I feel exactly the same about having a professional looking beard. I always get comments about how dialed in my beard looks. Very proud of my grooming habits👌🏼
It is a great feeling to go against the stereotype a lot of people have for beards. It is great that people can see you and tell you care about your style and hygiene!
@@DanCBearded So true, its almost like they cant believe that my beard is real. I know the owner of the dealership i work at would probably like me clean shaven but the Swagfather and his glorious mane are becoming a reason customers come in. By being positive, courteous and serving along with spot on grooming I am breaking the prejudices that go along with being bearded. We bearded brothers need to represent by being approachable so we can educate and promote other men to grow out there facial hair🤝🏼
@Dan C thanks so much for breaking the old way of thinking Heat is bad for your beard. I was married to a Cosmetologist for about 18 years, she was specially trained in everything hair and beard related. She always told me heat will damage your head hair before it will damage your beard hairs, everything you said is BIG FACTS 💯❗️❗️❗️❗️ right now she has about 28 years experience or so, she went to Cosmetology school after she graduated high school and has been doing it since!! But I’m still learning a lot from you!!! Keep dropping that awesome Knowledge brother!!! You definitely know what’s up Teach!!!!
The idea that head hair and beard hair should be treated the same way... had led to many mistakes in the beard world! That is not an uncommon thought, but it is wrong lol
I keep a professional looking beard . Hair dryer , Heated brush and oil. Get many positive comments about my beard . Learned it all from you Dan C . Thanks
So many valid points Dan! Most people always look at the negative elements and make assumptions. For me, a dedicated heat routine with the hair dryer is so essential to remove knots, kinks, waves and keep my beard silky smooth so I can run my hands through it. Awesome advice as always my man.
I blow dry daily. While blowdrying I'm brushing it left to right, right to left, up and down, in small sections at a time and it makes my very wavey beard nicely styled and much straighter. Before applying heat I use oil, then balm mixed with Argan oil which is a great heat protection oil. Comb glides through my beard easily and stays neat all day. Took me a couple years to get this right lol
We are heated brush fans ourselves. It does make beard feel a bit thinner than the hair dryer but we just cannot get beard as straight, and get all curls and waves out like we can with the heated comb. Glad you did this video because people immediately go negative when it comes to heat on beard. Keep it growing brother!
I have curly beard hair and recently my barber has been using a heated brush on my beard and since I have experienced fewer snagging and tangling of my beard hair leading to less strands falling out or in the pick, it's easier to comb though and holds the style better.
I have never used heat on my near waist beard. I think it is due to the fact I was always worried using heat on my very long and thinning hair. I will try heat after watching this video.
Thanks for the video. After my beard became long enough, I started blow drying to help control my gray beard. The first blow dryer was huge and blocked the view of my beard, so I went smaller. The Conair Elite Pro which I found the low fan speed setting was still like a mini tornado blowing my beard every which way. Now I have the MASC Blown Blow Dryer and the low fan setting is gentle and effective. I rarely have tangles or knots in my beard and now I know why, heat. Except for my product free day, if my beard is wet, here comes the blow dryer.
I was going to ask what the difference was between a higher end blow dryer and a cheap one, so thank you. I picked up a cheap one just to get started, but $65 for the MASC doesn't sound too bad.
Thank you for the advice, at first i was scared about using heat on my beard, now im doing it for a couple of weeks and i really see all the benifits you Just mentioned, i only use a blow dryer but what a remarquable difference, thanks dan
I gotta use a blow dryer, not even a question for me not only does it give my beard the style I want but also notice that my beard is softer and more comfortable when I use the blow dryer. Great video Dan couldn't agree more!!!
When my beard started getting a bit of length I started using a blow dryer (med heat, low speed). I went months and my blow dry styling was mediocre at best. I tried kent comb, ox horn comb, boars hair and round brush, all same results. It was kind of discouraging, but I chalked it up mostly to an awkward phase of growth. For the last 4-6 weeks I have bumped the dryer up to high heat (only change I made) and it has completely changed my beard styling for the good. I don't know if the temp on the dryer wasn't enough (good quality blow dryer) or the distance I hold the dryer from my beard was too far or my hair just needs a little more heat. Either way, my beard looks and feels more healthy than ever and I don't leave the house without using it. This video makes me feel better about my decision and relieves any worry I had that I was damaging my beard hair. Thanks!!
