e all love beards, otherwise why would we be here? Your beard can be a fashion statement, a family tradition, or even a thing of necessity, especially if you live in a cold climate or are stranded on a deserted island. No matter how you slice it though, your beard is a part of who you are. Why not make 2019 the year of the beard by trying one (or all) of these beard-centric resolutions that will have you looking and feeling great in the new year. Here are five fantastic resolutions that will help you on your beard journey for 2019.

Become a Beard Sherpa For a Friend

“No man is an island” as they say. Everyone needs a friend and/or family to help them reach their highest potential in life. What they don’t tell you is that the other half of that saying is “and neither is his beard.” If you have a friend or loved one who has always wanted to build their first beard or rock an epic ‘stache, then make it a priority to reach out to them this year and be their beard sherpa. Help them out by passing along your wisdom and be there for them if/when they need talking down from the ledge of wanting to just shave everything and start all over. Make this the year that you help another beard survive in this wild, cruel world.

Try a New Beard

Your beard may be just fine. Superbly handsome, even. However, you may be in a beard rut and not even know it. Take some time this year and really contemplate on your current facial hair state and decide whether or not you’ve been rocking the same style for a little too long. Try something new this year! Take a risk! Don’t be afraid to fail, because no matter what, you can always wait for it to grow back, or you can just shave it all and strike off to a cabin in the woods for a few weeks so that no one sees you while it grows back. Either way, 2019 will be a year you’ll never forget.

Do The Full Reynolds

You’ve thought about it for ages. It’s always in the back of your mind, especially if you’ve been rewatching Archer or Cannonball Run. You’re thinking, “yeah, I could rock a Reynolds…” but you just haven’t been brave enough to do it. Well, this is the year to do it. This is the first year on this earth that we have started without Burton Leon Reynolds Jr., AKA Burt Reynolds since 1936. As a way to both commemorate him and to keep his iconic mustache alive, make 2019 a Reynolds year.

Accessorize Your Beard

There are lots of cool gadgets, trinkets, and even dyes that you can add to your beard to make it stand out from the crowd. Why not try a few and see if you like them? Be fearless!

Take Better Care of Your Beard

As with any year, it’s best to take good care of your beard. What you can resolve to do this year is to set up a real regimen for your beard care that includes things like getting a good balm and oil set up like we offer here at Better Man Beard. If you make it a habit to apply the oil or balm after every shower, especially every morning, then your beard will be looking and feeling fresher and cleaner than ever before.

This is your year! Keep it beard.