{
  "id": 16325928,
  "title": "Why your beard never looks quite right, even after trimming",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/why-your-beard-never-looks-quite-right-even-after-trimming",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/why-your-beard-never-looks-quite-right-even-after-trimming-1.500720397"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A beard requires more than just trimming for a tidy appearance. Factors such as growing direction and texture affect how facial hair lies. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) highlights that proper beard care includes cleansing, moisturising, and grooming with products tailored to individual needs. Trimming alone is insufficient; electric trimmers set length but cannot soften coarse hair or make every strand lay flat. Products like beard oil, conditioner, combs, scissors, and styling creams assist in managing the beard's appearance. Beard length matters; shorter stubble needs regular trimming, while fuller beards require detangling and selective cutting. Curly hair may seem shorter due to its growth direction, so combing carefully before cutting is beneficial. The AAD advises selecting conditioning products based on skin type rather than assuming beard oil works for everyone. In the UAE, frequent washing and warm weather simplify grooming routines. A basic routine involves washing, light conditioning, and occasional shaping. When selecting grooming products, start with what you have and choose tools that allow gradual cutting for trimming. Conditioning products should match your beard's texture, with longer beards benefiting more from a comb and scissors. Short, well-defined beards can be maintained with electric trimmers. Consider products that address specific grooming needs, such as the Comfy Mate Beard Care Kit for daily maintenance, a three-piece manual grooming kit for precise trimming, the PRITECH Cordless Trimmer for consistent length, and L Oréal Men Expert Barber Club Styling Cream for finishing touches. Building a routine tailored to your beard's length, texture, and maintenance preference is key to achieving a manageable and well-groomed beard.",
  "summary": "A beard can be perfectly even in length and still look untidy. The reason lies partly in the difference between cutting hair and controlling how it sits. Facial hair grows in different directions, and its texture affects whether individual strands lie flat or stick out. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), beard maintenance involves cleansing, moisturising and grooming, with…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}