Blogs
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How To Soften Your Beard
The idea of having and growing a beard seems like a great idea but as a lot of you have experienced, it does come with some challenges. A popular problem amongst fellow beardsmen, is that facial hair can become dry and rough. Thankfully, there are products available to help prevent that from occurring. If you’re looking…
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What is beard softener?
We’re all about tackling the big questions on this blog and in the beard world, this is one of the biggest: what is beard softener? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. A soft beard is a healthy beard. If your beard feels soft to touch, it means the hair has all the hydration…
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How To Make Your Beard Soft
‘What’s the best way to make my beard soft?’ is probably one of the most asked questions here at Mo Bros. Before we delve into the best ways on how to make your beard soft we first need to understand why beard hair isn’t soft. Why isn’t my beard soft? When men start to grow…
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Beard Growth Stages and Tips
Beard Growth Stages and Tips. We’ve spoken a lot on this blog about how to grow a beard, how to care for your beard and which products you need to keep your mane in peak condition, but we’ve never talked about beard growth. As in the actual growth of a beard — how beard growth works and…
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Top 5 Beard Growing Tips
Unfortunately growing a beard isn’t as easy as it seems, such tasks come with a lot of patience and dedication to that goal. The process differs for everyone, some can grow beards within a heartbeat but for others, it can take a while (which can put many people off). If you’re looking to start your…
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Beard Softening Products: What are they and do they work?
As you all may know, beards are a popular facial accessory especially after the endless amount of lockdowns we’ve been through. Many have started to embrace their quarantine manes, which means there’s likely no shortage of guys suffering from itchy, dry unmanageable beards. There’s millions of products out there that claim to reduce these problems but…
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What Can I Do To Make My Beard Softer?
Having a beard is fun, you are able to grow one when you want and then shave it off when you don’t. But when it comes to how your beard feels, it can start to become rough and irritating which can be out of your control. Don’t worry though, you can totally start to control the way…
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5 Benefits Of Brushing Your Beard
Let’s talk about brushing your beard… If you already have a mane or have started growing one, you know how stubborn hairs can occasionally become out of place and messy. Like you would brush your hair into place, beard brushes exist for that very reason. Remember that brushing your beard is more than just having good…
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4 Easy Steps To Fix A Curly Beard
A curly beard is something that not all guys would like to have, however, having a curly beard can be great. It naturally looks thicker and stronger than a straight beard, and that’s something a lot of guys would envy. However, we appreciate that this killer beard does come with its downsides. It tends to…
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Beards Through Time
Beards and moustaches have come in and out of fashion numerous times over the years. One minute they are enjoying widespread popularity and the next they have been shot down with relative disfavour. Today you only have to walk down the street to realise that beards have come back with a bang and a half!…
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Growing My Confidence: My Beard Journey
Growing My Confidence: My Beard Journey We hear about people experiencing different life changes for various reasons, e.g. having children, travelling or even getting married! Surprisingly for Andy, something unexpected really did turn his life around … and that was by growing a beard. Since starting out in 2016, our ambassador Andy has had a…
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Beard Oil Or Beard Balm? What’s The Difference?
Beard oil or beard balm? Which one should I use? What is the difference?. These are probably the most common questions we get asked here at Mo Bros. These products may seem similar, but they do have different purposes. Some of our bearded fellas like to use both, while some would go for only one of them. A…
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How to Grow a Thicker Beard
At Mo Bro’s, we like to keep our ear to the ground so we’re in the know about the kinds of beard struggles you’re going through. Because if we know what’s bothering you, we can try to help. One of the biggest grumbles we’ve come across is beard thickness. More specifically: how to grow a…
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World Beard Day: Why it Matters?
Your beard has its own day. Really? Hey, if lighthouses and spicy guacamole have their own days, beards have every right to demand their moment in the spotlight. But you know that already. The first Saturday of September is World Beard Day. This year, it falls on September 1. What’s it all about? World Beard…
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A Beard is for Life, Not Just Winter..
It’s been quite the summer of sun in Britain this year, and in Europe for that matter — It reached 47 degrees in Spain and Portugal. Crazy! For a gent with a beard of a reasonable size, stepping out into the sun means making yourself open to interrogation. “How do you cope with a beard…
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National Video Games Day
National Video Games Day: The Best Facial Hair in Video Game History It’s National Video Games Day (not to be confused with National Video GameDay, which is held on July 8th) and we’re all in on the celebration! Why would a men’s grooming brand be celebrating a day about video games? Two reasons: So, the…
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Blackbeard vs. Fashion
Arrr, me maties! It be International Talk Like a Pirate Day — a day dedicated t’ natterin’ like a pirate. ‘n a day fer ye t’ grab yourself one o’ our world-famous Mo Bro’s site-wide discount codes. We’ll give ye th’ low-down on that at end o’ th’ post (although th’ code be right thar in th’…
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Why do men have beards?
