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9 Best Products for Healthy Beard Growth 2026

9 Best Products for Healthy Beard Growth 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Maintaining a beard—or any kind of facial hair—takes more than just letting it grow wild and crossing your fingers. The best products for healthy beard growth help keep your scruff tamed and, well, healthy. But before you commit to a mustache, goatee, lumberjack scruff, or even that dangerously sexy five o’clock shadow, let’s take a step back. Facial hair needs a solid foundation—meaning clean, happy skin—for it to grow to its full potential. Personally, I live somewhere between a stubble and a struggle beard (still waiting on that full-fill magic), mostly because I avoid shaving too often to give my skin a break. That said, a neck line-up is non-negotiable to keep some distinction between my face and neck. What keeps my face ready to rock—no matter what ‘90s facial hair inspo is on my mood board (looking at you, Keanu and D’Angelo)—are my cabinet must-haves: moisturizers, scrubs, face wash, sunscreen, and serums. These won’t magically make you sprout new scruff overnight (nothing will, for the record), but they will give your face the best …

Best Beard Brush 2026: 9 Tools for Every Type of Scruff

Best Beard Brush 2026: 9 Tools for Every Type of Scruff

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Best Vegan Beard Brush: Horace Vegan Beard Brush A different Horace exfoliating product nabbed a spot in the 2023 GQ Grooming Awards. In addition to that excellent face mask, the brand also has a durable beard brush that doesn’t use boar’s hair (or any other animal products). So for bearded vegans, this is our top choice. Made in Germany, the brush uses synthetic bristles made from natural materials (vegetable fiber and agave leaf) as well as a colorful beech wood handle to leave you with well-groomed whiskers. Compare Our Top Picks What to Look for in a Beard Brush The best beard brushes all have a similar design: Boar bristles embedded in a wood handle. (These days there are vegan alternatives, too.) But you’ll find a lot of variety when it comes to size, handle type, and bristle firmness, which is why we tested a whole bunch of ’em and called up a few experts to help you track down the very best beard brush for your specific scruff. A good beard brush distributes …

Nancy Silverton to receive James Beard lifetime achievement award; plus 9 local finalists

Nancy Silverton to receive James Beard lifetime achievement award; plus 9 local finalists

Published by Sam Flores

The James Beard Foundation Awards — some of the country’s most prestigious accolades in the dining and beverage industries — just announced the 2026 finalists, with nine of them in the Los Angeles area. This year’s awards will also recognize two L.A.-based aid organizations and the recipient of the lifetime achievement award, L.A. chef, restaurateur and cookbook author Nancy Silverton. The James Beard Foundation said in its announcement that “Silverton has mentored countless chefs, bakers and restaurateurs who have since defined their own culinary identities and meaningfully contributed to the independent restaurant ecosystem.” Silverton joins the ranks of past awardees including Ruth Reichl, Wolfgang Puck, Toni Tipton-Martin, Madhur Jaffrey and Martin Yan, among others. In January the foundation released the year’s semifinalists, which included two dozen individuals, restaurants and bars in the L.A. region. The nine remaining nominees run the gamut of the city’s cuisines and talent, from fine-dining tasting menus to chefs based in a Historic South-Central food hall. The winners will be announced and awarded at a June 15 ceremony held at Chicago’s …

Prospect CEO Mark Beard leaving to join Ireland’s Business Post

Prospect CEO Mark Beard leaving to join Ireland’s Business Post

Published by Sam Flores

Prospect chief executive Mark Beard. Picture: Prospect Publishing Mark Beard is stepping down as chief executive of current affairs magazine Prospect after three years. Beard is leaving to join Ireland’s Business Post as CEO. His successor has not yet been announced. Prospect has credited him with helping to lead its transformation from a print-based brand into a “multi-channel media company” after he started by “fixing the plumbing” with tech improvements. News of Beard’s departure comes three months after former Prospect editor-in-chief of four years Alan Rusbridger stepped down. Rusbridger was succeeded by former Observer contributing editor and Times chief leader writer Philip Collins. Beard said: “My three years at Prospect have been wonderful. I’m truly grateful to have had the opportunity to transform the magazine into a multi-channel media company and I’m proud that many more people than ever before are now reading, watching and listening to Prospect’s journalism. “Clive Cowdery has been a model proprietor, and it’s been a delight to work alongside Alan Rusbridger and Phil Collins, two editors at the top of their game. “Finally, …

Beard Club Beard Trimmer Review: Tried & Tested (2026)

Beard Club Beard Trimmer Review: Tried & Tested (2026)

Published by Jenni Sidey

Maintaining a beard takes work. Trimmings end up all over the bathroom floor, old clippers snag at the worst possible moment, and an uneven lineup? That’s a personal crisis. The best beard trimmers solve all of that while helping you avoid turning your neck into a crime scene. I started using this Beard Club beard trimmer about two years ago, back when my scraggly, struggling beard finally decided to grow up—something I never thought I’d experience as a lifelong baby face. At first, I used it mainly before clean-shaving, because taking a razor straight to a full beard is a terrible idea unless you enjoy pain, razor burn, and ingrown hairs. Beyond that, keeping your facial hair in check isn’t just about looks—it’s good hygiene, better shaping, and far less irritation. This trimmer hits the perfect sweet spot between affordable, precise, and easy-to-use. Let’s dig in. The Beard Club Electric Cordless Rechargeable Beard & Hair Trimmer Serious battery life, serious value What I’ve enjoyed most about the Beard Club beard trimmer is the battery life: …

