Using the Wrong Beard Wash!? Different Types Explained 

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Man I swear, I don't know how you do it... every time I have been wondering or contemplating something beard related, you put out a video, just in time, and thoroughly answer the question I was having. You truly are the "Trusted Teacher"!! Happy Father's Day to you, and thank you for what you do!

Fantastic video Dan. Thank you for all you do for the bearded community and brotherhood.

This video and the information it contains has been crucial to the process I’m currently undertaking in developing my gentle daily wash!

Great info! I really appreciate you clarifying this Dan. The specific examples really help as well. I'm starting to grow a yeard for the second time and I hope to correct some mistakes I made the first time around. This was one of those areas that I had questions on. 👍🏻

I'm so glad I subscribe to this channel! I've been learning so much about beard care

Awesome, much needed video. Been wanting one like this since I know wash stripping power can vary so much.

Badass video as always, Dan!

I purchased the Beard Octane LWC and believe me you were not lying when you said it lathers perfectly! I love it!

Thanks for this video, been waiting for something like this. Enjoy your channel.

Another Great video! Just what I was looking for. Appreciate all the info

Great, great, great video.. Still holding true to the stuff you were saying 2 years ago.. I even reached out to you for help.. I used to wash twice daily because I workout in the mornings and I landscape all day.. You told me rinse in the morning after workout and wash after landscaping.. Great advice, thanks..

Hi Dan, thanks for your understanding of the chemistry and biology of beard and body health. My beard is healthy due to the 3 years of listening to your advice and others. The lessons I learnt from you (apart from being positive) was to manage your beard by observation and knowledge , thank you . Best wishes Ian

I am very new to this and I am battling with a very dry beard, you videos are great and I hope to learn a lot from you

Great video Dan! I agree that stripping washes are probably being overused including myself. Looking forward to my LCW arrival. I wash my beard everyday with stripping once a week and using conditioner several days per week.

Awesome video Dan! Absolutely love using beard wash! 💯

Great video Dan. Very informative and focused on the subject. Really see your passion for this subject in this video. I tend to wash and rinse during the winter versus I wash daily in the summer. All great products you recommended. I would like to see a similar video with conditioners/co-wash. If I am to understand some are thinner, thicker, and include Biotin? How often to use and the amount

Great video how on earth I missed it first is beyond me I always watch and I personally want to thank you for being you. You notice and respond to our comments which so many RU-vidrs do not, it's like once they get that award for subscribers they change and you thankfully haven't. So I have been going back through your videos where you discussed Washes. And the reason is the wash and conditioner I was using and came to love was Whiskey n Hardtack.....I am still learning and for me I'm around CNC machines with hydraulic oil so I was washing everyday in the shower and conditioning a few times a week then about once a month I would use the wash, rinse it out and do it again to me it felt like it was stripping. This video has been really helpful to me.

Another great and informative video Dan. I mainly use LCW, Alley Cat and defined for my gentle every day wash and the pine tar soap for stripping. I was only washing twicew a week and stripping one every two weeks. I recently started washing every other day while still stripping every 2 weeks which seems to be working better for me.

I didn't even think about a stripping wash but I will now thanks I've loved finding this channel its helped a lot in my beard health and growth still working on it not perfect but maybe one day

Great information as always. I teach and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu daily so I have to wash my beard daily. I use Beard Octane LCW for my daily wash and Bad Ass Beard Care Beard Wash for my stripping wash. Of course I learned about both of those products from you.

Glad I’ve come across this video. Given the nature of my job I’ve been looking for a good daily wash. Jay over at HealthyBearded also recommended WeatherBeard Supply Co’s wash for a daily. I’m gonna check that one out and I’ll have to check out WnH.

I don’t know if you hear it much but I want to thank you for sharing your beard knowledge. I’m 38 and never cared for my beard at all until this year and I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. I have a few products I use based on your recommendation. I’m for months in and my hair grows very slow so I’m still in the short beard territory, and I’m trying to train it to grow in one direction. It’s all over the place, especially on my cheeks, those hairs grow strait up. Thank you for everything I’ve learned so far. Ps do u have merch? I’d love your logo on my truck.

Hi Dan, I’m new to having a beard and to your channel. A lot to take in. Appreciate your info especially for someone new. Thanks

Hey Dan, awesome information in this video that answered some lingering questions for me. I typically wash twice a day because of my lifestyle and occupation. I work out early in the morning and wash after, before work. I work as a heavy equipment mechanic and tend to sweat a lot, especially during this time of year. So, I wash at night after work as well. I can get away with a single wash during the weekends sometimes. Right now I use copper John and beard octane conditioning washes in the mornings and sundaze at night. Usually strip on Friday night with pine tar or WnH bar soap. Not really sure how to get around the 2-a-day washes, seems necessary for my lifestyle. I try to counteract with oil after every wash and butter every night before bed. I only condition once, maybe twice a week though.

