We’ve already written about shaving, trimming, brushing, and conditioning beards. But the first and perhaps the most important step to maintaining a healthy and nice-looking beard is keeping it clean.

Flyaways at the chin. Static at the jawline. A beard that looked tidy in the mirror, then puffed into a stubborn halo before you even reached the door.

Instead of buying cheap, mass-produced gewgaws to give out this season, show your loved ones you care with a little DIY. During Grist’s 12 days of DIY gifts, we’ll share some crafty projects, with ...