Why do men have beards? If we’re talking genetics and hormones it’s because facial hair follicles respond aggressively to testosterone and men produce more testosterone than women. It’s just the way we’re genetically constructed, fellas. We’re as lucky as we are blessed. But that’s not what we’re talking about. We’ve been wondering why men choose to have…
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Are Bearded Men Better Boyfriends?
Men with beards make better boyfriends. If you’re with a man who has a beard. Congratulations! The long-term future looks bright. If you’re not, you might want to go out and find one. Or at least encourage the man you’re with to grow a beard. If you are a bearded man. Respect, brother. We’re not just saying this…
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The Most Attractive Facial Hair Styles for No Shave November
It’s No Shave November, fellas, and you know what that means: continuing to grow out your beautiful facial locks going into the holidays. No Shave November has recently developed a new personna with a movement called Movember. While it still gives you that kick start energy to build your beard, you are now doing it…
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The Mo Bro’s 5 Step Process to Better Beard Care
As a band of merry bearded brothers, one question we get asked more than any other is, “how do I care for my beard?” Today, we answer that question. Okay, we always answer it when we’re asked. But today we answer it in blog form, so you’ve got a place to come whenever your beard is…
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How to Trim a Beard like a Boss
How to trim a beard is probably your next question after how do you grow one. Unless your plan for facial hair is to go full caveman, at some point, to keep it presentable, you’re going to need to trim it. To maintain your beard, we suggest finding a good barber and paying them a visit every 3-4…
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What is Beard Shampoo?
Beard Shampoo? Shampoo, for your beard — what’s that all about then? Is it some kind of joke — a beard placebo cooked up by snake oil salesmen with facial hair? Surely shampoo is shampoo is shampoo, right? Because hair is hair wherever it is on your body and what works on your head must work…
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How to avoid beard dandruff
Beard dandruff is one of the biggest and most uncomfortable facial hair problems and it may actually be more common than you might think. Some studies assert that 50% of the overall population has varying stages of dandruff. So what causes this uncomfortable skin problem? There can be a lot of different causes, but the three most common…
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Style Your Beard
So far we’ve covered 3 steps as part of our 5 step routine, introducing washing your beard, conditioning and hydrating. Now it’s time to discuss what products to use in order to style your beard to it’s prime look and feel! There are two products that are missing from your man box – and that…
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How to Deal with an Itchy Beard
In November 2014, three brothers set out on a mission to raise money for charity with a good ol’ fashioned beard growing contest. Whoever had the longest beard at the end of the month would be declared the winner and all monies raised would go directly to the Movember Foundation. Unfortunately, things didn’t go to…
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Benefits of using a Beard Comb and Brush
Benefits of using a beard comb and brush. You’re on a journey to look the part, and have an awesome, maintained beard. You’ve nailed Washing, Conditioning, Hydrating and Styling your beard, and you’re finally on the last step of the beard care routine, which is to comb and brush your beard to your ideal finish. So…
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How To Get Rid Of a Dry Beard
You’re probably wondering, why is my beard always dry? Well, having a dry beard is like having a really bad haircut, it doesn’t feel or look right and you don’t exactly feel comfortable with it. So whether that’s your beard itself or dry skin under your mane, let us walk you through the best products…
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How to Grow Facial Hair
“Let’s write a guide on how to grow facial hair,” we said. “But you already have a guide on growing a beard,” came the reply. “That we do,” we said. “But while all beards are facial hair, not all facial hair is a beard. What if a brother wants to grow a moustache or mutton…
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How to Grow and Maintain a Lockdown Beard
Depending on when you’re reading this, you’re either in lockdown or have been in lockdown or even self-isolating due to coming in contact with someone who has the dreaded covid. For all its negatives, one welcome change in lockdown is the lack of a need to shave. We all have fewer social engagements and a…
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Mo Bros Guide To Grey Beards
Grey beards eh! So you’re getting grey hairs in your beard? Don’t worry, there’s nothing wrong with that! All hair goes grey at some point in life and your facial hair is no exception. There are few things that you could do to make it look and feel better, so read our guide to grey…
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4 Benefits Of Combing Your Beard
Making your beard look great involves a lot more effort than just putting the razor down and letting it grow. Combing your beard is one of the essential steps, that will help you to maintain your facial hair and make it look better. It is so essential, that it should be included in every bearded man’s…
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4 Tips For A Patchy Beard
So you decided to let your hair grow and only to find out that you have a patchy beard? Don’t worry, that’s no reason to go beardless! We agree that some men are luckier than others and they can grow full beards in no time, but for others the process can be slightly more challenging.…
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3 Bad Beard Habits That Might Be Affecting Your Beard