Been using Beard Octane Citrafella SAE on a daily basis. Amazing lather. Will probably be adding a few more to be able to rotate. Thanks Dan.

Hey Dan! This is a fabulous video and very very much needed one! 😎 As far as my routines I like to use Raw African black soap when I want to do a complete strip down but as far as beard washes go… my top two is Fetti Says (Unscented) and Classic Grooming Company (Peppermint & Tea Tree). What I like about these products is instead of using water as the first ingredient they use aloe vera. I just love the feeling that it gives my beard!

Hi Dan C. I enjoy your channel. My routine for years has been Edens cleansing cowash 6 days a week on the 7th day Grandpa's pine tar bar soap rinse then spray apple cider vinegar leave in for a bit then rinse. All my schooling has been from you tube. Thanks for what you do. Take care.

Great video as always!

Love the content as always. My choices are mainly due to your videos and advice over the last few years. I tend to use Seven Potions wash as my every other day beard shampoo routine along with the SP conditioner, although it is very light. I use the Detroit Grooming Beard Poo roughly every two weeks as for me this feels like a stripping wash but then tend to use a heavier conditioner to support that stripping wash (DG 313 is amazing in my beard!). Have just started using a regular DG wash (again, 313 scent) and I will be getting in some LCW from Beard Octane to mix it up. This routine keeps my beard looking and feeling healthy and rarely do I find split ends. Big love from the UK!

I recently bought lcw and love it!! I use it 2-4 times a week. Strip every Saturday when I start a new oil profile.

Great video Dan. I strip my beard every other week. I use Beard Octane LCW every day.

Great information, thanks. Currently, I strip with W&H bar soap for stripping every other Sunday. I’m going to add the liquid stripper to my rotation. I wash and condition every Monday, and just wash every other day.

Thanks for all the information.

Everything I know about a beard is from you... So my routine...well it's on point with you... I use BABC as a stripping wash and beard octane as a gentle wash... And every now and then I use a whiskey and hardtack bar soap.....all on your recommendations and my beard is wonderful! Thanks!

Hi Dan, Love the video as always. You really have helped my beard care out so much, to think I was struggling so badly last summer I nearly cut it all off and this summer is a breeze! This was really interesting to learn about a daily wash, I didn't know there was such a thing. My question is which UK products would you recommend as a daily wash as I can't seem to find any?

You beard is very similar to mine but yours is slightly longer and neater I am trying to get on your level....love your tips learned a lot from your channel

My routine had been just wash every day, condition every other. Either Chattanooga Beard unscented or Live Bearded Tombstone. Definitely adding striping to my routine. Thanks for the info.

I am all in on badass beard care. Love their stuff. You kind of touched on it but any extra info would nice. What’s the difference in their beard wash and hog wash? Any info appreciated! Thanks again!

I’ve got Beard Octane LcW and AlleyCat wash and a bar soap in rotation. Super happy with this change up. I wash every single day (dirty job and working out)

I recently got the daily wash bar from Bearded Mack. I would have to agree 100% with you ,I absolutely love it. I also had previously been using Howash BABC's daily. So it sounds like you believe it is a good idea to keep both in rotation. As far as my weekly stripper I do like BABC's as well, but I also still love using Professor Fuzzworthy. I have decided to use a stripper twice a week and see how that works for me. Again, I love your videos, I believe I have learned a lot. I also love the positive energy. I look forward to receiving more of the knowledge you are passing on.

always educational and informative, thank you Dan. if washing your beard every other day, how often do you condition? and what type of condition (in shower, leave in etc)? thank you

Great video as always dan. I actually recently changed my wash routine. I actually wash my beard before work now and then when I get home I rinse and but in oil/butter. I don't use conditioner every time I wash. I use conditioner maybe every other time I wash. When I use my stripping wash, I make sure to use a conditioner. I only have 1 stripping and that is from WnH.

This video was extraordinary helpful. I've been trying to figure out what to do about washing my beard properly and embarrassingly ive been using the Dr Squatch soap every other day or so without realizing that it was stripping. I suppose I didn't really notice much drying effects because after I shower I always put beard oil on. This has been an education. Thank you.

