How to Use it – The Right Way
How to use our small-batch, mindfully crafted beard oils, beard butters, beard balms, beard wash, and body wash — applied with purpose.
Step 1: Timing Matters
Best time? After a shower.
Your pores are open, your beard is clean, and slightly damp hair absorbs oil better.
Step 2: Amount (Don’t Overdo It)
This isn’t cologne.
- Short beard: 2–3 drops
- Medium beard: 4–6 drops
- Long or dense beard: 6–8 drops
More oil ≠ better beard.
It just means greasy fingers and wasted product.
Step 3: Apply to Skin First
Rub oil between your palms.
Then massage it into the skin under your beard.
That’s the foundation.
Step 4: Pull Through the Beard
Use your hands or a comb to pull the oil through the length of the beard—from root to tip.
This:
- Distributes evenly
- Adds softness
- Helps the beard fall naturally
Step 5: Shape It
Once the beard is nourished, then you style.
Oil makes your beard cooperative.
Tools do the rest.
Step 1: Start Clean
Apply to a clean, dry or slightly damp beard.
After a shower is ideal.
Step 2: Scoop Less Than You Think
- Short to medium beard: pea-sized amount
- Longer or denser beard: dime-sized amount
You can always add more. You can’t take it back.
Step 3: Warm It Up
Rub between your palms until fully melted.
If it’s not melted, it won’t distribute evenly.
Step 4: Apply Through the Beard
Work it into the beard from roots to ends.
Make sure you reach the skin underneath—especially in dry areas.
Step 5: Shape and Train
Use your hands or a comb to guide the beard into place.
Butter adds cooperation. Tools do the rest.
When to Use Beard Butter
- Daily, if your beard is medium to long
- After beard oil, for added softness and control
- At night, as an overnight conditioner
It’s flexible. Use it when your beard needs it.
Final Word from Bearded Buddha
Beard butter isn’t about shine or stiffness.
It’s about consistency.
What is beard balmStep 1: Start With Oil
Balm is not a substitute for oil.
Apply beard oil first to nourish the skin and hair.
Step 2: Use a Small Amount
- Short to medium beard: pea-sized
- Longer or denser beard: dime-sized
More balm doesn’t mean more control—just more buildup.
Step 3: Warm It Fully
Rub between palms until melted and even.
Cold balm = uneven application.
Step 4: Apply and Shape
Work through the beard from roots to ends.
Use hands or a comb to guide the beard into shape.
Balm sets the direction.
Tools define the finish.
Step 1: Use Less Than You Think
A dime to quarter-sized amount is enough for most beards.
Step 2: Focus on the Skin First
Massage into the beard down to the skin. That’s where buildup and irritation start.
Step 3: Let It Work
Give it 10-20 seconds before rinsing. Gentle cleansers need contact time, not scrubbing.-
Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly
Leftover cleanser causes dryness. Rinse until clean, not squeaky.
Step 5: Follow With Oil
Wash opens the door. Beard oil closes the loop.
Step 1: Use Less Than You Think
A quarter-sized amount is enough for most showers.
Step 2: Hands or Cloth—Your Call
Massage onto wet skin. You don’t need aggressive scrubbing to get clean.
Step 3: Let It Sit Briefly
Give it a few seconds to do its job. Gentle cleansers need contact time, not force.
Step 4: Rinse Thoroughly
Leftover cleanser can cause dryness. Rinse until clean—not tight.
Step 5: Lock It In
Follow with body oil or even use our beard butter while skin is still slightly damp.