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Beard hairs are very much like pasta when dry - very stiff and hard. Just like pasta the dry keratin composed whiskers will soften best in hot water. Time and temperature are important factors. ...

Hot shower (optional: leave some hair conditioner on face while drying)
Re-hydrate with very warm (not too hot) water and coat face with a high stearic acid cream like Proraso or Barbasol.
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