I’m spending way to much watching you!!! 😂 but I appreciate you! Without these videos I wouldn’t know what to order

Love Badass Wash! I use it weekly but I am also in construction and get sweat, dust and everything in between. I also use the Badass conditioner after I strip. I love the refreshing feeling it gives and styling is so much easier after

Love it. Stripping, I have not done that yet. I’ll give it a shot

Very good video Dan C 👍😎👊

Dan blessing to You & Your family . I will like to know what is a good wash for gray beard ?

Coming from a Summer-Time "everyday washer" I can honestly say since I drink more than enough water I see no issues. Now for a winter time 3-4 time washer per week, I only was when I drool or sweat. The biggest difference is when I wash in the winter, it's always more dryer. My area has extremely dry winters and uncomfortable humid sumers. Summer time I strip my beard once a week, twice if I REALLY need it. Working on a softball field and outside I sometimes need it. My stripping wash choice is either Whiskey and Hard Tack or Captain Stash bar soap. I also use a pine Tar soap mainly on my Friday after work. (Luxurious bastard has been my go to but Dr Squatch pine tar bars are absolutely wonderful and very fresh smelling.) My everyday wash used to be LCW by Beard Octane but Alley Cat Beard Co. everyday wash I haven't found nothing my beard loves more. Winter I strip my beard MAYBE every 2 weeks up to even 3. When I strip I always follow up with a conditioner in the winter but I don't feel my beard NEEDS a conditioner in the summer and have completely stopped conditioning in the summer. I'm very happy with the look, feel, density and even more so the way my beard styles since I stopped "Co-Washing." I'm coming up on a year and a half without co washing and I couldn't recommend atleast trying it for a month more. I feel a conditioner helps alot of beards but I feel it's for the beards that aren't hydrated, they live in a constant dry environment or they have a fully grey or wire type beard. Just try not Co washing for a month and you'll notice a fuller beard. Especially if your properly hydrated. This video is perfect for someone who hasn't bought a beard wash or is completely new to the beard game. I'm suprised the Mayor hasn't broke out his science coat and created Professor Proton like series lol. Dan, as always awesome video. 👊

Very helpful!

I just ordered the badass beard wash your showing hope your right ,ill use it once a week never used a stripping wash hope your right bro 👍

I love the Bad Donkey Beard Co Tea Tree Beard wash but… I def don’t feel like it’s nearly as stripping as bar soap for beard washing purposes. I personally use African Black Soap. Great content Dan as always!

Right now in the summer at my work I try to rinse my beard in the morning while washing in the evening before bed. Love LCW and AlleyCat. I do also use Beard Octane and WnH bar soap for a stripping wash. Great video Dan!

Hi Dan, I see in your thumbnail holding a Bad Ass Beard Company wash. Was holding to hear your opinion on it in your video. Anyways I got that one and the matching conditioner. Both have great ingredients and results on the beard really good. The consistency on the wash is medium, does not run off your hands like others. Grandpa's Pine Tar wash in the tube is really good too. The matching conditioner is a must also. Keep up the great info videos, Reno aka Manbark here in Maine.

All the washes I use are DanC recommended, with one exception and that being Lux's beard wash. I use Alleycat's daily wash, Whiskey N Hardtack puck beard wash, and Lux's 1886 beard wash. I also use LCW as well. For stripping I use my bar soap by Copperjohns.

Idk how I missed this video for three freakin' weeks, but I'm super stoked that you mentioned beard octane's lcw, because my first bottle is supposed to deliver tomorrow, and since I hadn't seen anything on your channel about it for the past couple years, I know you stopped cowashing a while back, and I didn't understand the double entendre of conditioner, I was hoping I didn't mess up. I thought it was more of a cowash, and I've never been a cowash fan, but I had to give it a try when I found it on their website during the independence Day sale. I'm absolutely in love with everything that has the ginger jamboree scent. There's just something about that scent in my ginger beard that just seems natural (gingers unite!!). Lol! After hearing that it's just a liquid, everyday wash, I'm even more excited to try it tomorrow, especially after hearing about wnh getting out of the game. I know I say it a lot, but I really appreciate everything you do, man. My beard exists, in large part, because of you, the videos you put out, and the conversations we've had on and off RU-vid. I couldn't have done it without you, buddy! Keep up the awesomeness! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Love Alley Cat beard wash and Southern beard co has a great wash too

6.5" beard, typically gentle wash every other day. New to most products, oil hadn't done much for me in the past, maybe not high enough quality. Picking up some Bahawat oil & butter to try to up my beard game.

I started washing my beard everyday with the lcw and only throw in a rinse day when it's appropriate and also use a stripping wash once a week. I also use some of the oils you recommend and my beard has never looked better never felt better thanks Dan C!

