10 beard grooming essentials for No Shave November

In the early days of November, you might feel like the itchy stubble phase will never end. That’s where this Sandalwood Stubble Balm from The Art of Shaving comes in. This hydrating balm works to soften uncomfortable stubble and moisturize the skin with a lightweight, silky formula. As an added bonus, it smells amazing too.

Growing out a full mane during No Shave November isn’t always easy, with challenges ranging from patchy spots to unruly strands. The Beard Club offers a solution in their Starter Beard Growth Kit. Each kit contains a derma roller to stimulate the skin and support growth, cleaning spray for the roller, hair growth supporting multi-vitamins, and beard growth oil for a silky smooth finish.

The Body Shop’s Conditioning Beard Oil smells as good as it feels. Sage, clove, and cedar  essential oils offer a subtle woodsy scent while soybean, coconut, and babassu oil bring the natural hydration. The Body Shop also uses fair trade ingredients and doesn’t test on animals, so it’s a choice you can feel good about.

If your beard hair texture is coarse, oils might not be absorbed as easily making beard butter a must. This pick from Koils by Nature contains ultra hydrating ingredients like shea butter, kokum butter, and mango seed butter to keep your skin and beard supple.

When it comes to hydration, sometimes beard oil or beard butter just won’t cut it. This Nourishing Beard Mask from Scotch Porter stands up to dry, cold fall air with shea butter and sunflower seed oil.

Put away the bar soap. This Peppermint Beard Wash from The Art of Shaving does a much better job of cleansing your beard with the added benefit of feeling super refreshing.

A great looking beard requires some trimming. This all-in-one kit from Philips Norelco has 13 attachments to help you achieve the perfect length and shape. It’s also a serious value at less than $20.

Style your beard with this Beard Comb and Brush Set from Viking Revolution. The boar bristle brush is especially good at applying beard oil or butter evenly and removing any dead skin cells under your beard.

Tame any unruly beard hair with this beeswax-based Original Beard Wax from Honest Amish. Unruly hairs won’t stand a chance.

If you decide to shave your beard after No Shave November, Bump Fix from Jack Black is a must. The powerhouse solution prevents ingrown hairs, treats acne, and eliminates razor bumps. Even if you decide to keep your beard, this product can be applied after you clean up your neck.