O’Hurn is more used to living with a beard than without one. “I’m actually curious to see if I still have a face under here,” he jokes. “Something just feels right to me about letting it grow and also not having to shave every day.”

That said, he’s more conscientious about grooming than he was when he first started growing his beard out four years ago. Over the years, O’Hurn says, “I have learned the art of trimming and shaping. Before, I just let the beast grow. Now I maintain it to give the look and feel I prefer.”

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Washing and moisturizing on a regular basis are essential. “Just like your scalp, you have skin underneath,” O’Hurn says. “You want to make sure you keep it healthy along with the hair on your face. Some mistakes are not washing thoroughly or even at all.”

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Beard oil is an indispensable part of this regime, too—to prevent itching and to keep facial hair feeling soft and clean and smelling fresh. “I’ve used the Cremo body wash and I am very much a fan. [Their] beard oil is also great for maintaining a healthy beard. You can’t go wrong. The thing I find that makes it most worthwhile is it won’t break your bank. You get a great product that simultaneously offers great results.”

And if you’re wondering: His decision to grow it out did not come from any celebrity, sports star, or Norseman of legend. “There wasn’t an inspiration,” O’Hurn says. “To me it’s all about being yourself. This just feels like me.”

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