Dan: thanks for all your great information! I know not to use head shampoo on my beard, how about conditioner? Thanks. Ronald from New York.

Interesting on the bar from whiskey and hard tack. Been curious about the bar. Where does their liquid wash land for you? Feels like it is heavier on the stripping side for me. Appreciate the content!

Reall great information Dan! What I sometimes do, if I don't get too dirty like just a few grass clippings or something, is carefully blow my beard out with an air compressor. I know obviously not everyone has one, but even a little pancake compressor, is so helpful for cleaning numerous items. Obviously staying away from eyes and mouth because blowing high pressure air at orfices is generally regarded as less than optimal. Recommend OSHA approved blow guns and some common sense too.

I wash 3 times a week with H.A and rinse every other day sometimes 4 depends on how dirty beard is I am looking for a gentle wash will try LCW I do have some splits ends but maybe a few here and now again. Thanks Dan great info on gentle wash!

I use weather beard wash the Basecamp and lcw barbershop scented both amazing washes.

I use to wash my beard with normal shampoo cause you know it’s just hair but didn’t realize how bad my beard was until I watched one of your videos last week for the 1st time since then I been trying to take care of it like beard wash and oils and omg what a difference it has made in just a wk thank you for your knowledge and sharing it with the world

I couldn’t find the Whiskey and Hardtack Command’s Corner solid beard wash, online. Is it no longer available (video is 6 months old) now that they were bought by The Bearded Mack? I will be doing a lot of traveling for work in 2023, so I want to give this bar a try! Merry Christmas to you and the family!

Good content 👌. I wash my beard twice a day once in the early morning and in the evening after I workout. I use a beard wash and oil from Mary Kay and Every Man Jack. I also use beard butter and beard balm for styling. I really enjoy it. I also take vitamins and supplements and I drink lots of water to stay hydrated.

I use all of babc products. I love them.

I use the bar beard wash from Beard Octane called ginger jamboree..would you consider this a Daily or every other day...Great vid DanC...

Thanks Dan, always thinkin ahead Sir, now I don't feel so guilty. I shower everyday, and the days I don't wash my beard, I cowash with a beard conditioner, I think it helps with odors, and feels fresh. Once a week I will use a beard wash, (Mondays) and Thursdays I will hit it with the Ivory soap bar. I know everybody cringes, but it seems to work for me. Of course the oil, and butter is used everyday. I haven not have any split ends so far. I never blow dry my beard, just oil, brush, beard butter, mustache wax, and a brush through the beard one more time before heading out. My beard is only 8 months old, but it's white, and thick, so it needs a little more TLC. I use Viking wash and conditioner, Beard Octane beard oil, butter, and Mustache wax. (Thanks to you) I have left the Beard Brand and Live bearded guys behind. Their products were ok, when you don't know what to expect. After watching you, and trying the beard octane products I'm sold. Except for the leavin conditioner. Not a fan. :) anyways, as always great info!

This one hit home for me. I’ve always been a simple water rinse and maybe once a week beard wash. Always finding split ends, but not sure why. This video is going to drastically change my beard routine. I workout every morning and ride the bike a few miles so it is safe to say sweat everyday. I can’t wait to see my beard a few weeks from now washing it daily.

Great video. Would you consider Live Bearded’s beard wash gentle or stripping? Thanks!

Hello MR C new with all the beard products I used to wash my beard twice a day I’m a truck driver delivering fuel in Miami is hot humid and sweat a lot and I was feeling my beard dry so now what i do is just wash it before bed apply some beard butter and so far is working for me the next day just rinse it with water dry it put some oil and either butter or balm I use weatherbeard and live bearded products thanks for all the info

Nice video. Wash my beard everyday because of work. Do a stripping wash once a week.

Always enjoy your videos and this one hits close to home. I fall under the "active lifestyle" (train twice a day) fella, that needs to wash his beard with each shower. I've been using the Professor Fuzworthy product line (Soap, Serum, Blam). What product(s) would you recomend?

What are some good stripping wash on amazon? any idea? ty for the video! My favorite channel! :)

I use badass beard company. Bushwhacker is my favorite plus a natural insect repellent!!

I wash daily due to exercise and climate year round. LCW, AlleyCat and WnHT wash bar are my go to dailies. I normally use very light butters, even wax free, and only condition 2-3x a week, so my build up is minimal. I used to do a monthly strip, but found it unnecessary with the daily washing.

Very helpful video

Great video! Was just thinking about this same thing this week. So many great products out there but each does something different for the beard. Thanks Dan!

