Can you put beard oil in your hair Reddit

The oils promoting growth are false, beard growth depends on genetics. I know that's not what you asked but I wanted to get that out of the way first. Your skin will provide it's natural oils to hair up to a certain length, anything after that and an oiling regime will be needed. So it's not 100% necessary but if you don't want a scratchy and course beard oiling is. I've had a huge beard before and currently growing it back out, think like Santa claus big, and during that time I've heard people say that I have the softest beard they've ever touched. Every single day after my shower is when I would do my treatment. Step 1, apply oil (my favorite was always a mix of jojoba and sandalwood). Step 2, comb with a thick toothed wooden comb. Step 3, I would finish with a boar bristle brush to make my beard look a bit more natural.

I know you didn't ask for my regime but maybe it'll help, and maybe someone else would have liked to hear it too.

After spending the last few weeks on the r/beards sub-reddit I have found this question asked more than a few times. Men who have not had the pleasure of growing a beard before or those who have just got into the wonderful adventure of beard care may be asking themselves the same question. Can you use beard oil and beard balm together?

The simple answer to this question is YES!

Beard oil and beard balm serve different purposes while aiding each other. Beard oil is used as a light leave in conditioner and skin moisturizer, used 1-3 times daily beard oil is great for beard strength and growth.

Beard balm on the other hand has some added ingredients such as shea butter and bees wax. Shea butter adds an extra boost in the conditioning department while bees wax provides that extra hold to tame fly away hairs and stubborn beards.

As a general rule we at Fable Beard Co recommend the following routine when it comes to our oils and balms. Apply beard oil first preferably out of the shower with a towel dried beard. 4-12 drops should suit fine depending on length and type of beard. Massage it into the skin under your beard and follow up with a comb. We like to comb up then down.

After your oil is in put a dime size amount of beard balm into you hands and work the balm into a liquid. work the balm into your beard and follow up with a comb through. Finally finish off with a boars hair brush to leave everything right where you want it.

We hope this helps any adventurer that has been plagued with the question of oil or balm. As always our tavern doors are always open to thee and we are here to answer any other questions you have.

I'm 24 years old and have never grown my full beard out before. I stopped shaving around Valentine's Day and I'm starting to feel committed to letting it continue to grow for the next 6 months or more. I know people swear by beard oil, but about when should you start using it? My beard doesn't grow incredibly fast (light colored hair doesn't help either), so about two-ish weeks in and it still looks like "advanced stubble". I still use the same CeraVe moisturizer on my face that I've been using forever, and just kind of rub it into my beard as if it wasn't there, but by the end of the day it's starting to feel dry and gets a little itchy.

Is there a point where I should be like "yeah now it's time to use beard oil instead of CeraVe"?

Also: I have grown a goatee/chin thing before, and I'm afraid to say it kind of looked like pubes. If possible I'd like to prevent this from happening to the rest of my beard this time around. Are there any other methods I can employ to minimize pube beard?

IMO they are the same. If you look at Sixteen92's ingredients and Bath Sabbaths ingredients one being marketed Hair Oil vs Beard Oil.

S92- Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Vitamin E, Fragrance Blend, Leucidal (preservative)

Bath Sabbath- Organic Jojoba, Avocado, Sweet Almond Oil, and Sesame Seed, essential oils.

S92's does have more oils and Vitamin E so it might be a bit more nourishing but it is basically the same thing.

Beard Oil is a common topic around this and other beardly subreddits, so let's dissect the issue. Whether you buy beard oils online, at a barbershop, a store, or make your own- there are some things everyone should know.

Bearded Tribulations

• Just about everyone who has grown a beard knows some of the struggles that come with it. Itchiness, Coarse hairs, Dry- often flaky skin (also known as "beardruff").

• These issues arise because a beard acts as a wick for the oils your skin naturally produce. By drawing these oils from your skin, your face becomes dry and irritated. Thats when the itching starts. Scratching, of course, will only irritate your skin even more- making the condition worse. The skin gets drier and drier and eventually may begin flaking off- leaving you cursed with the dreaded beardruff.

• As this continues, the beard hairs no longer have anything to absorb, so they get dried out as well. That is why your beard hair may be extra course and scratchy (to your dismay, and the dismay of anyone who may like to get close and snuggle against your beard).

The Cure, and Where to Get it

• Unless you're one of the lucky few, you'll likely encounter one, if not all, of the above mentioned issues. That's where Beard Oil comes in. Beard Oil will consist of some carrier oils, also known as base oils- usually some combination of jojoba, argan, almond, grapeseed, hemp, vitamin E, and others. These are the main oils that help rehydrate your face and hair. They may also contain essential oils such as cedar, tee tree, peppermint, and many others.

• Essential oils each have their own beneficial properties, but most people like them for the unique scent and scent-blends that can be made with them. The sidebar has more info on what beard oil is made of. You can find beard oil from several locations like barbershops, online stores, or look for the users here on r/beards with the "vendor" flair next our username.

Proper Beard Oil Application

• So let's say your have your beard oil and trying to cure that pesky itch. Just slap some on your beard and go about your day, right? Nope! A common misconception with beard oils is to only apply it to your beard. This will kind of help, but won't be a lasting solution. Remember how I mentioned that your skin is dehydrated? Well then that's what needs to be fixed.

• First you'll want to make sure your pores are clear, so that the follicle can benefit as much as possible. Take a shower, or splash some warm water on your face. Then make sure to towel-dry your beard because water and oil do not mix, but you do want it to be slightly damp so that the oil will displace the water allowing the hair shaft to retain more oil.

• Your beard oil may have a dropper, or you may have to pour it out- either way, depending on your beard size, you'll want roughly a dime-sized amount of oil in the palm of your hand. Rub that onto your fingers and then onto your face. Remember to start down at the skin under your beard, then work your way out through your beard, getting the rest of the oil on your hairs.

• You want to hydrate your skin first and foremost. This will help immensely with the itching and dry flakes. You are also giving your beard some extra oil to absorb, so your hairs won't keep drying out your skin. Your beard will in turn be rehydrated, leaving it nice and soft. Do this daily (maybe twice daily at first if you have severe problems) and your beard will thank you.

You and your beard can now have a healthy, happy friendship together.

edit: as per u/BeerWarden's comment I have clarified above that warm water clears pores, as they do not literally "open." Also clarified that while towel-drying a beard, do make sure that it is still a little damp.

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