A beard is like a precious trophy that every beardsman should cherish. However, did you know you could be unconsciously damaging your beard? Bad beards are not what we want bro. You would be surprised to know there are 3 bad beard habits that might be affecting your mane. You probably don’t mean to, but you…
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6 Tips For Autumn Beard Care in 2020
Autumn hates your face. It hates your skin and your beard. Autumn is Winter’s hype man, intent on wreaking havoc so that all Winter has to do is come in and finish you off. It’s a shame really because Autumn as a season is cool, with all its greens and browns and musky smells. But…
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7 Vital Steps To Growing A Moustache
Growing A Moustache is something that has its champions but isn’t to everyone’s taste. The humble moustache certainly divides opinion. Long, short, bushy or small, moustaches are a veritable ‘smorgasbord’ of styles. If you’ve decided to sport one too, make sure to grow a moustache that you can really be proud of. We’re here to help…
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7 Things No One Tells You About Growing Facial Hair
Growing facial hair is a special experience. At first it might seem rather simple: you put down the razor and let the hair grow. But there is much more to it than that. If you have just started growing a beard or moustache or you are planning to, here are some things that you’re supposed…
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Beard Cream
Beard Cream: What it is, what it isn’t and why we call it something else Growing a beard is as simple as binning your razors and giving up shaving for a few months. Growing a beard that’s itch-free, thick and healthy, on the other hand, is not quite as simple. Achieving this relies on you…
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My Beard Is Itching: Here’s How To Fix It
That feeling you get when your beard is itching and all you want to do is rip it out! You’ll regret it, don’t do it lads. Instead of sitting there itching it, let’s spend time trying to fix it. Read on to find out how … If you’re starting your beard growth journey, itching is worse right at…
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11 Beard Gifts for the Discerning Beardsman
Beard Gifts can always be a challenge to get right. Which products are suitable for the right beard? Read our beard gifts guide on the 11 gifts that Mo Bros have created for every beardsman and every budget. One thing that all beards have in common is that they’re needy. Keeping a beard at the…
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How I Tame My Coarse Beard: My Beard Journey
Meet our newest ambassador Kevin Bishop AKA Kev (@kev_drums. Fun Fact: He had to change his username to Kev as he was mistaken for the comedian, Kevin Bishop! No really, it happened. Joke aside … as you may have seen all over Instagram, Kev’s beard has been plastered throughout. We wanted to understand more about his…
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8 Benefits Of Having A Beard
If you have a beard, there is no doubt that you should be proud of it. It is not only making you look more masculine, but is also healthy! If anyone ever says to you that having a beard is unsanitary or unattractive, you can prove them wrong by telling them these benefits of having…
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How I Style My Moustache: My Beard Journey
Is there such a thing as moustache envy? I know, I know we’re all thinking the same thing right? How on earth has he got such a great moustache? Well, we spoke to the main man himself. Read on to find out more about our ambassador Brett, who tells us how he keeps up with…
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How to Grow a Beard: A Beginners Guide
”How to Grow a Beard” is typically the first question a budding beardsman asks himself. The short answer is, stop shaving. But there’s more to it than that. Particularly if want the kind of beard you’re picturing when you look in the mirror. For the best results, your beard needs special care and styling. Lifestyle changes are…
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How I Solved My Beard Itch: My Beard Journey
The next Aqua man? Meet our 6’9″, bearded ambassador James! A familiar face to those who have spotted him throughout our social posts. We know you’re all probably wondering how he’s achieved such a great beard. For guys like James, growing a beard does come with its downfalls e.g. that beard itch, which through time he…
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Can Beard Oil…. 7 Beard Oil Questions Answered
You’ve all probably come across beard oil at some point and are more than aware of its basic functions. For those of you who don’t know, it is designed to soften, condition and hydrate your facial hair. But, that’s not all it can do. Beard oil can be used for a number of different things.…
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How To Tidy a Messy Beard
Whether you’re going to work, out to town or on a date… tidying up your messy beard can help you look well put together, even if you woke up 15 minutes before. The process is more simple than you think and all it takes is a few necessities, so let’s get straight to it. BEARD…
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Beard Maintenance and Care – 4 Vital Tips
You’ve grown that beard – you’ve gone through the itchiness stage and whether it’s still short and patchy or carrying some length, you’re proud of it. Your next step now is essential beard maintenance, because the journey has only just begun. For your beard to grow healthily and look the part, and not look like…
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Can Blow Drying Your Beard Cause Damage?
Every beard is different. Some beards are very easy to maintain and some are really hard to control. Sometimes men need a little bit more than beard grooming products to keep their facial fluffs in top shape. However we’ve noticed that a lot of guys stay away from hair dryers because they believe that blow drying…