9 Best Beard Wash for Freshening Up Your Facial Hair in 2026

9 Best Beard Wash for Freshening Up Your Facial Hair in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Most Nourishing: King C Gillette Beard & Face Wash King C. Gillette Beard & Face Wash Not only is the formula primed for nourishing beard hair with its argan, coconut, and an avocado oil-blend base, but it’ll also remove dirt, oil, and other impurities from the skin beneath. As with everything Gillette does, it’s a superbly efficient product that doubles down as an effective face wash even if you’re clean-shaven—and, thanks to its conditioning abilities, will lessen the amount of beard oil needed post-use. Applied in the morning, the menthol will refresh your face as you go, then leave your facial hair with a masculine mix of sage, cedarwood, cardamom, and sandalwood. Best for Short Beards: Men Rock Awakening Sicilian Lime And Caffeine Beard Soap Men Rock Awakening Beard Wash, Zesty Sicilian Lime & Caffeine Scent Infused with the signature Sicilian lime scent that runs throughout the Men Rock range, this beard shampoo builds to a significant but gentle lather that doesn’t dry the skin. It’s power-packed with caffeine to help restructure damaged and wiry …

5 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Having A Beard

5 Scientifically Proven Benefits Of Having A Beard

Published by Jenni Sidey

Beards are huge (in popularity and in mass) right now: bushy beards, scruffy beard patches, over-groomed beards, and even under-groomed beards. But you probably didn’t know that from a scientific perspective, facial hair has some pretty awesome benefits as well. Beards can entirely change the way a man looks, and some men grow them out when they want a drastic change, while others superstitiously refuse to shave until their sports teams are eliminated. You can’t escape that beards are here to stay, and they seem to be getting bigger every day, overtaking male faces at rapid speeds. Men who have big beards usually experience these 5 scientifically proven benefits: 1. Beards help prevent cancer OlgaBerlet | Shutterstock According to researchers at the University of Southern Queensland, a thick, bountiful beard can make its owner look better and healthier. For their study, the researchers put a group of bearded and non-bearded mannequins under the brutal Australian outback sun. When they looked at the amount of radiation absorbed by each mannequin participant, the researchers found that the beards blocked an astounding 90 to 95 …

8 Best Beard Conditioners for Soft, No-Itch Facial Hair in 2026

8 Best Beard Conditioners for Soft, No-Itch Facial Hair in 2026

Published by Jenni Sidey

Beard conditioners promise to tame flyaways and frizz, restore moisture, and shape your beard—and the best beard conditioner really will do all of the above. Yet pick up the average bottle, and it will say something like this: After using our Bold Beard Wash™, apply our Extra-Bold Beard Conditioner™ and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Wash out and follow up with our Bolder Beard Balm™ and a few drops of our Boldest Beard Oil™ for maximum hydration. So, do you really need to buy a dedicated beard shampoo, beard conditioner, balm, and oil? Hell no. In fact, no one has been able to convince me that guys need a dedicated beard wash, period. (Chances are, you’re using too much shampoo already, my guy.) However, we’re all-in on beard conditioners. As a natural skeptic, I’m the right person to review men’s grooming products. I simply don’t believe guys need that many products for clear skin and stylish facial hair. That said, it’s important to incorporate a beard conditioning agent into your regimen, especially if you want …

How to Soften Your Beard

How to Soften Your Beard

Published by Jenni Sidey

You can feel the difference between a healthy beard and an unhealthy one, and it’s probably why you’re searching so hard for how to soften your beard. A healthy beard is hydrated, soft, and easy to tame. And, until you learn how to soften your beard, you’re going to get well acquainted with the symptoms of an unhealthy one: things like beard itch, unstylable scruff, and split ends. Luckily, there are solid techniques you can employ to soften your beard. This includes using the best beard products on your mane, as well as changing up your beard grooming regimen in order to maximize the products’ benefits. So, whether it’s your first time with a beard, or whether dry, itchy beard has been a persistent issue, here are a few beard softening tips that will hydrate your beard for the long haul. Your significant other thanks you. The Best Products for Softening Your Beard The Touch-Up Trimmer Tweezerman Facial Hair Scissors Read More The Better Beard Wash Jack Black Beard Wash Read More The Beard Exlixir …

The Best Beard Styles of 2026, According to Barbers

The Best Beard Styles of 2026, According to Barbers

Published by Jenni Sidey

The best beard styles of the moment, just like men’s hair trends, are ever-changing. However, while rotation is inevitable, you can always be sure that facial hair, in one form or another, will never go out of style. “Beards aren’t going anywhere, but they are changing,” says Matty Conrad, GQ’s go-to beard expert and founder of Victory Barber & Brand. So why not take the new year as an opportunity to try on something different? “A lot of people are afraid to make a change, or do something drastic, because of what they think other people might think. But it’s just like buying clothes: The clothes don’t make you; you make the clothes,” says Jomo Kenyatta, whose A-list clientele includes everyone from A$AP Ferg to Jamie Foxx. “I feel that everyone should get out of their comfort zone at some point.” Whether that means breaking the clean-shaven streak you’ve maintained since graduation or leveling up to a Van Dyke, here are the nine best beard styles that have our favorite barbers buzzing about the year …