(Part 2) Top products from r/beards

So it is an odd way to do it, at least I think, but this is the style of brush

Beard Brush & Comb Set for Men Care - Gift Box & Friendly Bag - Best Bamboo Grooming Kit for Home & Travel - Great for Dry or Wet Beards - Distributes Balm for Growth & Styling - Adds Shine & Softness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019FYL7L2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_JbdbBbHJ35EXN

And this is the wax make sure to get the 2oz so the can is a little wider than the brush

Wild Willie's All Natural Mustache and Beard Grooming Wax For Men - The Only Hard Wax with 7 Organic Ingredients for All Day Strong Hold While Treating Your Mustache at the Same Time. 2 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018USVCLY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_EddbBb551YWH3

Why mustache wax? - it is much firmer and it stays in the beard longer for all day styling.

NOTE - I have a pretty long beard and have never once experienced the heat itch or summer itch people warn you about. I feel this is due to washing the beard daily with shampoo, conditioning with coconut oil hair conditioner at least 3 days a week, and using this brush and wax mix.

How to - hold the brush in one hand and the wax in the other. Place the wax onto the brush and twist back and forth on the brush making a thin layer.
Starting at the top of your beard brush up until you look like Doctor Robotnik from Sonic the hedgehog.

Again starting at the top brush the top of the beard down into the bottom of the beard but pulling out from the face to get a good length / shape.

Use a separate small brush to then shape your mustache onto the beard for a bit of separation and heavy wax in the mustache. This helps prevent the eating problem a lot of new comers see.

Just what I do, not an expert j

I use a soap that takes care of the itching. It's called Grandpas Pine Tar Soap..

http://www.amazon.com/GRANDPAS-BRANDS-Pine-Soap-Bath/dp/B00028LN1K/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1410247855&sr=8-4&keywords=pine+tar+soap

It completely eliminated any itching I had and I was my face and head with it every time I shower. It has a very distinct smell that some folks don't care for but I like it. Suggest giving it a try to help with the itching.

As far as beard oils go I first used this..

http://www.garnierusa.com/products/haircare/sleek-and-shine/Treatment/Sleek-and-Shine-Moroccan-Sleek-Oil-Treatment.aspx

It worked well and can be found at Wal-Mart but it had a bit of a feminine smell to me. I then went with this brand on a suggestion of a fellow beardsman..

http://www.beardoilshop.com

They have an amazing selection of oils and even some odd scents like cut grass and dirt. I enjoy the cedar, bacon, chocolate and a few others. I ended up getting the sample pack to satisfy my curiosity and they sent me small bottles of every scent. I have gave quite a few away but I still have a great deal to use and I don't see myself having to order anymore for the next few months.

If you have any other questions feel free to ask me anytime. I always enjoy sharing what knowledge I have with a fellow beard enthusiast.

Inventory:

• [Jojoba oil (cold pressed is important to keep the nutrients)] (http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00VSH7LAG)
  
• Essential oils sampler
  
• 100pk Pipettes for more precise measuring and to avoid cross-contamination of oils
  
• Amber dropper bottles to contain the mixes and protect against excess light
  
  This is my first shot at this, but it seems like a cool passive hobby that'll also augment my facefur. I already plan to expand by getting a couple other carrier oils to balance out the jojoba—particularly either some grape seed or avocado oil and perhaps some Vitamin E.
  
  Questions? Comments? Concerns? Suggestions?
  
  * I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention there's a subreddit specifically for this (of course there is) at /r/beardoil. I'm gonna start posting in the hopes of livening it up a bit—if you're interested in picking this up as a hobby, come join me!

I am no expert, other than my almost 2 yeard. Here is what I do & I do not have problems with itchy, dandruff, etc.

Clean:
I use Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap. http://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Soap-Co-Pine-Ounces/dp/B00028LN1K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373586004&sr=8-1&keywords=grandpa+pine+tar

I use it for my head, beard, and really, everything else. Never use dandruff shampoos. This is great for the whole body, and easy to bring with you.

• I give my beard a good wash (with soap above or another brand, which is the same brand of conditioner below) a few times a week. Depends what I did during the week and whether it needs it.
  
  Condition: Every time you wash, condition. Even when you don't wash, condition. 5-6 times a week.
  
