If you’ve grown a beard during quarantine — intentionally or not — you’re not alone. Many men have adopted new habits during the coronavirus pandemic, like giving their electric razor a break from daily use. Other than using a beard trimmer to shape your new facial hair, you might be wondering how to tend to and tame your beard. That’s where the best beard oils come in, an essential item in your beard grooming kit. These multitaskers can work wonders for facial hair, regardless of whether you’re working a goatee, mustache, closely shorn beard or one that rivals a lumberjack. The best beard oils condition while boosting hair health. Not sure where to start? We connected with men’s grooming expert and stylist Andrew Zumbo to get his take on the best ways to select and apply a beard oil that’s right for you. Read on to learn more.
What is beard oil?
The name is pretty self-explanatory. It’s an oil that is specifically formulated to work like a conditioner, keeping facial hair moisturized and healthy. 
“Beard oil is a product designed to hydrate skin and soften beard hair; in particular tame your unruly beard hair,” said Zumbo. “This dual-action product is such a

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