come Christmas time.
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Hi JDN. We recommend Monument Barbershop at 145 Commercial St
Provincetown, MA 02657
Their phone number is 508-487-5151.We hope that is close enough to where your headed. 🙂
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Hi,
I’ve been looking for a beard barber in Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville). Any recommendations?
Thanks and great article. I found your site searching beard balms versus beard oils. That was another great article.
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Thank you James. For beard trims we recommend Crown Barbershop located at 15 N Church Ave #104, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
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Any recommendation for a beard barber in the Milwaukee, WI area? Thanks!
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Hi Nathaniel. Try Stag Barbershop at;
3064 S Delaware Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone:(414) 489-7824
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Recommendation for Charlotte, nc?
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Hi Jason. Kevin at
Dave’s Grooming at Cedar Walk does beard trims. Call 980-875-9785 and schdule a beard trim with Kevin. Here is the address:
11058 Cedar Walk Lane
Charlotte, NC 28277
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Where is the place to go in the Des Moines/ Urbandale Iowa area guys?
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I would contact Franklin Plaza Barber Shop at
4942 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone:(515) 255-7115Thanks. 🙂
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Know of any beard barbers near huffman texas?
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You may want to try the Modern Gent Shop at
1616 S Friendswood Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
Phone number (832) 569-5472
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I live in McCook Ne far from anything, but was wondering if you knew of a beard barber in the nearest bigger city? Thanks.
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Try the Straight Edge Barber Shop in Lincoln. Ask for Zach.
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Hi! Know of any beard barbers in Toronto, Canada??
Thanks!
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Hi Rob. Check out the Man Cave Barbers Lounge http://mancavebarbers.ca/ Tell them Chis from The Mod Cabin sent you.
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Thanks for the tip!!
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I noticed Atlanta was mentioned a while ago but i was looking for anything south of the city closer to fayetteville or hampton, ga. Thanks for the help! Love your products
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Hi Kurt, I would try World Class Kuts in Hampton. They have a good reputation with facial hair trims.
World Class Kuts
2341 Jonesboro Rd.
Hampton, GA 30228
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Hi, any trim specialist near Selma North Carolina? Thanks!
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Handsome Floyd’s located at
8009 Creedmoor Road, Suite 203
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27613is a great place for a beard trim. It is a ways from Selma though. If that is too far you may want to Customer’s Cutzs located at 125 Meghan Cir
Selma, North Carolina 27576
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Any recommendations for beard barbers in the Murrieta, CA area?
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Yes Chris, Rite Cut barber shop in Murrieta does beard trims. Here is a link to their site.
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Hi Where would I find a beard barber in the Green Bay Wi area
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There is a place simply called The Barbershop in west Green Bay that does excellent beard trims. Here is their address and phone #
933 Anderson Drive
Green Bay, WI 54304
920-405-3770
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Do you know of a beard barber in Cleveland- Akron-Canton, OH area?
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Hi Brian, we have heard great things about Urban Kutz Barbershop in Cleveland. I would start there.
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Hey guys, I’m in Westminster Co. not too far from homebase for you guys. Any recommendations for a beard barber here?
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Hi Ian, we recommend Al’s barber shop in Boulder. http://www.als-barbershop.net/services-policies/
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Hey guys,
We live in Simi Valley California between Ventura And Los Angeles… my husband has been looking for a good barber. Does anyone know of any? Thank you! 🙂
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Hi, Desiree.
Master’s Barbershop in West Hollywood is excellent, and I believe are very close to your area. Here is their website: http://www.mastersbarber.com/
Tell them The Mod Cabin sent you!
Cori / Co-Founder
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Was wondering if you know any beard barber’s in Las Vegas NV?
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Hi Charles,
Give Jimmy’s Barber shop in Las Vegas a call at (702) 675-6448. They’re at 5651 S Grand Canyon Dr.,
Ste 105. Tell them Cori from The Mod Cabin referred you and ask them about the particular beard trim style you are looking for.Thanks!
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Looking for a beard specialist in north metro Denver, near Broomfield/Westminster/Thornton.
Thanks,
Bernie
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Hi, Bernie!
Check out Jake Reboul at The Shop in Denver. 620-960-8308 Be sure and tell him that The Mod Cabin sent you!
Cori Gray//Co-Founder
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I live in Norfolk, VA, have any recommendations for a full beard and mustache specialist?
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Love the article! My husband drives me nuts with all this beard stuff. Any suggestions for a beard barber near McDonough, GA? Thanks, Tara
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Interesting post! I usually don’t like my boyfriend having beard since it’s a bit messy looking for me, but after reading this I’ll be the one to bring him to a beard barber to make it neat looking.
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Hi, I am looking for a beard specialist in Orange County, CA.
Many thanks!
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Hello. I’m looking for a good beard barber near Phoenix/Scottsdale/Chandler Arizona. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Travis
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Hi, looking for a beard specialist in Orange County, CA. I’ve had my growth butchered too many times, so plz help me find a “Specialist!”
Many thx!
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I’m looking for a beard specialist in the Pocatello, Idaho area. Any recommendations?
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Any beard barber recommendations for Tallahassee, Florida? Thank you for all your great products.