Your video on how to straighten your beard hair has helped tremendously with my beard to not look big and burly and to help my beard look longer I love you heat routine which has become my beard straightening routine. Great video Dan as always!
i use heatbrush everyday since i didn t see any dommage but without knowing that he had benefits until i watching your review.... thx a lot for that information really appreciate 👍🏿👊🏿
I personally don’t use anything now. I will eventually. Being in so lack for time in the morning really might start with a heated brush. Not for use everyday but when I gotta get things pointed correctly. Great video dan.
Thanks Dan for all your teaching & reviews through out my beard journey, truthfully I couldn’t had done this myself. For all those beginning this journey you will learn from the trusted teacher👨🏫.
You definitely made me think about heat. I have never used a blow dryer or heated brush on my beard, always thought hot air was the enemy of hair. Thanks Dan you opened my eyes to heat. I might try it. Thanks again for the great videos.
I really want to share with everyone out there to check out Chicago combs. They are the best combs I've ever used and excellent for combing through my long thick beard in the shower and for daily blow dryer styling. I have the #7 & #8 Chicago combs and they are "a total game changer"
Man that is an awesome comment, thank you! That is truly something I work towards. I never want to put out garbage, but rather relevant content as you said 🙏
Oh man, I've always been a believer in the blow drier and round brush method, but since we've been out of the classroom from school (going on week 9 now) I've put the heat away. I've really been thinking about needing to get back into that routine again, because I've been taking super good care of my beard in every BUT doing some professional-looking grooming and I think getting back in that routine every day will make me feel better about it. Thanks for the (gentle) kick in the pants!
Great video DanC! The great thing about heat (blow dryer) and a small barrel bristle brush, you can really get a lot of volume and uniformity you'll never get with just a comb out. Just don't blast that blow dryer on max heat!
I use heat from my blow dryer everyday to style and straighten my beard. My routine is based on a conversation I had with another bearded man which is part dry my beard, then dry my beard using low speed and heat, apply oil and away you go. His reason is that oil and water don't mix so why put product in your beard until its dry. My thoughts are that the heat from the dryer will not only straighten and style the beard but also open the pores of the skin underneath making the products we use more effective. Again, another great video Dan 👍
So there are two issues with putting oil on after drying your beard. He is correct that oil and water do not mix, but that is the same reason you want to apply oil when your beard partially wet. 1) The oil acts a sealant on your hairs and traps the moisture in. If you dry completely, especially with heat, you are robbing your beard of that water. 2) Heat without a protective layer of oil will damage the hair. May not notice at first but it adds up over time
I have that same heated brush thanks to you Dan. Though I’ve only used it on special occasions just because I figured daily use would damage my beard. But I do have really curly beard and still lose some hairs when combing. Gonna try to use my heated brush daily and see what results I get. Thanks a lot Dan 👍🏾
Absolutely spot on DanC. What you said makes so much logic. Gonna try to use blow dryer more often now that I've watched this video. I was bit hesitant to use heat regularly, as I thought it would damage it. But my beard do feel a lot better and controlled after blow drying. Once again you're the best.
I suppose a mild heat is okay for short periods of time but I personally wouldn’t use excessive heat or use heat too often. Also, reinforcing what you’ve said before Dan C, drinking plenty of water and oiling the beard and allowing some time for that oil to absorb before using heat is paramount. In saying that, I might be wrong but I would use just carrier oils and not a blend with essential oils as I think there may be some essential oils that may not work well with heat and may burn or damage the beard. Maybe bergamot or eucalyptus or something like that but please correct me if I’m wrong. I said eucalyptus because I’m from Australia and our eucalyptus trees burn rapidly and explode in bushfire season and that’s because of the eucalyptus oil. May not translate to beards and mild heat but that’s my thoughts.
