Those with beards, do you just wash and go? Or do you have a beard care routine? Any special products you use? Im on 3 months and never got itchy, but damn my beard was getting brittle and dry as hell once the temps went south and humidity dropped.
I youtubed some stuff, ended up buying "beard butter" in a couple scents. Seems to work good as far as softening, but my opinion, doesnt last real long so I find myself putting it in 3 times/day.
I might try it if they offered a no fragrance variety.
I can't do froofy scheidt, on me, my wife, around the house, etc.
And yes, after 40 + years without shaving mine off I notice it getting dry and brittle. Usually the shampoo I use on my hair keeps it in good shape though.
I might try it if they offered a no fragrance variety.
I can't do froofy scheidt, on me, my wife, around the house, etc.
And yes, after 40 + years without shaving mine off I notice it getting dry and brittle. Usually the shampoo I use on my hair keeps it in good shape though.
Im not big on fragrance either, but im kinda diggin these. Reason I bought these were the natural ingredients. Im a man so im not up on whats good for hair. But apparently Shea butter, coconut oil and crap like that is good for beards.
At about 4 inches I started getting spit ends. Not sure if thats because its brittle or not. Just seeing what other guys are doing to keep it healthy. This is actually the first time growing it long.
for you folks that don't like to click on links after a certain person ruined that idea, here's the opening paragraphs
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Dear Bearded Hipsters,
YOU GUYS ARE RUINING MY BEARD FETISH. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved a man with a beard. To me, they meant strength, power, MANLINESS. Someone who could protect me. Unfortunately, you guys have turned it into a fashion statement. The beard has turned into the padded bra of masculinity. Sure it looks sexy, but whatcha got under there? There’s a whole generation running around looking like lumberjacks, and most of you can’t change a [bleep] tire.
Look, I get it. I really do. I understand the motivation behind your beardedness. In fact, I even pity you. Thousands of years of evolution priming you guys to kill stuff, and chase stuff, and [bleep] stuff….and now what? You’re stuck at a desk all day. No battles to fight. No wars to wage. So you assert your masculinity the only way you know how. You brew beer. You grow some hair on your face. I’ve seen you, hipsters, sitting in downtown eateries, with your rock chick girlfriends, dipping your truffle fries, trying not to get the aioli in your mustache. I’ve seen the quiet desperation in your eyes. I know you’re screaming into the void.
Wash and go. I don’t need any chick cream or negro Afro gel. My Northern European ancestry has endowed me with enough hair to make a mountain gorilla jealous. 😁
I have gotten my hair cut every 5 weeks at a max for all my life and have always had short hair but this year is different. With the covid BS I got my hair cut once in the past year and that was back in June. My wife and children liked my hair longer so I decided I’m growing it until something changes my mind. My beard I usually keep trimmed but since I’m growing my hair I figured I’ll grow my beard out too. I’ve been shaving since I was 13 and it’s nice taking a break.
If you have "bearddruff," dryness/brittleness, I believe a good quality beard oil is your best bet. I can certainly "wash & go," but my beard looks like hell if I do so. I hate the fact that I have to care for my beard, but it's better than having to shave all the time.
You'll probably read that you need to use beard shampoo, which I think is a crock and just another way to get you to spend money on products. I just wash normally with soap, I don't use any special products, but sometimes I will use tar shampoo on it to help control the dryness. I then dry it lightly with a towel then comb it out. I then use a round brush to blow dry it straight (I resent the hell out of having to use a blow-dryer because it's F'n gay). My beard is about 4" long and curly and if I skip this step, it shrinks up and looks terrible. Once it's straight and dry, I use about 10-12 drops of unscented quality beard oil and work it in by running my fingers up through the beard. I really dislike scents, so I always look for unscented (I plan to try straight 30 weight motor oil next.) Then, I shape it again with my hands and comb it out again, if necessary. If you want, you can then put a bit of that scented bag-balm that you ordered on, but just a bit to hold the shape.
Sounds like a PITA and it is, but the whole process can be done in a few minutes once you get it down.
If you have "bearddruff," dryness/brittleness, I believe a good quality beard oil is your best bet. I can certainly "wash & go," but my beard looks like hell if I do so. I hate the fact that I have to care for my beard, but it's better than having to shave all the time.
You'll probably read that you need to use beard shampoo, which I think is a crock and just another way to get you to spend money on products. I just wash normally with soap, I don't use any special products, but sometimes I will use tar shampoo on it to help control the dryness. I then dry it lightly with a towel then comb it out. I then use a round brush to blow dry it straight (I resent the hell out of having to use a blow-dryer because it's F'n gay). My beard is about 4" long and curly and if I skip this step, it shrinks up and looks terrible. Once it's straight and dry, I use about 10-12 drops of unscented quality beard oil and work it in by running my fingers up through the beard. I really dislike scents, so I always look for unscented (I plan to try straight 30 weight motor oil next.) Then, I shape it again with my hands and comb it out again, if necessary. If you want, you can then put a bit of that scented bag-balm you ordered, but just a bit to hold the shape.
Sounds like a PITA and it is, but he whole process can be done in a few minutes once you get it down.
Trimming is another issue, entirely.
Thanks for info! No beardruff, the skin seems ok, just the hair coarse and dry as hell. The stuff I posted I bought is supposed to be thicker than oil, but not a balm. Balm has wax in it, the butter does not. So no hold. My beard soaks it right up, and maybe thats what it needs. But like I said im using it 3 times a day. First time I used it I over did it, bigtime! Put a nickel sized drop in my hand and rubbed til it turned into oil, holy schitt! WAY too much.