  I use these guys:
  To smell good: http://www.amazon.com/Organix-Nourishing-Conditioner-Coconut-Ounce/dp/B000TG850M/ref=sr_1_4?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1373586168&sr=1-4&keywords=organix+coconut+milk
  
  To aid with repair: http://www.amazon.com/Organix-Anti-Breakage-Keratin-Conditioner-Ounce/dp/B00ADR6L08/ref=sr_1_6?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1373586204&sr=1-6&keywords=organix+anti+break
  
  Follow directions on bottle. Easy to use.
  
  Post shower:
  Let's talk about oils, etc. Many things you can use. Stay away from creams. Hard to get to skin without making beard messy. Pick any oil (coconut, argon, hempseed, grapeseed, jojoba, etc). The key is to get it to your skin and also on your hair. That is where Mr. Boar Bristle Brush comes in (see below).
  
  Before I leave this section, check out:
  http://www.amazon.com/Organix-Nourishing-Coconut-Breakage-Serum/dp/B000N758A2/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1373586204&sr=1-2&keywords=organix+anti+break
  
  I use this to help tame fly-aways during the day, or if I feel my beard needs a pick me up.
  They make several varieties, so the best thing is to get into a store, smell the ones you like, and try.
  Again, using regular oils works the same.
  
  Brush:
  This guy is your friend. It doesn't pull hairs, causing breakage. It also goes deep and helps spread those oils throughout your skin.
  
  http://www.amazon.com/Spornette-DeVille-Bristle-Paddle-Brush/dp/B0017PUPMK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1373586487&sr=8-2&keywords=boar+bristle+hair+brush

I definitely would stay away from shampoos, their only job on this earth is to strip oils from your hair which dry out the hair and skin.

I would recommend oiling daily with light oils that are easily absorbed into the skin and hair, e.g. Argan, Jojoba, Coconut, or Almond oils.

Add a few drops of this as it has Vitamin E and Aloe Vera in it which is great for the skin. Make sure you get it worked into the beard enough to reach the skin to help moisturize and nourish it.

Good luck!

I agree, I posted about this a while ago and got shot down, but here are the 2 i seem to be alternating between.

Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil

[Hollywood beauty Vitamin E Oil]
(http://www.sallybeauty.com/vitamin-e-oil/SBS-225555,default,pd.html)

Both available in the ethnic hair care products section at Walmart

I personally use this beard comb and brush and Honest Amish Beard Oil. I really like the way Honest Amish products smell.

When I first started growing my beard I watched the Beard Baron on YouTube. He's got some great videos on how to take care of your beard.

Remington MB-200 Titanium Mustache and Beard Trimmer

I have a slightly older model and the battery is starting to let go, but it's the best beard and mustache trimmer that I've used. Cheap, simple, and titanium blades (that won't dull with proper care!) makes it the perfect trimmer.

Here's my routine:

• Beard oil applied daily after I shower in the morning.
  
• Condition beard with beard-specific conditioner daily.
  
• Wash beard with beard-specific shampoo once or twice per week, or as needed.
  
  Washing the beard too often or with too harsh a shampoo will dry it out which will lead to itching and hairs breaking off. I've used balm before and it's nice for holding down stray hairs, but I don't think it's necessary.
  
  EDIT to add: Most everyone I know uses beard oil daily. He might be able to get away with using it weekly, but I wouldn't expect to see significant results.
  
  As for products, here's what I use:
  
  
• Beardsley Beard Conditioner
  
• Bluebeard's Beard Wash
  
• My own mixture of coconut and/or sweet almond oil with added essential oils for nice smells.
  
  I've also used Bluebeard's conditioner, which is good. I'm using up the last of my shampoo and I'll probably try the Beardsley shampoo after I run out.
  

I've only had the beard for some number of months now. I've been using "Honest Amish" brand. There might be better brands out there, but it got good reviews on Amazon and it has worked just fine for me.

It has a faint licorice scent.

I use a pea-sized dab of the balm and emulsify it in my palm, then work it through my beard when it is still slightly damp. Then just a tiny bit of the wax on the moustache, after warming it between the fingers. The tin is seriously like a lifetime supply.

The wax isn't a true mustache wax that hardens, but I find it suits my needs. Additionally, you could use it on the beard itself to tame any strays.

Balm

Wax

My husband uses a co-wash on his. It is a product traditionally meant for curly hair but he started using it on his beard and loves it! Here is a link to what we use. The smell is very neutral too not fruity or flowery just clean smelling.