The essential oils that are used in beard products are completely safe with heat! There is a risk with certian carrier oils with the sun, but the risk isn't from the heat. It is more about the UV rays. No worries in this case
Dan, i use my hair dryer everyday, i love adding heat to my beard. I notice like you said if i don't add heat it curls up. The most that stands out to me is that ive made heat a habit every morning as part of my routine, so if i don't have the hair dryer to dry it after oil, i feel like a piece is missing from the puzzle. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks for another informative and helpful video! But, Dan C,.. please,, raise your silhouette panel .. the one over your left shoulder.. just a half inch.. my ocd .. lol
Yes, glad you brought this up! I struggled this in my first bearded journey and when I hit my first yeard beard. It was nerve-wracking. Back in the day when this new “fad” of growing beards, every guy keeps saying wash your beard once a week, also that was the time there were no co-washing ideas. Imagine the struggle I went through. I did blow dry my hair, but I let my beard go bone dry first before applying my oil (as one company suggested). Bad advice. My beard didn’t turn outright. So, the second time rolled around, now the co-washing idea comes in, putting oil in a slightly damp hair. My second yeard was pretty good. It was during the time you came along and learning from you helps. However, I might want to add the shampoo or conditioners that have a strong stripping side. I’m starting to steer clear with those. Even tho’ I do apply heat, but later on the day the snags and all else comes back for a strange reason (no, there were no windy days. There’s never any winds in Southern Cal 😉). Correct me if I’m wrong about this by those stripping agents. Now my beard is way passed the yeard for the third time. It has much improved over the years that I started back in 2006. I no longer use balms. Only oil and butter. Anyway, I know it’s long, but I just wanted to share this.
I agree with you on everything, but the style I want is a big burly curly lumberjack beard. I believe almost the more natural you can have it the more beautiful. I mean obviously do the basics wash, condition, beard oil and beard butter or beard balm, but I personally don’t want to straiten mine.
I use a hair dryer and round brush everyday on my beard. With mine one side curls slightly inward while the other curls distinctly out and up. I know once I get some more length it will help solve this, but right now I'm in the awkward phase and daily heat and a strong beard balm are necessary for the look I like.
Great video bud. If I don't use heat, I may as well cut my beard off cause there isn't a comb out there getting through my curly, tangled mess. Especially at night before bed. Helps me wake up and not have such a tangled nest. 😉. Keep up the good work.
@@gmack930 I personally do a more pronounced use of the blow dryer in the morning before work. Concentrating more on the styling. At night after shower I'll apply some gentle heat with blow dryer. Just enough to ease the curls and tangles.
Thanks for bringing up the positives. I’ve only tried adding a blow dryer twice in the past few months. Makes me want to try to be consistent to see if I can notice some of these positives.
Great topic! Like you, I need to have my beard looking clean and sharp (not the squirrels near version when left untreated) for my career. I bought the Ionic Hair Straightener online last year and it’s made all the difference. For me, I prefer the heated brush and I only need to use it once (maybe twice) a week. Never have any problems with running a comb through my beard either. I do apply Argan oil hair protector with heat shield to my beard before using the heated comb to keep from damaging my beard. I’ve read to never apply regular beard oil before using a heated brush because it can actually burn or damage your beard. And great point about heat straightening your beard in order to get a proper trim. I’m going to do that from now on the night before a trim. Thanks again and keep on growin’!
The "never apply normal beard oil before heat" people are just lazy with their research, or are pushing a product like a heat shield. Argan oil is amazing for heat! They are so correct there, but... so is sweet almond, so it jojba, so is castor, and most of the quality carrier oils we use. The heat or smoke points of those oils are all about the same, and a few are even better than Argan oil. The only time it could be bad, is when using cheap fragrance oils, and I would ask why are you using those products any way? haha Drives me crazy when I hear companies or content creators push the heat shield or bust idea.
@@DanCBearded I think you're right about the person who stated this having a monetary agenda....and it worked on me! Hook, line, and sinker! Thanks for the reliable info as always!
I just started blowing my beard like last week it made a night and day difference. Looked better and oh did it feel better. I was thinking mine is to short to dry. Oh was I wrong. I strongly recommend drying it. It’s like it needed it like heat triggered it awesome
I use a dryer every morning and I’m very careful not to use it for a long duration and steady moving it with the comb or brush and hit it with cold air at the end and use my heated brush once every 2-3 weeks and also at night,
@@leosigman7239 super interesting! So in a previous life (before kids lol) I was highly obsessed with metal detecting. With the passion I have for this channel, I put all of that into metal detecting. Researching sites, equipment, and everything you could image. A building from that time frame would have been a key target for me!
