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Beard care

What are the reasons behind a patchy beard & how to fix it?

Growing a beard is a feat many men attempt at some point in the lives, but achieving full-looking facial hair can be more difficult than it seems. If you’re growing facial hair for the first time, you might have looked in the mirror and wondered why it appears patchy in places.

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Jun 25, 2026
by Braun
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Man examining his freshly shaved face in a bathroom mirror, touching his jawline to check skin condition and potential shaving irritation.
Sensitive skin
How to prevent skin irritation, razor burns and shaving rash

Working out how to avoid skin irritation and shaving rash are common issues for anyone that shaves. By applying simple tips in your daily routine you can learn how to stop shaving rash in its tracks.

Woman using the Braun FaceSpa facial cleansing brush to gently exfoliate her cheek, with soft pink background highlighting skincare routine.
Exfoliation & face
How to exfoliate your face

Letting your skin glow is easy. Maintaining a delicate complexion requires a lot of special care. Every skin type can benefit from facial exfoliation - a perfect solution for a clear and glowing complexion.

Close-up of smooth, hair-free legs as a woman gently touches her knee and thigh, highlighting soft, even skin on a white background.
Skin care tips
How to Get Smooth Skin with Easy Skincare Tips

Wondering how to get smooth skin on your face and body? Following some simple skincare tips can help you remedy the causes of rough skin and achieve the ultimate glow-up.

Front-facing view of a shirtless man’s upper body, showing smooth chest and shoulders against a neutral background, illustrating body grooming and hair removal results.
Manscaping
Body grooming and hair removal around the world

Body hair removal is not just a singular trend followed by a few hip trendsetters.

Person using an electric trimmer to shape the beard neckline along the jaw, demonstrating precise beard grooming.
Facial hair styles
How to trim and shape the perfect beard neckline

For a facial hair style that will look good in between shaves, you should set a distinct beard neckline. Your beard line is the lowest point that your beard will grow to and it will normally be somewhere around the midpoint of your neck.

Close-up of a person with short hair using an electric grooming device at the back of the head, focusing on precise hair styling.
Hair styling
Hair styling for modern men

Whether you are interested in updating your look or curious to learn more about men’s hairstyles, we dive into the most popular men's haircuts. Check out our guide on the 12 trendiest hairstyles - and how to get them yourself - that are taking the grooming industry by storm.

Woman standing in front of a mirror using a handheld hair removal device on her upper lip, demonstrating safe at-home facial hair removal.
Female hair removal
IPL Safety: Things to know before using an IPL

If you’re tired of daily shaving and hair removal methods that leave your skin feeling bumpy and rough, you might have considered trying IPL already. This at-home treatment is renowned for long-term, visible hair reduction – but what is IPL and how is it different from laser hair removal?

SmartCare Center with an electric shaver docked inside, shown on a bathroom counter alongside a toothbrush and grooming accessories, illustrating automated cleaning and charging.
Face Shaving Tips
How to clean and look after your shaver

Discover Braun’s step by step guide and learn how to look after your shaver using Braun Clean and Renew. Find out how to professionally clean it yourself!

Front-facing portrait of a man with curly hair and a patchy beard, shown against a light background.
Beard care
What are the reasons behind a patchy beard & how to fix it?

Growing a beard is a feat many men attempt at some point in the lives, but achieving full-looking facial hair can be more difficult than it seems. If you’re growing facial hair for the first time, you might have looked in the mirror and wondered why it appears patchy in places.

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