The nip in the air, the dull gloomy morning and the comfy warm bed is provoking you to give your daily washroom rituals a miss? But you are wary that your unkempt look might not be acceptable to your colleagues and pals.

This so-called “generational difference” is somewhat non-existent, and more millennials and folks from generation-x are sporting beards of various sizes and shape. With a few skills, you can join the ‘NoShaveNovember’ gang with grace.

How to choose the right comb for your November beard looks?

Your hair comb is definitely not the one you should use to brush your beard. Facial hairs are delicate and should be maintained with a comb that has blunt and wide teeth. Also, your hair problems like dandruff, oily scalp, split ends can get transferred to your beard. Personal hygiene is a great thing and choosing a different comb for your beard is a pre-requisite for the same

Choose a rubber or wooden comb. They are anti-static, teeth properly shaped and gentle on the cheek and chin. Plastic combs are durable but has uneven and sharp teeth. They can cause pressure on your facial skin causing loosening of skin. You might also loose hairs if you choose a metal comb which is heavy anyway and not convenient to use.

How to trim your beard and keep it well kempt?

Pruning is essential to a well-groomed beard—even if you plan on growing it out. Don’t compromise on a quality trimmer.

Wash them periodically with a foaming wash so that the trapped food and skin cells that can exacerbate the itchiness are washed out

Comb your beard outwards, starting from the neckline and working out towards the chin.

This trick will separate all of the hairs so they lay on each other and appear fluffier.

 Avoid any aggressive combing or passing the comb very fast through the beard.

 Winters are here and being lazy is not that bad always if you know the basic tricks to maintain a subtle clean look. Choose brushes, razor and foaming products judiciously.

 It is time to toss out your razors, gentlemen!