I’ve always had a goatee…, never invested in any beard products. About three months or so ago I decided that it was time to grow a full beard. I got the duke cannon beard wash and oil gift set. I definitely feel my goatee cleaner, softer and better. Can’t wait to see my goatee grow into a full beard.

Dan the man !!! Great video perfect for this time a year. Definitely a different washing routine for me during summer months

Hi Dan, great content, very helpful! Any tips for gentle washes regarding european brands? i workout everyday and i need a good option for daily wash, it's very dificult here to access all those great brands. Thank you!

I'm an old geezer (66) and am retired/disabled so not doing much if any sweating or getting my mostly white beard "dirty". I've tried the daily "gentle" beard washes and using a conditioner but it seemed that I was getting a lot of ingrown hairs and or pimples. Now (for the past 6 months or so) I've been using Beard Octane LCW (Neutral) daily and have stopped using any conditioner. Each morning after showering I apply one of the several varieties/brands of beard oil I have on hand and occasionally later in the day or evening I will use straight fractionated coconut oil and or a beard butter as a supplement. Also, when I use approximately half the contents of a bottle of beard oil, I will top it back up with the coconut oil. I don't know if what I'm doing is "right" but it seems to be working well for my beard and I'm of the opinion of if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I am however open to suggestions so....🤔

Every time I ask Dan a question on one post, seconds later, I realize he has a whole post answering my question already! 😂😂😂

Great video Dan, so I use a stripping wash usually once a week. But I wash every day due to my job. I condition every other day unless I use a stripping wash. I've mainly been using Royal Beardsmen products. Thanks for the info drop sir, Happy Father's day to you and everyone else out there. 1 question what is it that us Beardsmen are able to do to the business and try to make everything standardized? Example butters, balms, waxes, washes, conditioners, stripping washes? Is there anything that us as consumers are able to do? Have a great day everyone

I tried many beard washes and found a brand that works for me. Live bearded has been a good beard wash for me. In Texas I wash everyday to every other day as it is humid and hot here

Great videos Dan! Is Every Man Jack beard + face wash stripping or daily use. The bottle says “Gently cleanse and condition your beard and face while hydrating skin.” You recently posted a video on all their products and I think you said it was stripping. If it is stripping, do they make a daily? I got a box set and really enjoy it.

I should probably get a better gentle wash I currently use baby shampoo. For a stripping wash I use honest Amish beard and body bar soap... love it. As far as frequency I try to wash when necessary. It's summer so if I mow the lawn or jump in the pool maybe mulch the flower beds it's a wash day. I do the stripping wash when my beard feels like it needs it usually once every 7 to 10 days.

Did you ever do a video preventing split ends & knots?? I can’t remember. I think I know what is causing them after you mentioned it.

I’ve been using Honest Amish beard and body soap bar, seems to do the trick...

Dan, love your videos. I'm retired and what do you recommend for a daily wash for those who are o?n a tighter budget?

Hi Dan, another great video. I do have a question, which I hope you can help with. I use the models 8 & 2 Chicago combs, which I throughly love. I have a boar’s hair brush, but I have trouble holding it, without constantly dropping it. Do you have any suggestions for a good quality boar’s hair brush, but with a handle? I’ve seen a bunch on Amazon, but not sure about the quality. I would greatly appreciate your input.

Hello Mr. Dan. I was wondering what is a good way to keep a dehydrated soap dry?

Thanks for the video Dan! I’ve been noticing a lot of flaking lately and have learned now, not to use soap or body wash. I have a much shorter beard. Do I still need to strip it or just use a daily wash?

I use Commands Corner from Whiskey and hardtack for my daily and it’s amazing! Even use it on my head. What about a cold process soap for a stripper? Since the ph is between 8-10?

I work in a cold storage warehouse. My beard gets icy. Should I wash my beard afterwards?, Thanks love your channel.

Cool video and much needed clarifications. I've been enjoying using Grave Before Shave beard wash (great barber shop scent) about every other day or as need, rinsing only on my off days and conditioning after a wash once or twice a week. Does anyone know if Grave Before Shave Beard Wash would count as a everyday gentle cleanser as I've been using it? Once every week or every other week I've been using some Grandpa's Soap Company's Pine Tar Soap for a stripping wash. Gonna try to do that no more than twice a month as I usually don't get too gross. When my GBS beard wash runs out I can't wait to try the Whisky 'n Hardtack Solid Beard Wash Bar, sounds awesome.

Awesome video! Which brings me to 2 questions! 1) would the Beard Octane Bar and Body soap be considered as a good/healthy rotation option along with the LCW? And 2) would the FBW be considered as a stripping wash for that once a week occasion?