We spend a great deal of time on our head hair, we brush, we comb and there are no shortage of products for us to try whether it be to condition, wash, smooth or thicken your hair, so when it comes to your beard, that should be no different.

Using good quality products allows our hair to look well nourished and healthy - to learn more about maintaining a healthy beard to check out www.RoyalBeardClub.com.

When it comes to growing a beard, patience is of the essence, especially if you are looking to grow a long, healthy beard.

Each person has a different genetic code and often that will determine the type, pattern and speed of your hair growth. Your body is very smart and will nourish its important organs first, so hair will get what is left.

A healthy diet is therefore important for healthy facial hair. When hair is growing, it can often form an untidy pattern, so trimming is essential, by the professional is best, to keep it looking good but do not be tempted to repeatedly shave in the hope that your hair will grow quicker and thicker, it will not, that is simply a myth.

Keeping yourself stress-free is often a key to healthier hair as when you are stressed, even a good diet will not keep your hair looking good as stress causes us to use more of our nutrients internally and causes us to absorb and use less nourishment from our foods.

It also creates inflammatory processes in our bodies, meaning that we look and feel a lot less healthy, so do what you can to de-stress.

Our bodies repair and restore when we are asleep, sleep helps us regulate our hormones and plenty of sleep allows our bodies to operate more efficiently, so healthy looking hair can be achieved with a good sleep as part of the process.

The hair on the different parts of your body is different and will, therefore, require different treatments. The shampoo that you use to wash your hair will not necessarily be the best for your facial hair.

Normal shampoo can cause irritation to the face, so you would be better to use a specialist product designed for facial hair.

Some people will experience a scratchy, itchy face as their beard grows and much of that can be alleviated by using the correct beard products which will not only keep your beard hair moisturised and looking good but will keep the skin underneath smooth and supple.

So, in summary, using correct beard care products can

• Keep your beard hair clean and fresh

• Keep your beard and the skin underneath moisturised and in good condition and prevent dryness and flaking of the skin

• Keep you free from itching

• Help your beard look much more attractive

• Keep your significant other happy as a soft beard with a pleasant aroma is much less likely to cause a prickly experience!