No worries here! It feels awesome to be a beardspiration :). Your haircut looks pretty similar to mine, it's honestly looking great, I'd just grow the top a bit more.


The longest strands on my hair are in the front and are about 5 inches long. The hair in the back is about 4. So it's pretty consistent in length for the most part.


For product, I use a dab of mousse, a small amount of holding gel, and a bit of hairspray. I do make sure to wash and blowdry my hair before applying any product. Takes about 20 mins in the morning along with a shower, but it maintains its shape all day.

I've been playing with this brush and it works to a point. My beard will lay down a bit more after brushing. If I slather on some beard butter then it acts like spackle and will stay put. For a while.

An hour later I feel like I have a tumbleweed on my face again.

I guess I'm still in the research phase, hoping I can train my whiskers over time. I'll be interested to watch this thread for any tips or tricks or magical incantations.

Wild Man Beard Conditioning Oil - The Original (30ml/1 fl. oz)


Says I purchased it November 12, 2013. So it's lasted me over a year. And i wasn't always so scarce with it either. Im almost out now. Smells great. Enjoy

I've seen some Tea Tree Oil that smells kinda weird. This is what I use and it works great and smells fantastic.

Of course! Was this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-MB-200-Titanium-Mustache-Trimmer/dp/B0009OMU0A/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1464699323&sr=8-1&keywords=remington+beard+trimmer

A real simply trimmer but by far the best I've used.

I've also tried Burts Bees. I liked both but I think the honest Amish might've been cheaper.

As far as making your own oil, yes I just use dropper bottles like these . I just mix all the oils together in the bottle and shake, no need to let it sit. You do want to boil the bottles beforehand and let em dry to kill bacteria. Most essential oils have a spout thingy that makes it easy to count drops.

Edit: I also make my own beard shampoo.

I’ve started using this beard oil to help shape it and alleviate some dry skin issues I’ve had. I got this beard comb/brush set to help try to keep it somewhat tame.

I’ve only started recently trying to grow it out longer so still a work in progress! I have a Wahl trimmer I use to get any crazy hairs that don’t want to cooperate hah

I use this one-- https://www.amazon.com/Olivia-Garden-Thermal-Anti-Static-Collection/dp/B000CSLJK0.

Same one from this Beardbrand video https://youtu.be/vPnmlDB7_9Y. I think it works better than others because of the bristles. They are closer together and grab the hair better.

Agree with DuckCommand. That said, I've much enjoyed my brush by Bass Brushes.

The brush linked has soft boar hair which is good if you have thin, less tangly hair. If your beard is thicker or tangled, you'll want firm bristles like this one from the same brand http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Deluxe-Oval-Bristles/dp/B00898E4SO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420600846&sr=8-1&keywords=bass+brush+bristle+firm

Clippers? Clippers encourage large mistakes and leave your beard hairs with split ends.

I encourage you to start training yourself to use a pocket comb and barber shears.

Both can be found without much investment:

Shears

Pocket Comb

I use Honest Amish Original Beard Wax and their Honest Amish Extra Grit Beard Wax can help if you have a really dense and unruly beard.

This is the best soap I have ever used in my beard http://www.amazon.com/Pine-Tar-Bath-Products-Size/dp/B00028LN1K

Either with a blow dryer and comb or one of [these](Ionic Hair Straightener Brush, CNXUS MCH Ceramic Heating + LED Display + Adjustable Temperatures + Anti Scald Hair Straightening Brush, Portable Frizz-Free Hair Care Silky Straight Heated Comb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0714J2X7T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PGnwDb54J6Q99). I also bought a nice wooden comb that has nice rounded teeth. Those cheap black ones do damage to the hairs.

This is what I use, I've really enjoyed all of them. I just apply these once every day or two, and avoid shampooing or conditioning, as that can get rid of some of your natural oils. Just rinsing thoroughly in the shower with water is enough.

Excellent trimmer for the price:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARF42D4/ref=ox_ya_os_product_refresh_T1

I've burned through oils, man. It's just not worth the investment. I get beard balm and the coconut oil. Shower --> apply coconut oil to wet beard. Let dry ---> apply beard balm to dry beard. Comb out through every stage.

Here:

Coconut oil for hair -

OGX Anti-Breakage Serum, Nourishing Coconut Milk, 4oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N758A2


Beard balm

Beard Balm - All Natural Easy-to-Use Leave-in Beard Conditioner - Handmade in Detroit - Original Scent https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I3OMMCO

It's exam week, so all I'm doing at the moment is shampooing/conditioning my beard every morning before my long days at the library. It keeps it super soft, without having smells iritating my nose, or getting my fingers oily during breaks of pondering and moustache twirling.

