Grooming Expert in Residence: Beard And Eye Care, with John Turvey from House 99 ep. 1
Every time I've grown out my beard, it's been patchy and straggly-looking, but I've decided to give it a proper go again. How do I make it look good?
Growing a beard is about the three Ps: Prepare, Persevere, and be Patient! Every man’s beard grows differently – in direction, area, length, speed. (Stop looking at your mate’s chins to compare, and focus on making yours the best it can be!). And yes, you may notice there are areas on your face where the hair doesn’t grow as evenly as you’d like. So, preparation is key here – a healthy beard grows from healthy skin, so start each morning with the
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You only need a small amount to cover the pad of your finger, which you should massage into the skin under your beard and rinse. Then apply a small amount of
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Now you’re all set, stick with it! Get a regular beard trim from your local barber to keep your style in check, keep it groomed, and enjoy happy beard days ahead.
I have to work late most nights, and while I feel fine on little sleep, my skin looks really tired. What can I do to solve this?
When we stare too long at computers (or have a few too many nights out in a row), it causes the tiny blood vessels beneath the skin to enlarge and show through the skin. This causes fluid to build underneath the eye, causing your eyes to appear puffy. As well as drinking lots of water, start your day with a coffee – and no, not the kind you get from a barista!
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Caffeine has been clinically proven to constrict the blood vessels when applied to the skin, thereby reducing the puffiness and improving the appearance around the eye.
I started out working in a local hair salon while at school as my first Saturday job.
Following this, I studied grooming and styling at The London College of Fashion. Since graduating, my work in grooming has taken me all over the world.