@@DanCBearded Steel, Concrete, Cinderblock. A little drywall. Some of my kitchen drawers are lined with a thin sheet of metal (Galvanized? Aluminum? Tin? Zinc? Shaped like the ground would be after a car was lifted from axle-deep mud. No clue what that was for (just some unconfirmed guesses).
Another great video Dan. Providing great advice and fantastic logic. A beard that looks styled looks clean and shows you take care or yourself. Spot on !
Thanks for the video. I had stopped using heat on my beard because fear of damaging it. But you have supplied some good info again. I will have to start trying it again and see if it helps with my beard.
I have about a 7" beard. Using a hotel blow dryer, a lot faster than the one at home, is straightening my beard better. Finger combing and the higher fan speed straighten nice a fast. No beard contour to the face.
I do use heat on my beard but not nearly enough for what I should be doing. I need to rework my blow drying routine I have had that bad feeling like it was brittle after using the blow dryer. I use the lowest setting I can on it I just feel like I have to get it all dry. I love the way my beard feels after my heated brush but I save that for when I have something special.
Another great video Dan! I think probably one of your best! The information you provide us is much appreciated. I wish you and your family a great Thanksgiving!🦃
I’m just using a hair dryer again. Not so much fir styling as my beard is inly in month 2 of regrowth but for after shower I put my oil in an 80% dry damp beard and hit it on warm heat and comb just to train my beard fuller at thus point, as it’s thicking nice but at 8 weeks it’s onky about 1-1.5 inches long so trying to delovople my heat routine now for extra thickening of beard and fir when it at 3 inches ti straughten
Thanks for knowledge brother! I’m gonna try to incorporate using a blow dryer more often in my routine. I started my beard over about 2 months ago so I’m not at that point yet but I’m trying to do everything right this time.💯💯💯
Greetings Dan I appreciate all the info you give us, I have followed it all. I have no issues with tangles or knits in my beard. I have a medium length I would add say. I can run a comb thru it with no problem. That said I do want my beard looking it's best, and iam wondering if I need the heated brush to get it at its best Thanks for your reply
I have stayed away from heat and come to think of it my combs do snag resulting in a thinness on one side. It is seriously annoying. I've always been told to "stay away" from heat. I have adopted most all of my routine from you so I figure I'll use some med heat in the morn. I have to see my Barber on Tues. so this might help with a better trim. As always, thank you. Psst. Someone pass a note to the teacher about that hat I keep nagging about.
Great video!! I use heat every day but opposite from you ..I use heat brush unless lazy day..I feel that the blow dryer gives me to much poof...and I have zero effect from it ..but I also love my beard to be groomed and shaped..and I oil and balm during day and butter at night..and wash and conditioner on a regular basis...I believe that has a big effect on that!!!🤘🧔🤘
Just learning w blowdryer..and ur exactly right about the appearance in professional enviroments.people do judge without knowing just how much care goes into the upkeep.1 quick question..on the heated brush and 2-3 inch beard..do you think the smaller teeth/heated plates in the smaller brush straighten better than the reg size?(Aberlite Go vs Max for example)
Can you do a video on silver hair, I listened to the sultan of silver, but... Didn't get any advice I needed. And , Where can I get a ball cap with your logo. ?
I have a video on grey beards, just search "dan c grey beards" and I think it will help a lot! I will have new hats coming out soon. Just keep an eye out on here and RU-vid!
You mention that at times, you will reset your beard via heated brush at night. What if your nighttime routine is just damp the beard and put butter in it? Is it okay then after the butter to use the heated brush after butter? I’m a morning shower person and only apply oil then when I have throughly wash my beard. Any feedback is appreciated!
@@DanCBearded that’s what I was thinking. I guess what I could every now and then I can do an evening shower, oil it, wait 5 mins, use heated brush, then butter. Would that be a better thing to do? Is a heated brush reset very important? I mostly always use the blow dryer, and here in the last week, a dip under my chin has appeared and I thought I mastered how to get rid of it! But it has appeared again!
