World Beard Day: Wear a flawless beard!

Like every first Saturday of September, today World Beard Day is celebrated. This commemorative day is just another way to highlight the importance of the beard, not only as an element within the aesthetics of man, but also because of the different meanings that have been attributed to it over the years.

Do you know why World Beard Day began to be celebrated? In the blog de Hospital Capilar, hair clinic in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, experts in hair grafting in Spain, we tell you everything you need to know, as well as some tips to show off a perfect beard.

Why is World Beard Day celebrated?

Despite what one might think, the history of the beard dates back centuries. Over the years, various meanings have been attributed to it, even serving as an identifier between social classes. Bravery, power or masculinity were some of the connotations associated with the beard.

Nowadays the beard is a strong element within the aesthetics of man which is of great importance. Mainly for this reason it was decided, a decade ago, to celebrate World Beard Day with the aim of honoring bearded men. It is said that during this special day, those bearded men would be exempt from doing housework. However, those beardless men could not enjoy such a privilege having to collaborate and help in everything in their power.

In short, World Beard Day is a global celebration where bearded men can enjoy and proudly show off their well-groomed beards.

Tips for a perfect beard

On the occasion of World Beard Day, and so that you can show it off in perfect condition, from Hospital Capilar, beard transplant experts in Madrid, Murcia and Pontevedra, we tell you some tricks. Take note! 

Maintain correct daily hygiene

Good hygiene is the basis of proper beard care. To do this, it is advisable to wash it with soap daily, if possible with specific products to care for the beard. Rinse with plenty of water, preferably warm, to avoid leaving traces of product in the area.

In case of not proceeding with the washes properly, it would lose quality, looking dirty and, even, being able to develop certain dermatological problems.  

Trim it periodically

To avoid losing our shape of the beard, and also so that it does not look disheveled or unkempt, it is important to trim it periodically. If you don't know how to perform this step correctly, go to your trusted barbershop and put yourself in the hands of professionals.

Bald in the beard? put a solution

Not all men are lucky enough to have a full, thick and dense beard. A large percentage of the population has bald beard and lack of density, so in most cases the quickest solution is to shave completely.

However, today bald spots on the beard are no longer a problem without a solution. The beard implant It is one of the aesthetic interventions that is increasingly in demand among men.   

Beard transplant in Madrid: Get the beard you want

The method that is carried out in a beard graft in Madrid, or in Spain in general, is outpatient and minimally invasive. It does not require general anesthesia, only local, so once the surgery is finished the patient can return home normally.

The process is relatively simple. It consists of extracting the hair follicles necessary to cover the beard from the lower part of the neck, following the design chosen by the patient and doctor, and implanting them in the beard. This is done with the FUE technique, Follicular Unit Extraction, which leaves no visible scars so the results are natural.

The results of a beard graft are given one year after the intervention, although it is true that at 6 months the first changes can be seen.