Beard Liberation Front
6th November
Contact: Keith Flett 07803 167266
Beard Maintenance guidelines for the winter period
With Martinmas celebrated on 11th November the traditional winter season is getting into full swing.
Martinmas was the last time when fresh meat was eaten until Spring and was marked as a festivity with much drinking of ale.
It also signalled the time when winter beards were developed which could withstand and protect the wearer from the cold and inclement weather to come.
The Beard Liberation Front has issued guidelines for the maintenance essential for preparing the beard for the winter period.
Beard maintenance at Martinmas & beyond
1 It is likely to be prudent to trim or prune the beard for a final time before allowing it to grow over the winter period
2 The Martinmas beard trim can focus on rooting out any damaged or unhealthy beard hairs and follicles and promoting beard growth for the cold months to come
3 In most cases due to restrictions barbers are currently shut but it is advised to get the beard trimmed in a commercial environment unless you are sure the barber is beard friendly
4 Self trimming and pruning is the preferred Martinmas model
5 This may be done with an electronic trimmer or manually with scissors
6 Care must be taken not to over trim or prune at this time of year. The post-Martinmas beard will generally be more organic in composition and style than a summer on
7 One trimmed the new Winter beard may be celebrated with a glass of imperial stout and a roll consisting of the roast beef of old England. Point 7 is however entirely optional
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