Here's the shampoo I use.

And here's the conditioner I use.

You can find both on most online American beard stores, but I'm UK. The conditioner isn't usually that pricey, it's generally £14.99

I've used the conditioner every day for 3 months now and I reckon I've got about half left. I use a little less than a pea-sized amount and that works for my just-shorter-than-medium-sized beard.

I use something similar to this when I used to shave everything clean off.

I simply run the trimmer against the grain of the hair and it left me with a nice level of stubble. My hair also grows extremely fast, so I could tolerate one day of a little too close of a shave in order to have that stubble look the next.

The one I have is old and not sold anymore, but it is a Philips Norelco.

I use Argan Oil and a one drop of Coconut Oil and call it a day. I am sure you could change the coconut oil to something else if you thought the scent was too strong.

Also I can pick these up at my local Walgreens too. A bit more expensive but if you don't have Prime.

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Fair enough. If you change your mind this is all you'd really need. 4 oz will last you about a year if not longer.

6 months, washed, oiled, waxed, brushed. Mustache styled with 81 T comb, fingers, and Fisticuffs.

Edit: for the lazyyyyy

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner

Kent The Handmade Comb

Shea Moisture Raw Shea Retention Shampoo

[Honest Amish Original Beard Wax] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NNA3IY/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_P7y2tb1YE73EZHNQ)

Honest Amish Beard Balm

Fisticuffs Mustache Wax

My girlfriend starting buying sulfate-free shampoos and "natural" conditioners so that she could avoid using harsh shampoos to get them out later. I started using her stuff when mine ran out (I've had the beard itch/druff problem for a while) and surprisingly my beard itch and beardruff problems when away. I'm pretty sure the shampoo's were the cause of the beardruff (they were too effective and removed the oils from the skin as well as the hair) which led to the itching as well.

I always thought the "all-natural" marketing stuff was bs but it makes sense in a way. I would definitely recommend avoiding the shampoo though, especially if you are prone to dry skin.

https://www.amazon.com/Am-Coconut-Cowash-Cleansing-Conditioner/dp/B00641UCY8

https://www.amazon.com/Shea-Moisture-Strengthen-Restore-Conditioner/dp/B00MXD6GBY/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1537597381&sr=1-7&keywords=shea%2Bmoisture%2Bconditioner&th=1

^ These are the two that we use now. The cowash is a shampoo replacement, but you have to avoid traditional conditioners if you start using it because it's not strong enough to remove them and it will start to build up in your hair, which is why we use the second product as a conditioner since it doesn't contain any heavy duty surfactants.

I have some sensitivity issues, and Desert Essence Jojoba Oil is working well for me.

http://www.amazon.com/Desert-Essence-Organic-Jojoba-Oil/dp/B0000C0XL8/ref=sr_1_17?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1418881452&sr=1-17&keywords=desert+essence

Amazon has it
https://www.amazon.com/Grandpas-Pine-Tar-Soap-3-25/dp/B0001TO3NA

Amazon link to the ones I'm currently using: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B008TBTAAI

Wild Man Beard Conditioner

Non-mobile:

• mousse
  
• gel
  
• hairspray
  
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Roll this while blow drying there’s a YouTube video out there explaining this too.

Olivia Garden Olivia Garden... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CSLJK0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Fiance;
Brush: http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Mens-Style/dp/B0046HJM1Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416863709&sr=8-4&keywords=boar+bristle+brush
Comb: http://bigredbeardcombs.com/
Trimmer: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ER-GB40-S-Cordless-Moustache-Adjustable/dp/B008KEJ1LM/ref=sr_1_6?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1416863774&sr=1-6&keywords=beard+trimmer
Oil: https://www.etsy.com/listing/196702528/honest-amish-premium-beard-oil-2-oz?ref=shop_home_active_9


Brother;
Brush: http://www.amazon.com/Bass-Brushes-Classic-Mens-Style/dp/B0046HJM1Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1416863709&sr=8-4&keywords=boar+bristle+brush
Comb: http://bigredbeardcombs.com/
Hair Scissors: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008TBTAAI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Balm: www.beardbalm.us

all it's favorites.

Jojoba oil.

I bought mine from my local Wegmans, but it's similar to this one.