Thread: what the heck? Beard tougher

Okay, so for the last two weeks my beard has become extremely tough. Never used to be! It has literally just happened, so I was wondering 1) if this is normal, 2) is it a result of shaving with a straight for the last year, and 3) what to do about it?

I cannot get it soft despite near-heroic attempts. It does not get soft in the shower, with hair conditioner or with pre shave oil. I can't get BBS anymore, and literally have to sharpen my razors after 3 shaves.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Are you sure its your beard?

It sounds like something other than your razor is causing the toughness of your beard, for it to have occurred over a couple of weeks. You mentioned your attempts to soften have been unsuccessful. I would ask if you have changed your diet or fluid intake recently, if I had my nursie hat on. Particularly, are you drinking enough water?

Hope this helps

Diet or vitamin supplement changes?

No changes in anything. But I did have a touch of walking pneumonia three weeks ago, so maybe it was the antibiotic or something?

Originally Posted by prhomme

No changes in anything. But I did have a touch of walking pneumonia three weeks ago, so maybe it was the antibiotic or something?

That would about fit the bill! Stronger the antibugics, the more & weirder side effects there are. Those prescribed for pneumonia of any hue are usually fairly ferocious.

Let us know if the toughness lessens. It may take a couple more weeks as the last dregs leave your system.

Hope this helps