itchy beard syndrome

**Jester2000** · 11-13-2009, 14:51

Originally Posted by Lostone

A little hand lotion will fix it. Like snickle said before let it grow

Hey now. This is a thread about beards, not onanism.

**drastic_quench** · 11-13-2009, 15:37

I've had a full beard for years now, and I guess I'm lucky, because it never itches or irritates my face.

All the beard advice so far is spot on, though.

keep growing it
wash with shampoo and conditioner
brush
and keep growing it, it's just a phase.

**gravy4601** · 11-13-2009, 15:51

i'll try the hand lotion and hopufly it will help to controll the ichying long enough to let the hair get longer never was able to let it grow longer than a few weeks it got so anoying as far as the bugs that sounds like a persounal problem lol as for the thanks for the advice though from everyone hyope to seeya on the trail this year

**gravy4601** · 11-13-2009, 15:54

Originally Posted by Tipi Walter

This works for me. I take a little nalgene of mint rubbing alcohol and use it mainly for hand washing after the cathole-turtlehead reunion. You can also take a few razors and shave dry w/o a mirror, pretty quick and easy to do in camp. Then again, what's wrong with a full beard?

I tryed the alcohol method (wild turkey) and it worked great soon as i got drunk the ichying stoped all together thanks

**sheepdog** · 11-13-2009, 16:00

Originally Posted by gravy4601

got a weird question for you all seems after a few weeks of growing a beard on or off the trail it gets really itchy and feels like it's growing back into my face like little needles anyone else have this problem and have a cure or way to deal with it on the trail until it gets longer?

Use hair conditioner on it. It softens the beard and eliminates the scratchies.

**ShelterLeopard** · 11-13-2009, 19:35

Originally Posted by Jester2000

Hey now. This is a thread about beards, not onanism.

Jester!!! This is a family thread...

**rickb** · 11-13-2009, 20:41

Originally Posted by saimyoji

too bad MS isn't here to offer his views on pogonophobia.

Having a good memory isn't always a good thing.

**gravy4601** · 11-13-2009, 21:49

who is MS ?

**DrRichardCranium** · 11-13-2009, 23:29

Related question: I've been clean-shaven all my life. Is it better to grow the beard out BEFORE the thru-hike, or just wait & grow it during the thru-hike?

**le loupe** · 11-14-2009, 00:33

Originally Posted by ShelterLeopard

I kinda wish I could grow a beard...

I think we'd all like you better without one...

**SunnyWalker** · 11-14-2009, 00:54

As with all "equipment" do the beard experiment at home. You sure are nearer a mirror if it does not work out. (AND hot water!!!!)

**WILLIAM HAYES** · 11-14-2009, 00:56

wash your beard in apple cider vinegar and water it will relieve the itching

**ShelterLeopard** · 11-15-2009, 19:21

Originally Posted by le loupe

I think we'd all like you better without one...

But beards are awesome!

**the goat** · 11-15-2009, 21:20

Originally Posted by gravy4601

got a weird question for you all seems after a few weeks of growing a beard on or off the trail it gets really itchy and feels like it's growing back into my face like little needles anyone else have this problem and have a cure or way to deal with it on the trail until it gets longer?

for me, as long as i stick it out for the "itchy week" it goes away. otherwise, if you shampoo & condition it, it will soften the itch.

**Procras108r** · 11-16-2009, 00:06

If your beard is getting to itchy for you, then send her packing and hike with your 'just friends' pal Rufus.

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