Beard season is upon us with No-Shave November — a movement meant to spark conversation and raise awareness around prostate cancer. While some guys wait all year for the chance to show off their miracle-grow superpowers, others might be having mixed emotions. You want to support a good cause, but sprouting a fearsome forest on your face doesn’t exactly say "professional" to your boss or clients.

You don't have to go full-on Leo in “The Revenant” to show your support for No-Shave November. With these manscaping tips, you can sport a workplace-approved beard (this November and beyond) while keeping your professional reputation intact.

Manscape Your Way Through No-Shave November

1. Invest in the Right Manscaping Tools

If donning a beard is new to you, manscaping tools are a must. Make sure you have quality clippers like the Phillips Norelco Beard trimmer and scissors on hand for more reliable grooming. Once you reach lumberjack status, you’ll also want a comb or brush to wrangle your tresses.

2. Regularly Wash Your Beard

You shampoo your hair daily, and your beard needs some love, too.

Wash your facial hair a few times each week to keep it in check. Stay away from bar soap and harsh face washes that sap moisture from your skin, creating that itchy, uncomfortable feeling. Instead, try  stubble n' stache Face and Beard Wash to keep your beard clean and moisturized.

For extra exfoliation, rub your face with sugar or sea salt to lift away dead skin beneath your peach fuzz.

3. Comb Daily

Once your humble stubbles mature into a brawny beard, you’ll need to start combing out your facial hair so it settles in the same direction and is easier to cut. This will also train your hair to grow in the direction you want it to. Start from the mustache and comb downward. A regular comb or beard brush will do the trick.  Don’t leave any soldiers behind, or you could end up with an uneven trim later on.

4. Consider Your Face Shape

The shape of your face should dictate your manscaping habits. Depending on whether your face is square, oval, heart-shaped or something else, you’ll want to leave your facial hair shorter in some areas and longer in others. Check out this video to find the right beard for your face shape.

5.  Use These Trimming Tips

Using (nice) clippers will help you achieve a more even cut. For the best results when trimming, make sure your beard is completely dry first.

Next, you'll need to choose the right guard size. The guard you use on your clippers depends on how fast your hair grows and the look you’re going for. If you don’t know what will look best, start with a bigger clip and work your way down, increasing this size as your beard grows. As a rule of thumb, a 4 guard is about half an inch (but each clipper will vary slightly).

6. Fade Your Neck

When growing a beard, neck-scaping should be part of your routine. To achieve the right look, you’ll need to fade from your neck and cheeks. Fading should begin about an inch or two above your Adam’s apple. Start with a smaller clipper setting, and gradually increase it as you move outward. Beware: The skin on your neck tends to bunch, so stretch it out when clipping the underside of your chin and neck.

Most importantly, define your neckline early on for a more polished-looking beard. For more specific tips on designing your neckline, check out this article from Beards.org.

7. Clean It Up Often

Let’s be honest: Like a bad haircut, you’re going to experience some awkward periods when growing out your beard. That’s where a little trimming can save the day. Obviously, you won't want to trim too often during No-Shave November, but once you've got some length, trim your  beard and mustache — or at least clean it up — every few days.

8. Detail Your Beard With Scissors

Believe it or not, your Mercedes isn’t the only thing that needs detailing. Use scissors to trim any mustache hair that hangs too low and clean up strays. Don’t forget to trim the area under your nose, too.

9. Moisturize Daily — You Won't Regret It

Itchy facial hair is no fun, and scratching only makes it worse. Prevent this feeling by using a beard oil (like this one from Dream Beard) or beard moisturizer after washing and trimming your beard to prevent dryness and keep those locks silky smooth. Stubble n' stache's Face Moisturizer and Beard Conditioner is also a great multi-purpose option.

For a household remedy, grab some coconut oil, and apply daily to your beard.

Don't let the thought of a straggly beard keep you from supporting No-Shave November. Use these tips to grow and tame your beard all year long.

What other manscaping tips do you have for growing and maintaining a beard?