Great Review! I use the Jergen K beard brush. It is great. Question is how often should one use this and will it damage the hair with frequent use? I have very long, coarse and super super curly beard sometimes it hurts to comb it 😑, but with this brush it was amazing and so soft after one use. Forget the hair dryer this is the best way imo. I recommend to use a beard oil before.
@@DanCBearded Yes thank you! I just watched a lot of your videos on this topic and asked on everyone to see which one you'd answer first lol. If I put the temp lower on the heated beard brush it will make the beard less curly and coarse, and if I put the temp higher it'll make it straighter and softer correct? Thanks for responding I appreciate it!
I have an interesting situation. I am only able to use my right arm, so combing and using a blow dryer at the same time isn't really an option. Would a heated brush like every other day be best, or is it something I'd want to do every day?
Always dry my beard every morning with a blow dryer. Can't go without it. My only doubt: does heat mess up scent strength to a degree? I commonly put product AFTER I dried and finished my base style.
I do not think heat messes with the scent at all, but the simple idea of drying does change the scent. When you do not use heat, the scent stays longer with the air dry method. The oil is going to try quicker with heat, and then lose some of its scent
Ive been growing my beard for 15 months and no matter what I do (condition often or not, use oil daily, wash often or not, leave in conditioners, etc) my beard is always very coarse almost like steel wool. I assume I might have just been delt a bad hand so to speak but do you have any suggestions? Having a coarse beard leads to hairs being pulled out even though I'm using a nice wide tooth wood comb.
I've got Honest Amish leave in conditioning beard balm, with using beard oil everyday how often would you recommend using the balm? Should I also get some beard butter? Thanks for all the videos!
Beard balm is mainly for styling, so just use it as often as you need to style. Beard butter is a must in my opinion. I use it every night in my night routine
I’m sure we all appreciate the research you put into “the beard”. Still having a tough time w/the comb. Is their a heat brush you prefer ? Any advice ? Thanks.
Hey butch, I prefer the heated brush Kuschelbär. Not cheap but it is the best! BEARDSEASON19 is a discount code for 33% off and free shipping. No commission or anything like that, just love the tool! What are you struggling with in regards to the comb?
Hey Dan, I know we have spoken about this before(w/wide teeth comb)I have a 4”+ Kent comb also. About to order, I believe it’s 7” or more. Trying it w/presently a blow dryer on med. heat.i guess the patients while blow drying could be the issue. I went on Kushelbar, it sent me right to Amazon, didn’t except the discount code. Is there a way through your channel ? Thanks for all your help.
It truly all depends on the beard. I have some buddies that use a heated brush twice a week and their beard stays maintained. My beard would not, I need more than that
Hey Dan! My beard length is nowhere near yours, do you recommend blow drying still or wait until it gets longer? My beard has thickness but not length, I figured I could simply use beard balm to style it but what do you think? Would love some input! Thanks Dan, take care brother!
What's up dan c? I got my order from beard octane and the beard butter is stiff as hell could it be because it's been in a cold postal vehicle will it warm up and be that famous whipped consistancy
This definitely got my interest. I've always been of the mind set my beard looks good as is so why use heat when I dont know what it will do however I have been trying to get more length and my beard hair is horrible to comb.
I know I am asking a lot but due to where I live the mail system takes forever. Does anyone know of a good company that accepts PayPal and used FedEx or DHL to ship. Using USPS or regular shipping takes weeks to receive here. Anything helps. Thanks.
I have a thin beard and I allow it to be curly to look fuller. So those who have this problem is it good to use heat? Im kinda nervous on using it because it causes dryness and causes the hairs to turn white. So is it good for people who have this problem?
It all depends on the beard. Sometimes curls can make openings and let light pass through and actually make the beard look thinner. For other thin beards it adds texture and depth. Try different things and see what works for your beard
I have had problems with the blow dryer leaving my beard frizzy. I usually always have to hit my beard with the heated brush right after due to making my beard look like static electricity has taken it over. Has anyone seen or bought an actual Beard Comb? I think that would benefit my beard with heated teeth.
I've benefited alot from your videos, but the morning and night routines have been the greatest assistance. Getting an oxhorn comb was probably the greatest purchase I've made and it has tremendously benefited my routines!
