I suggest you get a beard shampoo and conditioner from a company like Beardsley or Bluebeards... these are meant for beards... use either once or twice a week. Do not use regular soaps in your beard... only cool water on the days you don't shampoo.  On other days put about 6 drops of jojoba oil in your hand and work into the beard after showering. Using a boars hair brush will also help the hair to lay good. 

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