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Well, it's official: After much deliberation, you have made the decision to grow out your beard. And damn, it looks good. I mean it, man! For real. Would I lie to you? Keeping it looking that way, though, is a whole other story. We already broke down each of the steps required—including all the stuff you'll need to buy—to keep your at-home grooming game on point. But if you're the type of guy who wants to get everything he needs from one place, and wants it now, we've got you covered on that front, too.
The easiest way to cross off each item on your list in one fell swoop? Cop a beard grooming kit, a pre-packaged bundle of shaving essentials that makes tracking down every product you need an absolute cinch.
Best Beard Grooming Kit for Newbies
Murdock London Redchurch St. 5-Piece Beard Essentials Set
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Any measure that saves even an iota of mental effort is a welcome one, and if you're not up to finding all the individual components of your new grooming regimen on your own, I feel you. There's no shame in that. Sure, the right kit might not be the cure-all solution you've been looking for when it comes to permanently putting to rest the deeply felt sense of existential dread that plagues you every night while you toss and turn in bed (I can't be the only one), but it'll go a long way in making a cold, hard world feel slightly less so. Or at least, like, a tiny bit less stressful. I guarantee it.
Still not entirely convinced? Take a peek at any of the options below and then get back to me when your neck scruff really starts itching. And when that time comes, here's where to start your search.
Pros
- Natural ingredients
- Includes scissors, a brush, and a comb
Cons
- No cleansing or conditioning products
When you’re picking out products that are going to be applied to your face, it's a good idea to make sure you know what’s in them. Rapid Beard’s grooming essentials are made from all-natural argan and vitamin E oils, so you don't have to look up how to pronounce half the ingredients involved.
Pros
- Includes scissors, a brush, and a comb with two tooth sizes
- Natural ingredients
Cons
- No cleansing or conditioning products
Well, well, well. Here’s something you won’t find in most other pedestrian grooming kits (not that any on this list are pedestrian in the slightest!): Beard Balm Bee Wax Butter, a natural—and excellent—way to smooth out any pesky flyaway facial hairs.
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Best Beard Grooming Kit for Newbies
Murdock London Redchurch St. 5-Piece Beard Essentials Set
Pros
- Includes a beard care guide
- Includes a beard brush
Cons
- Limited selection
New to this whole beard thing? Snag this set from London-based Murdock. It has everything you need, from shampoo and beard oil to a handy-dandy beard care guide so you can nail this whole facial hair thing.
Best Beard Grooming Kit for Coarse Hair
Scotch Porter Ultimate Beard Collection
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Pros
- Includes a brush and a comb
- Multiple options for hydrating your facial hair
Cons
- No scissors or trimmer
Scotch Porter put all its bestselling beard-care products in one package, including its popular Beard Serum. Formulated with ultra-moisturizing avocado seed oil and strengthening jojoba seed oil, it'll help your beard look its best yet.
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Best Overall Beard Grooming Kit
The Beard Club Ultimate Growth Kit & Trimmer
Pros
- Includes a trimmer and a mirco-roller
- Topical treatments and growth-encouraging vitamins alike
Cons
- Expensive
If you're all about that bearded life—like, all about it—then The Beard Club has you covered. This kit includes everything you need to keep your facial hair in tip-top shape, including a
Best Beard Grooming Kit for Conditioning
The Art of Shaving Beard Prep Kit
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Pros
- Includes a trio of facial-hair-friendly products
Cons
- No options for trimming
Kudos to a brand that literally has "shaving" in its name for offering something that'll keep bearded guys happy. The kit includes an oil, a wash, and a conditioner, so you can be sure any previously uncared-for facial hair will get the love it deserves.
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Pros
- Includes a balm and an oil for taming and hydrating
- Brush made with 100% wild boar's hair
Cons
- Whole lotta skulls
Grave Before Shave sort of sounds like a cult centered around people who share similarly shaped facial hair, but if you’re investing in a beard grooming kit maybe you...belong in one?
Best Beard Grooming Kit for Long Beards
Billy Jealousy Beard Envy - Beard Refining Kit
Pros
- Essential cleansing products
- Includes a beard brush
Cons
- Limited selection
If you like to keep your grooming routine to a minimum, snag this two-piece kit from Billy Jealously. While its shampoo is super hydrating, the conditioner takes the cake as it can also double as a styler when needed.
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Best Beard Grooming Kit for Covering the Basics
Jack Black Beard Grooming Kit
Pros
- Includes a beard wash, beard oil, and a comb
Cons
- No products for trimming your beard
Jack Black: Not just a dude with a historically nice beard! The Jack Black skincare brand (no association, sadly) is pretty solid too, especially if you're in the market for a grooming kit that covers all the basics without breaking the bank.
Pros
- Super convenient
- Affordable price
Cons
- Products not for specific hair types
Every tool you'll need is in this kit from Manscaped, from scissors to a brush to a balm and shampoo. This is a no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point kinda kit, so even if you're new to the world of having a beard, it'll be so easy to maintain yours.
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Pros
- Includes a safety razor
- Options for beard care, touch-ups, and a full shave
Cons
- No trimmer or scissors
If you pay the hair on your face half the attention you do the hair on your head, you'll be more than fine. King C. Gillette's bundle of goodies helps make caring for your beard a cinch, by providing everything you could possibly need in one comprehensive package. And should you want to shave it off and maybe grow it back again? Well, this kit will help you do that too.
Pros
- Keeps it simple
Cons
- Very limited selection
Because if you’ve been growing out your facial hair these past few months, beard oil is a must—it’ll be dry (and your skin will be flaky) without it. Trust me.
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Best Beard Grooming Kit for Scent Enthusiasts
Every Man Jack Exalted Beard Set
Now 40% Off
Pros
- Two times the beard oil!
- Bonus cologne
Cons
- No products for trimming or shaping your beard
Honestly, it's right there in the name. If you feel like your beard should be exalted—loved, praised, celebrated—Every Man Jack has the beard grooming kit for you. Not only does it come with a double dose of beard oil, it also includes a cologne to complement your beard-grooming scent.
Pros
- Includes the fan-favorite Facial Fuel moisturizer
- Bonus Dopp kit
Cons
- More focused on skin and shave essentials than beard products
An online-only set courtesy of the grooming gods at Kiehl's, featuring a medley of the brand's beloved skincare products, including its fan-favorite facial fuel formula (say that ten times fast!) and enough product to keep your beard in tip-top shape for months to come.
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Best Beard Touch-Up Kit for Coarse Hair
Bevel Shave Kit
Pros
- Includes a safety razor
- Helps fight razor bumps
Cons
- More focused on shaving and touch-ups than facial hair care
Bevel designed its all-encompassing kit to service your needs from the beginning of the shaving process to the very end. The brand's shaving package includes products that'll protect and nourish your skin pre, during, and post-shave.