Beard Balm

A leave-on styling and conditioning product for beards, providing hold and moisture. May feel heavier than beard oils and is often used to tame flyaway hairs and shape the beard.

Also known as: Beard Wax. Category: Body Grooming.

In men's style, "beard balm" belongs to the Body Grooming family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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