I wont say schitt about blow drying. I had to buy one of those beard straighteners to get a cowlick out on the right side. Left was straight as hell right had a wave you wouldnt believe!
Overall my beard looks good now, except for days where I must wear a mask which is murder on my beard, huge dent! lol. But other than that its good, except for dryness. Might have to give beard oil a try and see if its any different than the butters. Thanks again!
Hey, It ain't every body that can pull off a snow shovel and camo shorts.!
Three days earlier, out in the yard doin' scheidt, 23 F, a few degrees colder than the snow pic, so no need for a hoody and snow boots. But of course, the sun is shining!
DIY beard oil: 50% Argan Oil + 50% Jojoba Oil. Many add a scent. I don't bother as its fine as is. Been using it for years...keeps the beard soft and skin moisturized.
My beard is just a little bit longer than Valsdad and about half as white. Beard oils seems like it helps a little but I don't see much difference than just using regular shampoo conditioner once a week or so. I use Dial soap to wash my face/beard. Cutting it much shorter tomorrow!
Hey, It ain't every body that can pull off a snow shovel and camo shorts.!
Three days earlier, out in the yard doin' scheidt, 23 F, a few degrees colder than the snow pic, so no need for a hoody and snow boots. But of course, the sun is shining!
You look like you should be doing some “bushcraft” chit in the Florida swamps. You know. Rubbing sticks together and chopping stuff. 😂🤪😂
Ps. Please don’t put me on ignore. Purty please with sugar on top.
The black girl who was provoking the black guy to beat the old White guy up was suddenly outraged when her boy got his butt kicked. That's the very definition of selective outrage.
I care for my beard by cutting it clear off every morning.
Ha, that's me too.
I wore a beard for a year or so back in the '70s when I was a single 30-something, before it became fashionable. Now I don't want to look like every other geezer, besides, my wife doesn't like beards.
There was a time when a beard was considered the mark of a non-conformist; now it's the opposite.
I care for my beard by cutting it clear off every morning.
Ha, that's me too.
I wore a beard for a year or so back in the '70s when I was a single 30-something, before it became fashionable. Now I don't want to look like every other geezer, besides, my wife doesn't like beards.
There was a time when a beard was considered the mark of a non-conformist; now it's the opposite.
To each his own.
Why the hostility towards those of us who wear beards? I've been bearded pretty constantly over the last thirty years.
Why the hostility towards those of us who wear beards? I've been bearded pretty constantly over the last thirty years.
Hostility? Hardly. You're reading far too much into my comment.
I was just noting the irony of how fashion flip-flops. What was once unusual, perhaps non-conformist, is now in fashion. As to what a beard "means"?, damned if I know. That's why I said "To each his own".
If I were going to do "beard care" I'd just shave it. Y'all gonna do the topknot, too? Messenger bag/purse?
I keep a full beard down to Adam's apple length year round; maybe longer in hunting season 'cause it's my face mask. People give compliments in public like I'm some kind of fashion plate. No, I just don't like to shave, don't like to wear a face mask hunting, and don't have to kiss the wife as much. Girls have cooties, ya know!
Well, I do make sure to shower early enough before bed so it is completely dry. When you live in the humid South you learn the importance of being dry. Florida like to ate me alive the first few months I lived there. Oh, and get some bug spray on it when in the woods so you don't have things crawling in there. There's your "beard care"!
If I were going to do "beard care" I'd just shave it. Y'all gonna do the topknot, too? Messenger bag/purse?
I keep a full beard down to Adam's apple length year round; maybe longer in hunting season 'cause it's my face mask. People give compliments in public like I'm some kind of fashion plate. No, I just don't like to shave, don't like to wear a face mask hunting, and don't have to kiss the wife as much. Girls have cooties, ya know!
Well, I do make sure to shower early enough before bed so it is completely dry. When you live in the humid South you learn the importance of being dry. Florida like to ate me alive the first few months I lived there. Oh, and get some bug spray on it when in the woods so you don't have things crawling in there. There's your "beard care"!
Oh come on man. Don't be harshing the buzz of these guys fawning over each other's beards.
Lot of shampoo, soap and oil talk here from a bunch of "men?" You guys are blowing my mind. I smear the cat over my face a couple times a week and call it good. Maybe run a brush through it once in a while, maybe [bleep]' not. Laffin'!
My wife didn't like mine when it was red. Reminded her of her ex. She loves it now that it's white. Can't seem to get enough of touching it and stroking my face.
Beard care? It gets washed with the rest of me in the shower every morning. Stays pretty soft. No special care. Same bar of soap I use in the rest of me.
I guess I would put the users of foo foo hair care products in the same contemptuous category of those who add anything to their coffee or bourbon, shoot jacketed bullets in a revolver, and wear man buns.
I've had a beard since 1966. Recently divorced and a lot of hot hippie chicks. Life was good. That was then. Still have it. One day long before my wife passed, I said something about cutting my beard off and told me, "Don't you dare." I just gave it a serious trim but that will be the last time I do that. It looked better long. Paul B.
Only reason I put anything on my (short) beard is to prevent dry skin underneath. Beard oil applied to the skin with an eye dropper works pretty good for that.
Trying to set the bead on a big ass tire. He was slopping big hunks of axel grease and his faithful apprentice “Peanut” would throw 10 gallons of 100psi air to all at once.
Old tire pro had on of them zz top beards, Peanut hit it one good time, that bead jumped up on that rim and boom, sounded like a 12 gauge shotgun going off.
Old cat had about 2 lbs of that red chevron bearing grease all in that white beard. lol
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