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From style statement to shield, a beard’s power knows no limits. No men’s barbershop worth its salt could neglect it. Sure, a little extra TLC is necessary to keep your facial hair in tip-top shape, but cashing in on the many furry perks of having a beard will solidify a lifelong partnership with your mane.
On the fence about growing out and grooming your face follicles to new lengths? Here are the top buzz-worthy benefits of growing with the flow – straight from New York’s go-to men’s barber shop.
Studies have found that beards can help protect against sun damage. Call it an extra layer of defense, one that blocks up to 95% of harmful UV rays at that. Just how much your fluff safeguards your skin, though, may depend on hair density and thickness.
In the long run, a beard can actually make its wearer look younger, too, since the sun is known to age skin faster. Are you ready to chuck that razor yet?
Your face has its own moisturizing regimen: the sebaceous glands. These fellas produce natural oil (sebum) that your beard just so happens to delight in. A protective barrier, facial hair prevents the evaporation of the skin’s natural oils and moisture.
There are a few things that can strip your skin’s moisture barrier, causing irritated and dry skin, like religious shaving and exposure to cold air during winter. Wait, shaving? Yes.
Are you comfy in the barber’s chair for this next interesting tidbit? It’s a common misconception that beards are ‘dirty’ and carry more bacteria than clean-shaven chins. However, a mane that is cleansed and moisturized regularly will take its wearer far.
A study involving over 400 swabs taken from hospital staff found that clean-shaven workers were three times more likely to carry bacteria than those with a beard. Why? Well, shaving causes micro-cuts on the skin – not as big as those irritating nicks that bleed, but just enough for bacteria to potentially get comfortable.
More than that, cuts and razor burns can cause skin irritation and inflammation, potentially even triggering skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, among other things. That’s not to say that the everyday beardsman does not struggle with flaky or dry skin, but beard care for a healthy mane has never been easier.
This one might be a no-brainer, but beards do a lot for a man’s confidence, and rightfully so. Want to accentuate your jawline? Trying to make your face appear wider or more narrow? A well-groomed and styled beard has the ability to contour your face shape and create a more chiseled, defined appearance.
Historically, facial hair has been associated with masculinity, strength, power, and even wisdom. That sounds like a lot of pressure, but you can make it your own, as men have done for centuries. Beards are still around, stronger than ever. Who knows, in the right hands, your beard might just take you places – literally and figuratively.
Beard glory is imminent, and expert advice will undoubtedly shape your furry journey to success. A specialist men’s barber in Midtown, Premium Barber Shop’s friendly team of beard veterans and master stylists have your back (or rather your front) with professional barber shop services that will revolutionize your beard game.
Take a seat for a sleek beard trim and more – and leave looking and feeling your best. Premium Barber Shop has five convenient locations in the heart of bustling New York, open seven days a week, with appointments and walk-ins always welcome.