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Best Overall Beard Straightener
KUSCHELBÄR Pro Beard Straightener
Best Overall Beard Straightener
KUSCHELBÄR Pro Beard Straightener
Pros
- Easy-to-hold design
- Extra long cord
- Heated tip for mustache straightening
Cons
- Only three heat settings
It’s hard to find a more user-friendly beard straightener than this one. The easy to use, ergonomic design is easy to maneuver and the hard bristles are spaced well so they easily glide through thick, coarse whiskers. The extra long cord means you’re not chained to one place while you straighten and while it doesn’t have as many heat settings as some other models, you don’t really need them. Plus, the heated tip allows for detail work and mustache straightening, which most other models don’t have.
Best Beard Straightener For Short Beards
Aberlite Pocket Compact Beard Straightener
Best Beard Straightener For Short Beards
Aberlite Pocket Compact Beard Straightener
Pros
- Small size
- Multiple heat settings
- Brush-like bristles
Cons
- Small size makes it harder to use on long beards
The compact design and densely-packed brushlike bristles of this straightener make it great for all beard styles, but especially shorter beards. There are five heat settings depending on how coarse your beard is and how straight you want it, and the anti-static coating helps it glide through with minimal tugging.
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Best Beard Straightening Brush
Arkam Deluxe Beard Straightener
Best Beard Straightening Brush
Arkam Deluxe Beard Straightener
Pros
- Stiff bristles detangle even coarse hair
- Stiff bristles gived added protection against high heat
Cons
- High heat setting can be too hot for some beards
Some dudes prefer beard brushes and some prefer combs—and this straightener combines the best of both into one handy contraption. The bristles of this straightener are hard like a comb but plentiful like a brush to allow complete detangling for even the coarsest beards. They also provide protection against scalding even when it’s turned up to the highest heat setting.
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Best Electric Beard Straightener
Cayzor Beard Straightener Comb For Men
Best Electric Beard Straightener
Cayzor Beard Straightener Comb For Men
Pros
- Easy-to-use design
- Multiple heat settings
- Hard bristles are easy to comb through longer beards
Cons
- Can be tricky to find the right heat setting for your beard
This straightener is billed as a 2-in-1 comb/straightener combo which, truthfully, all of them are because you could just not turn it on. But you should turn it on because that’s where it shines. Multiple heat settings, an easy-to-read LED screen that tells you exactly how hot it is, and a sleek, ergonomic design make it a cinch to use.
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Best Budget Beard Straightener
Tame The Wild Easy Glide Beard Straightener Essentials Kit
Best Budget Beard Straightener
Tame The Wild Easy Glide Beard Straightener Essentials Kit
Pros
- Kit comes with styling products
- Easy-to-use design
- Works on both long and short beards
Cons
- May not be powerful enough for very coarse beards
This effective beard straightener has all the bells and whistles you want—a ceramic heating plate and bristles, scald protection, multiple heat settings—but what makes it the best value is all the extras you get with it. The set comes with a comb, beard soap, balm, and a heat-protecting spray—aka everything you need for a complete beard care routine.
Best Wide Beard Straightener
Wild Willies Beard Straightener Brush For Men
Best Wide Beard Straightener
Wild Willies Beard Straightener Brush For Men
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Pros
- Wide design is ideal for long beards
- Budget friendly
- Hard bristles
Cons
- Hard to maneuver on shorter beards
Slim straighteners are ideal for short or medium-length beards, but use one on a longer beard and your straightening time gets way longer. This one is wide—like twice as wide as your typical straightener—which drastically reduces grooming time on long beards. Plus, it has a whopping 12 heat settings, so finding the ideal level for your exact hair texture is easy.
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Best Beard Straightener For Travel
Vikicon Beard Straightener
Best Beard Straightener For Travel
Vikicon Beard Straightener
Pros
- Cordless for easy travel
- Small, easy to pack size
- Multiple heat settings
Cons
- Only about 30 mins of battery life per charge
What’s the use of having a beard straightener if you can’t use it everywhere you go? This one has literally cut the cord to make popping it into your bag or suitcase easy as pie. Charge it up with your USB cord and take the multiple heat levels, anti-static coated bristles, and quick heating on the road with you.
Best Beard Straightener For Coarse Hair
Tame The Wild Ionic Beard Straightening Brush
Best Beard Straightener For Coarse Hair
Tame The Wild Ionic Beard Straightening Brush
Pros
- Hard bristles are good for coarse hair
- High heat setting
- Large size good for long beards
Cons
- High heat may not be good for shorter beards
Not only does this straightener get up to a whopping 450 degrees to better straighten thick, coarse, and extra-curly facial hair, but it combines ceramic and ion technology to smooth hair faster and keep it straight longer.
Why Use a Beard Straightener
Using a beard straightener on your beard certainly isn’t required, but it can do some things no other product can, like soften facial hair to make it less itchy and easier to apply beard balms and beard oils—and require less of them to get the same effect. Straightening unruly beard hair can also make your scruff look sleeker and keep its shape longer, which is great news for guys who grew beards to create a more defined jawline. A sleeker beard can also visually slim your face—if a wiry, fuzzy beard makes your face look wider, then a straighter beard does the opposite. Finally, it can make trimming flyaways and maintaining the lines of your beard easier.
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How to Use a Beard Straightener
Plug in the beard straightener and let it heat up (usually for about 3-5 minutes). This is a good time to hop on the shower, since you should always use the straightener on clean whiskers. Wash your beard and then let it fully dry. Once it’s dry, you can apply a heat protectant spray or a beard product for protection against the heat (just don’t a balm or anything too thick), but that step is optional. Run the heated straightener slowly through your beard like a brush, starting at the top (your face) and continuing down the full length of your beard. Once you’ve covered the whole beard, apply a balm or cream to defrizz and keep it in place.
Garrett Munce
Garrett Munce writes about men’s style and grooming. He’s written for Esquire, New York Magazine, Spotlyte, and Very Good Light and held staff positions at GQ and W. Follow his skincare obsession on Instagram at @garrettmunce.